Gladstone Council Report Promises Bright Future
Gladstone Mayor's Report for year ending 30 November 1095 praises council efforts on finance public works and town improvements. It notes loss of ex Mayor E. Gale and long time residents, outlines road footpath and culvert works, park lands upgrades and a new memorial fountain. It highlights Adelaide Electric Supply Co project, rail linked growth plans, and a proposed public school complex with a new industrial chemical works planned nearby bringing jobs.
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Gladstone
Hut Jaball
E. & Gale
Munisige
J. F. Pearce
Winkler
Cres, McNamee
Smallacomba
L. BR. Grabb
L. G. Harris
Hiasveld
Public Works
Mayor
Cr. Barclay
Cr. Jones
Cr. McNamee
Cr Oeman
Cr. Gargent
Cr. Smailacombe
Gladatone
Adalaida Electric Supply Co
Ta Cantral Pealson
Wesre
Councila Io
Finance and civic notes from Gladstone council year
The council reports mixed finances with start of year 5 credit balances and a gross receipt near £1807 19s 8d vs expenditure £1808 7s 0d, leaving a slight credit. They applied for a post delivery letter and pillar boxes. a memorial list includes Captain Cook portrait and HMAS Austral photo. A 20 member Fire Control Committee forms. a road from town to Mt Herbert leased to Commonwealth government for life, aiding the rifle club. Mayor thanks colleagues. town clerk praised. look to Gladstone’s municipal progress.
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Captain Cook
H.ma.s. Austral
Counil
Mt. Herbert
Commonwealth
Wirrabara News December 44th Bassar for new Catholic Church
A bazaar in aid of a new Catholic Church to be erected in Warrabara was held at the Institute Hall on Thursday evening and proved a financial success with about £105 raised. Mrs Anderson, Miss Cobiac, and others ran stalls including strawberries and cream, jambie, sweets, produce, and fancy goods. Supper and dance followed, with Vic Turpin at the piano and T Cobiac handling the MC duties. The article also notes the first load of the new wheat crop delivered to J Portes for the Farmer's Union, promising a decent yield though fruit crops, especially stone fruits, largely failed and lemons and oranges were poor.
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Bassar
Warrabara
Thoreday
Father Kain
Booleroo
Anderson
Miss Cobiac
Mra Fetherstonhaugh
Isa Anderson
Mosare Ryan
Raf
J. Portec
Farmer's Union
J. ©. Cockburn
Weather echoes danger as heat prompts caution and care
The Saturday weather drew gentle praise yet warned of dangers from scorching conditions. A cooking competition debut saw Miss Bowman win with Miss Smart close behind. The piece notes humorous mischief, a surge of idle parsons, and authorities carting away several vagabonds to face the magistrate.
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Miss Bowman
Miss Smart
Rare charity concert in Georgetown features Mr Haymond and Mr Raymond
A December Georgetown entertainment saw Mr H Haymond of the Royal Institution for the Blind present a concert with local performers. Raymond showcased violin solos and humorous recitations, with Mrs Brasil imitating violin, and Wellington providing tenor song. Proceeds from the event aided the Blind Institution, while a strawberry fete raised funds for the Baptist Church despite heat.
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H Haymond
Royal Institution For the Blind
Raymond
Haymood
J. T. Brasil
Wellington
Dore
Breilly
Mogerp Brasil
Mia Uhas
Giadatone
Coralie Gordon
Mrs Head
Odgers
Logna
Millard
Wilkin
Inglis
Hill
Qronk
Chard
Boys
Josae Smellacombe
Ssteraeco
Mesdames Wilson
Peter
Juliy
P. Bk
Binallacombe
samole—Meedames
M. Smailycombe
Bachan
G. J. Naukivell
Misa I. Inglis
Cace
J. Wilson
Shadow
J. Amitt
Bockepara
Wiikin
Welington
Sweett
Missoe
Treasure
Wail
Wilson
Mra
Crystal Brook Concert Supports Royal Blind Institute
A December concert at Testitute Hall in Crystal Brook raised funds for the Royal National Institute for the Blind. Port Pirie Male Voice Choir performed with contralto Muriel Day and violinist Raymond, while Jow, Wilkinson, and Palmer accompanied. Mr Perry praised the program and outlined the institution’s work. The evening featured singing, recitations, and games, with socializing and supper. Local sports and games followed, including bowling, croquet, and a Redhill vs Brooks tennis match, enjoyed by about 60 attendees despite heat.
