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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 16, 1918

Page

3

Pathfinding talk charms Boy Scouts at Pariah Hall

The Maypr ese and Miss May Brown hosted a social for Scouts at Pariah Hall on Monday evening. Rev A F E Jones spoke on Pathfinding stressing duty, ideal, and guiding others along the right path. Performances followed by songs, recitations, and maze drill, ending with thanks to Miss Brown and Empire cheers.

Pariah Hall B. A. Gale May Brown A. FE. Jones Ecouts Thia Todhams Mr Budge Mies M. Lines Mise Lily King Mies Brown Mies Gertie Spurling Mieses E. Lines D. Budge Sargent Misa Brown Sarat Brown W. Liner Trovor Gale

Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting Actions

At Monday night’s meeting chaired by W H Deeble new members Reynolde Wynes and Komnick were welcomed. The membership charge was rescinded and T F Jones tasked with guarding two coppers priced 2/6 each. Pittosporum hedge work assigned to J Milne. Parsons and BKumnick to form sub committee to schedule pine planting on Saturday August 24 with resident help.

W. H. Deeble Messrs Reynolde Wynes Komnick T. F. Jones

Gladstone trounces Solomontown in oval clash at Gladstone

Gladstone won 12 11 to 2 2 at Gladstone Oval with captain C Johaneen guiding the side. Smiths Pepper Harris and H Gale stood out, while Solomontown’s defense kept the visitors to a large score. Next week Gladstone faces Crystal Brook at home.

Gladstone Oval Solomontown Gladstone Pooult C. Johaneen

The Road to Success in the Seventh War Loan

South Australia gears up for the Seventh War Loan drive with a strong push on organisation and personal thrift. Central Committee urges nationwide readiness, city and country teams prepare guides, and local leaders vow active, intelligent outreach to every man and woman to fund the war effort.

Australia Commonwealth Siate Aball Eves Glover Paris Central Committee of South Australia

Ballot origins and ancient uses outlined by minister

The Minister for Recruiting Mr Rh. B. Orchard explains that ballots are not a modern invention. A series of articles traces the word ballot from Italian roots to Athens and Rome, noting ancient voting with balls or olive leaves and later Roman legal ballots.

Tus Rh. B. Orchard Christ Athens Privilegia Syracuse Rome

Are You Low in Spirits Sed Absent Minded Forgetful

An old newspaper ad warns that constipation is a serious hidden danger to the body causing weakness and disease. It promotes Nu-Jol as a safe, non absorbing purifier from Standard Oil Company New Jersey, claiming it does not cause griping and is pleasant to take.

Standard Oil Company New Jersey U.S

Red Cross Badge Drive in South Australia Formed

An executive committee led by Alfred J. Roberta and including H A Parsons and others plans a Red Cross Badge Drive in South Australia. The badge costs 5 shillings, features a Red Cross, and aims to show public support by displaying badges in homes and offices. Badges ready for distribution on September 4 through the local Red Cross Society.

Alfred J. Roberta Organiner H. A. Parsons E. W. Bramble W. J. Iabister K.0 Kk. Berry W. B. Carr W. A. E. Brown Hoo. W G Dancan M.L0 FH. Downer J. H. Gosee R.T. Melrose A. G. Rymill W. Steele Helen Munro Fergueson Lady Galway Red Cross Red Cross Society

War News and Local Notices From Port Pirie to Adelaide

War and weather snippets fill the page. Reports note a coal strike ending at Port Pirie and a seventh Federal War Loan prospectus, with a German Spain rupture looming. Obituaries record deaths in Juorm and North Adelaide, while Lemons and onions price data appear. The piece closes with reflections on self knowledge and distant lands.

Port Pirie Germany Eurely Dr Tassie New South Wales G. J. Shepherd Juorm S. F. Martin North Adelaide Warilda Mra W. Wear Payneham Spain Paul Joseph Tabernacle England Lees Kathleen Davenport Mitcham United States Army John Browns John Drummond Adelaid Norwood London Times Atlantic Wall Pacific Arctic Antarctic Dead Sea Verdun

Australia Day War Time Celebration Planned at Georgetown

Georgetown's August 21 event for Australia Day gathers all ages with a large organizing committee led by H. Royce. The Brinkworth Brace Band will perform for an afternoon program and a grand evening ball with supper by the local Red Cross volunteers.

