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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
2
Weather bulletin lists winds and temperatures from many ports and ships. Names such as Australia and Liverpool appear with scattered forecasts and nautical observations. The fragmented text mentions vessels sailing for Walperstes and other locations, plus observers and dates in a period voice.
The readable text shows scattered person names, places, and organizations amid garbled OCR. It hints at a long list or directory style item with potential notices and captions, but lacks coherent events or a clear narrative.
The London press debates who would be suitable for the post of Governor General of Anatralia. The Duke of Argyll, the Prince of Wales, and the Duchess of Fife are named among leading candidates, with Australia’s climate and travel logistics noted. Some nobles favoured include the Earls of Horetors and Jersey, while others doubt a long Australian tenure.
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