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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1906
Page
4
Melbourne reports a heated by election as candidates Ervine and Hirsch vie for the seat. The event shapes local power, with notes of near 2 percent support and ongoing campaign activity. A death linked to the day’s coverage raises further concern for the public.
Fragmentary OCR reads like a roster of names and places with scattered phrases. It hints at a report involving Lettie Booth and Sorrento, plus references to a court or social event and possible names like Garditet and Pink.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at scattered names and events in Marietta area. References to Lemons and Meron hint obscure names. Mentions a person Obed and a public frame appear. The passage is garbled and lacks a clear event or dates.
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Fragmented OCR text describes a church service, local events, schedules, and community notices. It mentions dates, locations, and multiple organizations, with improvised fragments of names and activities. The readable portions point to a religious service and surrounding community items in a local newspaper column.
Melbourne Sunday night report on unemployed meeting at the Australian Church after Dr Strong spoke. attendees discussed relief, work programs, and possible committees, with calls for coordinated action and a push for government or charity aid to ease distress.
Secretary of the Labor Bureau outlines weekly report details for supervisors Clarke and Stivers. The long document lists numerous laborers assigned to worksites including Waterhead, West Mol, and Rushworth, with statuses of sent to work, awaiting or denied assignments, and remarks on registration, readiness, and wage notes.
Fragmentary market notes list beverages and prices including wine perfumes and cordial bottles. The text mentions Quam foneine and Gasser Wine with per bottle pricing and a Thereseed Peppermint item, all tied to a Hooper Movrabodbatrest location.
Racing news covers Melbourne Cup entries opening for Grand National Hurdle, Moonen Valley meeting details, and Ampendale Park Wednesday race card. Canterbury Handicap at Briton and Willamstown meetings report strong attendance, with winners including Canterbury winners and coming races at Ballarat and Williamstown.
A Melbourne race meeting reports several events led by a two mile hurdle race won by Red Sea and Sarasa with Mereworth dominating the Winter Handicap. Other notable entries include the Williamstown Sterile Chase and a Poet Cook Handicap, with numerous runners listed and odds noted.
Sydney track meet features youth runners racing at Tee Conterturf Park. Winners include Vince 90 creary and Wise Want hicap with decisive margins. Several events list times and placements, highlighting local teens’ speed.
Saturday results show Melbourne and Geelong posting wins in the Victorian League with high scoring finishes. Reports note weather clear and crowds enjoying matches at league grounds. Geelong defeats Portarlington amid late goals and strong defense.
The Marylebone side defeated Ashby by a narrow margin in a hard fought match at the Gee Gee oval. Key players included Jas. McShare for Marylebone and Ashby’s Geteson Pender and Kelty, with crowd expectations high and wind conditions weighing on play.
The Presbyterians defeated St Pauls Church of England by four poles in a tight North Geelong game. Key contributions came from Hobbs Downie Drew Jackson and Loewe with strong defense from Brownlees and Miller. The match featured scrambling play in the final quarters and notable efforts by Downie May and Sibert.
Saturday fixtures feature United Methodists beating Geelong West by 67 points as Batesford hosts a Wattle Brown Assembly friendly won by locals. Geelong College triumphed over Caulfield with accurate goalkicking and Belmont defeated Commonwealth on Belmont Common.
The inter club match between Geelong and Ballarat golf clubs on Saturday was played over 27 holes with 12 aside. Geelong won easily by 52 holes to 49, as the links and greens were in excellent order and all-day enjoyment was noted.
In the Prince of Wales tournament H Litthewood with a best Ligutenant 18 faces J Conway who has 80, as Freeda carrying 149 awaits in tonight's round.
An Order-in-Council exempts various Commonwealth and electoral offices and staff from the Public Service Act until June 3, 1907, detailing groups such as judges, officers, postal workers, and casual laborers with specified maximum employments. Also includes a notice about influenza symptoms and a local sale advertisement with medicinal and household goods offered for sale at specific prices.
A dated ad boasts a tubular design as the cleanest skimming cream separator with quick setup and minimal maintenance. Describes five minute interior wash and waist-high operation with no exposed gears and bell oiling.
The Fenwick Street Baptist Church held services on prayer and Gods Questions with sermons emphasizing singleness of purpose unselfishness of sin and devotion to Gods will Elijah as example and three Bible questions Jeremiah Job and Peter. A Beeac Choral Society meeting followed with officers elected and plans for year long activities including a first practice on Wednesday next the 27th inst.
Detective John Murray returned from Melbourne to Ruther Glen to probe an explosion at Charles Baker’s residence. The blast broke a window. Baker suffered a severe shock. Authorities found two dynamite plugs tied by a fuse but no fuse trace. Miners suspect dynamite. motive unclear. No arrest expected.
In Perth, Watson of Victoria and Viner of West Australia engage in a stubborn Australian championship. The fifth game ended in a draw after Viner’s surplus pawn aided a win threat, while the sixth game paused at move 15 after a balanced position. After two weeks, Watson leads two wins to Viner’s one with two draws, and the pace averages 58 moves per game.
William Anderan, a city business man, rushed to catch a train at Pennant Hill platform. He tripped and fell between train and platform, was rescued semi conscious and taken to Sydney Hospital with facial abrasions and severe shock.
A 39 year old laborer Pearson of Winslow Street North Sydney is reported to be suffering bubonic plague. Health authorities have isolated the patient. Pearson had been employed at Balmain before his illness.
Testimonial from THOS HOCKING of Ascot Vale praising Winjennia Skin Cure for healing an ulcerated leg after ten years. Adverts promote Winjennia products, Clarke's Blood M and Winslow syrup, with warnings about fake cures and warnings from chemists and druggists.
Arbor Day observances were held at Camberdown State School with students participating despite heavy rain. G Morrison and J Horne from the Board of Advice attended in the afternoon and addressed the children, who gathered in large numbers for the program.
Advertisement touts Beecham's Pills as a universal remedy for laziness indigestion wind headaches dizziness and female complaints. It claims rapid relief from a range of conditions and asserts medical endorsement alongside broad availability and affordability.
Purchasers of onions and potatoes invited to stock up at Ant Potato Mart located on Hyre Street. The new venture promises a good stock of potato varieties and supplies including teas and sipping supplies in the opening notice.
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