Auction notices and markets from Geelong area commerce
The Advertiser reports on revenue collected at Geelong port, trustees and executors firm selling allotments by Burie Street, and a wide array of market details. It notes produce markets with wheat, barley, flour, and related prices, including New Zealand and American shipping activity and general price movements across commodities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sueport
Geelong
Len Bate
Leary Maltin
Go Lauenenerr
Aulney Co. Ltd
Byrie Street
Higgins
Fibel Yard
Fragmented Sale Ledger Teems With Vague Names And Bets
A damaged OCR page lists numerous names, places, and scattered phrases about sales, bids, and traders. The legible bits hint at a marketplace record with Messrs Robinson True auil Spite, Vin ike wis fare aid piles riliel Gaivli abece vin authe ake Pier quis ke, and references to Bayle, Theta Gogh, and Ay. The text appears as a jumbled inventory with no clear event or outcome, suggesting a crowded ledger rather than a cohesive report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RYRIE
Robinson
Alieliod
Edie
Peakeare
Ginal
Phoonk Bieta
Beal
Marton
Tor
Pepe Pty
Deanet
Prei Oh
Temelann
Hiderbeo
Vox
Melbourne stocks fall after yesterday's setback
The Melbourne market shows little recovery as trading stalls and prices drift. Brokers note weak demand across sectors with Terriiza stocks among the few gains, while the overall mood remains cautious after yesterday's decline.
Stock market notes show mixed buyer pressure and lower bids
Buyers moved down price scales with morning sales at 30 shillings to half a crown below prior lows. Several issues including Holidays, Birtway Tun, and Hustler’s Heap showed weaker or mixed demand, while some stocks remained steadier or cheaper, with lingering uncertainty in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hirihdays
Sella
Birtway Tunwl North
Hangar
Williams ” Raney
Birthday Tumnoel
Ately
Uroken
Thames A
Wincor Virietiite Ds
Hat Victoria
Tance
Sadex
Opi
Send
Len
Secon
TL West Merry Casale
Fehr
Transcontinental Railway Dreams and Paradox Revealed
A fragmented report outlines the Transcontinental Railway project with references to routes, proposals, and political struggles. It mentions ongoing debates over pricing, safety, and engineering, highlighting tensions between federal directives and local interests.
Fragmented garbled text about historical figures and events
A chaotic OCR batch mentions names and places such as Fortteabey Lilleathadel Barents and TRG Sites, with scattered references to teams, debts, treaties, and token exchanges. The string is largely unreadable, offering few coherent facts or narrative elements to summarize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Jay Bev
Niger
Pwaub Bart
Ehretson Thom
Ted Tapia
Councillons Charged With Interence Report
A garbled report describes charges against councillors amid a local dispute. The fragmentary text references hearings, alleged interference, and procedural questions arising from a civic matter. No clear names, dates, or locations are extractable from the readable portions.
Fragmented ad dense text from an old page
A jumbled OCR page fragment lists varied items and addresses including a perfume depot and Cure products. Names and places appear scrambled or partial, with lines mentioning London and incomplete product references. The legible content is minimal and many items are unreadable.
Agricultural Supplies and Farm Goods Advertised locally
Dixon Bros, Hay, Chaff and Grain Merchants at Corio and Malop Streets offer hay and all grain and seed, potatoes from Ballarat and other goods for horses, cattle, and poultry. They also supply tarpaulins, harness, and tents, and act as agents for Cumming, Bait and Co. Secondhand sacks and bran sought. Local agents for Deering Harvesting Company machinery and net Queensland Texurancr Company. Orders by letter or telegram.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballarat
Singapore
Cumming
Bait and Co
Fendigo
Kebeca
Quevnatend
Melbourne
Deering Harvesting Company
Collivniors
Singh
Ploorhs, Inc
Leva
Queensland
Texurancr
Iettee
Itories
