Fourth Anniversary War Service in Gladstone Town Hall
A commemoration marking four years of war was held in Gladstone Town Hall with Mayor B A Gale presiding. Speakers urged continued support for the Allies and the war effort, praising the nations’ unity and sacrifice. The meeting backed a resolution to keep fighting until victory and promoted War Savings Certificates. The event concluded with songs and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Town Hall
B. A. Gale
Willochra
Ruth
Justice
Gladstone
Belgium
A. K. Jones
France
Australia
New Zealand
Canada
Africa
Indias
Britain
J. B. Shepherdson
Jones
Audienos
Mr Badge
Mins D. Badge
Minutes of Gladatone Corporation Meeting 1917
Aug 2 1917 minutes show Mayor Prescott and Cra Wyones Creber Quinlan Wor Goold Town Clerk present. Readings include apologies from Dr Hann, appointments, reports, and motions on health officer, straw shed, and maternity home license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prescot
Cra Wyones
Creber
Quinlan
Wor
Goold
Hann
Deatilute Board
JT. G
Dr Wynee
Stewart
Dr Creber
Wynes
Humphris
Gladstone and Georgetown Clash in Sunshine Thriller
Football at Gladstone ground saw Georgetown claim a 8-3 victory by two points over Gladstone in a brisk, sunlit match. Despite a small crowd and tame scoring, actions on field showed flashes of brilliance while players exchanged mild protests and polite pardons, ending in cordial postgame camaraderie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Codler
Gladstone
Georgetown
Gerrys
Acros
Anta
Beause
Aly Foge
Cme
Roffie
Cootmane
Gladstone Y. Laura
Australia Day celebrations and Roll of Honor unveiled at Georgetown
Galnare and Georgetown report a busy Australia Day week with a large program of activities. The Georgetown event featured the unveiling of the Roll of Honor by Lieut Colonel Butler, a crowd at the train station, speeches by local officials, and a 3 August football match, followed by a Fancy Dress Ball despite poor weather. War Service Medal presentations and a farewell social for Dr Amey were also noted along with a successful public dance to fund Australia Day.
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Galnare
Miee Vennia
Ocheatin
Mesdainna McDonald
Matthews
Mieses K
Melva Thomas
Kenneth
Milton McDougall
Institute Hall
Musdames E. W. Wilkinson
A. V. Ratten
MuCrea
Mc . Lock
Uncle Sam
Mises Lehmann
M. Lyons
Georgetown
Butler
McDonald
Port Pirie
W. Bill
Blaze
Gistere
White
Oang
Hill
Browne
Tees
Cates Santias
C Butler
Ptes Pasch and
Carter
Pee Stephena
Victoria
Michael I. Ford
George Sheriff Inglis
W. Hill
Ford
Fogarty
Mre B& I
Australis
Mra Broadbent
Mise Hynes
Captain Page
Riffs Club
Broadbent
Delarne
Gladstone
Georgetown Hotel
Ibens
Tine
Uiladstone
Dave McNamara
Drees
Mise F. Daniel
Red Ridine Hood
J. Page
A. Johnann
Wallaroo Australia Day Celebrations Highlight Town Parade
In Wallaroo on August 5 Australia Day drew a large crowd with a long procession from the Town Hall through main streets. Decorated cars won prizes for Mr Tonkin and Mr E O Goodfellow, and a recreation oval event featured an aviation football match. The Town Hall reconstruction proceeds well with a donated clock from R Tonkin.
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Wallaroo
Bo Tonkin
E. O. Goodfellow
Recreation Oval
R. Tonkin
District Councils Georgetown Meeting Minutes 1918
Georgetown district council meeting notes from July 2230 1918 record attendance and new chair election. Darley Allen interview Crown Landa on government grant and railway matters. Reports on main road vouchers tree cutting and rates subsidies. health and repatriation committee updates. lease grants for Huddlestone recreation ground and other reserves. Footpath repairs, post office notices, and council administration details including hiring, inspections, and future meeting schedules.
