Community notices honor retiring president at B A F farewell
About 40 members of the local and branch of the B A in the Clare district gathered at the Institute Dodgsroom on Saturday night to bid farewell to president Rev C J Perry who is moving to the Clare district. Mr T R Brennan chaired and praised Perry’s work and spirit toward returned men. The Clare branch received best wishes for a happy prosperous future as Perry urged continued comradeship. Other speakers included A Head Hales A B Wilson C G Tucker and J P Ralph. Perry was warmly thanked and the meeting endorsed Perry’s enthusiasm for the association. A gift was presented and funds collected for Perry and Mrs Perry.
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B.A. 4
Institute
C. J. Perry
Clare
T. R. Brennan
Mr. Perry
Mr Perry
Mra Perry
Hednill
Meedames Horgan
Pilington
Red Hill
Meedames Salut
Donsford
C.B
Meeadames Kelly
Brown
Mesdames Nicasa
Ogilvis
Mesdawes Green
Macure
Meadames Story
Tucker
Meeadames Hayes
Treloar
Meidames Thomas
Roberts
Bour
Fors Piria
Crystal Frock
Port Pirie
Pisy
Swerdon
Ps. Pirie
Measdames Dausford
Forgan
C. B
Masdames Leave
Brokeberg
Meadames Brenson
Dennis
Meadames Ahern
Meadams
Weston and Abel
Meadames Williams
Simmonds
Meadames Melville
Rabbitt
Port Piria
E. Grea
Ahe
Fort Castely
A. Hawyn
Henley Beach
John Martia
Hl. C. Harvey
H.C. Harvey
J. F. Wilson
M. O'Brien
H. B. Ballantyne
N. R. Ballantyne
P. J. Hynes
P. O'Brien
H. R. Ballantyne
T. Carter
McLaren & Co
J. Murphy
J. Noonan
G. Spackman
W. E. Thomas
Baker
Hadrian
Edwards
South Parklands
Georgetown
Ballantyne
Dr. Thomas
Collins
Richards
Larwood
J. C. Reinke
J. Smith
Narridy
Automobile Association
Frick
District Road
Renshaw
Beyer’s Corner
Palding Road
Gulnare
Bungaree Road
Welbourne's Road
Yackamoorun
Davidson's
Sime
Abbeville
Main Road
Myatt
Badman
Cr. Lyons
Stanley
Dr. Lyons
Sanders Extract and Eucalyptus Cure Advertisement Claims
A vintage ad text touts Sanders Extract as a universal remedy for coughs colds influenza and infection. It also markets Bandle’s Efflesot as a youth keeping tonic and Sanders Exteacy as a key inhalant for health and vitality.
Port Pirie Saint Mark's Brass Band Recital at Gladetope
The Port Pirie Saint Mark's Brass Band directed by Claude V. Dixon performs at Tresylys Park Gladetope on Easter Sunday afternoon starting 2:30. The program includes marches waltzes and recent songs with two vocal numbers by Beedemas Alf and Bond. A collection will be taken to cover expenses.
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Port Pirie Saint Mark's
Claude V. Dixon
Tresylys Park
Gladetope
Esater Bupday
Beedemas Alf
Bond
Destrey
Georgetown News reports cricket win and political meeting
Premiership cricket match between Laur and Georgetown ends with Laur victorious granting Georgetown right to challenge the winner in Gladstone or Friday with possible Saturday replay. Liberal Federation branch holds small meeting chaired by Jas Buchan. secretary W J Freshairn reads minutes and fiscal health noted. £10 donated to Dietect Committee for plebiscite expenses. Dr J A Lyons congratulated on Parliament election. supporters tax as noted with praise for Georgetown branch efforts.
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Laur
Georgetown
Laura
Whey
Gladstone
Hothdays
Liberal Federation
Jas
Buchan
W. J. Fresbairn
Dietect Committee
Com
J. A. Lyons
Stapley
Henry Harwell
Mossie J. Carmody
Namocarrow
E. J. MacDonald
W. J. Freebairn
Mr. Lyons
Subuar
Trade-Mark Preparation Sander's Extract Promises Quick Relief
SANDER AND 80N8' EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT is a guaranteed quality trade mark preparation. It is tested before leaving the factory to maintain the highest standard. It claims no irritants and daily use prevents infectious diseases. It purports to cure colds and influenza rapidly and aids pneumonia by loosening phlegm and easing bronchi, backed by a Supreme Court of Victoria finding versus rival preparations.
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Sandee & Bons
Bandle
Sanders
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander
SAN- One and Sons
Port Pirie Ladies Croquet Defeat Gladstone By Narrow Margin
On Thursday Port Pirie ladies croquet visited Gladstone for a return match and won by 22 points. Matches included Read and Meademan losing 15-25 and J Fisher teams beating Daley and Stanwick 20-20. Participants included W Growden Oman and many others noted in attendance.
