26 Nov 1900
Page 1
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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1900
Page
1
A cluttered page lists various local businesses and individuals with scattered references to products and services. Names include Wilcox Bros and others, with mentions of sales, trades, and a mix of unclear items.
The text references the British market for ori goods and ship cargoes to London and Capetown, noting butter, wool, and poultry shipments. It mentions a Government coal store, a Yarra cargo vessel, and a near-drowning incident, with names and places obscured in the OCR excerpt.
Residents describe a day of heat and unrest with reports of a fire at a Bourke Street business, a police inquiry into a deception, and a sensational tale about magpies kept as pets. The chaotic article mentions Melbourne figures, a coachman, and a court case amid urban bustle.
Fragmentary text catalogs multiple insurers, agencies, and notices including marine insurance, steamers, and agricultural notices. Mentions firms such as United Pure and Marine Insurance, various agents, and a 1900 1901 season notice, with scattered place names and addresses.
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