Georgetown H. Royce Nofeed Red Cross

Yoothamurra School Announces Facilities and Contacts

A notice from Yoothamurra School describes a healthy setting with spacious balconies and grounds for living and farming including cows poultry and vegetables. Prospectus and information are available from the Principal, telephone Glenely 215.

Glenely

District Councils Port Germein Meeting Minutes 1915

The Mal 10 6 district council meet July 20 1915 in Vonoci Chamber with Hannagan chairing and welcoming Warat new Yarrowie Ward councillor. Officers appointed include acting clerk and road overseer, with bans on contracts and road works and payments totaling District Fund 407 pounds 3 shillings 5 pence.

Port Germein Vonoci Hannagan Arthur Mahood McCallum Challinger Stume Worst William Warat Yarrowie Ur. McCallum Willowia Mesars Jacka Hodge Rbartson MiKenzie Danstona Hoolaroo Ventre Hospital Officera R Daviawaare Clark K. S Kennedy J. Hackett Telowie Barota Toetmaster - Reneral Homburg Saliute Aad Himburg Costa Case Jerana N. Fuller T. Phillips Felberatenbsogte Wonpyarra E. E. Laog B.A. Burgees Dunstone W. Masterman Bort W. Marner Darling Laura Stacdard FE Bairetow Tarrowie Wirrabara T. W. Willington Melrose Office of Justice of the Peace J. Care Jonsa' Creek Willowie Hoskin Inia Booleroo Rainicke

Soldiers and Liquor Sparks Reader Letter

A Melbourne Age letter criticizes the Royal Agricultural Society's ban on alcohol at show grounds. The writer mocks the temperance stance, questions soldier attendance, and cites trench humor about water relief for soldiers, contrasting English wet canteens with Australian views.

Royal Agricultural Society England

Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association Plans Social Gathering

Port Pirie group marks six months with a proposed social afternoon for wives and members. President Chas Lalwards led a well attended meeting. W Bowden described his Adelaide visit and urged a bed for the Cheer-Up Hut hostel. Members discussed constitutions and future branches in Port Germein and nearby towns.

Fathers of Sails Ail Soldiers’ Association of Port Pirie Mort Pirie Chas. Lalwards W. Bowden Adelaide Port Germein

Private H Lawrie Welcomed at Warnertown Social

A crowded Warnertown Institute reception honors Private H Lawrie on the 0th ult. He is one of three brothers to enlist. one has died in sacrifice and another serves in France. Local officials praise him, gold medals awarded, and a musical program plus supper and dancing follow.

Warnertown Warnertown Institute H. Lawrie Andrew Lawrie Nelshalby France D. L. McLwin Lawrie Fred Saint Private Lawrie

Reliable home made remedy for colds and chest complaints

A home made cough mixture using HEENZO is claimed to treat asthma bronchitis colds influenza and sore throats by killing germs soothing inflamed mucous membranes loosening phlegm and boosting the body. A bottle costs 2 shillings and a pint ready made mix costs about 22 shillings offering a suggested saving. HEENZO is sold by chemists and stores.

Hean

Turf Anticipations by The General ARQ Grand National

First Day Saturday August 17 features Welter First Division with Bonnie Bobasil Ptami. Second Division contenders include Aciee and Bue Knight. G N Hurdle lists Pistolier Scots Encounter King. Fulham Park Piste shows White Coat of Powder and Patches. Fullarton Steeple lists Fein or Mooen Bar. Tennyson Handicap includes Planty and Ovaruna, Lightning Handicap Magnolia Persian Belle or Miss Neckersgat.

Bonnie Bobasil Ptami Aciee Bue Knight G.N. Hurdle Pistolier King Fulham Park Fullarton

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