Weather and Shipping Notes From Geelong Port in 1907
Meteorological and forecast reports describe Wed weather for 24 hours with fog and east winds, sea moderate. Geelong field notes show rainfall 0.295 inches for June, max shade temp 53.8F, sun radiation data, and barometer 29.6 inches. Shipping: arrivals at Geelong and Port Philip Heads include Excelsior, Edina, Loongena, Orotava, Ashridge, Coolgardie, and many others. sailings bound for Melbourne, Fremantle, Newcastle, Yokohama, and London. telegraphic shipping intel lists Adelaide Hobart Sydney and Brisbane movements.
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Meteorologiat
At & Pm
Weetero
Toamorrow
Geelone Field
Port Phillip Heads
Loongena
Ste
Lonncestor
Pisnen
Homburg
Treanini
Ketch
Western Port
Barrier
Newcastle
Orotava
London
Ashridge
Nerrcastle
Coolgardie
Ctr
Fremant Ie
Lark
Glaamns
Tstelligenor
Feloedee
Alice
Adelaide
Pilharra
Fem
Fremantle
Renavem
Hobart
Melbourne
Sydney
Moorki
Brisbane
Nowlay
Tinaun
Maryborough
Moana
Ataigs
Townsville
Toa
Varein
Geelong 2nd District Weddings for Every Taste
Social news from Geelong covers weddings and social events in the 2nd District. Highlights couples, families, and community gatherings with brief notices and photos.
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Social News
Geelong
2Nd District
Geelong Adviser on Socialism and Capital Risks
Analyzes Mr Hont and British investors' reactions to socialism in Australia. Claims capitalists fear socialism less in England than in Australia and notes Queensland and South Australia governments lean semi socialist. Highlights Australian federal history of socialist influence and cautious stance of Victorian leaders toward confiscation or repudiation.
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Hont
Tent
England
Australia
Queensland
South Australia
Beal
Bent
Australian socialism seen as cyclical threat
The piece argues against sudden adoption of socialist policies, noting that true fairness requires compensation for any state action. It cites Australia’s experience showing socialism rises during downturns and wanes when prosperity returns, urging continued opposition and warning against confiscation as a means to power. It discusses education’s role and Britain’s capitalists’ concerns, suggesting Bent can reassure investors.
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Australia
Jt Ling
Bent
News of the Week features in Geelong school life and local events
The latest issue of News of the Week highlights five school related pictures in Geelong including the building, two groups of children, cadets, and a day's work. It covers a recent foot ball match between the Geelong Fire Brigade and the Metropolitan Brigade, a Hawkes Bros versus Victorian Hardware Association match, and a cantata at Ceres. The social notes are packed with Ballarat Colac and Warrnambool budget items, with broad interest in other regular features. A ministerial visit to Geelong for Kardinia Park reservations and land subdivision plans is noted, along with a debate held by the Catholic Young Men's Society and the Australian Natives Association on Victorian land laws. The week also reports on a tournament and welcomes reflections from Geelong leaders. An award plan for infectious diseases wards is described and calls for council support.
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Flinders-street
News of the Week
Geelong Fire Brigade
Metropolitan Brigade
Hawkes Bros
Victorian Hardware Association
Mr. Boyd
Geelong
Andrrow
Kardinia Park
Serwon
T.2. Bostock
Tow Hall
Catholic Young Men's Society
Australian Natives’ Association Tool Lacy
Catholic Society
Smyth
Donoghue
C.y.als
Takjie
A.n.als
A.A
G.yals
Messrs
Parker
Halpinan Monahan
ANA
Marks
Broser
Mitchell
Lowman
GMA. No. 1
Sons of Temperance
Jts
Promoutersf
G Amst.a
H. Speed
Johnston
Geo. Brownlees
Pattit Bros
Flo
Corsusel
Elis Honor
Wolfe's Schnapps Prominent for Seventy Five Years
Fid es Populi asserts Wolfe's Schnapps as a trusted stimulant with seventy five years of public esteem, indicating long standing popularity and reliability in its category.
