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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1919
Page
3
Gladstone High School hosts a speech night with remarks urging support for higher education and community involvement. The program features student speeches, piano performances, and appreciation for past speakers while acknowledging broader access to university education and local schools.
The piece discusses agricultural practices on Italian plains and compares oxen powered ploughs with labor efficiency. It recalls a digger delegates encounter with a returned man lacking a badge and hints at political debates on extending franchise rights to returned soldiers and other groups.
The article lists horse names and handicaps for Port Adelaide events including the Kricomee Handicap Lady Anton Gissiville Miremichi and the Port Adelaide Cup with entries Green Cap Wee Gan Kongorong plus notes on printing descriptions and office details.
Wise women urged to ship Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills to men at the front as a practical health aid. The ad notes the pills fit the small bottle size, withstand weather, and suit daily military needs. Letters from Egypt praise their usefulness in keeping soldiers in good condition.
The figures for the Federal Elections of the Senate and House of Representatives are given for Grey. Mr Poynton is reported as elected. The article outlines the results by seat and indicates the concluding tally for Grey in this election.
The Gladstone election concluded with a quiet scrutiny Saturday night. W Hancock on behalf of corutsesrs thanked returning officer C Budge and assistants for courtesy. Budge thanked scrutineers for their help. Details of polling places could not be provided due to pooling of boxes under 100 votes. First preference rates only were counted.
Legislative powers refer to No 207 and 1008 and 38 Ta10. This fragment notes a constitutional or electoral section likely discussing referenda in a regional division.
Gold medals engraved with Great War 1914 18 and unit colours were prepared for each Caltowie soldier. Deceased servicemen P Amey H Bowes L O Berrill A E McDonald W L Shillabeer W H Wilsdon OC T Williams had medals presented to relatives. A social event followed with speeches, music, and a farewell for Mr and Mrs Golding. In Georgetown the pony cart accident injured Mr White, while a music exam progress report notes successful candidates and a Royal Academy of Music initiative for Australian students.
A long reader testimonial extols Doan's Ointment for skin irritations eczema piles and rashes claiming rapid relief and complete cure after prolonged use. The letter credits Mrs Davis and a Sydney address, urging buyers to ensure they get the genuine Doan's product from chemists or merchants.
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