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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 19, 1912
Page
2
The article discusses distress over the Commonwealth Defence Act training requirements and penalties for noncompliance. It notes conscientious objectors including socialists and Quakers opposing drills, while supporters argue a trained, loyal militia safeguards peace and community safety.
Read by locals, the scrambled report covers a mix of political talk, church concerns, and public notices. It notes events in Gladstone including a branch formation of the Agricultural Bureau, dog control rules, and a coursing club meeting with prize details. It mentions courts and officials, plus commentary on vaccination and Christian duties amidst political unrest.
The late Jonathan Pryor died Wednesday April 10 at Laure. He was born in St Austell Cornwall in 1839 and lived in Gladstone for over forty years on a large holding with his wife Sarah Ann Wyatt surviving five grandchildren and three children Thomas Mrs Flood and William. Funeral attended by local residents as officiating ministers conducted the service.
The Gladstone district council met on April 13 with Chairman Flavel and Crs Growden Dundon Lehmann and the Glork present. Minutes confirmed. Correspondence from Crown Lands Office and District Council Caltowie re sparrow nuisance and road repairs. Overseer’s report read. pay sheet and accounts passed. Resolutions include opening a road across the railway at Mr Growden’s request, inspecting Hughes Gap dens works, filling an extraordinary vacancy from Cr J Growden’s resignation, appointing a Returning Officer for 1912 elections, and Fulton’s rubble offer at 53 per chain with tolling twice. Clerks to attend to Clover Hill and Caltowie road repairs and retirements of Crs Dundon Lehmann and W Growden on June 30 1912.
A hotelkeeper named Joseph Ryan faced persistent leg pain and sought various remedies. His wife urged him to try Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy, which he eventually endorsed after relief. The patient reports neurological and neuralgic pains improved, with others also praising the product.
April 1911 notes warn of rumour and improved cropping prospects with new jetties and water reserves underway. Public meetings praised growth under Ministers Baller and Young. new Eyre Institute opening planned with Governor to officiate. Local church leaders Trengrove and Odgers farewelled as missionaries move on.
On Saturday Georgetown opened the football season with Cockies versus Townies. Accidents were managed by a ground surgeon and helper. Final score Cockies 16 goals 4 behinds Townies 6 goals 5 behinds. Monday Labour Party meeting at Town Hall discussed land values and taxation with Mr Klamer and Mr Jackson in attendance.
Huddleston April 17 local notes recount a meeting held April 10 with 49 present, officers elected including Bertwloo and Murphy as captain and vice captain, and debate over a final member. The piece mentions plans for a literary society subscription, departures of Mrs John Frowden and Miss Maud Growden, and Growden’s district farewell. It notes Beading operations hindered by a dry spell and need for rain, with water carting and stock driving affected and local poultry yields reported.
The meeting attended by the Mayor J H L dargent and councillors Kiey Par nos Bragley Henn Lines and Fiore clerk discussed previous accounts. The Town Clerk's report was received. George Howard applied for a position as ram zer. The paysheet and accounts totaling £29 13s were approved. Notices were to be placed in the local paper about dog control, unregistered dogs, and fines. Discussions covered creek work, town housing, and possible railways involvement. A motion to rescind a minute regarding dayman Oreber's wages was proposed. Rev W F James Farewell noted at Gumerachs after 44 more active work.
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