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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
2
Auction style public sale listing a foot Jun harvester in working order to be viewed at Hurtle Growden's farm Gladstone on Sunday next with time slots including 11am and 7pm Lay Reader services at St Alban's and George's noted, names and locations repeated in terse fragments.
Reports from Berlin warned of a growing food shortage and possible famine, used to sway neutral nations and press the Allies to tighten the blockade. While Britain maintained control of sea lanes, German sub warfare and propaganda distorted the truth, hinting at real distress that officials and newspapers increasingly acknowledge as credible.
The article argues Germany’s claims of food sufficiency are bluff and aimed at allies and sympathisers. It warns that irrespective of shortages, the war continues until Germany loses influence at peace talks, and that a harsh reckoning awaits the German people for wartime gains. Allies remain skeptical of German declarations.
The Western Picture Co will screen a fine programme at Gladstone on Monday night. The Modern Picture Co at the Gladstone Town Hall last week drew a full house with a long and interesting reel of films. The Mayor Mr W L Parsons has returned from West Australia with family reminiscences of Zeppelin raids and England visits. Toy displays at W L Parsons Stores emphasize Christmas preparations despite wartime shortages of German goods. The cave remains cool and inviting with a large stock of Japanese wares and gifts. the firm touts ten years of advertising and steady growth. A note on war‑era drapery stocks and the firm motto “The lowest price for the highest quality” appears in the ad.
The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee held its December session with Chairman Mr H. P. Clarke presiding. Members present included Messrs L Harris W L Evans and others. Mr Deeble apologized for Mr Wallall's absence and Mr Shepherdson was welcomed as a new member. Minutes were read and confirmed. roof replacement on the pavilion by Mr F. EB Delear was reported satisfactory. The committee proposed and carried the election of Mr J Shepherdson, with a long list of existing members named. A funds plan was discussed with Red Cross Society liaison for a continental event to be held on a tentative date, with the executive empowered to arrange details. Further, it was recommended the continental occur on the end of January holiday, and sub-committee actions on the pavilion were endorsed.
A fragment discusses Sanders extract as a safe antiseptic for mouth and throat infections. It claims the preparation disinfects the oral cavity quickly, avoids nauseous sensations unlike eucalyptus, and offers protection from throat and respiratory infections when used as directed.
South Australia readers report relief from kidney pain after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs H Endd of Gladstone and Mrs Kidd cite long lasting improvement, noting no recurrence for years. Pills purify blood and support kidney function, available at retailers or by post from Footer McClellan Co. Sydney.
An array of disjointed items includes a reported murder of Mr George Auckland at Federal Downs Station by natives, fatal drought mortality figures, personal misfortunes such as Mrs Cherry found dead in Parkside, and various quips and anecdotes about public figures, market life, language jests, and a note about a £150,000 legacy to a cloth merchant in Army.
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