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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1912
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment references books printed outside Australia and a parliamentary debates authority. It mentions patterns samples and a guide titled Ponta Guide, with pricing and publication details unclear due to illegible text.
Mr M Dobrilla, famed for continuous club swinging, began a 56 hour endurance at Balaklava Institute on Monday April 1. He swung through two nights without sleep, while a 20 member committee kept watch and assisted with food. Crowds attended mainly evenings as he surpassed his prior state mark and aimed to beat the world record.
A jumble of local meetings and sales listing monthly Monday gatherings by Gladstone groups. Includes weekly, monthly, and specific date events with names like Gravstows, Graverown, Dayoh, Shaken, Lew, and T. Hy Jones librarian. Office hours for Covies and local listings for subscription details and ball events.
An imperial officer writes from Enmore Australia praising Clements Tonic Ltd as a blood and nerve medicine used in India and China. The letter describes health claims and a testimonial about relief from croup and other illnesses, urging reliance on Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as well.
A disjointed plea from a reader requests immediate relief for a long standing suffering. The message names several alleged individuals and places but remains unclear in specifics.
A large Port Pirie farewell honors Constable Simmonds upon transfer to the city. Local officials and many citizens praised his five years of fearless, conscientious service and thanked him for quelling disturbances with steady resolve. The Mayor and notable figures spoke of his dedication and the community wished him well in future duties.
Advert reads touted Norse Root Pills as a cure for indigestion and a range of pains including nerve and stomach issues. It lists supposed benefits and testimonials, mentioning various names and sources to bolster credibility while warning of relief and comfort.
Railway timetable lists arrivals and departures for Gladstone with multiple routes from Port Pirie, Petersburg, Adelaide, and Moonta. Notable services include midnight Adelaide via Terowie, morning inbound and outbound trains, and Sunday exceptions.
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