This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 3 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 16, 1917
Page
2
Applications are invited from persons willing to serve as Ranger and Inspector under the District Councils Act for six wards combined Wongyarea Boo Leroo Yaerowie Wirrabara Wilmington and Willowie. Names, qualifications, and submission details are requested from eligible residents.
The article examines the formation of a Federal National Government amid Liberal majority hopes and possible Hughes and Cook envoy roles to the Imperial Conference. It details a no opposition Senate election plan, nine candidates per party nationwide, and potential House and wartime parliament prolongation. It notes partisan tensions, patriotism rhetoric, and the risk of a prolonged, polarised campaign.
Gladstone residents hear of a mix of upcoming consultations and visits from professionals plus community events. Notables include Harold Pank of Messra Landman & Pank at Gladstone tomorrow, and Rev A Hartlett expected to stay another year. Private W Webb dies in France, Miss Bri Buckley of Coobowie dies suddenly, and a town meeting forms to honor O Grady departure with a social and presentation.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.