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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1912
Page
2
Listing of assorted items including furniture and household goods such as tables chairs bed linens and a washing machine. The text notes an adjoined property and mentions a land area of 4 acres dated July 1 1501 with a price reduction to 4 dollars while referencing local property context and ownership.
The Liberal Party secured a decisive majority in the South Australian House of Assembly, defeating Labor and ending the era of the so‑called people backed by Mr. Verran. Independents failed to gain traction as voters clearly sided with party tickets ahead of Parliament reassembly. The new ministry will include Peake, with discussion centering on cabinet roles and the Speaker’s position as speculation continues.
The All Nations Fair organized by the Girls Friendly Society in Gladstone showcased national costumes and stalls from Australia, America, Canada, Germany, Ireland, India, Norway, Scotland, and more. Funds raised exceeded £80 for town hall expansion. praise went to Secretary Mrs Allen and other volunteers for a well executed event.
Market notes show mixed cattle demand with prime bullocks from the north south east and local areas. Prices hovered around previous declines with lambs and sheep bids higher. overall tonnage and values varied by origin, including several regional districts and district buyers.
Investors urged to participate in a bold scheme claiming hours of opportunity and substantial returns. It touts holdings in land and building developments with promises of better deals than banks. The snippet hints at leases and personal assurances to secure attention and funds.
Robertson and Cooper operate from Austral Chambers opposite Steauabip Maildinga on Currie Street in Adelaide.
In Torrens the labor and liberal factions battled through a tight race among ten candidates with little difference at the top. The result disappointed the Labor caucus and highlighted campaign work by Indy canvassers, while Liberal organizers earned praise for volunteer support. The piece also critiques figures like Ryan and Vernon, noting party dynamics and deportation ideas for objectionable characters in other regions.
Fragmentary report describes socialists still active in Adelaide with voting irregularities. Residents worried about late return and impersonation schemes as names of deceased voters appeared on rolls. The piece notes language barriers and concerns over election integrity amid a tense political climate.
A correspondence criticizes the Labor Party leadership and calls for reform within the local UL.P branch. The writer accuses editors, party bosses, and labour authorities of coercion and misrepresentation, urges fact checking, and predicts upheaval from a militant union movement.
Frederick Falter of Petersham describes long constipation relief after taking Chamberlain’s Tablets advertised by V. Allea of Gh stone. He reports initial relief after first bowels, previously troubled by wind and severe discomfort, now cured.
Fragmented OCR of a historical page covers Liberal party candidates and local matters. Mentions a four room house fire at Solomontown, a well-known traveler Dohat & Co, and Mrs Cos of Gladatane voting Liberal. Also notes miners entombed and various short stalled items.
A fire at Port Pirie caused smoke and alarm in the area. responders arrived and contained the blaze. No injuries reported, and investigations into the cause were ongoing.
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