Welcome home Private W Jolly in Gladstone parade
Private W Jolly returns after two and a half years at war. A town welcome forms a procession through Gladstone with bunting and a guard of honour. The Mayor and local figures praise his service while prayers and best wishes follow for his health and future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat) Jolly
War Front
Bawae
Irlands
A. Girl Guides
Booute
Booutmaster Town
Glile
Gennia
Yal Gabe
Hende
Private Forbes
Bederes Genira
Jolly Wes
Densiene
Somme
Mia V. Quinlanders
Jolly
Freer
Bagan
A. E. Jones
Theo
Trath
Ges
Welcome Home Committee Details at Gladstone Event
The arrangements were in the hands of Mr. L Harris secretary of the Welcome Home Committee who had the details prepared. Lieut H K McDonald just returned from Palestine spent a couple of hours with his friends at Gladstone on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Harris
Welcome Home Committee
H. K. McDonald
Palestine
Gladstone
Weduendey
Sander and Sone Eucalypti Extract Review from 1918
A consumer report from Auckland New Zealand dated 26 June 1918 describes adverse effects after using Sander and Sone Eucalypti Extract. The tester reports stomach upset vomiting and a sour stomach after taking a full bottle. the bottle reportedly smells bad and fails to deliver expected relief.
Railway Derailment Disrupts Gladstone Station Approach
On Monday evening around 6 30 a derailment occurred at the southern entrance of Gladstone Railway Station. A wheat train en route to Crystal Brook depot jumped the line, tipping cars and collapsing a water column, water flooded, and tracks were ripped up. Driver Maddox and Coda escaped injury. District Foreman Brown and Mr Ropperwein led quick line clearance and a breakdown crane arrived later. The incident remains puzzling to those aboard the derailed trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Brown
Feng
Ropperwein
Premature Old Age Life's Greatest Tragedy
The text discusses premature aging and its perceived impact on women, referencing a late minister's views. It mentions eyes and lower bowels as related concerns in a fragmentary, non-specific manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bile Mainhnntor
Local Board of Health Plans for Smallpox Vaccine
At a January meeting the Local Board of Health discussed securing vaccine from the Central Board of Health and arranging vaccination to protect the town from infection. A combined session with the Gladstone District Council was held February 4 to review preventive measures and quarantining for suspected cases, with Dr. Stewart providing information on inoculation and vaccine effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
E. A. Gale
Central Board of Health
Hann
Quinlan
Think Ao
Board of Health and
Gladstone District Council
Meyers Gale
Ogreber
Quints Hann
Ward
W. Growdan
Blealng
RB. A. Humphrie
Dr. Stewart
W. Hill
Georgetown
Stewart
Itn
Boogoolea
Grobar
Timer
Graw- Sen
Growden
Orebar
Gladstone Corporation
Siedaine District
Haun
Hill
Minutes Reveal Town Actions and Budgets in Closing Session
The Town Clerk and officials reviewed and approved minutes. Motions covered road work and stone quarrying, municipal subscriptions, and funding for a new store at the Queen's Cottage. A holiday trip for the Town Clerk was approved with thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinlan
Iqua
Qourry
Quivian
Quaen
Hann
Motters' & Co
Oserind
Or Quinlan
Henn
Olerk
Australia uses war effort reminders on village walls
Amid wartime calls, Australians answer with letters home and reminders from MLOC A. The text notes origins of a widespread letter campaign and mentions £15,070 spent by the Australian MOAA in 3308 or 36,000,000 years, reflecting wartime logistics and propaganda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Walla
A. Bete
Wander and Bons Eucalypti Extrac
Fragmentary read, an old ad claims Wander and Bons offer Eucalypti Extract and Sandee Extract as healing substances. It references Victoria and various nonsensical terms, presenting a dubious remedy tout with unclear purpose and dubious medical claims.
Tire vulcanising service opens in Gladstone now
A new tire vulcanising shop begins operating in Gladstone offering repairs and retreading for local motorists. The service aims to reduce travel for wheel repairs and provide faster turnaround for passenger and light commercial tires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
SHDE FOR SOLDIERE. A total of 27,031 offcare and map wept in T.M.C.A. atation bots in London during the week ending 74h Wavenber, 1618.
