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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 06, 1918
Page
3
The Gladstone committee gathering occurred Monday night. A strawberry event connected to St Peter's Church in Gladstone attracted attendees at the town hall last Wednesday with both afternoon and evening sessions. A full report will follow next week.
An advertisement touts GENUINE bAl- Dak BUcuLYET EXTRACT as a universal remedy claimed to relieve colds bronchitis and ulcers. It warns against inferior oils and praises a Sanders process claimed to refine the product, urging readers to procure the genuine extract to avoid harm.
On Friday November 22, Peterborough and Gladstone High School scholars and teachers visited Semenas to play tennis and cricket with Jamestown High. Umpires were teachers and dinner followed. Final scores show Gladstone defeated Jamestown 6 1 and Peterborough beat Jamestown 4 0 with various top totals recorded.
The Blyth to Angelgrove and Gledstone to Georgetown railway bills were rejected on their third reading. Port Pirie elected Henry Werren mayor by sixteen votes, and Adelaide chose W. C. Busk as mayor by 843 over Fuller. Freemasons lodge opened at Port Pirie, Bible Christians built a church at Huddle atop, and the Gladstone Christy Minstrels debuted at Institute Hall with listed performers.
Miss Geraldine Farrar stars in The Devilstone at Wondergraph Adelaide on December 4 with Wallace Reid in a seven reel Artcraft feature. Jeanie McPherson writes the tale of a cursed emerald and a pure woman whose virtue triumphs over Hell. Olympic presents the film alongside a full program and special massage written for production with audience demand anticipated.
The article argues that frequent colds stem from periodic or chronic constipation. It claims decaying waste in the lower intestines weakens vitality, enabling disease. It promotes NJOL as a safe, non absorbed lubricant, sold by chemists and stores.
A jumble of weather remarks, political mentions, and stray notices from December 1918. Items include municipal politics, wartime statistics, local figures and quips, plus brief notes on influenza era remedies and public figures like mayors and editors.
Prospectus from Prince Welephope Diewely outlines offerings at Woothamurra including academic subjects, healthy living, and practical activities. It notes facilities such as airy balconies, exercise spaces, and provisions for poultry and farm tasks.
An 1870s customer recalls using Sanders Extract for internal and external relief after neural facial pain and a dramatic improvement with its use. The letter credits continued trust in the product and mentions an anecdotal cure delivered by the remedy. The testimonial cites a repair work for a cabinet and a purchase at a local house.
Letters from Port Pirie recounts praise for Red Cross and Australian Comforts Fund efforts aiding soldiers. Troopers describe kit losses, weekly visits, and comfort from socks and cigarettes. a Light Horse sergeant thanks volunteers and notes nearby hometown ties.
An advertisement warns neglecting kidney health poisons the body and causes backache and swelling. It claims Mrs E J Flavel of Port Pirie West was cured by Dean's Backache Kidney Pills after other remedies failed, with two years of relief. Sold by chemists and storekeepers at a bottle, six bottles for three shillings, postpaid from McClellan Co Sydney. beware counterfeits.
A large crowd greeted Driver UH Allen on his return from service arriving November 27. An honor guard, schoolchildren with a guard of honour, and a welcome home social followed at Gulnare hall with a gold medal and sovereigns presented by Councillor D. Allen. The event honored his wartime service amid a community gathering with songs, speeches, and a National Anthem salute.
The Mount Templeton strawberry fete report notes strong winds delayed harvesters and improved cages. Receipts include Buttons £10 Queen Competition £24 6, sale of sheep and dusk £26 6, afternoon tea 9/6, door takings £4 5, supper £2 14, stalls £17 0/3, total £61 1/3. expenses £20 0/? leaving net proceeds £41.
Lovers of clean sport in Port Pirie hear of revival of the King of Sumner past times. After wartime dormancy due to skilled players stepping back, the association plans to restore interest and form a new club before year end. An initial match today features MARA versus a Port Pirie representative, with officers elected for the new season.
The text lists an elected patron and a slate of vice presidents including the mayor Mr A B Furgan and several others. It notes Mare Wisdom and W A R Furler as core officials handlingarial duties and mentions heavy anticipated outlay for new equipment. It appeals for public cooperation to support cricket practice and ensure a clean, uplifted game for the public.
The General comments on racing prospects with selections across juvenile and steeplechase divisions. He notes contenders such as Spyscape, Journeywan, Intolerance, and Antun Galle as leaders in different stakes races while urging bold effort and a large heart.
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