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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 11, 1916
Page
2
The town hall in Gladstone hosts morning afternoon and evening sessions on Wednesday February 16. The meeting includes presented topics on agro leure and veterinary matters with officials and church figures inviting all to attend. Additionally notices for Gladstone and surrounding areas include a Sunday nest address and a harvest Thanksgiving service in SLARVEST.
The second Commonwealth War Loan week subscriptions doubled expectations, raising over twenty million within Australia. The public's patriotic response highlights independence from London finance, aiding war efforts while supporting imperial ties. The article notes praise for Commonwealth financial policy, urges recognition of press involvement, and emphasizes national duty over publicity.
Labourers are sought for Port Firia Smelting Works with wages set at 9 shillings 9 pence per day. Applications should be made at the works Cort Pirle. Local farriers announce a price increase for horse shoeing from March 1st. A report mentions Scout Leader Willie Lines aiding the drinks distribution. Sunday services at the Methodist Church will be led by Rev Dr Harria with three sermons and offerings urged.
Mrasra Bagot Shakes and Lewis will hold their monthly market at Gladstone on Tuesday selling 2054 aheap, 29 prime cattle including 20 from Boo goolee Estate, 7 pigs, 2 heraea and sundries. A conference of Agricultural Bureaux opens at Gladstone Town Hall Wednesday with Minister Goode and papers from Soreau members. Also obituary for Joseph Blanovsk, former South Australian politician, detailing parliamentary career and royal commissions tied to rail links.
A Melbourne advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as relief for itching piles and related skin troubles. It cites Mrs Dickson of Moyle Town and James Town, praising immediate relief and long term cure after thirteen years. Sold by chemists and stores at 2/9. post available from Foaster Mecklellan Co. 76 Pitt Street Sydney.
An obscured ad extols SANDER'S EUCALYPT EXTRACT as a protective throat remedy against epidemics like swallpox and diyhtheria. It claims three drops on leaf sugar disinfects the throat, with strong antiseptic power and easier use than lozenges, suggesting broad preventive benefits.
The Gladstone Corporation held a Friday meeting on February 4 1916 with Mayor and Councillors Gale Humphris Manono and the Town Clerk present. Reports discussed include notices from taxes crown land and rebuilding material, an overseer annual inspection, recruiting for the war effort and a paysheet of £24 12s 8d. Motions to liaison with a government railway charges deputation and road and maintenance projects were carried with details recorded.
The Broken Hill mining dispute drags on with a three month forecast and wildcat leadership amid a government drift. Prime Minister Hughes urged arbitration but miners reject it, while some city unions fund the Ishmaels. The piece brands theBroken Hill union as anarchist, urging firm action.
A social at Crystal Brook Institute Hall honored Alf G Head of Huddleston who has enlisted. Music and dancing followed by supper. Head received a wristlet watch from O Callaghan as speakers praised his character and wished him a safe return. Local men urged others to enlist and support him.
A reader salutes the editor for defending The Miner against militant miners. He cites nocturnal intimidation of a lone woman with five children and a 69 year old man, notes an office invasion, and questions strike leadership. He urges ballots per A M A rules and predicts longer strikes delay 14 hour week gains. Arbitrationist signs off.
Fragmentary quotation about oaths and kindness features a rural mood and reflective lines. It mentions meeting with dogs over stiles and avoiding sensational phrasing as the speaker notes. The voice hints at a heartfelt, rustic meditation on awakening and resilience.
A jumble of reflections and mottos on war happiness ambition and human nature. Quips touch on love fear money and identity with quirky observations about soldiers editors and a naturalised German in Wapping.
Georgetown February 9 news column reports the death of Mrs Brogan aged 85. She arrived in 1845 at age 14, married in 1857, lived near Broadview estate, left six sons, one daughter, 38 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral held Friday with Rev. Mulcahy officiating. Also notes aseptic tank additions at Creer and Brown hotels, Jamestown Hospital updates, and a head injury case of B Ogib from Woods recovering at Balaklava Private Hospital.
Secretary Mr B R Banger has received access from Mr G H Stevenson for last year’s plot. Absence in town delays the committee meeting previously set for Saturday. Three top competitors are Messrs F W Wagner Golden King, P H Roediger King’s White, and R B Goldney King’s Red.
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