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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1925
Page
5
Rates for casual advertisements in the Geelone Advertition are listed. Prices run Monday to Friday at 6 shillings per inch, Gallery and Auction and Amusement ads at 6 shillings per inch, double column Monday to Friday at 6 pence per inch, Saturdays at 7 shillings per inch.
The item notes a provincial centre candidate facing scrutiny after a weak election showing and deposits, alongside analysis of rival figures including Dr Hancock and Dr Hitchcock. It also covers a weather forecast, a festival plan, church renovations, and community meetings, with emphasis on local political sentiment and civic events.
Geelong defeated North Melbourne at Corio Oval, with North Melbourne determined to respond in the rematch. Club president Dr Tiper and committee member Guthrie visited the North Melbourne rooms to commend the visitors for their deserved victory amid warm reception.
The Geelong district celebrated with a civic welcome to Naval volunteers and club members, featuring speeches by MLA and other leaders, a moonlight parade, and a monthly meeting in the Merhagic room with community groups. Water shortages prompted rationing and storage concerns across Leopold and nearby districts, while Melbourne tran service reported a major accident near Geelong with injuries.
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