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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1912
Page
7
A Geelong College gathering praised Mr Humble and staff for long service. Officials and guests included directors, committee members, and local figures from the hospital and town. The event featured speeches, musical selections, and expressions of gratitude for decades of work and support.
Fragmented text from a 16th letters page shows a sports and social report style with scattered mentions of an orphanage, a ride to a game, and unclear references to events and people. The legible parts mention a Sunday morning schedule and game tone, with many garbled names and places.
A fragmented report mixes border railway discussions and Victorian currents with references to South Wales cabinet actions, a Prince’s expression, and market notes from Sydney. Mentions include railway proposals, telegraphic exchanges, and health remedies like Choler a cures.
The paper previews a diverse entertainment bill at Mechanics Hall headlined by Violet Palvow, an Australia renowned artist, with multiple acts including Bert Tears and a theatrical lineup. It notes a mix of musical acts, comedy sketches, and a notable stage production, with details on show dates, pricing, and venue preparations.
Fragmentary OCR hints at a local track event with figures and plays. Names and places unclear. Likely a small meet featuring Henley and other competitors. details insufficient to confirm participants or results.
Fragmented OCR notes discuss Workinomen's College control apportionment and officials named A A Bille, Sir Laxmel Gillet, and Berda. The text mentions educational ministers and attempts to obtain votes or funding, with unclear references to remedies or physicians.
A chaotic parliamentary session critiques Deakin's government not delivering an industrial policy. Claims of ignorance of labor, pressuring industrial peace, and opposition charges surface amid calls for reform. The debate touches on trusts, party funds, and government spending on defense and immigration controls.
The article reports widespread disputes over industrial action with mentions of Avatralin and notable figures like Mr. Deskin and Mr Webster. It describes government hesitation, labor pressure, and clashes as unions press demands while authorities seek to maintain order amid strikes and industrial tensions.
A settlement was announced in a dispute involving Speaker of the Assembly William Henry Christie and Sergeant at Arms regarding alleged misconduct. The stormy meeting featured walkouts and accusations as the parties moved toward closure on damages and related claims.
Fragmented OCR shows sale and auction notices, with references to a number of auctions, sales dates, properties and persons. Mentions include Benton Analg, GoeleNs, and a list of items and sponsors. Also notes a suspect, a 18 year old, accused of escape from a reform school.
Fragmentary report touches on bill consolidation, pavement taxes, and a Melbourne shooting case with mentions of a court appearance and police actions. Names, dates, and places are partially legible amid garbled OCR.
Damaged text fragment reports a conference topic with references to an army and ministers. The item mentions New South Wales and objections by states to a proposed rite and mentions executive talks on matters of importance. Church notices appear in the block.
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