Wesley Bi-Ventenary Revered Across Australian Churches
Readings mark the Wesley bi centenary in many Methodist congregations across Australia. The article highlights John Wesley born at Epworth Lincolnshire June 17 1703 and cites Augustine Birrell praising Wesley as a major eighteenth century force in England. It details his early life, education at Charterhouse and Lincoln College, and his reforming work shaping Methodism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Churches of
Enghood
John Wesley
Clarterhouse School
Bower Do Chastellarah
Orford
Lineal College
Fondowlle
Ian” Amineks
Goa
Kesie
Lather
Wits
Coe
Abel Enel Orhroneceokor
Andor
Abe
Jo Pela
Carter
Agershy
Wesley Gerd
Illindis Wea
Clee
Acne Pressis de Whig Dal Pe Castielignerns
Pepied
Aed
Ooperwits
Aly
Jeriesi
Coattiee
Weefeas
Tore Heliow
Wesleyan tribute outlined four paths of Methodism history
The article details a Methodist service and sermon praising Wesley and the church’s influence. It describes four strands attributed to Wesley: revival of Protestant form, divine spark reviving faith, pulpit leadership driving reconciliation, and philanthropy through Sunday schools and social teaching. It notes opposition and eventual triumph, with references to a national rejoicing and a conference reception led by Rev. EB S. Bickford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woosley
Firth
Wesley
Brea
Peliginus
Nigel
Athens
Wodkie
Wes
England
Peligiones
Peyrin
Laaid
Kolisin
Jay
Lewlohe
Bugingpuurtic
Methodius
Hia
Ifr
Wrstey
Alan
Gentleman
Methodist Conference
EB. 5. Bickford
A National Evil Sermon On Abortion At St Mary's
The Rev Father Collins preached at St Mary’s last evening against abortion, condemning the crime as a national sin and urging adherence to the fifth commandment. He cited natural and divine law, quoted saints, and claimed modern science supports life at conception, urging action to stop the practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's
Father Collins
Ies
Wonan
Gregory
Collins
Jurisprader
Hoge
Penoyslyania Universite
Railways policy hints at cuts and retrenchment
The Railways commission and senior officers conducted a Friday inspection of southern lines. Mr Tait urged reports on economies, signaling a plan to cut staff including draftsmen at Spencer Street, with further retrenchment across divisions. The Engineer in Chief noted budget concerns and a push for reduced working time, foreseeing substantial staff reductions on projects like the Mildura line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Department
Tait
Mr. Tait Ioc
Stringa
Bessta
Spencer Street
T Department
Kernot
Mildura
Prayers and Mourning Letters Amid Shanghai River Town Scene
In a riverside town above Shanghai a European observes a house hung with blue lanterns signaling mourning while priests chant in the doorway and gongs sound. The ill owner prompted citizens to write and burn long letters to heaven in elaborate official envelopes in hopes of aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Shanghai
Clarke
Gove
Esbt
Beigel
Barry
Ierus
Juno
Cale Tim
Premier Irvine addresses state debt and Commonwealth takeover
The Premier Mr Irvine urged caution on Australia’s federation finances at the Grand Hotel dinner. He warned against rushing the Commonwealth to assume state debts, argued for strong parliamentary finance safeguards, and proposed a nonpartisan expert body to advise on borrowing while preserving state rights and accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine
Locorporated Institute of Accountants
Grand Hotel
Commonwealth
Jose Ha
Australia
Federated
Auestralia
Hear
Hivar
Sydney
Braddon Chan
le Commonwealth
Urone
Commonwealth Pal
Treemeira
Pedewa Parkiamet
Victoria
Intercat
Vietorie
Iheahl Br
Vietoris Han
Coun
Queensland
Torm Auatralia
Diewstrouw
Standing Committee On Railways
Bhose
Misread medical ad snippet about cough relief hints
Fragmented OCR excerpt markets cough relief claims with garbled branding and unclear instructions. It mentions immediate relief and a beeping warning to sleep with one or two doses but lacks verifiable product or dosing details. Entities are indiscernible due to heavy transcription errors.