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Port Pirie Ladies
Gladstone
Vialtore
Jndiee
Bennetts
W. Growden
H. O.man
Weedames Goorad
Bampson Port Pirie
Meadamen Tastie
Lewie
Meadamea
J. K. Fisher
Fisher
Mesdames Daley
Stanwick
Wesdames W. Graber
H. Venning
Snowball
Smerdon
Conrad
Sampson
Daley
Graber
Hill
Fairchild
Shephard
Komalak
Glenn
Veouing
Ward
C. Read
Hewett
J. 3. Fisher
J.B. Fisher
W. Odgers
G. P. Seddon
L. Harris
G. F. Schmidt
H. Gaman
Kally
Misa Vanning
Croquet Club Event Yields Wins and Charity Funds
The challenge matches at Beare on Wednesday night saw two victories for the Mer dames team over Moesara and Fisher, with Sapper refreshments enjoyed by all. After entertaining play the ladies won both games and the Croquet Club garden party will raise about £3 for charity.
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Merdames C
Read
W. Crebor
Moesara
W. Qr. Fisher
Massdawes
Fisher
M. Pascoe
A. Mayfield
W. Gromden
Sapper
Fonda of Th
Breakfast habits among women in a slimming regime
A historical note reports that some women, aiming to stay slim, skip full breakfasts. Variations include an apple, six grapes, a glass of orange juice, or in one case a lemon lump of ice sucked slowly.
Gladstone party marks Hazel Smallacombe birthday
A Monday evening at the Gladstone Institute Hall Me and Mee hosted over one hundred guests for the twenty first birthday of Hazel Smallacombe. Gifts, a musical program, and a dance followed, with compliments and telegrams from friends then a lavish tea. The family plans to move to West Australia soon, with Mr Smallacombe stepping down from local council duties for a new venture.
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Gladatone Institute Hall
Smallacombe
Hazel Vers Smallacombe
C. Lines
L. Gale
Mise Josn Kampick
M. Storr
EF. Odgers
Mre
Smallacumbes
Magra W Olgare
Willochra
Heeria
Rethul
A. Sandow
Adelaide
Misa Swallaesmba
Mee
T. H. Sommallacombe
Merv. C. Sandow
Georgetown
D.G. Sandow
Narridy
A. Smalecombe
G. A. Smallacombs
Neal J. Sargent
Har
L. Smallacomba
D. Suissacomba
L. Smallacombe
J. Kumpick
M. Store
Adelaida
J. Barclay
Lilywhite
Mr. Barclay
Eb, Gerabb
I Creber
E. Aasting
M. Lines
Cisok
Carne
A. Clik
Tarlo
Black
L. Soglio
A. Boshm
EK Wanning
Growden
J. Budge
M, Hawke
M. Vo
OL Blasiog
Fyta
Sargent
J. Sargant
L. Howett
G. Ga'a
A. Odgera
Gale
A. Gale
CU. Fisher
D. Winter
A. Winter
KK. Cleaing
Blesing
W. Growden
H. Hewatt
A. EB. Gale
L Gale
Harcia
Post Office Records Show High Volume of Mail Across Commonwealth
The Commonwealth handled nearly 997.4 million items last year with 692.0 million letters. Delivery failures were low at about 14,000 misrouted or undelivered pieces.
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Commonwealth
Western Shells for All Round Sport Endorse Prominence
The Western shell for sporting use and trap shooting is noted for accuracy and reliability, with a smokeless 24 inch shell noted as proven through championships. A black powder option named New Chief is advertised and readers are urged to write to Colton Palmer & Preston Limited in Adelaide if local stock is unavailable.
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Colton, Palmer & Preston Limited
Currie Street
Adelaide
Gladstone RSA Annual Meeting Set for April 10
Gladstone hosts the annual report meeting of the Returned Soldiers Association branch on Saturday April 10 under good weather prospects. Committees work on treches and arrangements with secretarys Buckenara and Gomer, a wallie band, and a strong field from the state expected. The 60 shillings chief prize and Amisne Handicap are highlighted features.
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Eporla
Gladstone
Returned Soldiers’ Association
Moesera Buckenara
Gomer
Forty Years Ago From Areas Express Losses Dry Season Hints
The March 23 1886 issue notes a fearfully dry state with seeding begun and expectations of a heavy yield, seen as an omen of a wet, seasonal winter. It lists local band meeting participants and entertainers for St Kilian's Church appeal, plus a cricket match report and a note that ministers will cut salaries by £200 each.
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Crystal Brook Band of Hope
Rev. J. Thorne
Messrs. Scotcher
Young
A. Burgess
J. Richards
F. Lavick
H. Taylor
O. Gilbert
S. Bray
W. Binney
Strudwick
F. G. Johnson
Caltowie
St. Kilian's Church
Sudden Death of Gladstone Resident A. E. Cargeey
Mr A E Cargeey son in law of Mr R Sampson of Gladstone died suddenly on Monday last. A cricket match Gladstone versus Jamestown was played last Saturday with Jamestown winning 89 to 79. Scorers include Lumsden 6 and Baker 26 for Jamestown while Kylph 2 Murrie 0 and Farrell 0 led Gladstone. Inglis and Humphris did not bat.
