Ex-Senator Ledger Delivers Address in Gladstone Hall
Ex-Senator Mr J Ledger of Queensland spoke at Gladstone Town Hall last night with Mayor absent. W L Parsons presided. attendance was small but the speech was well received. Ledger to speak at Clare tonight. Also notes on Great Western Pictures Easter Monday show and next Monday lineup headlined by The Clock with stars Farnum and Vernon and a war budget of comedy Busted Honeymoon and Love Laugh at Dyspepsers. Genuine clearing sales announced for Mr Fergusson farm near Crystal Brook and Mr Hicks farm near Gladstone. Also a note on Sanders Eucalypt Extract with claims of medicinal powers and comparisons to other products.
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J. Ledger
Queensland
Gladstone
W. L. Parsons
St. Ledger
Ef Clare
Great Western Pictures
Blue Birdestar
Franklyn Farnum
Agnes Vernon
Gardiner Broek
Betatyle
Messrs
Dalgety & |, Ltd
Fergusson
Crystal Brook
Hughes Gap
Mebers Elder
Smith &G
LID
Chas. Hicks
Revenant Ee
Tm Sundries
A. Ibe B. Wars
Melbourne
Pares
Victoria
Aesia
Inial
Epi
Sander
Sanders
Laura Jockey Club Easter Meeting Ends Mixed
Laura Jockey Club Easter meeting drew higher attendance and strong fields with over £5000 passing through the totalizator. Pistol mare Etienne edged Marie Carola in the Flying Handicap while Jandy beat Goovong in a six furlong dash. Port Pirie winner Pichi Bichi took the Trish Stakes ahead of Pinballie and Cheer Up.
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Laura Jockey Club
Capp
Golden West
Sir Pistol
Cheer Up
Marie Carola
Etienne
Queenbrook
Marie
Broken Hill
Jandy
Goovong
Albaree
Quacenbrook
Marmolite
Bobinite
Marnoch
Btone Hat
General Joffre
Fawn Toatig
Marie Carolo
Q Cheer-Up
Arise
Mr. Brooks
Gladstone Yard
Depend on Genuine SandEucalyptus Extract Claim
A dubious advertisement touts GENUINE SANDER EUCALYPT EXTRACT as preventing harm from eucalyptus oils. It cites a Melbourne Age report from August 1916 about incidents involving eucalyptus chips. The copy claims the product cures meningitis and numerous ailments from colds to neuralgia, urging daily use.
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Melbourne “Age
Kander
Bander
Bouzehold
Sander
Gladstone School Committee Meeting Fails Apathy Test
On March 27 Gladstone parents and friends met to elect a new two year committee but turnout was low. The old board was re elected. Compensation came from Red Cross items and school activities praised, with special thanks to Mia Oliver and the Oliver family for their extensive efforts in guiding students.
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Bouser
Parente
Echolara
Gladstone
Lvbor
Aueu
Red Cross
Mia Oliver
Hoye
Oliver
Australia urged to subscribe to sixth War Loan
The article details Australia's vast wealth and annual incomes to urge citizens to buy War Bonds. It cites total wealth of 1,643,463,376 and annual income of 257,650,251 as figures supporting broad public subscription through appealing rates of 4.4 or 5 percent, stressing national unity and loyalty to fund war efforts. It emphasizes that every Australian can participate via banks.
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Australia
Treasury
Canada
United States
Lone Lane
Cy Tran
The Coming Election Muddle
Letter to the editor describes electoral disputes within the Liberal Union and FGA, naming Mr Mille and Mr McCormack. It accuses officials of unclear resignations and city influence shaping the organization. The writer warns that Stanley voters face a choice that could hand power to Socialists and blames the FGA for rushing into politics.
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Moesere Mille
McCormack
Mille
Liberal Union
Murray
R. McEwin
Inez
F.G A
Adelaide
F.G.A
F.5
Mills
Stanley
Ealid
F.A
Almirst
Mesera Harwell
Nicholls
Electors urged to vote solid for Liberal candidates
A letter from T. C. Paltridge of Brinkworth urges Stanley electors to back the Liberal tickets, warning against vote splitting that could hand control to a fellow party. He appeals to home and country, urging unity at the polls.
