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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1917
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows a sale notice with items and buyers, including milking animals and farm equipment. Names and locations are garbled, but references to a Dan Massay Harris and Deill Hacrow appear as buyers or participants. The notice mentions livestock for sale and a farming implement sale with application details for buyers.
Bruce Barton reviews a thought provoking article on postwar world changes. He argues global prosperity will not return to prewar levels and cites Germany England Denmark and America as examples of rising social improvements. The piece urges peaceful gradual reform toward a broader social betterment.
Multiple items from the Gladstone district council and town hall announce tenders for district works on April 2, preliminary offers for May 4, and a range of public events. Includes a police hearing on April 27, a Crystal Brook Musical Company concert, memorials for fallen soldiers, recruitment meetings, and Anzio Day commemorations led by the Bishop of Wilc ocha.
A jumble of broken phrases describes a musical event with marching troop references and a public meeting. The piece blends a 19th or early 20th century concert description with a later medical advertisement for Sander's Extract eucalyptus product, including court testimony, brand claims, and antiseptic uses.
A lively gathering on April 1b featured an evening party and Ball of Harmony with substantial attendance and donations. A farewell for Mrs Smyth, wife of Railway Station Master J. Smyth, noted transfer to Booleroo Centre. Donations included a silver teapot from Mrs Smyth’s circle. attendance and speeches marked the social arc.
A garbled OCR page mixes war era remarks with varied notes. It mentions deaths such as Mrs M Civanagh of Bepton, a reference to gas usage with a 25 mile range, and multiple small items: postmaster Woolia killed by a train near Kilkenny, a man found dead in Adelaide, and an elderly resident dying in Mullala. It also includes quotes about seizing opportunity, a mention of Eyparanto inventor Zamenol, and stray lines about boot making and architecture of fortune.
Farmers prepare land for sowing and hay, while a large cargo crew considers landing. Dr Stoddart to join camp, no physicians needed yet. Mice poison harms prized dogs. Rev F Uncle from Adelaide addresses prohibition and locals form a committee to push the cause.
The Boy Scout's Association met on Saturday April 14 to reorganize the 1st Gladiatous Troop which had been inactive for months. On the following Wednesday fifteen boys were enrolled with Scoutmasters Brown and Sergent and Rev A B Jones taking no active role. Officers of the year were elected for the two patrols with Troop leader W Lines and patrol leaders Brown Stephena Gale and Roan cited among the roles.
Phe Genveal reports on forthcoming racing and sports events with names like Nuview Haodican Sagraphigiea, Murdis Baco-Prinys Binulgeyn, and Artillery Gist. Second Division features Odie or Qaseabrook, Cup components Epiale or Wer Gun, plus Stauplechase involving The Navy or Hiwkwing.
The Melrose council met with Chairman and councillors present. Minutes approved, reports reviewed from Crown Lands Office planning and valuation, impounding act, and railway bridge repairs. Tenders approved for ranger and inspector, and road works planned with multiple inspections and authorizations.
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