Tehbay rat Thunat ate at Ta Tee with Finnsah
A fragmentary report notes a Tehbay rat named Thunat ate at Ta Tee while Finnsah attended the scene. Readable details are limited.
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 29, 1925
Page
6
A fragmentary report notes a Tehbay rat named Thunat ate at Ta Tee while Finnsah attended the scene. Readable details are limited.
A car wreck occurred on Pall Street involving three young men after a night of entertainment. The vehicle struck a wall and damaged nearby property, with police reporting the driver held for questioning and the owner noting no insurance.
A lively report details a football club’s strong season, noting matches, track events, and milestones including a near-perfect record. It also describes tram and car park disruptions, police traffic control at Lake entrance, and a late railway context with Melbourne-bound movements and timing adjustments.
A fragmented OCR item describes a card set linked to Perros and a separate note about Ingerewty and Didiue. Details are unclear but indicate an activity or product pairing and a hearing event or decision involving the names.
A string of road accidents reported in Geelong and Sunshine locales. Archibald Bernoutli, 50, suffered a fractured skull after a cycle and sidecar capsized near Lara while his 67-year-old father Harry Bernoull was injured. both were hospitalised. A 19-year-old rider, E J Turmer, fell from a motorcycle near Mambea and received treatment for abrasions. A car rollover near the Guiding Star Hotel left both occupants, Bedo and Myre Seat, injured with serious fractures and a sprained wrist. The incidents prompted police and hospital responses, with varying outcomes reported.
A Sunday afternoon organ and vocal recital at St Pauls Cinch honored longtime organist and choirmaster GW Wedburg as Rev J F Booth paid tribute. The event featured prominent performances, including works by Tarlary, Pearce, Rachmaninoff, and Stainer, with Miss Win Taylor and Miss Warwick Short soloists. A choir collection raised about £7 for the choir fund.
A large outball crowd gathered at Corio Oval on Saturday for the McKinley appeal. Collections were taken outside the ground and at half time, with Parliamentarians and other supporters contributing sums totaling £70 and £80. Additional monies received during the weekend were £65 6 0, with donations acknowledged from W Farrizon and W J McNeill among others.
Geelong and Melbourne officials hosted visiting committee members during a Saturday clash, with Geelong claiming a brilliant victory. The Geelong club lauded the crowd’s support and anticipated a final showdown, while Melbourne supporters praised the display and the cordial reception.
Hints arrived Friday for a Veterans Conference in Ottawa. Marshal Karl and Ida accompanying personal party plan a Dominion tour after the event.
Cattle breeders across Australia mourn the death of W Y Brisbane of Genie Park Weerjoey who died suddenly on Friday. Geelong Calf Club representatives and honorary organizer L D Griffiths sent sympathy. Brisbane a leading Ayrshire breeder helped found the club sharing advice and stock gifts over the years. His generosity funded calves given to club children and showed in show records.
NSW Premier Lang and the opposing sides step in to seek a settlement in a maritime dispute. The steamer Choberra, slated to sail to Melbourne, was delayed as crew staged a stop-work meeting causing entries to be cancelled. Passengers were urged to seek alternative travel by train.
Frits Kreisler drew liquid notes from his violin to a silent crowd in Melbourne. The audience’s applause marked the success of the world famous musician’s concert amid competing first nights in the city.
Melbourne June 28 Shortly after 7 o'clock this evening a fire broke out at the Daudewonzg Wacon Factory Limited. The local brigade from Sunioy Hills and Gilenkiwitle were quickly summoned. After an hour and a half the fire was under control. Also noted was a notable save by the Metropolitan Fire Brigade on Saturday night at the Gueldontal Io tel where a kitchen fire caused by a defective flu destroyed the bath room but was contained with little further damage. The total damage is estimated at 2100.
The Prime Minister reformed a task on a cotton bounty after Queensland growers asked the Commonwealth for guidance. The Queensland Government has not yet provided the requested information, delaying any decision on a bounty. The matter requires careful investigation with input from the industry before a future policy can be determined.
Melbourne reporters note a cautious response from states and the federal government to a proposed joint forestry scheme to be established at Canberra. Senior Pearce and Senator Poole discuss outcomes while awaiting further conference and explanations to the Commonwealth expert.
Vera Marpherson on Huron Street and Marian Fl Hott on Ethilda Road report handbag thefts by a four-woman gang. One bag valued at £3 was grabbed, another pocketed with alleged contents of £3. The attackers split to either side of footpaths and fled.
The Royal Commission's findings on Bendigo's sewerage system have been studied by the Attorney General and Crown Law officers for two days. Possible prosecution targets include officers of the Sewerage Authority linked to alleged employment irregularities. The Law Department will decide on actions before presenting conclusions to Parliament.
Montana Wyoming Idaho and Washington shook for four hours as tremors spread across the region. Transcontinental railway service slowed due to avalanches and a collapsed tunnel. Dozens of buildings were damaged and residents panicked during the strongest quake.
In Paris the French Chamber rejected a capital levy with a 21 to 9 vote and defeated a Government Mil amendment 491 to 20. The chamber then backed the Finance Minister's plan by a large margin, while earlier votes and amendments showed a tense session as supporters claimed the issue pivotal to confidence.
Amundsen discussed future lecture tours after a wireless interview with the newspaper Afton Post. He argued that air travel over long distances could open Arctic exploration, noting navigation is much harder than anticipated.
Lushon hosts an air pageant on June 6 with the Air Daring event in front of the crowd including the Duke and Duchess of Beveral. Several new machines were demonstrated and multiple wind challenges were performed.
Reports from Fez indicate French forces repelled a strong rebel thrust in the Tora region with heavy losses to the attackers. An official communique says infiltrations were thrown back and French air units bombarded enemy positions today.
Landon reports June 28 that The Economist dismisses Australia’s wool position as fallacious. It argues values remain above wartime appraisement and only consumption can drive demand, insisting Thedford did not cause the slump. The piece notes large wool purchases and claims Yorkshire, Kieneh, and German buyers faced no damaging offeings in Australia’s test season.
The Polish government has drafted a long list of articles to prohibit import from Germany, while Germany prepares a similar package in response. Negotiations for a trade agreement have failed and the dispute centers on planned restrictions affecting cross border goods.
London dispatch reports the British Cabinet plans amending the dole bill to end the chief benefit for part time workers. It would also restore the six days waiting period and restore ministerial power to reduce recipient numbers.
The article reports a road accident involving Clara Buttner in Bristol where she sustained injuries. It notes hospitalization after a collision with a motorcar and mentions a cyclist who was admitted to hospital shortly after.
The Daily Vispress reports an old innkeeper slain during an extortion scheme tied to Vic and his relatives. After release, a cousin named Watt confronted Canon Cepozea at a church, where Cepozea was fatally stabbed at the altar by an assailant. a bystander was wounded attempting to intervene.
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