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Testitute Hall
Q.J Parry
Port Pirie
Mica Muriel Day
Raymond
Wilkinson
J. A. Pavy
G.O.A
Perry
Cilgere
Bert Firie
Brock Green
Brooke
Idem
Mias Dunsford
Brook
Redhill
Brooks
Iegal
Trademark preparation claims by Sander and Sons extract
An advertisement extols Sander and Sons Eucalyptus extract as a high quality trademark product for preventing infectious diseases. It claims rapid cure and relief for pneumonia, bronchial congestion, and throat loosening, noting tests by the Supreme Court of Victoria and asserting medicinal superiority.
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Sander
Sanders
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sandee
Bandee and Sons
Crystal Brook District Council Meeting Deliberations
Minutes show approval of previous notes and multiple ownership changes to lands in Crystal Brook including parcels to H Williams A G Head State Bank H T Head and others. Reports on poundkeeper overset and correspondence, road and bridge repairs, electric lines, weights and measures procurement, bathhouse plan, subdivision approvals, new assessor appointment, and notices board at Memorial Park. Christmas greetings extended by Dr Robinson and answered by chairman.
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Dela Dee
Crystal Brook
H. ©. Williams
Crystel Brook
A-G. Head
Orystal Brook
Sate Bank
Hd. Howe
H. T. Head
Town of
D. M. Forgan
A. A. Peake
E. &. Klemm
Boddeville
A. P. Tucker
Beeticn
Bertha A. Crouch
Murdock Bros
Crest
Ford
Crystal Brok
Pirls Road
H. EK
Urgatal Brook
Post and Telegraph Department
Eame
State Bank
Alnlivan
Pion
Terdere
Memorial Park
Eis
Mega H. OG. Gadd, Ltd
Grantea Peemmionen
Peares
Bowman Street
Bend
Mi Earlient
J. J. Bain
Ranger
Melville
Hkleetria
Xmas Greetings
Equnel
Robinson
McDohald
Forty Years Ago From The Areas Was Express
Nov 27 1886 at the Gladstone Corporation Chamber readings listed nominations for Mayor Dr OC W Hamilton and council positions West Ward J Neil North Ward R Stewart East Ward FE H Hoasey with editor Mr B Winkler in attendance.
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Gladstone Corporation Chamber
W. Hamilton
Counaillore
West Ward
J. Neil
North Ward
R. Stewart
East Ward
H. Hoasey
Eaditor
B. Winkler
Tragic insight on life and politeness
A reflective, antiquated voice argues that tragedy colors all paths, death is solitary, and courtesy can mask insincerity. It suggests politeness may conceal a flawed upbringing and warns against judging by outward polish.
Racing Selections From Tattersalls and Adelaide Clubs
Sporting notes list fixture dates for December to April across Tattersall's Club and several Jockey Clubs including Port Adelaide, Wallaroo, Gawler, Clare, and Adelaide. Results touch a few races at Gawler while outlining likely runners and trial stakes at Tattersalls with key contenders such as Dora Dighton and Foolspray, plus various handicaps and divisional trials.
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A. Tattereall’s Club
Edine and Wallaroo Jockey Club
Port Adelaide Acing Club
Januababy
Jockey Club
Port Piria L.V. Racing Club
Gawler Jockey Club
Frome Jockey Club
Scowtown Racing Clab
Tindale Racing Club
Adelaids Racing Club
Clare Easing Club
Gawler
Unreadable Aphorisms Reflect Odd Ball Text
A garbled OCR style fragment presents a string of mislabeled proverbs and quirky statements about scoring, diamonds, bigamy, money, brains, books, and health. It includes odd spellings and mis-typed words, ending with a note about a 750 pound turtle caught off Brittany.
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Brittany
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