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Newspaper

Geelong Advertiser

Location

Geelong, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 15, 1902

Page

4

Geelong Market Reports Auction and Price Trends

The Geelong Commodities market sees steady activity across hides sheep merino comeback and green skins with prices held firm at late rates. Wool brokers and producers report good attendance and robust demand, while London price parity lifts tallow, grains, and pulses trading. overall market remains firm with varied regional sales and forward inquiries.

Frodtce Sales Robinson Burns Alerineani Aremge Rabbit Sake Renmies Geeloaz Woolbrokers Association Coe Mees Daledy and Co Messrs Strachan Mg Shanson Propoetary Ind Sess Gee Hague Sid Sud Ib Caarss Ercecred Lincoln Londo London

Melbgulne Sheep Prices in Market Fluctuations

Market notes show fei sheep prices fluctuating through the period with varying quality. Best pressed wellers commanded higher bids, middling and inferior classes sold lower, and overall prices drifted downward as demand weakened.

Merks Rats Quomions Wellers Wii

Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Produce Telegram Content

Fragmentary text appears to reference produce names, prices, dates, and identifiers but lacks coherent narrative. Key entities are not clearly identifiable, making it difficult to extract a definitive event, date, or organization from the readable portions.

Stock Prices at Balleray Exchange Report

From user notes a Yorvin price list shows various bonds and shares traded. Entries include Central Plateau, North Dis, Sebastopol Pretec, Sons of Freedom, South Star, and Star of the Far with quoted bid and sale figures, percentages, and lot quantities. The fragmented list records sales, bids, and names of securities amid a bustling exchange day.

Ballaeat Exchange Balleray Central Plateau Dake Cornwall Weilvision Sid Duke IL Con W. Choitpl Do. Nor Sons of Freedom Sid South Star Lisi Scotti Sar Extenda el Stafonishire Reef Lds Waadr Yalloak

Melbourne Exchange Market Hesitates Amid Call Day Talk

The Victorias market shows cautious activity as Call Day discussions surface. Analysts note potential effects on prices and recovery signs emerge in early trading, with some stocks like Springs Hills and Stars cited as dividends amid Dallas area optimism.

Melbourne Victorias Cms Abe Eprins Hills Dalloai Alls

Federal Capital Search Leads to Port Views and Sea Voyage

The parliamentary party surveys options for a federal capital, with Jervis Bay and Victoria referenced. A voyage from Sydney to Launceston aboard the Wakatipu estuary trip faces transport challenges, passengers disembark at Eden, and the party proceeds by road along the South Coast toward Pambula amid preparations for a reception in Bournda.

Sydney Tuestar Jervis Bay Big Bay Victoria Jems Bay Launceston Twosehd Bay Amin Eden Pawlyela Pombule Fitysales Bosubate

Federal weather bureau plan debated in federation context

The Queensland government seeks federal control of its meteorology department with a central weather bureau. A proposed two bureau structure would cost around 10 000 pounds yearly, excluding telegraphic and field costs. Government leaders disagree on federation powers and immediate transfer.

Queensland Wetronomer Gir Cieus- Vresne Sir Wrage Cael Armister Tio Peeula Qhitvnsland Wien Aime Chinerr Ae1 Emirse Lewe Weilrich Weerg Adviers Gorenmuest Tartan

Teething Soothing Powder Prompts Glowing Claims

Fragmentary report claims a teething powder soothes infants and reduces discomfort. The readable text mentions unprecedented effects and urges readers to see additional file notes and clinical cautions.

Temperance Address at Hawthorn Branch Meeting

Aurerau, MLA, delivered a temperance address to the Hawthorn branch, framing drink as a societal crisis. He cited rising per head consumption, brewers’ influence, and the need for anti shouting laws, praising reform efforts and alleged cures in the United States.

Ale House of Loris Australia Victers Todos Reeley Ahad United States Ali

A Hundred Days in India Aims for Famine and Fear

A lengthy account describes rural India with extensive detail on villages, poverty, famine, and debt. It portrays rural life between Calcutta and Madras, inc with railways, embankments, mosquitos, and the impact of famine. Observations include housing, agriculture, and social conditions under British governance.

Leigh Shire Council Debates Bridge Safety and Road Repairs

Leigh Shire Council discusses south end of Leigh grand junction bridge damaged by an 18 inch drop from an traction engine. Proposes a strong cobble wall and rewards for offender identity. Addresses road maintenance funding, tolls, and public health matters, with various circulars and staff reports.

