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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1924
Page
3
The report notes strong support from the Chamber of Commerce and local leaders for a major city enterprise. It highlights positive reactions to new innovations, promises of progress, and newspaper coverage of the development efforts while recording some skepticism about timing and details.
The Melbourne proceedings detail a complex claim for damages centered on a financial dispute involving promissory notes and alleged harm to reputation. Key figures include W. Hume and Sir George Tallis, with references to Sunmead and Anglesea as property sites, and discussions of terms, views, and potential purchases amid ongoing negotiations.
In a Tasmanian court, evidence showed Patrick McVickers and Lane arranged payments into a bank to meet bills, but a dishonored note triggered a dispute. Witnesses described a misrouted sum and a slip indicating intended application, with Mr Cohen arguing the issue was mishandled. the jury awarded the plaintiff £1,108 after deliberation.
A judge addresses a private prosecution case outlining firm penalties. The defendant, Wilford Hasford, is sentenced to months imprisonment on each charge, with cumulative terms. A bond of 100 pounds and a personal surety for two years are required, the sentence suspended on entry of the bond.
Melbourne June 24 Morris Iberliner recently found guilty of delivering a false declaration and was sentenced by Mr Justice Sehutt to three months' imprisonment. A plea on his health was refused. The judge noted a telegram to a key witness could provoke indignation but refused to consider it in sentencing.
The Minister for Trade and Customs Mr Pratten said he held an unofficial talk with Mr O Neill vigilante officer of the Victorian Seamen's Waton about detaining the steamer Alabame. He noted the law would be enforced and hoped a method found to address repairs to the Port Lyt Telton tied up while an alleged attempt to employ a Chinese crew was investigated.
Readable fragments describe a Malu Street area in Rewtown with a parade, four rooms, pantry, bathroom, and a garage. Weekly rent noted as £2 per week. Mentions Laur Hank and Jeane, but details are unclear.
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