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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1913
Page
2
The English cablegrams report daily actions by suffragettes in London and larger towns. Window breaking bombs destroyed mail in pillar boxes and riotous demonstrations mark their push for parliamentary voter enrolment. Critics call the methods fanatical and likely to lose sympathy.
The article critiques militant female suffragists in Hugland and contrasts with Australian women who gained franchise peacefully. It notes legal authorities forced nourishment on resisting inmates, while supporters at liberty show little prudence, and emphasizes the tension between drastic tactics and aspiring rights in a period of gender enfranchisement.
Mesers Elder Smith & Co plan their usual monthly market at Gladstone on Tuesday offering 1180 sheep 91 cattle pigs horses posts Sunshine harvester and sundries. Janda the Gentleman Cow has moved to the park and a juvenile concert was postponed due to illness among pupils of the Sisters of St Joseph Glade Jane. Glen Ewin jams from J McEwin & Son are praised for quality reliability and market leadership in South Australia with strong brand appeal and high output.
An advertisement touts Sander's Eucalyptus Extract as a cure for colds cough throat troubles rheumatism neuralgia and stomach and kidney complaints. It warns against other eucalyptus products claiming they cause harm and even death and instructs use of 15 drops in water or 15 drops in olive oil. Obtainable at Deeble's Gladstone.
The Life magazine publisher has enlarged type for easier reading. Dr Fitchett editor writes on world history in his picturesque style while W A Somerset reviews the adventures of the world’s champion elephant hunter. The issue covers varying present day interests and maintains Life’s high reputation.
In insolvency actions before Mr Mitchell at Gladstone, Gears Saunders of Fort Pirie a wharf laborer and George William Burke with Granville Foster Hayes of Crystal Brook farmers faced first hearings. Each case was referred to an accountant for investigation.
The February meeting at Town Hall featured Mr. Fisher presenting on best wheat varieties for district conditions and weed control. He recommended King’s Early Gluyag Federation Bun yip and White Tuscan for hay, noted hay harvesting timing and stacking methods, and warned on dirty harvests while members discussed sowing rates and manure.
A Friday night gathering at District Hall featured Senator Varden and Representative Foster addressing the audience. Mr Davis chaired, Mr Meldrum reported 52 new members and £20 raised, and Mr Gill noted growing branch finances. A musical program and generous Women's Branch spread followed, with dancing to dawn before a late departure to Sumara.
Gladstone District High School learned on Thursday morning February 1 of the death of the late highly esteemed Director Mr. Williams. Students paid silent tribute and the school closed for the day. The issue also reports exam results, a Port Pirie visit to the smelting works, a possible Broken Hill trip, and notes on attendance, examinations, and new Education Gazette regulations affecting entrance and preparation timelines.
A classified-style notice touts the Genuine Sander Extract as a safe instant remedy for headaches fevers colds and a range of ailments. It warns against crude oils or extracts sold by acne dealers and promotes the extract as antiseptic and non injurious endorsed by medical authorities. Obtainable at Deeble's Gladstone.
Mr G Oehrmann a Goombungee storekeeper writes of severe stomach pains and states after one dose of Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy the pain leaves him and he suffers no ill effects. He recommends it. Sold by Allen in Gladstone.
Gladstone Corporation meets Friday February 21 with full attendance. Minutes of private meeting verified. Correspondence from Crown Lands Office and A Braid noted. Reports show payments, road fund totals, and a planned March railways meeting. Resolutions accept Girl's Friendly Society aid to hall grounds and toping trees in Ewart Grounds. Police to curb vandalism. names of defaulters to be tabled. Council seeks cost for sealed pan system and seeks Crown Lands bridges proposals. Cr Fisher Sons thanked for quarry access. Railway committee empowered to add to order.
An letter to the editor urges the formation of an Anti Shouting League in Gladstone. It warns of youths drawn to drinking through loud behavior and calls for a group with rules against political entanglement, inclusion of all drinkers, and moderation in stance, expressing hope supporters and opponents share views and that the league may emerge in months.
The Marquis of Sligo has died and Francisco Madero, the deposed Mexican president, is said to be seceded. Wireless reports confirm the Mawion Antarctic party members Dr Mertz and Lieut Ninnea have died. In Victoria two men were killed and nine injured when a horse bolted at Yarra Junction. An ax jockey named At tenborough was sentenced to death in Victoria for a 13 year old girl offence.
A Tasmanian reader Mr Thomas Rodd of Ouse says he tried Chamberlain's Tablets after seeing an advertisement and found them highly effective for bowel issues. He carries a bottle wherever he goes and claims excellent results. Sold everywhere.
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