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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 27, 1917
Page
2
Norman, youngest son of C. J. and the late W. B. Norman of Gladstone, died on April 3 1917 at 3rd Casualty Clearing Station No 2062 Pt 4. He is sadly missed by his family and friends.
The Gladstone column reports Lance-Corporal H. BK. Chappell on furlough in England, D. Lutae operating as a fruiterer, and Lieut. Beckwith wounded. Auctions list 3 777 sheep and other stock at Maegers Elder Smith & Co. A Royal Folkerta from St Kilda Beach hosts an entertainment at Gladstone Town Hall. A National Party meeting is set for Monday at 7:30 pm. A commentary notes mice plaguing Gulpare residents. A tram car collision on Unley-road injures no one. Obituary announces Private A. Md. Norman of Gladstone killed in action. School notes praise Mr Deeble for long service to St Alban’s Sunday School.
On the superintendent invitation, several visitors remained to see the scholars at work and offered appreciative comments on the presentation and effort observed.
A six part cinematograph titled Why Britain Went to War screened at Gladstone on April 23 under the Port Pirie Casino setup with B H A P Co experts and Mr Beasley operating. The program promoted enlistment, showing mobilization in England and Australia, naval maneuvers, and scenes of Belgian destruction along with King George at the front. The State Recruiting Committee directed the film to boost recruitment while a Willochra bishop spoke in support of the war. Miss McDonald and Mr Barclay sang and Miss G Sperling recited.
An advertisement touts genuine Sander's Extract as a universal remedy. It claims protection from eucalyptus poisoning and infectious diseases, with uses for ulcers burns sprains eczema and various ailments from colds to rheumatism. It cites a Melbourne report on eucalyptus candy poisoning to bolster warning.
Daily arrivals from Adelaide Gardens supply fresh fruit and vegetables. Orders collected and goods delivered daily. A trial offered. customer service aims to turn new buyers into loyal customers and old friends.
A mosaic of proverbs and anecdotes appears, noting deaths from a motor accident in Broken Hill, railway classes in England, and Easter Monday races where volunteers should aid the front. It paints reflections on love, faith, and human folly with many quoted lines and local notices.
Mr A De Havey testifies that Sander’s Eucalyptus Extract rivals refined brandy in composition and that the extract contains healing ingredients not found in other eucalyptus products. He asserts it prevents multiple ailments from throat troubles to bronchitis and indigestion and claims genuine extract is tried and approved with no risk to delicate constitutions.
Gladstone Market Mecara Bagot Shakes and Lewie Ltd report their usual monthly market on Tuesday April 17. Attendance was lower, buyers cautious due to rain and high reserves. Sheep yardage 1,330, 494 sold with prime wethers at 45s 6d, ewes at 37s, lamb crossbred prices 83s 11d, 32s sold margins. Cattle yarded 10, 4 sold, prime steers £17 16s 10d. Pigs 13, prices noted. slips 101 12d. drill and sundries complete.
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