Cre Rugecll Vernon Biggs Hamilton Bingley Carr Keeengi Basin Roog Leigh Grand Junction Buninyong Shire of Portland Alenafield Public Works Department Rokewood-Ballanet Public Health Department CIA Ladwell Eafely Freuehansn Board of Health Duntlas Hokewood Airs Carr Ler Conti Iiter Fere Johny Clark Heart of Liver Shelford Education Department

Perth speech on Transcontinental railway plan and funding

Mr Barbon, at a civic reception in Queen's Hall, urged consideration of a Western Australian led, federally backed Transcontinental Railway. He urged appointing a committee of leading railway engineers to review reports and data, assess feasibility, and report back on a railway that could be a sound financial project and unite eastern and western Australia.

Perth Tussdar Tus Australian Railway Queen's Hall Barbon Western Australia Dad Deakin Rilwsy Tasma Aimdo Mle Sppeahation Peder Gentiers Australis Tim Frenssde Commonwealth Austria Antdo America Canada United States Australia Maitland

Bellarine Shire Council Minutes May 14 1902 Actions

Bellarine Shire Council discussed licensing act payments under the Under-Treasurer and government endowments, reported sinking fund investments, and confirmed maintenance funds. It approved road works, hospital appeals, private crossings, and pipe requests, with accounts, tenders, and staffing decisions recorded.

Prescot Crs Webster Grigg Facey Wilson Capron Rhind O'Halloran Willis Gray Cnder Shre Victoran Department of Public Works Ae Vincent and Echuca Hospitals Gordon Institute Hiochelilf East Ceelong Queenuecliff Road Uwt Airs Hinchelif Couneil Portlandshire Council Annuz Messrs Milward Heynolds Leopold Joseph Turner Drysdale Gallop Bros J. Pletcher Frederic Duyn de O'Balloran Moolup Townson Marcus Hall Thompson's Road Ocean Grove Hodgson and Eegleston Streets Drysdale Road Drysdale Streets Harding Street Portarlington Spencer and Willis Streets Menger Road Chas. Harding Reseat Street St. Albans Newcombe Streat Brown-street Queenselie Road Yurmun Creek Found Drake J Irwin Forbes Hill Newioxton Doug Borkaday

Geelong Health Officer status dispute clarified

F J Newman writes to deny vacant office claims and asserts the health officer position remains staffed. He notes that resignation has not been accepted and questions the council’s understanding of the appointment. May 14 Geelong West Barrabool and South Barwon.

Peter F. J. Newman Geelong West Barrabool South Barwon

Pepermint and Pest Control In A Winter Ad Parody

A fragmented old time advertisement style blurs with references to pneumonia moralizing over winter. It touts a fictional product Woods' Great Peppermint and Pitt's Poison to destroy mice nuts and pests in yellow packets, framed as a hoarse warning against ill health and cold season dangers.

Indian Root Pills End a Piles Suffering for Mr Morrison

Charles Morrison of 72 Webb Street Fitzroy Victoria says after years under doctors he found permanent relief from piles using Dr Morse Indian Root Pills. He reports only three bottles were needed and urges others to try the remedy for similar relief.

Geelong Moses Avatt Geeloue Cumberlomidres Newtown Sers Huck Ing Lueck Dean Piix Wideli Purdys Oreat Sirs Hyatt Dean Backoche Hyatt Doan Foser McClellen Co Pitt-street Surrey Doan's Charles Morrison Webb-street Fitzroy Vic Morse

Straight as an Arrow Family Cured

Mrs W Clarkson of Enmore New South Wales reports cure of biliousness and liver ailments using Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills. She claims they purify blood and relieve indigestion constipation headaches piles boils and other ailments, praising the product as superior for hot dry weather.

W. Clarkson Enmore N.E.W Morse New South Wales

Far East shipbuilding rises with Jagan contracted orders

The enterprise of our Far East realm is praised globally though some fear commercial pushback at this stage. Jagan recently received U S orders to build one gun boat to be laid down at Mitsubishi Dockyard and two more to be contracted at Uraga Yard signaling progress for the nation’s future. Japan is set to play a major historical role among world powers as its rapid rise continues.

Tudia Lestead Ie Court Genond Betxeep Calcutta Hales Wimi Tinlin Dave Beth Todia Saylia Los Raihwars Jatin Alto Mins Tiem Humain Raibey India Agein Beagle Tadien Artielic Vileris Cresses Dminsse Wilde Cabea Cour Ile Sat Jagan United States Mitsubishi Uraga Japan Hooper Moornhoot-street Moores Teuter White Nile Bir Eeturned Declavere Foxhioda Sobub

Bamganie Goldfield Report by Government Geologist

Melbourne correspondent notes Mr H Herman acting Government geologist submitted a comprehensive report to the Mines Minister on the Bamganie field in the Meredith district. He details the ore workings, potential deep leads, and the need for extensive boring to test a possible underlying gutter system spanning from Meredith northward, with development contingent on accessible mines and future prospecting.