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Stanley
F.8.a
Summer Complaint and Constipation Remedy Ad
An old advertisement claims summer illness stems from constipation and promotes NUJOL as a natural lubricant that cleanses the bowels without absorption or digestion interference. It asserts links to unrelated diseases and credits the Standard Oil Company for manufacture.
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NJOL
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S.A
Chamista
Legislative Council Elections Letter Responds to Gordon
Farmers in the Northern District hear a reply to Hon BD J Gordon’s push for Winnall over Mille. Signatories J O Myatt Georgetown WI M Black Gladstone J F Klemm Laura P Kelly Oatowie say farmers know their needs and reject outside influence.
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J. Gordon
Winnall
W.G. Mille
Paranita
Gordon
MYATT
Georgetown
Black
Gladstone
J. F Klemm
Laura
P. Kelly
Oaltowie
Gordon Will
St Patrick's Day Celebration At Georgetown
March 18 events in Georgetown featured a full program from St Mary's Church to the Oval with a gym and concert. Competitions included cycling, running and high jump with winners such as Jolly, Smallacombe, and Phillis plus a well attended concert and post event dance. Organizers praised the ladies for dinners and tea, noting a successful financial outcome amid local diphtheria concerns and travel plans for Onkaparinga.
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ST. Patrick's Day
Georgetown
Measra
F. Bragt
P. Fogarty
P. S. Brown
St. Mary's Church
B. I Myatt
P. Hiskey
Wi—ty. Jolly
Bruges
G Ford
W. Phillis
OL Clancy
Elsie Tolly
May Hill
Olive Jolly
Pringle L. Brogan
Box
Jolly
McAuley
Fahy
Smallacombe
J. Phillis
J. Cox
Winnie Jackson
E. Jenkins
E. Buckenara
W. Jolly
E. Spackman
W Belcher and Co
F. McCarthy
J. Higgins
P. Curlatna
J. Buchan
Fire Destroys A Straw Roof Shed In Georgetown
Mr Walter Phillis living in a black suburban near Georgetown found his garden shed in flames on a Saturday afternoon. The straw roof burned quickly, and despite neighbors helping, a motor bike sulky and two sets of light harness were destroyed. Loss is estimated around £200. Origin of the fire is unknown. EDULATION DEPARTMENT CHIILDRES'S PATRIOTIC FUND describes efforts to raise funds for the Red Cross with a city programme of Button Day on April 10 and a large April 14 display at Adelaide Oval featuring a mass parade, songs, and the making of the Flag of Australia involving ten thousand children.
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Walter Phillis
Georgetown
M. Harrison
Phillis
Commonwealth
Red Cross
Matey Tee
the Children’s Patriotic Fund
Adelaide Oval
Australia
Lion Tackals
Carl
South Verstradia
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Gladstone School Committee
Messrs. Barwell & Nicholls
Barwell & Nicholls
Barwell and
House of Assembly
Morrow and Winnall Legislative Council
T. C. Paltridge
Brinkworth
National Library of Australia
Youre
Legislative Council
AtLumn
Barwell
Stanley Farmere’ and Settlers' Associativn
Nicholia
Morrow and Wionall
Legislative Council. Every Vote Given To the Farmers and Settlers
Grubb
Barclay
Morgan
Dick White
Nancarrow
Darling and Son Ut
Momsigier Mulealy
Onkaparinga
W. L. Fareona
L’gur Bredchea
Josh
Hero “Es
Our Millinery Department
Miss Hartlett
Misa J. B
Sargent
Adelside
Mias Sargent
Parsons Stores
The
Bargain Centre
Pridse
Singer
E. Guiriea
NOACK
Singer Sewing Machine Uog
Main Street
Peterborough
Chiildres's Patriotic Fund
Childres
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