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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 23, 1917
Page
3
Gladstone residents honor Mr and Mrs W J O Grady with a farewell Town Hall event, speeches, music, and a presentation of cutlery as they prepare to move to Glenelg. Messages from the front bring news of Allan O Grady’s status and a note of thanks from the community.
A report notes that eight hundred thousand people still speak Welsh. It also states forty eight pennies weigh at nearly one pound, highlighting everyday measurements and language preservation.
A historical note claims Queen Elizabeth established seven new peers, adding to the nobility. The claim references a parchment about the beat banjos made of wolfekin, suggesting a fabricated or symbolic origin. The passage blends regal action with an odd mythical material.
Printing of all descriptions at Badreck Price in the offices of Tels Paper is announced. The notice specifies price reductions and service details for customers. Local shoppers are advised to visit the shop to view the described offerings.
In Georgetown on January 21 a letter praises farmers as the backbone of the country. The writer notes farmers face weather troubles bravely at the wheat yard, earning respect and good will while expressing hearty support.
At Wallaroo on February 19 a busy jetty saw several steamers and sailing vessels arriving to load wheat while labor shortages strained unloading work. Many new workers found employment, though long hours and wage disputes with the Stevedoring Company emerged.
On February 14 1817 Melrose hosted a local recruiting committee meeting under the AM origin. Tomlinson and Johnson returned soldiers led the effort. They named G Bishop and J McIntosh to the committee with Challinger as chair and Davies as secretary.
Recover confidence in SANDEX'S EXTRACT as a safe remedy against infections and wounds. The sales pitch cites a Melbourne report of eucalyptus lollies poisoning thirty girls and claims SANDEX'S extract prevents meningitis and other diseases when used as directed.
Gladstone Corporation held a Friday meeting with the Mayor and six councillors plus the Town Clerk. An apology from Dr Barclay and several motions followed including thanking Mr Parsone for seven pounds spent on painting Honor Board names, rejecting a rebate request by the Summer Strollers, and authorizing tar procurement for footpaths. Accounts approved at £88 1/8. The Clerk to consult the Crown Lands Commissioner on a drain rework.
A reader disputes a March timing in a news column claiming Mr. O Grady will title his residence Bishop's Court. The parish headquarters advertises Bishop's House, prompting questions about which name will be recorded in church directories and whether the Express had authoritative Bishop's approval.
A quip remarks on wealth and gender. The piece notes that 1173 people have been buried in Westminster Abbey, then muses on fire and tires with a biting aside about smokers. The passage blends humor with a historical grave statistic.
A wartime poem urging families to keep sons at home to grow crops and support the war effort. It contrasts home labor with soldiers fighting in France, appealing to duty and sacrifice. The author thanks those who stay and work while others join Australia’s army, promising future reward and gratitude.
The parents of Victoria born Isle Sergeant Ernest Wood, who fell leading his men in France, received a heartfelt letter from him dated before the battle. He writes of paying the full penalty, finding a soldier's grave, and finding solace in duty, asking his mother and father to rely on each other and God. He states his dying thought will be of his mother and bids farewell until they meet again in the afterlife.
A historical note mentions ancient Mexicans using wooden swords in war to avoid killing enemies and reflects on a romance subplot where a waiting maiden remains single through the chapter.
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