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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1914
Page
2
Notice lists Christmas day services across multiple churches with holy communion and evensong times. The accompanying prose laments a looming European war, predicting universal suffering and divine wrath as humanity faces unprecedented carnage and upheaval.
In a fragmentary Christmas message the author laments wartime destruction and grief while urging restraint and goodwill. The text contrasts religious duty with political conflict, noting the Pope’s call for armistice and Germany’s stance, and ends with a seasonal wish for readers: compliments of the season.
Staff get a short break next week as there is no Arena Express issue. Postal offices close Christmas Day then reopen, with special Saturday and Monday hours. Bullora steamer sails December 9 for Port Lincoln with four days ashore, returning January 4. Local events include Gladstone market, the Polite Variety Company show, and high school exam successes. Weather, iceworks, horse purchases, and a severe dust storm in Laura are also noted.
Latimer of Booyoolas Station notes unprecedented water height during the 30 year stay while drought recedes. He cites delays from a new bridge project in Port Street Ginddatone and argues the Bondowie street bridge is inadequate. He urges Government to rethink Fort Street bridge scale for future needs before next flood. The council is urged to act for posterity.
A Belgian aid market in Gladstone drew a crowded Town Hall on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Key organizers included Croquet Club members led by President W Growden and Secretary Mrs C F Schmidt. Funds support Belgian sufferers amid war devastation and drought, with extensive stalls, prizes, a promenade concert, and a grand dance ending a highly successful event.
The document lists gross proceeds of £118 10s 9d with an accompanying cheque for £104 11s 0d. It records collections by Me G F Schenidt before the market and lists numerous individuals and amounts contributed, including multiple names and small sums, with notes on loans, forwarding, and services for the Booleroo market.
The Port Pirie regatta showcased rowing and aquatic events with participants from local clubs. Despite fragmented text, the scene centered on competition, donor support from Mr. C and associates, and a program featuring smiling competitors and ceremonial activities.
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