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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1912
Page
3
A string of local fires has plagued Huddleston and nearby Georgetown areas with wind driving flames across stubble fields. At Head’s paddock a train caused an accident and horse bolting, narrowly missing a larger disaster. Residents and workers acted quickly to contain the blaze, saving roughly 10 percent of feed and 80 acres of reserved grass.
Christmas cheer for inmates described as the Women's Christian Temperance Union in Jamestown and Laurel. The note thanks supporters and friends of Gladstone for provisions fruits cordials and other items donated to the prison inmates at Gladstone.
Delegates from Lavorna, Woorport, and Wallaroo districts met at Balaklava to decide the Labor nomination for the Midland District Legislative Council seat supporting Hon E Lucas without a vote. Walter Ibbnnafornt chosen as candidate with May Lava. other local Labor figures named for joint committee.
The Balluklava branch met at the Ly Instituty Daluklava on Saturday January 11 with strong attendance. President Mp G C Neville presided as delegates discussed candidate selection for the district vacancy after Sir Jenkin Coles death. A plebiscite on preferential voting was tested, Mr Durst chosen by a large majority, while two other candidates were nominated locally. Conference plans for January 10 in Balaklava and meetings across Barogaa Wallaroo and Wooroora were outlined, with emphasis on Liberal unity and opposition to socialist trends.
An enthusiastic Wooroora District Council Liberal Union meeting at Kapunda on Friday drew delegate ballots to select three candidates for the House of Assembly. Sir Tenkkin Coles honored memory was noted. Final ballots favored P. W. Young, J. James, and D. H. Dubst, with other motions guiding delegation choices.
Misty Night notes Charlier Goode receives knighthood amid public praise and critique. The piece reflects on his charitable work and caution about the prestige, while Christmas and New Year festivities highlight community goodwill and aging pioneers, followed by political tension ahead of the election.
A fragmentary report notes Voorn and Wallis as cabinet aides facing a tonight judgment on a past action. It references their historical, national, and international questions and mentions public interest in the Labor Party and parliamentary influence. The piece includes a brief aside about Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as an unrelated note.
Investor notice promises secure mortgage options on Presbold properties and building allotments. promotes favorable rates and guaranteed returns. Appeals to buyers seeking landed investments and mortgage security in a regional market.
Important notice announces Thelma and Duryea Photographers merging and continuing orders at Rundle Street opposite Jas Marshall and Co, with seating and appointments at Thelma Duryea Studios. A public advisory endorses Mr Donald Coutts and Cudahy Vin for sufferers seeking guidance on attacks and long term treatments.
A cluttered sale ad lists cottons and dress goods with many prices and fabric types. It mentions White and Crum Japanese Silks, 45 inch widths, and wide selections in blues, pinks, and grays, urging customers to buy now at multiple yard and piece prices.
A showroom ad lists white silk garments and stray hats for children with varied prices and sizes. It mentions many numbers and codes, highlighting stock like gowns, hats, and accessories.
Fragmented catalog style page shows many items with various prices and measurements. The text mentions wool garments, hats, and general merchandise with discounted rates, but OCR errors render many specifics unreadable and inconsistent.
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