This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 14 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 27, 1915
Page
3
A clipped wartime notice outlines a 1925 war loan with inscribed stock options, repayment terms, and purchase methods via Commonwealth Bank branches, post offices, or brokers. It mixes procedural loan details with local community mentions including a Geelong area acknowledgment of returned soldiers and a casualty-tinged social report from Georgetown and Calowine Australia with brief incidents and fundraising notes.
An August 14 match at Gladstones featured four teams from Cow Fain and Caim chosen by Capt Sam son. Veterans like the 73 year old Coe family member showed enduring form at 600 yards amid tricky wind, helping South Australia to strong scores and interstate selection potential. Capt Champion and the Gladstones team added to the competitive field with notable totals and a show of club prestige.
The Federal Government offers war loan bonds in £10 denominations at four percent, payable interest half yearly and a final redemption in December 1918. Terms promise high security to support Commonwealth war costs, with taxation and revenue pressures acknowledged as insurmountable without this funding.
In a hard fought season closer at Gladetons Laura defeated Jamestown 9 7 with a late surge. Laura led by Laura and C Walter skilled play from Mellish and Stephens, while Jamestown rallied near the end but fell short as Millington and Fuller added key goals. Final score Tanya 9 Ly Jamestown 7 6.
Players Laura-Hammill Mellor Lehmann Smith L Walter Bully Kennedy Richardson Jane-stowe Cronin Saint Ry Dicksom Hogg Murphy Stephane Humphrie and Martin Mp. Dullivan led the game with top scorers listed in the program. Crystal Brook may challenge the semi final winners in a rubber, with both teams bringing their best men from camp for the final effort tomorrow afternoon.
The community honors Father Doyle of Jamestown on his silver jubilee since ordination twenty five years ago. Jamestown Caltowie Torowie and Spalding present congratulatory addresses and gifts as he built convents and schools and guided religious and secular education in the district. His brother Father Richard Doyle is noted as deceased and his work is praised by local clergy and parishioners.
The wartime appeal urges every citizen to support the Commonwealth War Loan to fund victory. It emphasizes that even the poor can help and that savings act as personal gain while backing the country. It stresses that the loan is a safe investment backed by national credit and notes easy terms for £10 or more.
The notice urges readers to invest in Commonwealth Security bonds with a £10 deposit and instalments up to November 80th. Interest is paid semiannually, with repayments projected by December 15, 1925, claiming high returns and a wartime victory stake. It frames stock as a temporary, favorable borrowing rate and a way to support the country.
The Cheer Up Society announces a temporary club for soldiers in the city and plans for support from country branches. It notes wartime demands on the Empire and urges readers to aid wounded troops, with plans to send eggs, wine, fruit, and butter to the Military Hospital at Kowiek and to build larger clubs. Organiser Seager calls for information and contributions through local columns to aid gallant soldiers.
The Bishop of Willretra led services and preached at a mixed parish gathering in Sh. Afbwa's Cheri. A welcome social followed with readings and addresses by Miss Beevir, and a response from the Bishop. Clergy and laity attended the synod meeting and a lunch was held after. The article also includes an advertisement for Doan's Ointment addressing piles with a testimonial from a Port Pirie resident.
Fragmentary OCR lists many names, places, and notes with scattered districts and deaths. The text reads like a wartime or memorial roster with references to towns such as Buddisuton and BERTALOO VALLEY and individuals including Jones, McDonald, Mitchell, Moros, and Semmens, among others. The incomplete lines mention wounded and died entries and family connections.
Lavon Rok Rap Harvest replies to Mr R Le Rniler on Tuesday about financial circumstances forcing the government to slow public works and rely on labor shortages for the next harvest. Government steps aim to meet other harvest requirements for the country.
Fragmentary OCR passage presents a devotional memorial chant honoring the departed. It combines biblical phrases and archaic spellings, referencing Christ, saints, and eternal life, with notes on its tempo, rhythm, and possible Greek etymology. The fragment lacks clear context, date, or identifiable sources.
A cryptic turf note outlines entries and handicaps for major races. Names such as Wortapa, Deveteras, and Royal Mary appear among listed contenders with references to trials and stake events. The fragment hints at a structured card with horse names, breeders, and expected outcomes, framed in a periodical betting tone.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.