A historic telegram-like note records 27,031 offcare and map wept in London during the week ending 74h Wavenber 1618, noting activity within the T.M.C.A. atation bots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M.C.A
London
Wavenber
Influenza, railways, fires and unrest hit early war Britain
A chaotic recap of wartime headlines and jokes notes influenza, railway accidents with eight trucks wrecked at Gundatone, a major fire in Adelaide, and industrial unrest. It mentions nurse deployments, bush fires, price shifts, and social quips, with scattered humorous sketches and reflections on war routine life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
England
Returned Sailors League Appeals for Unity and Support
The Returned Sailors and Soldiers Imperial League of Australia urges all returned servicemen to join and sustain the organization. It highlights rapid growth, six state branches, and a federal office, while stressing nonpartisan public spirit and broad citizen support to secure fair treatment and repatriation reforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ligut
W. K. Boliva
J.B.E
Imperial League of Australis Ie
Longue Eiande
Walty
Lyse
Ming
Adelaide
Lagos
League
Foria
Foyel
Australia
Boy Scouts Rally Plans and Adelaide Visit Noted
The Hirst Gladatoss Troop held a meeting with two messages from Adelaide HQ. One from Mr H Morris praising the social and financial success of the Boy Scouts Concert Party and thanking Gladstone for hospitality. The other from Mr Gordon Spry outlines a rally and camp in Adelaide starting April 22, with an estimated 3 000 attendees and an inexpensive, educational holiday. The troop prepares for the rally and a parade on Saturday at 2 30, with events likely at the local swimming pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsat
Hirst Gladatoss
Headquart Adelaide
H. Morris
Boy Scouts
Adelaide
Morrin
Gladstone
Gordon Spry
Pesant Creek
Welcome Home Social and Town Updates at Caltowie
A Welcome Home Social in the Institute Hall honored RQM8 Golding Trooper W Bowen Driver BE J Bowes and Private J Wiledon with speeches by local figures and thanks to the Red Cross and Cheer-Up Ladies. Georgetown reports water shortages and shipping boosts, plus town hall and fire station work. community notices include a local death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
R.Q.M
Golding
W. Bowen
BE. J. Bowes
Jack Wiledon
Institute Hall
J. H. Roth
A. McCallum
Berrill
M. Fryal
R.qm
Caltowia
MS. Golding
R. Golding
E. J. and
Troolowes
Ww. Bowes
J. Wilsdon
0. Wilsdon
Caltowle
Sailor Violence Aboard Vessel Turns Onboard Crew
A Friday altercation aboard a ship between crew of different nationalities led to a sailor striking a steward with an iron and another steward being stabbed in the arm and leg. No court action was taken as the matter was to be resolved on the vessel’s return to port. Knives were again seen on Saturday with bloodstained clothing noted among Hindoo crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maindy Manor
Wonka
Wheat Harvest Board
Liddy
Jobo Liddy
Globe Hidel
Wallaroo
Tickera
Alford
Brealy
Paskeville
Emmett Bros
Adelside
Tanderera
Soutraptors
John-terrace
Teilweg
Ade
Coffee Palace
Greegor
Hindoos
Motorists Corner on tyres and valves and reader questions
A reader letter page discusses tire care and maintenance suggestions such as keeping tires well inflated, avoiding oils and grit, and protecting wheels. It includes questions about Kent Valves and car registrations in South Australia up to December 1918 with numbers noting Ford registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward A. Bach
South Ker
Boath Australia
The Aussie's Idle Hours at the Y M C A Base Camp
A report from an Association active at a large base describes free entertainment for troops abroad under Red Triangle auspices. The Red Triangle base offers cinema, variety shows, monastic entertainments, features, and services from 11 p.m. to 9 p.m. with billiard tables drawing thousands of soldiers monthly, highlighting rising demand during demobilisation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tian Y
M.C.A
Associstien
Oenny
Ander Red Triangle
My. Ae
Y.M.C.A
Change of climate urged after patient’s long tale
A physician advises a change of climate after hearing a patient recount a lifelong residence in Acetralis. The patient protests, insisting he has lived there all his life, and dismisses the idea of relocation as impractical.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acetralis
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W. Jolly
Resaaria Saeety
Premat
Sander & Ons
Eucalypti Extract
Messes, Sander & Sone
Sander
Popenl
Sanders
J. Hopking
Auckland
N.Z
Railway Acciden
Gladsyone
Ladstons Corporation
Fiany A
Digo
Reed
Correedondense
Gorporation Retail
Destituts
Bordiers
Langes
Rere
Pateaa
Hina T.M.O.A
Balishery Plain
Wander
Bons
Eucalypti
Extrac
Shde
Thone
Gundatone
Yoshir
Burford
Broken Hill
Port Pirie
C. Budge
Lu Ageitia
Harry
Fay Han
Sally
Richard Arthur
A.L. Ouree
Gonrge
Louise
Billy
Fat’ Buiter
Tie Girl
Swondor
Rae Ore
United Kingdom
Mowat of Olives
Jerusalém
Horne
Orled
Mra Binks
Mre
Jinks
New
Wales
Australis
the Returned Sailors’ and Soldiers
Imperial League of Australia
Boy Scouts’ Association
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