Faces and Boomer Tales and Toxins of Everyday Life
A fragmented 1920s era column mix includes aphorisms about news, aging, and daily life. It references Anzac Day football, nursing homes, and scattered proverbs about wisdom, love, and marriage set against a backdrop of humorous misprints and partial phrases. Notable bits mention Great Britain unemployment, sheep in South Africa, and social observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cadzow
Gladstone
Gail
Angier
Great Britain
South Africa
Losims
Stock Exchange
Auerien
Enoeh
Guidie
Crystal Brook Community Events Highlight Charity and Sports
At Crystal Brook on April 15 Louisa Hamlyn widow of Aurot Hamlyn aged 72 left four sons four daughters 17 grandchildren and one great grandchild. A concert and dance raised funds for the Institute Ponds with Miss Stanley and local performers. The Hospital Paddy’s Market stalls raised about £90 with diverse donations. A rugby match at Crystal Brook Showgrounds saw Crystal Brook defeat Solomontown 19 11 to 2 6. Next show at Narridy slated for April 27/29 with further cricket scores listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Louisa Hamlyn
Aurot Hamlyn
Institute Ponds
Miss Stanley
M.S. Perma
Calil
API
Hospital
Paris
Butthield
Thi. Kelly
G. Kendrew
J. M. Davidson
Wf. Morgan
Lee Crean
M. Weston
W. J. Abell
Crystal Brook Hospital
Anzac Day Observed At Gladstone Institute Hall
Large crowd attends fourteenth anniversary of the Gallipoli landing with returned soldiers and Girl Guides. Rev Geddes White delivers address urging Christian patriotism and moral renewal, followed by wreaths by the Mayor and Mayoress and a Last Post finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Gallipoli
Gladstone
Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League
B. C. Jarvis
J. G. Deeble
Budge
Australia
New Zealand
British Empire
Orde
God
Lfe
White
T. Harslett
Tresylvanar
T Harslett
W. 8. Bennett
B. Taylor
Adventurous Australian plans yearlong trek to Carpentaria coast
Beandis Birtles intends leaving Victoria soon for a coastal journey to Carpentaria. He previously tested an amphibian trailer on Cooper's Creek to navigate flood waters, planning a detachable wooden keel and an onboard 6 by Skandia outboard for the voyage. The trailer holds four men, stores, and gear for fishing and hunting, with supplies including seeds for vegetables. He aims to chart a northern overland route to Darwin with Shell Company maps aiding the motorized path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beandis Birtles
Victoria
Carpentaria
Burke and Wills
Cooper's Creek
Bibles
Natal
Fetter
Hiffles
Carpantaria
Birtles
Darwin
Shell of Company
Perta
SANDER'S EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT PROMOTES HEALTH
An advertisement touts SANDER'S EUCALYPTUS EXTRACT as a daily germ preventative for bathing handkerchiefs mouths and gums. It claims multiple awards and a Supreme Court endorsement in Melbourne, urging buyers to avoid imitations and purchase at Gladstone Pharmacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunedin
N.Z
Amsterdam
Inglis
University
Otago
Delavay
Melbourne
Supreme Court
Sander
Gandec
Sander and Sons
Gladstone
Gladstone District Council Minutes and Tender Actions
The Gladstone District Council met with Bennett as chair and staff present. Minutes read and confirmed. correspondence noted. Overseer and Finance reports received. paysheet approved. Tenders for Contract No 6 on the Main Road ranged from 3/17/6 to 8/10 per yard, with several suppliers. Resolutions include delaying Sargent’s letter, attending Anzac service, funding dog flies, donating to Children’s Hospital, vermin concerns, inspecting walls roads, endorsing staff actions, appointing a drain cleaner, and seeking side-track quotes for Laura main road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ors. Bennett
Potter
Black
Lines
Blesing
Mr. C. Budge
Finance Committee
Main Roads
McCarty
Manatoo
C. Hoilitt
Smvallacombe
Gale
Dr. Lines
W. H. Pearce
Beetaloo
Meaney
T. J. Clark
Bondowie Road
J. A. Stephens
Sargents
Fr. L. Richards
B.S.L
Children's Hospital
Lands & Survey
Waln
Caltowie
Hans
Cr. Potter
Price
Laura Main Road
Balanes
Paparto
Gladstone Social Roundup Notes Several Local Visits
Mrs B B Barclay of Gladstone and Mr W Thomas of Gladstone spent a few days in the city while Mrs C Schmidt returned from Victor Harbor. P B M Brown and family came back to Gladstone after holidaying at Victor Harbor. Attwood of Highgate visited with the Browns. G B Hancock, formerly with Areas Express, spent a few days in Gladstone. Mrs Brown, Mrs Rosman, and Miss Brown visited Mrs Schmidt. A B Acott of the Register spent the weekend at Laura and once belonged to the Express staff. G A Stallacombe and spouse returned from a New South Wales holiday. Gladstone’s oldest resident, Mr Winkler, celebrated his 92nd birthday on April 24 with many congratulatory messages and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Barclay
