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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1915
Page
3
Private C 8 Growden reports from Gladatone to Gretora on Oct 8 1915. mail delays persist, praise for comrades, range shooting prize won, camel photos, Egyptian band marching, and front preparation. notes strong exams and drills, expects departure before this letter reaches Gladstone friends.
Handicap details for athletics and bicycle events in connection with the town hall sports day set for Monday January 3 5316 at Crystal Brook Catholic grounds include entries and race classifications for local clubs and individuals to confirm participation and starting order.
The Gazette reports on harvest mood in Georgetown with growers seeking shares of wheat and prices for grain, mixed with local notes on Red Cross savings drives, a front line soldier’s expected return, and a village Christmas fair in Port Wakefield featuring stalls, performances, and a schoolchildren’s Christmas tree event.
Incomplete readable lines describe paused venting work and progress on machinery. Several cases are reported as completed while other sections mention improvements and ongoing steps. The text is heavily garbled, with many proper nouns and specifics unreadable.
A fragment era the Fort Pirie notice discusses baby diarrhoea remedies and care. It mentions hand washing, boiled water, and rehydration steps, with references to specific household measures and care after illness. The text is incomplete but indicates guidance for mothers on maintaining hygiene and safe fluids.
The Commonwealth Bank announces the Second Issue of the War Loan with nominal £210,000,000 for subscription but requires locally raised funds totaling £236,000,000 by June next. Subscriptions may start now with 10 percent down and six to four months installments. interest 4.5 percent to 5 percent, with tax advantages. The loan aims to fund war effort and support Australian soldiers at the front.
The December meeting of the South Australian Provincial Press Association approved a resolution pledging full support to the State War Council. Members vow to assist recruitment and aid local committees in aiding returned soldiers. Similar resolutions were adopted by associations in New South Wales Victoria and Queensland.
A Friday farewell and presentation honored Quartermaster Sergeant Tom Cook at Gladstone Town Hall. Mayor and local officials praised his long service, while family and Cool households received gifts including a wristwatch, pipe, and water coat. Cook vowed to serve his country in wartime, thanking friends and his mother and late father.
Dr Barnardo's Homes urges support as war-torn Britain faces child need. The appeal cites Britain and empire losses, with 5 177 children reached last year and 1 580 in training. It requests aid to maintain the work through winter and keep every child cared for.
A patriotic community event in South Australia raised funds for the VM.A and military welfare. Tables, strawberries, cream and a Gladstone orchestra program drew attendees. cash raffles and donations totaled £96 3s 10d with a balance sent to the General Secretary of the MCa. Notable organizers included Mrs B T Jeffery and Miss Eva Tings.
Halbury W.O.L.U. notes December meetings with sympathetic gesture for Miss Tupper and a lecture on Tom Vestibule of Girl Life by Rev F B Meyer. Hoyleton Tennis Club helps form British Red Cross Society branch. thirty six members including eight gentlemen attend. One prayer meeting. four business meetings planned. cup events raise small contributions.
A clipped OCR page lists names and places associated with enlistments and memorials, including LADSTONE and GERRORTOWN, with scattered references to schools, districts, and individuals. It includes an advertisement for SANDER S EXTRACT and notes on meningitis, along with various districts and personnel scattered in a wartime laborious ledger style.
The holiday edition emphasizes economy and practicality over showiness with home made gifts and recipes. It notes arctic spirit and charitable focus, featuring Mrs Nettie Palmer and others on Christmas duty, soldier packing in the treophus, and various papers and patterns for readers.
The Adelaide racing page lists entries for December 18 including Maiden Stakes with Claude Kefford or Bix Shouter. Hurdle events mention Maje Lady 1 Pistol or Lord Thandarer and Corinthian Handicap with many contenders. Other races include Ino Juan Maori Dunder Bradford Lass Clabello and Pranni or Deas.
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