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Georgetown
Vneorgetown
Ore Hill
Barley
Gmallicombe
Alen
Harvey
Thomas
Darley
Myatt
Gr Hay
Ora Darley
Allen Spontatet
Crown Lande
Adravte
Gulnare
Crown Landa
Central Board of Health Advisin Ny
Geo. G
W. T. Saunders
Aseaptadra Hiskey
Licanas
Hiskey
J. Wond
Huddlestons
E. H. Schapel
Huddlestone
P. Brogan
Crown Lends
Pilkington
Nisholgon
F. Hiskey
Joana Hiskey
P. J. Hypet
Toglis
Richard A
Cronch
Sleo
Crouch
Post Office
Clark
Narridr
Council
Yasks
Narridy
Yacka Ward
Nareidy Ward
Ur Harvey
Vacka Park
Ar .Thomas
Apeon
Huddlestone Road
Clack
Pound
Ferrien
Red Hill
War era notes mix of weather and world events
A captured collage of wartime items notes rain and cold August 7th dates, economic figures, deaths, promotions and launches. Mentions butters, taxes, ships Adelaide and Lenin, British cinema numbers, and various obituaries. Reports on Australian editors touring America and consignments, plus war loan totals and industrial output.
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Australia
Vienna
Willowobra
Sydney
Mra Richardson
Strathalbyn
America
Kerrizon
Dial
Adelaide
Ant
Ruth Fox
Fox's Creek
J. W. Porter
Gilberton
Russia
M. Lenin
Germany
British Isles
United States
Hindenberg
Marne
Mre
Jane Rowe
Wallaroo
Berlin
Mra
M. P. Smith
Port Adelaide
Dominion Premiera
England
Y.M.A
London
Mervyn Bryant
Hindley
Edward Lawcon
Yoogala
Jsmee Waring
Leicestershire
Butler
The Penalty of Overwork and Kidney Health
Overwork strains the kidneys and harms health. Doan's Backache Kidney Pills are promoted as a remedy, with a Port Pirie West testimonial from Mrs. W. Smith praising relief after seven bottles. The ad notes price 2/9 per bottle, six for 1573, available from Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
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Dean
Tom
Doan
Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract Praise
A customer letter from P Hopkins of Auckland dated 26 May 1918 salutes Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract. He recalls using the remedy for 42 years and credits it with curing a neuralgia attack in 1876, noting a substitute failed while the extract restored his wife’s health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Sander & Sara
Relf
Homs
P. Hopkins
Auckland
How to Make a Non Poisonous Cough Mixture
A wartime style advertisement advises parents to prepare a home cough remedy using HEENZO, claiming it is a nonpoisonous herbal extract mix that avoids opium-based cough syrups. It promises one pint per bottle, costs and availability details included, with contact at G. W. Hean, Sydney.
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Hean
Reading
G. W. Hean
Castlereagh Steel
Sydney
Where D'seass Comes From Nature Gives Vital Pep
Nature provides healthy pep and resistance to disease but constipation weakens the system and lowers tissue vitality. Many illnesses are linked to constipation, including consumption. NUJOL allegedly relieves constipation without reaction and is sold by Standard Oil Company outlets in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stardard Oil Company
New Jersey
Supply of Books to Australian Soldiers and Sailors
Arrangements with the Postal Department allow free postage for books magazines and other literature handed in at post offices for invalid soldiers and all military camps hospitals and troop ships in Australia through the Australian branch of the British Red Cross Society.
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Postal Department
British Red Cross Society
Australis
Remembering Helpful Reminders for Health and Wellness
A compact reminiscence on memory's aid and seasonal health. It urges recalling trusted routines and comforting remedies like peppermint care to ease winter throat and cough discomfort. The text warmly encourages practical self care and calm reflection.
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Gladatone Corporation
Wynee
Ward
N. G. Antone
Caltowle
Charles Amey
Netitue
Cheer Up Society
Ritson
Pte Amey
F. Amey
Intelligent Boy
Nevar-lo
O Mead
Mira V. Gonrenough
Red Riding Hood
Migs V Fogarty
Crimeon Rambler
Mina K Moloney
Smilacomt
Miss May Creedon
27Th Battallion
Misees KR. Lock
E.mcauley
Mise M. Conningham
Misa A. Moduley
Mia Ronse
Red Cross Norea
J. Wilkins
Swagman
Smallacombe
Doubla
Mies FB. Goodenough
H. Rouse
M.O
Red Cross
Migsea Creedon
Hynes
McAuley
Page
Commonwealth Navy
Cook
Joesph Cook
G.C.M.G. Limerick Corporation
Lord Duraven
Ireland
Patrick Fitzpatrick
Kapunda
F. W. Richer
Hallett
Ivan Savoff
Alex Kostoff
Canilion
W. DL. Paranna
W. L. Parsons Stores
Sander & Sons
D'seass
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