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Newspaper
Geelong Advertiser
Location
Geelong, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 22, 1925
Page
11
An article reports a proposal to make voting mandatory for electors at elections. It defines an elector as any person whose name appears on the electoral roll and warns of penalties for noncompliance.
Damaged garbled text shows scattered references to Damascus and French forces, with unclear names and events. The fragmentary lines hint at military action or artillery activity, but precise details and entities are not recoverable from the readable portions.
The report details Bruce visiting Geelong campaign activity and federal Labor party discussions. It cites meetings, rallies, and reorganizations with references to the Federal Labor group and officials including Charlton. It notes anticipated voter outreach and internal party strategy ahead of elections.
The Geelone Colleen junior team dominated in the College Oval events as Pettitt led a field of competitors through several races. Top placers included Peters in distance events and multiple athletes earning high marks across a range of track and field events, with notable performances shaping the championship outcome.
In Melbourne City Court a con man with prior convictions was found guilty of forging a roll and pretending a motor car license. The defendant claimed to be sober but appeared "very cunning" as witnesses described his actions and demanded a license before proceeding. The court sentenced him to a term of confinement.
Arnold Mematead, 27, stood accused after a valueless cheque event at a Melbourne hotel. The matter involves Frederic Tusker and a failed payment, with the defendant remanded for trial at the Court of General Sessions on November g. A single surety was set and a bank statement questioned the cheque’s validity.
The internal court records describe a forged medical signature linked to a case of weapon possession and alleged drug use. The defendant faced charges over fraudulent signatures and related medical treatment, with references to morphine and asthma remedies. Evidence was presented on the defendant's claims of coercion and attempted manipulation of medical care. The proceedings noted penalties and a monetary figure of £30 for costs.
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