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A. E. Cargeey
R. Sampson
Gladstone
Jamestown
Kylph
Murrie
Blamey
Cate
Buckenara
Kearney
Ryan
Kavanagh
Farrell
Brown
Scutchings
Sundries
Lumsden
Baker
Berry
Foster
Evans
W. Jones
Shakes
J. Jones
T. Inglis
J. Humphris
Vast British Picture Theatres Reach Millions Weekly
About 4000 picture theatres operate across the British Isles drawing weekly crowds of around 15 million people of all ages to film screenings and related shows.
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British Isles
Georgetown District Council Meets March 22 1928 Minutes
The Georgetown district council held a meeting on March 22 1928 with Lyons as chair and members including Thomas Teakle Richards A Lyatt Smallacombe Smart Badman and W Odgers the clerk. Minutes read accounts passed and auditors reported books in order with payments approved and several tenders accepted and contracts varied or set for re advertising.
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Iresent
Re. Lyons
Thomas
Teakle
Richards
Alyatt
Smallacombe
Smart
Badman
W. Odgers
Cavalry of Empire Memorial described for readers
London forwarded description of the Cavalry of Empire Memorial. The front panel features Empire cavalry from Regular, Yeomanry, Indian, Australian, Canadian, and New Zealand units plus likely South African figures. Panels show Australians with Rising Sun badges, New Zealanders with brimmed hats, Indians and Yeomanry in helmets, and Canadians in tin hats.
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Yeomanry
New Zealand
Haig
Allenby
Robertson
Cavalry of
Australia
Alf
Queensland Era of Opportunity for Young Settlers
The article argues Queensland offers vast agricultural potential with ample undeveloped land and strong dairying and livestock prospects. It notes high population gaps and cash barriers, urges settlers with capital to gain experience over years, and envisions Queensland as a future all‑round producing state. It also comments on crude wooden bridges, timber housing, and Brisbane tram systems compared to other cities.
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Queensland
South Australia
Webb
Queensland Railways
Brisbane
Sydney
Hobart
Melbourne
Adelaide
M.T.T
Mount Gambier Marked by Back-to-Mount Gambier Festivities
The March 1 to 7 Back-to-Mount Gambier celebrations drew thousands, with orderly crowds, record show attendance, and extensive motor parades. A tragic fatality occurred when 11 year old Bernice Brown was struck by a car. a coroner declined an inquest, while local court actions included a child offense case against Walter Allan Jackway.
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Mount Gambier
Automobile Association
Adelaide
Jakey
Brown Lake
Parlament
Bernice Brown
Harbison
Riverton
Three Speed Gears In Automobiles Dividing Opinion
The Moto discusses three or four forward speeds for gear boxes with Australian motoring favoring three speeds. Cars with three gears are praised for sufficiency under all conditions and the Chevrolet with 318 hp is highlighted for smooth engagement, hill climbs, and endurance in the Australian 24‑hour test.
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Moto
Motor Journol
Chevrolet
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H. R. Clark
Crystal Beoch
Georgetown News
Social Notes
Ignas
Linda
Dire Smallacombe
Weat Australia
Miseaa Smallacombe
Sooday Bchool and Girls Guild
Mesdameon
G. W. Kendrew
H. B. Hewett
Miseca M Hawke
E. Kaeling
Mesara J. Gale
D. Smallacomba
Tia
C. Hariig
T. H. Smallacombe
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Eaat Weat Express
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H. T. Harslett
Gladatons
Gladstone Sports
Allies Handicap
J.J. Guiney
F. T. Hagan
R.E
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N. E. Fos
E. W. Forawan
M. A. Neils
J.J. Qouains
H. B. Esstyalta
E.G. C Guine
W. J. Turos
BOM
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W.sa. Sedonary
M Carter
F. J. Pammentor
J. W Hanley
M. H. Butterfield
E. E. Kutcher
A. Travers
H. Burner
Amiens
H. E. Eastgate von
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Guiney
R. A. Sandery
W.T. Burne
M. Wangeneon
J. G. Harris T. Kita
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W. Vandopeer
J. H. Duffield
M. J. Crotty
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B. Short
A. J. Vaughan
J. F. O'Loughlin
Botterfild
Ekotcher Ous
H. J. Hrackenridge
Durick
M. M. Bishop J. Ay
Vandepeer
Redhill
H. O. Hopkins
E. Pedlar
Moyes
A. H. Hopkins
Thoday
T. McDonald
H. Dennis
R. J. Dennis
E. Jones
Sunedries
P. Murrie
District Council OF
Cavalry OF Empire
Erie
Buckenara Gladstone
Odds and
A. Head
America
South Africa
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