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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 20, 1915
Page
2
A Commonwealth electoral notice warns that absent electors must act promptly to update living address or enrolment. It outlines penalties for noncompliance and states a new print of the Commonwealth Roll for South Australia will commence in September. C. H. Stephens signs as Commonwealth Electoral Officer for the state.
Fragmentary text discusses upcoming vacancies in the Legislative Council, urging nonpartisan cooperation to address severe national and financial crises. It emphasizes subduing party rivalry, fostering goodwill among political rivals, and uniting to aid administration amid difficult times.
The article urges patient unity and mutual effort to support the Allies and British Empire as the war continues. It calls for forgiveness of political differences, steadfast cooperation, and sustained resources and generosity to meet wartime demands in the coming months and possibly years. Local effort should center on cordial relations and concerted action.
A series of brief items notes a gold pendant gift to Master Tred Jeffrey from St Alben's Sunday School, news that the British transport Royal Edward has sunk with 1888 troops aboard and 600 saved, meetings for Sisdatone Agricultural Bureau and Gindetone Athletic Club in Gladstone, a Liberal Union branch meeting on preparations to oppose a subscription levy, corrections about Crystal Brook Show fixtures, new film programs in Gladstone, sympathy for Lieutenant Miell killed at Gallipoli, local hotel taxation petitions and exemptions, farewell gathering for Corporal Latimer leaving for the front, synod dates for the new Diocese of Wallachea in Gladstone, and a bishop-led retreat with parish meetings and services scheduled next week.
At Crystal Brook on Friday next Mevsrs Bagot Shakes Lewin offer deer cattle pigeon poultry and sundries. On Monday August 80th the Gindi tons Asmedy Company will present The Irish Adventurer in a new plot and language. The Effingham family in the play depicts the postival and clouds of fantasy with Colonel O Fipp as the adventurer. Overture at 8 o clock sharp. front seats may be reserved at Mc W Cook's. Proceeds go to the Red Cross Fund and F M Grubb is responsible for the program.
Death notices record the passing of Edward Leo Ben in Gladstone area. Born in County Clare Ireland in September 1837 arrived South Australia in 1877 and lived in Gladstone until his death on Tuesday night. He worked on the railways until a few years ago. Survived by widow, four sons Edward, Sine Acdow, and three daughters Nell Macy and Kate, plus one brother in Blots. Funeral conducted by Rev Father Muleshy and largely attended.
An afternoon social of the Gladetone Branch Red Cross Society was held at the Parish Hall on Tuesday. The program featured God Save the King, piano solo by Miles Clark, with performances by Mesdames Grubb Schaidh Deoble McDonald and attendants. Reports by Mrs Fisher and the ladies committee praised the event. plans for a town hall gathering and invitations to locals were announced. Olive from Public School commended for aiding child readers, a charity music collection was lent, and a small sum was noted to be forwarded to Mrs.
Port Pirie community hails W. Morrow as unopposed candidate for the Legislative Council to fill the vacancy after Addison's death. Morrow, a long-time Port Pirie figure, served as mayor and councilor, active in the School of Arts and Young Men's Association, and a prominent church presider. Also noted are the death of H Lee, and Soldier M Rowell of Gallipoli.
Friday meeting notes show all present except Or Gale. Motions include road and street works, appointing Dr Brewert as medical officer to the destitute, and appointing a weighing bridge proposal. Financial summary reports £340 1d payment and fundraising over £891 for Australia Day. Letters of condolence to relatives of the late Hone AB Addison, Sir John Downer and E. L. Klawer.
Minutes of district council meeting record apologies from W Growden and itemized discussions. Proposals include appointing De Siewert as officer of health, repairs to Inna Ford, drainage near Master, road access near Patars, and annual rate set at one shilling for 1916-18. The chair was Humphries with Blesing, Heealip, and C C Badge in attendance.
The fragment notes a court proceeding at Tuolveney Court in Gladstone dated August 16 1915. It mentions a laborer Stanley Hol Phri o? before Mr 5 J ela and references a transfer or referral to an accountant.
Sophia Amasdy Petats faced charges for neglecting to have her name on the Federal electoral roll. The court was told a political agent filled the form, with promises it sufficed. His Honor chose no fine but ordered costs of 15 pounds amid criticism of unauthorized canvassing by party members.
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