06 May 1844
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1844
Page
1
An auction notice invites public competition at Collins Street Rooms on Friday at 10 oclock. They offer 1000 ewes and rams for sale at Wardy Yallock Pious, a well watered open country suitable for rearing large bucks. Competent judges will assess quality. bidders urged to attend.
A fragmentary notice states MR A LEVY received instructions to public competitive sales on the 28th instant. The text references options and forthcoming sale of certain items with details to be produced on the day at a future address.
In a few days the calves will be offered for sale by public auction with notice to be given. Persons wanting calves should take this opportunity. Geelong, 26 April 1844.
The Grant District Council announces a meeting for electing a District Councillor to fill the vacancy left by John Ailing. If no additional candidates are proposed, the remaining councillor seats may be declared duly elected. Warden Talbot issues the notice from Grelong on April 1840.
Fragmentary OCR mentions copper plate and lithographic printing engraving and a completed execution of a cat with cyphers. It references the Geelong Advertiser Office and unclear publication details.
A Geelong listing notes an auction and commission agent in South Geelong plans to open a Cairo Street location within days offering private or public sales and goods at fixed prices. Dunford & Co advertise wool and tallow trade as part of their dealings. Trachan & Co promise advances on goods and services. Dated 1844.
Court of Requests Geelong announces a session at Corio Court House on Monday 6th April 1844. A horse description and reward details precede names of claimants and contact points in Geelong for recovery with a note of potential reward for information leading to return.
Mixed flock of about 1000 sheep offered for cash at various locations in Geelong and Wardy Yaltork with multiple buyers including George Russell and William Williamson. Listings include RAMS with tooth counts, EWES for sale, and garden seeds with flower seeds and clover beeds at the Stationery Warehouse. Early application encouraged. dates April 1844. Public notices mention Gearon seeds and horticultural supplies.
Fragmentary lines show prices and goods including fabrics, clothing, and household items, plus notices on local inns and road routes. Mentioned are Buninyong and Geelong areas, prices for meals, and a Society for Total Abstinence with weekly meetings at Kr. Wallis's store led by George Wright.
A fragmented notice in Geelong reports a general meeting of Western District inhabitants to consider averting danger from government changes to the Squatting System. A follow up gathering is planned for May to adopt resolutions, with many named residents invited to join.
An edited retail notice lists a vast array of goods including fabrics, dress materials, stockings, gloves, calico, lace, and ladies wear. The item hints at new stock supply and prompt service, with emphasis on quality and affordable prices. It references Liverpool and a general shopfront offering low prices and varied textile goods.
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