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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 23, 1927
Page
6
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Melbourne reports detail the cyclone impact on Bungaree and surrounds with eighteen buildings damaged and estimated losses around £7000. Public works officials inspect private residences and commercial properties from Glen Park to Laigh Bridge, noting widespread damage and shattered fences.
In Geelong Western District reports a coroner’s inquest into Loyd Monahan’s death after boiling water injuries and an inquiry into Frederick Airey’s death. Court orders were issued for rate recoveries by South Barwon Council, with Meloni and other defendants facing adjournments. Also notes a city court session and upcoming annual meeting at Creswick residents’ den with details on local events and theatre listings.
Melbourne reports the will of R J Alcock, proprietor of Tawes Tenes and Coy, Collins Street, leaving an estate near £800,000. The decree outlines legacies of £5000 and £1000 yearly income, with £110,000 set aside for relatives and a Kavali and Lom a Abcome Fund to benefit the bereaved, plus bequests to named individuals and hotel dinners for trustees.
The meeting of the Victorian Football League discussed a proposal by J. W. More of Geelong Cricket and Football Club to alter how season winners are decided when teams finish with equal wins. The plan would use percentage of points for and against among tied clubs to determine positions, with special provisions if more than four teams are tied. The move aims to reduce advantage from favorable draws and ensure fair ranking as the league expands to twelve teams.
Personal notices recount the death of AIF secretary of Ballarat and Ballarat League leader Mr Sharpe and Ballarat businessman Mr McLeod, with tributes to their service to Returned Soldiers and local clubs. The Melbourne and Geelong memorials note farewell messages to families and ongoing support for veterans groups.
A commission on the sale of a property in Sydney is noted with a base amount of 1600 pounds and an additional 8 shillings commission. John Playfair is involved in the transaction through Sohn Muster. The sale includes premises on a street described as 3 a es Street with the day of bidding or completion unspecified.
Melbourne reports a heated exchange as Crime Minister Brice criticizes ministers for pressuring the Commonwealth on coemployment and migration policing. The discussion touches on federal roles in welfare, employment, and health programs with calls for clearer policy and national cooperation.
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The minister expresses gratification over a plan to set milk grades and prices. Debate centers on whether a two grade system should replace existing multiple grades with allocations to producers and dairies. Opponents question impact on consumers and market structure.
The owner of pigs destroyed by a swine fever outbreak in Vieturnha seeks compensation. The Government plans legislation to provide compensation through the Cattle Consolation fund. as of June 2, only some animals had died, with others destroyed or sick.
Geelong High School edged Dandenong 24 to 17 in a hard fought junior football clash. Both sides featured strong backlines and open play with Geelong pulling ahead in the final minutes to secure the win and a 82 point total on the night.
Fragmentary report shows Sydney wool sale results with private transactions and buyer activity. Mentions Centennial buyers and pricing relative to the previous day, with unclear dates and figures due to damaged text.
The Censorship of Film Act 1026 was proclaimed at a State Executive Council meeting in Melbourne. It fixes a 6 penny fee per reel for censor submissions and allows the censor to order removals or alterations. Filmmakers must comply or risk screening bans and possible penalties as the new regime applies throughout Victoria.
Fragmented text shows an internal Labor split with an appeal for unity among federal members. The garbled wording and stray place names hint at party divisions and coordinated effort to present a united front. No clear dates or locations can be confirmed from the fragment.
A wedding party return from a ceremony when two wedding cars collided on Alcaunter Avenue on December 4, 186. One vehicle, a Cats Motor Sergion driven car, struck another touring car driven by Mr Burne injuring the bridal party and the couple. Both cars were removed to a studio for photographs after the incident. Drivers were cited as partly at fault, and the bridesmaid’s car did not reach the church.
The exchange discusses council meeting outcomes and a Geelong markets committee matter. Readers question perceived bias and demand publication of a proposal to raise charges for meat production and slaughtering. The letters defend fairness and criticize administrators while urging transparency.
In CAPETOWN Premier General Herteog rejects opposition calls, signaling the August speakeaspeech conference cancellation and passing the bill. Labor party amends to loosen union restrictions on flag writing and payment. Government signals alliance shifts amid heated debate.
The Prince of Wales opened a major education conference with a formal ceremony. Delegates toured exhibits, heard remarks on licensing and teacher preparation, and were hosted at a nearby reception. The event highlighted plans to expand programs and integrate new curricula across regions.
A June report from VAIS notes M Poincare's Lunovius speech was badly received in Germany. The piece appears to portray German reactions as cool or hostile and suggests criticism of France's insistence on peace terms.
Inmates at the Kansas Slots penitentiary launched their annual strike over cigarette access. With cigarettes now legal state wide, prisoners demand supply while facing hunger and darkness under guard, threatening to cease work and parley until cigarettes are provided.
Kansas City June reports describe fresh floods and outbursts causing heavy damage across Oklahoma and neighboring states. Wheat stands and pasture land are ruined as rivers rise, towns evacuate, and farmers assess losses well into the harvest period.
A garbled OCR pass lists scattered names and terms across teams and venues. The unreadable text hints at broadcasts, events, and individuals but yields no coherent result.
The report notes a legal dispute between Malay States and Australia over a bet and mining rights. It references Miaka Blates and Foilereted Mines in a contested agreement. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR but imply a cross border mining case with named entities.
Delegates at the Federal Graziers' Convention urged urgent research and nationwide standard railway gauge. Government to press for improved conection facilities and broader Abatian links from Gunes to Ate Takia amid fears of disrupted supply chains.
A plate glass window valued at 2 is smashed on Wharf Street near the Co operative Store. Constable Beers reports a stone thrown from a passing boat caused the damage. Witnesses describe the assailants and warn of continued vandalism at Bourke Street and adjacent areas.
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