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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1920
Page
2
A 19th century voice extols the telephone as a growing necessity, highlights rural lines linking farms, urges expansion to farming communities, and notes plans for local markets and public hall renovations amid minor local incidents.
An open handicap pigeon match is set for Gladetone on Wednesday with prizes of £20 £7 and £3 and the shooting to start at 10:30 am. Also noted are obituaries and community notices including a death in Maitland, a display at Warren's Gladetons Stores, and various local events in Gladstone and surrounding district.
In Georgetown Police Court on December 15 1920 Charles Bt Olsir alias Oherle Rickard Orgen was fined 10 or two days in jail for drunkenness on Fisher Street. John Thomas Four faced an idle and disorderly charge after being found camping in a Recreation Ground bed in filthy condition. he admitted no work for two months and received 14 days in Gaol.
A fragmented account recalls competing Prohibition arguments in Britain and America amid World War I era strain. It cites speeches, editorials, and public sentiment arguing enforcement, states rights, and civil liberty as nations wrestle with temperance while military efforts unfold.
The article recalls a 1880 prom in Yongala with speeches at Porter'sburg, a banquet at St James town, and a morning event at the Gladvats. H. W. Boughee drove a guest to Laura as names such as J B E Walter and J Mickleson appear among attendees. Building improvements and upcoming parliamentary elections are noted along with local speakers.
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