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Newspaper
Queenscliff Sentinel
Location
Queenscliff, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1885
Page
1
A long collage of notices and brief reports covers library finances at Queenscliff, Foresters Hall, and public works. Electoral and civic updates include library fund balances, staff changes, police logistics for excursion days, and a charity car to aid Ballarat school children.
A fragment notes a prize medal associated with Burnett's Schnapps Wolfe Rum Fichland Co Jamaica 2a. details are unclear but the entry suggests a recognition or award tied to the product line. The text lists names and places oddly, implying a historical goods or distillery record.
The Sentinel notes a twelve month improvement of Queenscliff recreation resources. The Sports Club, a lively group of youths, reports an outlay near £400 cleared and leveled the grounds with a new tennis court costing about £130. Visitors praise the amenities and can contact Secretary J K Cottier, King Street, for details.
News notes report a special train to Geelong leaving at 1 0 aim to suit racegoers. A Tuesday evening public meeting will discuss Bible Society support with Rev Wilfred Robinson delivering address. collection for the Bible Society to form an auxiliary branch. Sermons by Rev Robinson at St George's and by Rev John Gardner on St Andrews. Gas works face delays due to subcontractors preferring leisure. works expected to be among Melbourne's best once finished. gas to be turned on next month at the Clifton site.
The Casanaelis Cricket Club lists matches for the season including Saint Paul’s Union at Queenscliff on February 28 and Geelong at Queenscliff. The schedule notes two home fixtures at Queenscliff.
Teams met last Saturday for the first time this season at the recreation ground. Previous season saw several matches between the local club and visiting teams, a pattern likely to continue this year.
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