Melbourne H. Herman Minister of Mines Bamganie Meredith Steredith Herman Duke of York Duchess of York Princess May Co Duke of Wellington Duchess of Cornwall Duke of Athol Duchess of Wellington Duke of Cornwall Fom Nies Lave Aor Royal Duke Co Mir Herman Hut Creek Cnver

Child's plunge from train wounds inquest details

A three year old girl Edith Rubins cru fell from a Tallarook to Yen train corridor during a near station stop. Her mother leapt to aid but was restrained by two men. The child, found unconscious in a drain, suffered severe head injuries, a fractured jaw, broken heel, and facial wounds. Dr Shields at Yea reports hopeful recovery after treatment. The train was not moving fast.

Tallarook Yen Edith Rubinscru Afr Robert Logan Bertisdale Dr O. Shields Yea de Shields Arras

Printer Surprised by Pain Balm Cure Claim

Henry T Crook, printer at Asheville Gazette, claims using Chamber Isin’s Pain Balm cured his rheumatic footache after winter water exposure. He tried several remedies without benefit before applying Pain Balm and reports rapid relief. Sold by Geo. Hooper and Hooper & Co. on Ryvie Street and Mood Street.

Isin Henry T Crook Ipresamin Asheville GC Ds.a GEO. Hooper al € G Ryvie-street B.J. Hooper Aul CO Moors

Impurities of the Clogd Blood Mixture Advertisement

A testimonial extols Clarke's Blood Mixture as a potent blood purifier curing scurvy eczema skin diseases and other ailments. It claims thousands of cures, warns against imitations, and prices the bottle at 2 shillings and sixpence.

Clarke St. Clarke

Steamer Boveric drifting search area mapped

A telegraph from Ho ward Smith Co Limited reports Mr Hayman chief officer of the Boveric in Fremantle estimates the vessel may lie between 18 and 20 degrees south and 85 to 110 degrees east by the 22nd of May. Search steamers will begin practical operations and local plans align with these coordinates. The Age is due at Fremantle from Watlaron Friday and Tagliaferro at Albany next apparent date.

Howard Smith Company Limited Hayman Boverie Fremantle Liz Ali Hayman Watlaron Albany Argus

Ways of the Tramp by Tan Maelaren

A satirical essay portrays the tramp as a savage figure within modern civility. It sketches his habits, roaming, humor, and moral critique of dependence on work while detailing encounters with society and clergy.

Customs Administration Frays at Kingston Office

A Kingston customs drama unfolds as Minister Kingst ons new style of supervision unsettles staff. Officials lament loss of experienced leadership and delays in routine matters while the minister, Winston, tested by a heavy agenda, questions procedures and overtime policies.

Ar Kingston Customs House Customs Department Winston Theo Kinuxton Bingston Aft Vroeniiy Uitil

TOW KANARAS GET RIFLES SUPPLIED IN QUEENSLAND

A report from Brisbane Tuesday notes Todd Bundaberg arrestee jailed on two counts of selling firearms to islanders. A warrant stays for his arrest on another charge as he failed to appear. Police say three white men were shot at the islands while recruiting continued. The resident commissioner cites conclusive evidence islanders were supplied with weapons. Four Snider rifles and many cartridges were found after the case.

Brisbane Tunsday Dundaborg Knnsekes Tie Gene Suye Bundaberg Dochtel

MeE NARK NICHOLSON S Mus. Sue. Victoria Benwice Harmony

Fragmented notice appears to advertise music examinations and teaching positions with references to Trinity College London Melbourne University and associated tutors. It mentions appointments for exams and a ladies’ course with exhibitions and first class honors, plus vacancies for boarders planned to begin 21st April.

Nark Nicholsons Wiolg Tepe Ang London Trinity College Malop-street Air Sui Gberone Uorlaue Adberdern-Stheet Beluciwal Mies Wola Kabibitiones Trinity Collage Melbourne Mise Bullow

Local Geelong Pero market advertises meat supplies

Pekington street Geelong listing Lom prepared to supply public and custom ers with fresh meat at low prices. Call to inspect quality and avoid delays. Prompt attention to country orders and pork products by PONEFORD Cash Butcher.

Pekington-street Geelong Toon Hall Bronlh Poneford Cash Hutcher

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