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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1916
Page
4
A Thereday meeting recorded the club accounts showing a debit balance and annual figures. The report mentions withdrawals and contributions with a final note that the total shortfall is less than the previous year due to withdrawals over the past five years totaling £50,2397.
The Iron Knob Australia Day event drew many residents for a day of sport, dancing, and a charity raffle. Local committees led by Mr P Brows chaired activities with bands, races, refreshments, and open handicap events contributing to funds for a good cause.
The Pirie Royal Arch Chapter No. 4 held the installation of Principals and officers at the Masonic Lodge on Tuesday August 1. G M E C J Glover and other officers led the ceremony. Bro F Tonkin was installed as W M of Pirie Lodge. A large gathering of 100 brethren attended with greetings from allied lodges and colleges. the event concluded with an Opera Ball and praise for the preparations and hospitality.
Fragmentary notes describe a Port Pirie gathering with Mr Warr and Mr Glileu speaking. The text references Fevnras bey na Seoverdeaft of 4800 and contrasts courses, outcomes, and a motion carried amid unclear details.
The article discusses Mr P O Noward’s tribute to the Prime Minister and details about the zinc industry. It notes Mr Howard's role as an arrestor of a broken supply chain and his trip to Adelaide for a meeting with Australian metal exchanges. It mentions plans to expand zinc exports and potential new works in terms, along with other industry projects under consideration.
Cadets charged with neglecting drill were sentenced by Port Glenville Magistrates Court. The court fined and imprisoned several cadets for failing to perform required drills, with sentences ranging up to twenty days detention.
A meeting at the Moya Hotel in Port Pirie resolved to form the Returned Soldiers Association’s first country branch in Australia. The group aims to provide self-help and mutual protection for returning servicemen with employers invited to cooperate in securing work. Adjournment set for next Wednesday to finalize officers and rules.
Lieut H Thressell V C visits Port Pirie with about thirty alumni and Blues members at the Barrier Hotel lounge. P. Hague welcomes the guest and L F Heyward speaks for the Old Boys. Thressell reflects on wounds and tells stories from "the other side" before departing by train.
Dr. Vor Chrobic reports widespread use of Woods' Peppermint Cure for chest complaints. The product gains popularity in clinics and homes, with patients praising swift relief and reduced coughing.
The Port Pirie Liberal Union Women's Branch met August 1 with strong attendance at the Provident Hall. Mrs J C Holmes chaired. reports from President, Secretary, and Treasurer were read. Officers re elected: President Miss Scar 0, Bottrall, Campbell, Mina Kime as delegates. Mrs Ostoras as secretary. Hon W Morrow gave a paper on Liberalism. musical items by several members complemented afternoon tea.
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