Federal Extrav agance and High Court Referendum Debate
In Melbourne 1903 the Prime Minister replies to the National Citizens Reform League. He defends federal High Court proposals, cites electors’ prior referendums, and urges clear cost accountability. He notes legislative context, inter-state trade concerns, and the need for economical administration while maintaining constitutional intent. The secretary signs as TR Ravik.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W
Dan
National Citizens’ Reform League
Argus
Melbourne
National Citizens
League
Commonwealth
Federal High Court
Eleetors
Maybeh
Mumiere
Cam
Oo High Court
Elo Cape
Adelwale
Bien Lee
Toe Mead
Macy Han
Fiera Ant
Paige
Tyce Cempetige
Anal Corematiens
Enfield
Corber
Hans Ty
Hoprw
Amy Bely
Iis Wall
Ellis
Martres
Oriandy
Peednaus
Australie
Choy
Remarkable Money Find At Bendigo Court Premises
A bailiff discovered a box containing between £700 and £500 in sovereigns during a distribution of a Bendigo firm Rewards and Law leather merchants estate for creditors. The money was handed to the trustee amid mystery and attempts to elicit details from officials. Also noted are warnings on spontaneous combustion and patent remedies宣传.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vailiff
Bendigo
Sheiliff
Snorra
Rewards and Law Leather Merchants
Maraquare
RA. Rankin
Halif Wa
Therwin
Cassier
Chikleon
Wools
Aom Wholesale i
London
Enelend
Advt
Pitt
Yoiow Peck
Comfortable New House And Nearby Goods For Sale In Geelong
A large private base comfortble new house with six rooms and garden is being sold by owner removing from Geelong. Also advertised are a wide range of goods from A J Young & Co including bicycles, clothing, tools, and various household items. Education notices list Central College Geelong courses for boys and girls, vacancies for boarders, and exam preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.E. Hoube
Andrews Mary
Geelong
A. J. Young & Co, Howse and Land Agenda
Malop Street
Geelong Timber and Hardware Firms Advertise Prices
An array of local merchants in Geelong promote timber, cement, fencing materials, roofing iron, electrical goods, and building supplies with declarations of cheaper Melbourne prices. They also tout Beecham medicines and household goods, inviting inquiries and solicited orders across their wide range of wares and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunies Electrical Exot Kering
Electrm
Melbourne
Showronme
Wuorkehope
IRL
Mucrabeel Street Bugatries
Noerincenon
Homas
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Commercial
Advertiser” Office
Melwours KR
Jel
Hether
Zealand
Main
Sui
Opie
Tom Ganriel
Torman
Poe
Wieher
Reuwarbu
Chaner United
Bodes Ba
Eades Tc
Thiberrie
Moonabell
Ates
Ales
Brordown
Broslon
South Star
Sebastepel Plateau
Star of the East
Worle Vallowk
Sales Ati
Victorie Sint
Yorks
Booth Barthdays
THE
Transcontinental Railway
Wroiktiestiay
Thaos TN America
Ted
Fie
Hileehiath
Eryecek
Eidele
Thie Dar En
Bold Agers
Danils
Everevlnry Wholesale
Parringdom-road
Fogland - i Kde
Cuticura Buat
Coke
Buditines
AL Ff
Everett's
Byrie-strest
Advid AC Hoopeies
Kyri-street
Chatiunal
Bensdoppe Ceone
Dixon Gbross
Corio and
Malop-Streets
Machanicy’ Institute
Tats
Aseatfs
Tate
National Reform League
TR Ravik
Roadenight & CO
Moorabool-street
Fis
Dim
Lin
Eng
Hyreatrect
J. Mintosh's
Johnstone Park
Hope Street
Edugation L. Music Etc
Entral College
Clanchy
B. A. Lanchy
B.A
Cleelong Ladies' College
Anerdeen-Street
Tse Ror
Melbourne University
Mus
Son
Vic
Fexwiuve
Viglin
Pupita
BAM
KCLM
Lonco
Trinity College
J. Johnston
Pisueforce Warthoum
Sumimari Jones
Mocrabool-street
Ubetona School
Dora Hake
Walter Withers
Stanhope Forbes
Englaod
Onnounee
Halbaugh
Mike Hake
Otto Alners
Addrosa
Wellwood
G. Vlal
Fisn Sard
Central Burnaces College
Commonwealth Timber Yards
NY Vaters & UU
Lit Ile
Sats Shnie— Nin
Ettitt Brotherg
Mercer Street
Genecnl
Beecham
Heecham's Mills
Beechams
Wihul
Paina
Bick Heaujacha
Heecham
Boxee
WEY
Macedo
J. D
Moorabool Street
Geelon
Gale— Elong
Amj Ti.ber
Autumn Street
W. H. Ren
Moora Bool-Atrri
Toy Houber
Saesha
Mark Brown
Elfeary
Morgen Ait Cote Equally
Waguline
Cc Eens Ulan Chin Enchinet
Rte
Artiela Mauriaenne
Stockport
Bubate Ins
Ds Py
Nba
John F Moor Butcher
Nest Arena
Rlinn
Apres Hind Qquarters
Sakes
Enero
E. Berksh
Mt Aché
Tunasalla
Kent
Eal
Fai Wa
Toadey Ik
Canada
Feix
Warwick Cottagerey
Clark
Roder Fle Peitlors
HKOOD
Aia P
J. WC. Brown
Ceped
Cort
Undeers
J Ryrtest
Comunn Na Peo
Monk
Alex and
Purnishtn
Dertaeer
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