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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
2
The Council criticizes government handling and accuses officials of hindrance and wasted time. It defends its stance against proposed legislation and resents the use of taxpayers funds for what it calls political maneuvering. The report notes labor involvement and political tension shaping the debate.
The piece describes a political clash as the Party fails to control the Council while suing the House of Assembly. It highlights threats to ignore the Council, calls for fair comprehensive consideration, and notes Labor party attitudes toward Upper House power. It also reports on timber transport disruptions and a new Port Pirie to Adelaide train timetable, plus wheat harvest prospects in Balaklava district and a horse disease incident at Towpleton.
The edition records a Royal Commission appointment to study Riverton to Spalding railway, council wage debates, a tax and debt note, and municipal election previews. It.Update: time tables, school sales, and a fatal toast incident at Clover Hill are also mentioned along with advertisements and public notices.
The Methodist Church held its annual Strawberry Fete and Bazaar in the Town Ball on Tuesday and Wednesday. With the mayor absent, Town Clerk Mr. C. Budge opened the proceedings and welcomed attendees. Rev Raymoor gave thanks and a prize buttonhole was presented. Weather turned unfavorable Wednesday evening. gross takings were about £57 with a full report promised in Nash issue.
On Wednesday November 22 a strawberry fete at Institute Hall Wirratorn Methodist Church drew a large crowd. Glorious music by school children and a Laura Glee Club delighted attendees as stalls offered strawberries and cream flowers and cakes. takings reached about £29 with later report of £26 after events.
The Gladetone grill lineup led by captain Myatt includes Read Morgan Medlin Kearner B Humphris Johnson Parsons Cook Adams Edwards and others. Play is scheduled to begin after two thirty tomorrow afternoon on the Oval with locals facing A Pike team.
Large turnout of rate payers attended the Gladstone Tan Hall meeting. Mayor Chamvellor presided as the annual report and minutes were read and adopted. A clash arose between the Town Clerk and a resident over private affairs, but the session closed with thanks to the mayor and acclamation.
Mim Freeman and Harris were married Wednesday and a Baptist Church Choir surprised them Friday with a copper tray and silver plate gift. Miss Pavel, organist, voiced friends wishes and hoped the couple would attend their future celebration.
A garbled report notes whooping cough danger linked to colds and references a 19th century statistic claiming deaths follow these illnesses. It mentions Chamberlain's Cough Kennedy as a remedy to thin mucus and ease coughing, with unclear local ties and patient outcomes.
A fragmentary historical note criticizes Attorney General Denny as overrecognized and repeatedly praised beyond merit. The text laments persistent quoted quips and mocks the Legislative Council’s dignity and function, recalling Joseph Cook and Moody anecdotes to illustrate misplaced esteem. The piece ends with a heading about a Wheat Selection Competition.
A Balaklava meeting revises conditions for a three year wheat competition. Entry rules restrict cultivation methods and require weighable samples with grower details. Prizes include a cup and cash, with funds bolstered by local donations and committee contributions.
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