Geelong notices cover court cases and council actions
Local reports base on Geelong hospital funds drive, united prayer week plans, and a string of court outcomes. Debates over debt charges, racecourse work, concerts, water supply, and imports appear alongside petty crimes, licenses, and pensions.
Local Court Hears Variety of Civil and Criminal Matters
MLoan aged 18 of South Geelonz injured his fingers while attempting to open a window. Meza Franks and Co announce new Sandow developer and dumbbell supplies. Messrs Anderon Randell Browe AP presided at yesterday's Police Court sitting. An order in a debt case and a separate matter were settled. An unlawful assault case was adjourned for a week and a case under the Fraudulent Doctor's Act was withdrawn.
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Mloan
South Geelonz
Meza, Franks and Co
Sandow
Messrs
Anderon
Randell and Browe
A.p
Geelong Sewer Plan Discussed With Septic Tank Rep
Sanitation subcommittee met in Town Hall with Norman Heath of the London Septic Tank Co to discuss options for sewering Geelong. A bill to grant powers is under preparation, with consideration of open or closed tanks, reticulation costs, and possible consulting engineers from New Zealand or England. The committee authorized Heath three months to report back, and to provide additional information on request.
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Norman Heath
The
London Septic Tank Co
Bostock
Septic Tank Co
England
Geelong
Hodges
New Zealand
Con Pary
Thenwelves
Workisus
Omerayd
Institute of Civil Engineers
Omeroyd
Goelong Councils
Angiers
Heath
Richardson
Schenies
Cr. Richardson
Cameron
Ballarat
Bendigo
Meath
Mr. Heath
Cardew
J. Hodges
Cairns
Dunedin
Obort
Dunedin Drainage Board
Noble Anderson
Hobart
Dr. Hodges
Martin
Loreal Sen
Incers
Denmead
Ees
Dalton
Ar. Heath
Brown
Dr. Richardson
Slinge
Barhinad
Wear. Richardson
Fleath
Local hospital committee sympathies and notable obituaries
The hospital committee passed a resolution of sympathy for Mr. Chas Shannon on Mrs. Shannon’s death. Rev John Barton will commence at Rathdown Street Congregational Church Carlton on first Sunday in July. A. Pa Mison attended Harbor Trust. A. J. O'Dwyer visited Victoria Woollen Mills with E. D. Wilcox. Walter Macnicol, longtime Silverton Tramway secretary, died in Sydney aged 60, survived by three daughters and two sons. William Blair of Geelong, aged 87, died. he had come to Melbourne in 1840s aboard the Ferguson with Noble and Oliver.
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Chas. Shannon
Shannon
J. Nicol
Indy
John Barton
Congregational Union of
Vietona
Surrey Hills
Congregational Church
Rathdown Street
Carlton
Barton
A.N.A
Victoria Woollen Mills
E. D. Wilcox
Walter Macnicol
Silverton Tramway Company
Sydney
Macnicol
Melbourne
Afelbourne
William Blair
Myers Street
Geelong
Ferguson
Aly
Jamies Noble
William Oliver
Beelong
Wrixon Re-elected President of Legislative Council
Melbourne legislative council meets with Sir Henry Wrixon unanimously re-elected president and Nicholas Fitzgerald re-elected chairman of committees. Absent gathering later honors both leaders for continued service.
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Sir Henry Wrixon
Qer
Melbourne
Legislative Council
Henry Wrixon
Nicholas Fitzgerald
Ciara
Dispute in the Iron Trade Over Wages and Conditions
Employers in the iron trade faced a wage and conditions dispute as workers held meetings to decide on future action. The Telegram notes employers recently refused higher wages and better conditions, with workers organizing discussions and potential strikes.
