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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1925
Page
2
The text portrays a chaotic description of an ordeal involving indigenous people and observers. It depicts ritualistic violence, threats, and a crowd gathering around victims, with references to a dread court and alleged acts of coercion, fear, and control.
Historic report outlines India’s dominant role in global mica production and exports. It cites share of output, major destinations including the United Kingdom and United States, and describes mining districts and current mining conditions.
A coroner ruled Colonel Byrne, long associated with the Snead Ser taces in Pall Mall, died by his own hand after financial worries and a receiving order against him. The aged officer, brigade major of the 1st Air Defence Brigade, joined the Army in 1900 and rose to lieutenant colonel. The inquest highlighted the impact of money lenders on society and urged consideration of reform to curb predatory lending amid the unsettling incident at the Westvind club.
A flood of Geelong listings pitches affordable bungalows at 670 pounds and 725 pounds with deposits, plus new townhomes and Western Geelong villas. Also offered are 22 acre farms, 76 acre blocks, and livestock properties with terms arranged. inspected near North Yeelong Station and Geelong West areas.
The notice lists D C Montyre Pty Ltd as auctioneer and sworn valuer at 94 Ryrie St Geeiosy selling multiple properties and items. Includes a villa, modern home, grocery business, land parcels, and a 650 acre exchange offer with 229 acres noted. Prices and conditions appear amid varied real estate listings and demand notes.
Residential bungalow with 2 bedrooms and copper pipes. Situated on a well located block with front foot, close to Geelong West amenities. Owner leaving Geelong and must sell this week. inspection highly recommended. sole agents.
Sworn valuers HENDY LEARY CO advertise a well built five to eight room homes with motor garage and modern comforts near High School Tram and gardens. Two building allotments adjoining offered as best value in the Whig suburb with inspection by appointment. terms arranged if required.
An old Geelong advert notes a 76 acre heavy land farm with town water supply, a four room dwelling, stable, chaff house, dairy, and outbuildings. Asking price £1200, described as a very cheap farm option. Includes offer of £500 Se to Valing Bille and other unclear terms.
Auction notice listing Commercial Union Assurance Co and H Blomfield Brown & Co with V J O Toole as actionner. Includes prices for furniture items such as three quarter billiard table and chairs, tables, leadlights, and other goods with monetary values in pounds. Location mention across Yarra Street.
Fragmentary public notice offers blocks for sale in East Geelong. The ad mentions various baring of front tape and feet measurements, with a price noted per foot. Details are incomplete. interested parties are asked to apply for fuller particulars.
An itemized report lists stock prices and figures from Geelong dated May 1925, including Commonwealth Government Loan instruments and various shares. The dense ledger shows prices for Dunlop Pref and other commodities, with scattered entries for zinc, tin, and regional manufacturers, reflecting a bustling market snapshot.
Fragmentary postal notices from Geelong Post Office outline mail connections to Melbourne Ballarat Portland and other routes with varying departure times and special letters to United Kingdom and Continent. The document lists daily and weekly services, closing times for overseas mails and special supplements, reflecting a congested era of transfer points and schedule shifts.
Readable bits show price references such as £1159 and £1750 for items in Newtown Baraliful and New Burgalow. The garbled text mentions bedding and mattresses, with scattered notes on colors and names like Geelong and Darage, but most details are unclear.
A fragmented notice describes land near Station Home Stead of 148 acres with outbuildings and stables, advertising sale through agents W G Maddes and Geo J Hyndm. It mentions transport routes via Cloncurry and Melbourne, with housing details and terms, urging potential buyers to contact the agents.
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