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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1914
Page
2
The notice states plans to operate the Up-to-date linen hotel starting in early December 1914 and asks for broad public endorsement and assistance. It emphasizes readiness to serve guests and invites local backing.
The text discusses the Federal Budget policy and its impact on taxation. It notes the Prime Minister aims to raise more than four million pounds through direct and indirect taxes, with emphasis on landowners who rely on soil for livelihood. It mentions the relief of a £5,000 exemption and the political stakes for producers facing economic hardship.
The article argues against a proposed progressive estate tax and broader tariffs, stating main objections to how duties are levied and arguing it would hit estates above 75 000 pounds while urging sound principles. It notes rising land tax receipts, concerns about evasion via estate subdivision, and calls for restraint before emergency measures. A market update and local notices follow.
A half ton of lucerne presented by Mr AIF Porter of Bundaberg was auctioned by Eldex Smith & Co at Jamestown to aid the Belpinu Relief Band. It realized £16. On December 7 in Laura, Mr Howard Hadley conducted an Associated Board exam with entrants Stella McNeil Barbara Campbell Bula Walter Connie Middleton. The Duke of Wellington letter laments German crimes. Gulf steamer trips offered by Adelaide Steamship Co. to Port Pirie and Adelaide. Gresham Hotel in Adelaide marketed as a home from home under Mr Mrs H K Duncan with famed cuisine and hosting.
Gladstone voters backed Walter Langdon Parsons for mayor after councillor and auditor incumbents filled all other council seats. Final tally showed Parsons 108 to Growden 67 with one informal vote.
The community reports contributions to the War Funds with totals credited by donors and local organizations. Acknowledge receipts received toward the war effort and the ongoing fundraising drive.
A large turnout of Gladstone's principal residents gathered at iceworks proprietor Mef G Grobu's factory to celebrate the formal opening of a modern plant. After inspecting the works, guests enjoyed refreshments as the Mayor J Eley led a health toast to Grobb amid tributes from local notables. Grobb noted it was his birthday and his unopposed Town Council election. The event closed with the National Anthem and a promised later description of the works.
An old warning condemns counterfeit eucalyptus extracts and promotes Genuine Sander’s Extract as superior. It claims the product is produced from pure leaven with refined processes, offering unique healing and antiseptic powers. The ad urges customers to demand the genuine item and avoid inferior, nauseating substitutes.
On Wednesday December 2 at Crystal Brook hospital Mrs Tom Kelly of this town died after a champion effort by Dr Sinclair. Her remains were taken to George Town for burial with Rev W W Baird officiating. She leaves a husband and three children plus seven sisters and two brothers. On Friday Miss Misa Dollard learned by wire of her father’s death at Booboorowie and hurried to join her brothers for travel to the Burra. In cricket at Georgetown oval the Gulnare and Georgetown teams clashed. Georgetown won toss and reached 130 for 8 while Gulnare were all out for 105 in heat. Erith held a Belgian aid meeting planning a continental event on December 17 1914 with stalls for ice cream drinks fruit jellies cakes and other items and admission by silver coin.
A 19th century admonition links smallpox and diphtheria spread to poor hygiene and promotes Sander's Eucalyptus Extract lozenges. It claims the extract antiseptic action disinfects the mouth and throat, preventing infection by throat and respiratory contagions and offering a safer alternative to lozenges with strong antiseptic power.
A sweeping wartime roundup notes Kaiser’s waning resolve and Britain’s naval actions. Reports of refugees, rising beer prices, and political shifts in Australia and England frame a tense world scene. Mentions include Jellicoe’s task, Kitchener recruit Julius Caegar, and Burke and Wills anniversary.
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