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Sydney
Satwil Bamated Society vs Timber Combine Hearing Opens
In Perth on Wednesday the welfare of workers case Bamated Society of Engineers against the timber combine began in the City Peton Court. The hearing concerns a lock-out at the will and the South West area and is expected to extend over several days.
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Perth
Poten Court
Vaughan Given Ten Year Sentence For Forbes Shooting
Sydney reports Thomas Vaughan was sentenced at Bathurst Sessions to ten years penal servitude for shooting Constable Byrne on May 7 at Forbes. On a separate charge of horse theft he received five years, the sentences to run concurrently.
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Sydney
Thomas Vaughan
Bathurst
Constella Byrne
Forbes
Vaughan
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Excelsior
Edina
Lune Leth
Edius
Atr
Exerbior
Alr
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IISUS
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Mike
Tost
Inter
Inspector-General OF Savings Banks
Market-streat
ATAL
Machullex
Ryrie-Street
Alfred King
Roric-tireel
Sprite
HH Crinn
Bisar
Alfred Dowglaes & CO
A. P. Bmtuan
Pfublig
Terus
Harry Hooper
Murray
COLAC
H. Watts
Goloshes
JAS Strong & Bros
J. C. King's
South Geelong
Govlong
Phites
National Trustees Executors and Agency CO. OF
Australasia
Lied
Queanetreet
Walter Madden
Geelong Advisory Bond
G. PF. Belcher
Wm. Gardiner
Wmn
Humble
He Lloyd
T.P
Charles Shannon
Buckley & Nunn. Limited
Boure-Street
Huckilay & Xusn
Melhauniv
Durie
Hollands Stud
Wardu
Duckley & Nunn, Ltd
Bourke Street
Victoria
Sam Jacobs
Moorabool Street
Phosei
Lletts
Moorabool ST
Willetts
PIZER
Engiish
Continental
Pizer, Tailor, Outfitter and Mercer
Moorangol Street
Purnell's Furniture
Kou
Purnell
GC. W. Purnell
Whit Bale
Allan
Tanos. Org
Allan & CO
Bechsteinlipf
Es Wean
LIPP
Ecke
Teurich
Thurmer
Peurich
Estey Organe
Estey Organs
Paste Bros
BRICE
Singer
Wortheim
Miller's
Mooraboal-street
BAN OD
Mcgrabool Street
Haa
News OF the
Flinders State School
Hawkes Hros
Cersux Victorian Hardware Association
Metropolitan Fire Brigade
Geisila Girls
Promieres
Geelong Advertiser
Wealrsday
Metlanzi
Walter MM. Hitchcock
Gr. T. T. Bostock
Slr
Hitchdock
Geelong Agricultural Society
Fides Populi
H. B. Brown
Walter C. Kernot
United Prayer
Council of Churches
Cavon Nash
Ryrie-street Presbyterian Church
S. Adamson
Jas. M'Coy and Sons
Citizens
Bruce Deedale
Mechanics’ 1
Lange
Akgo
Mengies
Leander
Eketeh
Wranks
Skeeteles
Rupert Cuthbert
Nancy Symonds
Swifts
Pappy Atking
Johnson and Gibson
Biograph
Bolworrah
Guervuer
English Channel
Loomfontéin
South Africa
Mer. J. F. Parter
Minister For Lands
South Barwon
Barrabool
Shre
Sung Chong Sinz
Old Ape Penmonets
Gheringphap Street
Geelong West Court
Geelong West Parks Court
K. W. Dalton
J’s.p
FL Griffiths
Harwood
Pmcatt
A1 Hie
Thomas Taylor
Reginald ‘Tinmore
Albion
Newtown
Casnablee
Aspral
Alfren Pearin
Little -Fenwick-street
Sonnelt
MR. Norman Alath
RCH
Romer
Baby Quirk
Eczema
Big Baby
Owen Herbert Quirk
Tom
Potter Drug and Chemical Corporation
R. Towns
Chie Barriga
Tepin
Mimchuria
China
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