[?]zes were distributed at Shenton Sunday School yesterday evening by the Rev. Bertrand Williams, minister of the church. Mr. Wilkins' presented ...
Article : 134 wordsAbout 4 o'clock yesterday afternoon a disastrous fire occurred at the Colosseum Buildings in Malop-street, occupied by Maurice Collins Pty., Ltd., as ...
Article : 726 wordsAmsterdam, Monday. — A statement, practically amounting to 'r a peace offer to Russia, has been authorised by the Austrian Government. ...
Article : 743 wordsThe great French offensive in the Western Champagne, which has been so anxiously awaited, has begunr; A German official message says:—"A ...
Article : 490 wordsA largely attended meeting of electors of Geelong West was hold in the Picture Theatre last evening to further the candidature of Cr. Robt. Purnell. The Mayor ...
Article : 1,648 wordsFor the convenience of Geelong electors who Lave to proceed to Melbourne on Friday, and who wish to record their votes, the Railway Department ...
Article : 39 words[?] themselves yesterday. Two were rejected, one was referred to a Medical Board arid three passed: S. Caldow, farmtr, Werneth; Leslie Dean, ...
Article : 106 wordsConsidering it is the moulting season amongst poultry, the 166 entries received for to day's show are claimed to be more than satisfactory. In the ...
Article : 136 wordsThe latest French, communique confirms the reports of Pouter's correspondent. at headquarters regarding the French operations. It says that it ...
Article : 348 wordsVisits of sailing vessels to Corio Ray are becoming very rare. Three or four years ago there were generally a few at the different piers, but one a month ...
Article : 151 wordsLondon, April 16th, 10.40 p.m.—In it report issued by the British Press Bureau, it is stated that Lord Devonport, the Food Controller, will take ...
Article : 423 wordsReuter's correspondent at the British headquarters in France, in giving further particulars of the Australians' successful counter-attack on ...
Article : 367 wordsinstalled at the Geelong railway station on the 18th of January, has been a great success; over 14 cases have already been sent on. It is emptied ...
Article : 84 wordsSir Douglas Haig cables:—"We have captured upwards of 14,000 prisoners and 194 guns since the morning of April 9th. There was heavy rain all this ...
Article : 823 wordsMr. Howard Hitchcock, superintendent of the Yarra-street Methodist Sunday School, has received two letters from Captain-Chaplain Tregear, to be ...
Article : 68 wordsThe Rev. H. W. Frederick will conduct the war prayer meeting in the Congregational Church this afternoon, at 3 o'clock, and give a short address. ...
Article : 72 wordsLondon, April 17th.—A Mesopotamian official message says:—"Lieut.General Maude, telegraphing yesterday, reports that with a night march the ...
Article : 60 wordsCr. J. E. Andressen, president of the South Barwon Shire Council, has an interesting return in his possession of the men of German descent who have ...
Article : 68 wordsA despatch from Lieut.-General F. S. Maude, the Commander-in-Chief in Mesopotamia, says:—"We continued to drive back the Turks on April 13, and ...
Article : 75 wordsThe secretary acknowledges the following donations:—Residents of Meredrth. (per Mr. J. Miles), on account of an entertainment, £20; employes of the ...
Article : 58 wordsOnly 6,000,000 gallons of water were consumed this week, the whole of which was drawn from Upper Stoney Creek storage. The present storage is ...
Article : 43 wordsMr. M[?]el, grocer, of Little Malcpstreet, supplies us with the following paragraph with the intention of placing shopkeepers on their guard:—"For some ...
Article : 69 wordsIt is announced by the British Admiralty that owing to the German submarine attacks on hospital ships in direct and flagrant contravention of the ...
Article : 92 wordsYesterday afternoon the any councillors inspected a site in front of the City Hall, where it was proposed to erect a low rockery They declined to ...
Article : 77 wordsAt the City Police Court yesterday the case against a man for failing to support his child was adjourned for a fortnight. An application for a ...
Article : 82 wordsThe "Independence Belge" states that the German Offal Recovery Campaign, which is dividend-earning, with a capital of a quarter of a million, has been ...
Article : 202 wordsThe opening for variety within the Dictator's limits is unlimited, and gives great scope for originality. Here are a doctor's model meals for two days:— ...
Article : 127 wordsOn view at the Farmers' Co-operative Association's premises in Malop-street is a sample of St. John's wort, or "Stinkwort." Farmers and shire councils are ...
Article : 118 wordsSydney, Tuesday. — The State Parliament was opened by commission today. Mr. J. J. Cohen, the member for Petersham, was elected Speaker ...
Article : 66 wordsA compulsory parade for an cadets of 69B Area (1899 quota), for the purpose of medical examination will be [?]d at the Drill Hall on Thursday, ...
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Advertising : 131 wordsfor the whole of Corio, excepting [?]ve country subdivisions have been received by the divisional returning officer (Mr. Way), and in dne course will be ...
Article : 52 wordsThe Minister for Defence stated yesterday that General Legge would take up duty as Chief of the General Staff at the end of June. In the meantime ...
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Advertising : 46 wordsOpossums have been increasing so rapidly that the Game Department has issued circulars to the police in rural districts to inquire if they are damaging ...
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Geelong Advertiser (Vic. : 1859 - 1929), Wed 18 Apr 1917, Page 3
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