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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
2
Shipping intelligence notes arrivals and departures at Port Philip Head with dates and vessels. A weather forecast section provides 24 hour outlooks and wind conditions. The text references multiple ships, routes, and port movements, including entries for Melbourne and Sydney with various sailings and cargo notes.
Special advertisements invite Geelong ladies to visit the Geelong venue for stylish millinery and hats at moderate prices. Shows promise fashionable hats bonnets and headwear with notable selections and a focus on quality without high pressure.
Local shop offers watch and clock repair, optical goods, jewelry, plated wares, and wedding accessories. Features include gold and silver items, glasses, lery, ladies jackets, sacintoshes, dresses, silks, velvets, gloves, hosiery, and other apparel. Prepared for postwar shoppers seeking repairs and new wearables.
A dense report discusses the Empire's governance with focus on the Council and Home Rule. It notes critics say Parliament is overloaded with new powers, harming justice and representation. The Canon suggests the Imperial Council concentrate on imperial affairs, leaving domestic matters to the Home Senate, to reduce overreach and improve efficiency.
A lengthy Geelong page reports a town council meeting, committee tendering for minerals con trary works, and notes on civic events. It covers a memorial to Lord Hopetoun, the German barque Hanse arriving, public welfare talks, a Varra Street project, and local fire brigade plans. Also listed are theatre and entertainment acts, police matters, and community happenings around Geelong.
The text discusses adopting an Imperial Council to represent colonies and balance Trish and Scotch aims without state danger. Peace and war would be decided by the Imperial Council, while Home Rule Governments would mirror county councils. The change is argued to benefit the country if these bodies prove useful.
The Premiers met in Sydney on Friday with talks focusing on federal versus state responsibilities. Key points include the transfer and payment for services by state railways, a stance on customs duties for government imports, and a proposal for a federal apportionment to cover railway freight and related costs. The conference also considered special arrangements between Western Australia and the Federal Parliament for appointing a Federal Speaker for state matters.
Fragmentary report lists morning and evening services at multiple Methodist and other churches with names like Rev. D. Bl Shenton and Bev E. Turner. Mentions offerings and a price line for bottles, indicating a local notice or bulletin fragment.
The Old Geelong Collegians Association held a reunion with football match reports, a scholarly prize, and a dinner at the Wool Exchange. Speeches praised college growth, federation ideas, and ongoing traditions while noting new scholarships, increased roll, and future plans.
BYDNEY Friday report notes Saines Wook died today with no fresh cases since yesterday. Authorities continue to monitor and issue updates on the plague situation in the city.
The Invesleigh Rifle Club calls district riflemen to attend a church parade in Birane Metres tomorrow morning at 11 o clock. Riflemen will form up at 10 45 without arms and march to the memorial, with a reflection and a hand fund. The club thanks lady friends for refreshments and the police for support in a well attended event.
The Commonwealth Parliament discussed excise measures and refunds on duties tied to beer imports. Senators Neild, Pulsford, Bargood, and Symon argued over revenue impact, fairness, and potential industry harm in Victoria New South Wales and Tasmania. The vote ended with a narrow approval for a reduction in duties, amid concerns about state revenue and employment effects.
The National Citizens Reform League conducted a meeting chaired by Mr G. Bradby with many officers named in attendance. A plan to hold a special reform event was proposed, with talks by speakers from Melbourne and the council considering postponement to Thursday. Committees were empowered to arrange a successful gathering and extend memberships.
Inqu est findings reveal George Waller was struck by a bicycle rider named Ewart Salter. The jury found Salter culpable negligent and committed for trial on manslaughter. victim was over 70 and blind. Salter claimed no light on his bicycle at the time. Coronation Day notes and X ray cure reports follow with distant mentions of Ballarat and local figures.
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