Gladstone
W. Thomas
Glastone
C. Schmidt
Victor Harbor
P. B. M. Brown
Attwood
Highgate
G. A Stallacombe
New South Wales
Winkler
PORT ADELAIDE RACES Hurdles JULES JORDON OR NIFF SEAL
Racing Notes list races at Port Adelaide with multiple divisions and contenders. Handicap events name contenders such as LADY ADELAIDE KAPIN GA in first division and AMALFITA DOUBLE OIL in second, plus John Lewis Stakes and Cheltenham Park Handicap with Greensborough Glenanton and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jules Jordon
Niff Seal
Lady Adelaide
Kapinga
Amalfitana
Double Oil
Greensborough
Glenanton
Merab
Proprister L. M W Judell Printing at Review Office
Printed at the Review Office in Jamestown by the Proprister L M W Judell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Review” Office
Jamestown
L. Mw, Judell
Imperials and Excelsiors face Anzac Day finish in Spalding match
The challenged match, not decided on Saturday, resumes on Anzac Day at 2 p.m. Imperials trail after a close season finale with Excelsiors. Details list players and scores, while a working bee on Anzac Day erected a fence around the Grand Stand wing. A badge fundraiser and umpire appointment were noted, with May 4 set for the first Association match at Spalding oval and a full schedule to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperials
Excelsiors
Oval
Chub
Cameron
Adelaide
Spalding Oval
South Booborowle
Spalding
Association
Obituary of Mrs. Aaron Hamlyn at Crystal Brook
After a long illness Mrs. Aaron Hamlyn died at Crystal Brook aged 82. Born in England 1847 she moved to South Australia at age nine, married Aaron Hamlyn and helped establish Bible Christian services at their home. She supported charities and remained active in Methodist affairs until death. Survived by four daughters and four sons including J C Guy Glandore A Fowler Laura R Townsend Crystal Brook Alice Hamlyn Job Hamlyn Clare Harry Hamlyn Wayville Aaron Hamlyn Colac Victoria William R Hamlyn Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Aaron Hamlyn
Hamlyn
South Australia
England
Mt. Harker
Mt. Barker Springs
Cook's Plain
Cooke
Job Hamlyn
Clare
Harry Hamlyn
Wayville
Colac
Victoria
William R. Hamlyn
Redhill Triumph Over Gladstone In Croquet Match
Redhill defeated Gladstone 68 to 53 on Redhill ground with wins by Mesdames Perrin Green 36 17 over Schmidt Fisher and Platinay Ferguson 22 10 over Craber Fisher. A mixed pairing Jackson Dunaford lost 20 26 to Shephard Read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladletone Croquet Club
Redhill
Detail Mesdames Perrin
Green
Mesdames C. Schmidt
Read
Gladstone
Caltowie Croquet Club entertains Laura Club guests
The Croquet Club at Caltowie hosted six Laura Club members on Saturday. Matches ended with mixed results among pairs including Mrs Shephard and Mrs Purdie defeating Miss Blunsden and Miss Clarke, and Ward and Blunsden pairing to a 26 to 26 draw with other close scores. Jamestown Bowlers also visited, playing three rinks with the locals and narrowly losing. Afternoon tea followed, served in the club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Croquet Cid
Laura Club
Shephard
Purdie
Lara
M. Blunsden
M. Clarke
Caltowie
Barlow
Bristow
Ward
Blunsden
Cambpell
Quigley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clark’s Gladstone
F. C. Grubb
Woods & Forests Department
Wireabera
Hamage
Wirrabara
T. Bowden & Son
Timber
Post
Pirie
Sander & Son
Wahdearah
Solomontown
Cricket
Saloday
Rocks River
Firade Association
Narridy
Naveldy
Phillis
E. Button
Wy Button
Ry Dawes
Collins
Ogilvie
Dutton
M. Gellert
Smart
W. Button
Pavy
Rowling
W. Venting
A. Collins
R. Button
W. Hanson
R. Dawes
Tor
J. Phillis
R Kelly
B. Gumn
M. Gilbert
Pasene
Ty Ketly
Gin S
Button
Xpert
Tox
Colton, Palmer & Preston
Currie St
Sanders
Meeting Hell
Sporting Notes
Euramie
Port Adelaide
Alfred the Great
Santa Thebha
Irs
Tatiara
Lady Alda
Royal Debate
Cheltenham Park
Crighet
F. Puller
B. Paddrexee
S. Vowles
C. Pluckrose
B. Malycha
J. Davies
B. Paddick
H. Davies
B.w. B. Paddick
J. Norton
B. Dingle
L. Baulderstone
C. Gill
H. Colling
Wkt
B. Reddick
Twigden
Paddick
B. Dennis
A A. Laurie
W. Baulderstone
O. V. Roberts
B. Mannion
L. Pluckroxe
G. Mannion
Sundries
F. Mannion
B. Z
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