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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1915
Page
2
fragmentary OCR item mentions costs and a reference to a mile to Fred a house and two pence. The readable bits lack clear event, date, or context. no full headline or concrete facts emerge for a coherent summary.
A Melbourne notice lists WELE GURNE and BRISBANS with paid up capital £75,622 and directors including George Aireairn B and David Elder. It notes headquarters at 307 Collins Street and promotes a health advisory meeting at Mask's late Solan with Dr Grer’s guidance for headaches pains and rheumatic conditions.
The Geelong Advertiser discusses Liberal leadership, opposition unity, and the war effort. It urges Coalition style planning in Parliament, calls for War Advisory bodies, and lauds Geelong's support for the Red Cross, munitions, and enlistment while urging efficient parliament action.
Fragmented OCR text shows discussion of Humble and Sons engine shops, faked terms, and references to Woobyach, Knfeld, and Sumilars Factories. Mentions shell work, labor shortages, and government committees amid a wartime context. Contains garbled names and phrases, but centers on production, workers, and policy during conflict.
Unclear notes report unsettled weather and winds over the West and eastward. mention of seven ton packages aboard the steamer Apolda, German ownership, seized drafts on Methomene for Jone weeks. References to authorities, prisoner matters, and calls for defense, with banking moves in Anakite and freight protests in Victoria. Mentions of public works funds, war films, and shortages across multiple items.
The Geelong market reports hay shortages with prices and transport woes while a local wartime note honors Private J Temyileimenns and mentions soldiers from the area. The page also lists concert plans at Cross Concert and Osborne House Hospital events with community members named.
A fragmented report notes weak attendance and limited patronage harming clubs like St. Kilda Geelong and South Melbourne. Officials report small profits from specials, with public interest low and funds under £90 after holiday events.
Geelong started with a win over St Kilda but then lost to Melbourne, Richmond, Collingwood and Carlton. Benny led in a decisive win at the Tiast Melbourne ground, while a weak finish against South Melbourne dampened the mood. The team must improve before facing Fitzroy on the Corio Oval.
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