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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1914
Page
3
Report from Baroota Creek Water Scheme visit on November 2 highlights pipe work progress and future water connection plans. Officials and locals discuss road access, farm yields, and employment while noting ongoing delays and the need for a hydraulic engineer to advance the project.
A damaged clipping reports advocacy for a water scheme with references to a meeting on May 8 and a city reward. The text is garbled but indicates recognition of effort and a public service discussion at a Port Pins In igede co May HAD meeting.
Readers report medical testimonials for a stomach remedy named Grarmees Safe Cure. Individuals from New Towns and London Street describe relief from indigestion, wind, and fatigue after using the product, praising improved sleep and renewed health.
Drafts show amounts forwarded and acknowledged by the Register for War Fund and Patriotic Fund contributions. List notes 628 12 10 and 0 7 for Gbedstone Public Red Cross Fund. Previously acknowledged entries are recorded.
A skewed 19th century note extols Sanders Extract as a mouth antiseptic. It claims placing the liquid on a pinna of roaf agar allows it to diffuse through the mouth, protecting against smallpox and diphtheria by sterilizing oral sites and preventing infection.
Karlow Fawcett and Jones Doyle faced Bala Klava Police Court on charges of idle and disorderly conduct tied to shop breaking in Owen. Fawcett admitted prior offenses and received three months, while Doyle had no prior convictions and had his sentence suspended until evening.
The text promotes a backache remedy named Doane with claims of curing back pain and describes pricing per bottle, availability through Clellan Co. Sydney, and a Christmas posting notice urging early mail matter posting to avoid delays during holidays.
The annual Christ Church fair was held on Saturday with stalls reflecting patriotic displays of England, Belgium, France and Japan. A varied afternoon and evening programme featured piano duets, songs, and a humorous farce Fun in Restaurant under Mr W Hendrickson and Mr I W Hendrickson with Mrs Shepherd and Misses. Prizes included a Valentine’s Day bride doll won by D H Pearson and a Red Riding Hood doll awarded to Miss Mary Willia, with cake and suppers served by church members.
The Rev. G. W. Kendrow is named Methodist chaplain to the Second Anntal Imperial Ferry. A major fire caused over £50,000 damage in Olmilla Parrawatts, N.S.W. A fierce battle is described at Ypres with strong, vivid wording.
A visiting party from thin Cuan Tennis Glub faced Balaklave on Wednesday afternoon at Valak lacw. Despite windy conditions hampering play, the home team won most matches in both doubles and singles with several tight scores and notable performances by Misses Road Youn and Minaoa Finher.
The Ford Motor Company built 16,732 cars in the nine months ending June 30, averaging over 24,000 per month. The output line would stretch around the earth four times if laid end to end, underscoring the brand’s rapidly rising popularity. Last year, Ford produced 196,000 cars, with this year’s pace promising even larger totals.
The Hamley Bridge tennis courts hosted a busy Saturday with a working bee from 1.20 to 2.00 pm as members arrived with wheelbarrows picks and shovels. Mrs Gillies and Miss White brought a tea after which workers resumed. A farewell social was held for D. Jobns W. Hogg and O. Jeffs departing for the front with the railway staff.
The Viceroy Home Guide publishers Mesera Wilkin son & Co. Ltd of Grenfell Street Adelaide state they have distributed over 110 000 copies but some households in outlying districts may have been overlooked and will supply copies on request by personal visit or letter.
An Australian advertisement touts Comstock's Nerve and Bone Remedy claiming to relieve severe nerve and bone pains. It cites testimonials from a Mr Sealy and notes the product as available from Comstock Cobra, 23 Length Street, Sydney, at 2 shillings 4 pence per bottle, post paid.
An unnamed patient recounts a then terminal Bright's disease diagnosis, life expectancy days, and a home treatment with Werner’s Safe Cure. After severe decline, gradual improvement began with cautious dosing and support from friends, doctors, and nurses, leading to renewed strength and a hopeful prognosis.
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