Gladstone Council Minutes and Charity Appeals
Gladstone Corporation records a Friday January 4 meeting with the Mayor and six councillors present. Decisions include payments of £514 and a £22 donation to Jamestown Hospital, plus approval of Wounded Soldiers’ Home support and tenancy terms for Gardiner Bros. A special Court of Appeal adjournment is noted for the same evening.
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Ure
Cr Hano
Cr Greber
Jamestown Hospital
Fullerton
Istsame
Cr Creber
Halli
Gardiner Broa
Cr Ward
Miss Brown
Court of Appeal
Cr Hanon
Dr Ward
Magistrate Court Hears Spalding Disorder Case
In Spalding on December 19 1917 Michel Stephen McMahon faced charges for riotous behaviour in a public place on the main road. He was found guilty and fined 40 shillings plus 4 pounds 14 shillings in fees or one month in Gladstone gaol. Also charged were Richard Neil McKay Edward Holdsworth Ledgard and Norman Preece for unlawful fighting. McKay and Ledgard fined 30 shillings plus 15 shillings costs, Preece 5 shillings plus 15 costs, with the bench noting a further assault charge against McKay withdrawn.
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Michel Stephen McMahon
Spalding
A. Lown
Main Road
T. BR. Bright
Sheridan
MC. Lown
Frederick J. Dennis
William Dunstan
Patrick Madigan
R. Wb. McKay
E. H. Ledgard
Gladstone
Bright Ee Ee
Richard Neill McKay
Edward Holdsworth Ledgard
Norman Preece
Defendanta
McKay
Ledgard
Costa
Preece
Richard Neil McKay
Y M C A Canteen Service Explained by National Committee
The Australian Y M C A explains its canteens in England and France operate under military regulations and devote all profits to free hot drinks and refreshments for soldiers leaving for or in combat, walking wounded, and at embarkation points. Revenue comes entirely from public funding as the social and recreations service relies on public support.
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Australian Young Men’s Christiano Association
England
France
Y.M.C.A
The
Call for Men Records Low Christmas Week Enlistments
The state Recruiting Executive notes the Christmas week 1917 enlistments across Australia were the lowest since the war began. Queensland 93, New South Wales 115, Victoria 55, South Australia 19, Western Australia 29, Tasmania 20, total 277. Port Pirie led with 6 of 13 volunteers fit, Port Lincoln 4 of 5, several districts had none. Despite discouragements, recruitment continues with hope for better weekly figures.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Queensland
New South Wales
Victoria
South Ausatralia
Western Australia
Tasmania
South Australia
Port Pirie
Port Lincoln
Balaklave
Strathalbyn
Tailem Bend
Gawl
What the Doctor Does First
The article explains that doctors often first address constipation to boost resistance and prevent many ailments. It promotes NUJOL a non medicated lubricant by Standard Oil Co as a bowel-care product that does not absorb or cause griping, sold by chemists and stores.
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Papele
Standard Hl Company
New Jarvey
Sisley
Vmsh
Wiloe
Lars Mel
Bareais
Jajoos
Tessa
Hoyle
Hirta
Harvard
District Council Minutes Open With Subsidy and Road Grants
Saturday meeting notes show Local Government Dept subsidies for 1916-17 and Main Road Grant credits, inspection planned, and renewal of water reserve lease at Wilmington for ten years. Rabbits to be destroyed though harvesting labor limits delay action. Road works and tenders discussed, including reinstate near Wild Dog Creek and several chain works at Wilmington Booleroo Wirrabara Yarrowie.
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Wilmington
Department of Agriculture
Etar Thietlee
Mount Remarkable
Wirrabara
Agricultural Burgaw
W. Hutchinson
Baroota
A. Stone
Willowie
Manager National Bank
Wild Dog Creek
Port Germein
Maynald
Zwar’s
North Sim
No Double Banking of Income Tax Flap Refunds Likely
The piece explains a reform in income tax periods causing fear of double taxation for six months of 1916. It notes returns due January for the year ending June 30, 1916, and that taxpayers paid on a twelve month basis. The Commissioner may adjust based on average monthly income, preventing excess charges.
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Ihe
Laprecasion
Asy
le Connecht
Goa
Passenger fares for steamers on government service
The text notes several steamers including Ballarat Benalla Beltama Berrima Boeda and Commonwealth now on government service. When released they will resume passenger service with a single class of passengers at rates to Durban and China as listed, 18 to 18.
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Ballarat
Benalla
Beltama
Berrima
Boeda
Commonwilth
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Magistrate's Court
Philip Marks
Eodway & Trott
North Terrace
Marshall's Chambers
Berig Bt
Orrenso
Ban
Petersburg
Port Augusta
Park Elliston
T. W. Ingham
Victoria Place
Bear of Gort
Adelaide
Balfour's
Davis, Browne & Co
Denny
M.P
Pine Forest
Woods
Owen
Whitwarts
Saints
Masonic Hall
Prospect Church
Hindmarsh
Kadina
Conni Townships
Oes
Tru
Wordlee
Macys Boegaas
San
Lee Cadiadkey
Bingen
Edwin Noack
Ewig Menouoi
Lesa Ap
Isason
War Savings Certificates
Monsey Order
Commonwealth Look of Australia
Southern Cross
Ben
Ae J. Flannagan
Vate
Gawler
Vroprie Oy
Insurance Company OF NA. Limited
Applicatione Wigieater
Agios
Commercial Union Assurance Gov, Ltd
Martyr
Accidant
Witten Gerson
Arangh
Durban
Capetown
London
P. & O. Hranch
George Wills
Grenfell St
Aur
Yoothamurra School
Wlmn Bla SA
Telaphone
Glenelg
National Library of Australia
Bat
Granny
Ma'n
Sands
L'Ym
Rand
Baby
Reel Diey
Wibb
Ga Seca
North Verrago
Kane
Willian
Ulass
Finvat Malvonin
Amon
W. L. Parsons
Bargain Centre
Insufotou
Gawler Chambers
Morsh Terrace
Adalside
Gladstone, Schmidt's Hotel
Nichotla
B. W. Montgomery
A. Gray
J.P
Stantyutsalroot
Jameskewo
Ln Nicholla Bros
Mt. Gambiar
Jamestown
W. F. Dunstan
Witneas
McNaughton
Dunsten
Lance-Cpl
W. P. Donstan
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