District Council of Port Germein Minutes Highlight Road and Boundary Matters
District Council of Port Germein outlines gate placements on T. B Road and boundary weed removal. Reports cover wire netting, survey work, water charges, road transfers, lighting, and relief funding with multiple motions and suspensions.
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Barvata
A. Lane
Crown
Newland
P. J. Larkins
Arthur
Beeworth
Waittowie
Chatlinger
Carlier
Malte
Byerd
Vandera
Aupoir
Raliona
B. Spenort
Telucie
J. Paty
D. Silver
Jaieene Backals
Reed
Challianger
Essler
Baraca
Wirrabara
J. Beonighs
W. Praree
M. Modyatack
Willams
Marine Board
Hannigan
McCallum
Melroes
Cosneil Ghamber
Ogballivan
Boplerea
Philg Deve
Ee Koeller Menaded Lm
Ahesoes Be Gannte
Health Board Notice on Infectious Diseases and Sanitary Review
Local health board report notes infectious disease concerns and lists locations in good sanitary condition. It records calls to erect an institute and debates whether to obtain health authorities' powers to proceed.
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Milnesb
Bron
Rearainey
Milross
Ender
Institut
Dyer
Arhur
Oleck
Ted Ask Sens & Onvlyiog
Ceder
Curious list of origins for foods and odd traits from old text
The fragment lists origins for various foods and items from different regions, then shifts to a dubious claim about a ship's crew, and ends with quirky personality traits linked to nails. It reads like a garbled antiquarian excerpt mixing geography, biology, and folklore without clear narrative.
Parrot reacts to Smithson’s surprise request
An amused scene unfolds as Mr. Smithson starts a tune at Gesitheon’s, prompting Polly the parrot to lift its feathers and tilt its head while the “Rocked in the Cradle of the Desp” style echoes. Polly chides with mock gravity about trapping the old man in a playful remark.
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Pew Grewephose
Gesitheon's
Mr. Smithson
Polly
Georgetown District Council Minutes Report On Road Repairs
Minutes detail Public Works shoring Narridy ward roads Pilling and M road works Leghin and Pillion contracts discussed with material quality and pricing Fahey and Parker contracts adjusted to widen roads Narridy water reticulation petition supported by council and residents. destruction of noxious weeds posted. ranger fees under review. road sales and open-for-sale roads surveyed. general repairs on Inglis Creek Windmill Creek and old main near Sand Creek. district expenditure recorded at £354 16s 11d.
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Torda
Narridy
Pillion
Cartere
Leghin
Ata Acandalill
Banda
King's
Osrter
P. J. Hynes
Haddleatone
Nrridy Ward
Elec
Emalisquinbe
King’s and
Frashairne
Appeu
Pillisn
Windmill Road
Ev Crugh
Marfidy
Comnell
Fahey
Yacka
Alec
Georgetown
Allen
Frondstone
Bagh
Kalle
F. Lioyh
Ranger
Oleck
Wnarridy
Gemors
Port Wakefied
Ysokamoorandie
Clark
Port Wakefeld
Leewey
Cornett Ete
Ge Athleson
Blyth
Oats Raikerny
K. W. Duncan
M.P
F. Qoulter
Georsetown
Beeta
Gorsetown
Darley
T. A. Hicks
Crystal W. Mertin
Solomon
Bia Lind
Fesse
Ates
Src
Balaces
Y. Marron
Clark's
Sieva Clerk
Naricots Station
Raw
Ovcaneil
Dletriot
de Darley
Kelly's Crossing
Elao Maar Smallsrombs
Cros Road
White
Motisa
Istrict
Inglis Creek
Windmill Creek
Sand Creek
Inquest Hears Fire Cause Spark From Engine at Gladstone
An inquest into a Gladstone fire on a Saturday features testimony by W Hancock J.P. and W H Gill of the railway department. Harry Knight Gaskell relates a nearby ignition from a passing train, with experts detailing spark arrestors and engine safeguards. Verdict: fire caused by a spark from the railway engine.
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Gladstone
W. Hancock
W. H. Gill
Railway Department
J A Sargent
Jay
Fita
Harry Knight Gaskell
Oserr
Goda
Blyth and
Patstore
Howe
Tekan
M. GO
Kerio
Hill the Wines
W. H. Hill
Gladstone Corporation Meeting Minutes Fragment
Fragmentary minutes show discussions on crown lands by law and by law amendments, a visit plan for the premier to Gladstone, salary queries for a destitute guard, and proposed arrangements for a future Premier’s visit with Mayor and Town Clerk oversight. The Desa report is read and received amid other routine motions.
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Bice
M. C
H. Duck
M.P
Min Bood
Crown Lands
Mbaidy
C. Goode
Mip
Edoection
Gindatons
Adelaids Steamship
Gore Tar
Mee Ryan
Steport
T. F. Jones
Bo Stack Bay
Desa
Dr Fisher
Qarrish
Hana
Cr Sargent
Hints for Housekeepers Plain Seed Cake and Others
A collection of recipe notes for cakes including Plain Seed Cake Shrewsbury Cares and Rook Cares, with instructions on ingredients and methods. Mentions oranges lemons and candied peels, baking powders and quick ovens, plus various batter steps and bake times.
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Rook
High Aim Be Noble Poem Reflection
A compact note cites noble ideals and moral rise from others kindness as a source of strength. The fragment echoes a call to virtue and social duty, contrasting noble sentiment with the practical need for bread for the hungry.
Methodist Circuit Quarterly Meeting Reported
The Circuit Quarterly Meeting of the Methodist Church met January 6 with Rev J Raymont chairing. Revenue from the strawberry fete raised £102 aiding balances and cash on hand while W Odgers JP and A J Pesroe were re elected as circuit stewards. Tea was provided at the parsonage. thanks were given to all who helped.
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Methodist Church
J. Raymont
Mesare W. Odgers
J.P
A.J. Pesroe
Rawayele Ap
Midnight Criticises The Editor Letter From a Reader
A reader praises Midnight for thoughtful commentary while criticizing recent hostile pieces. The letter defends literary value and cites Shakespeare and Sidney Smith, emphasizing that judgment should be measured and thoughtful rather than bitter. The author urges restraint and contrasts wit with infallibility.
Ladstone District Council Minutes and Road Works Update
The January 9 1900 Ladstone District Council meeting notes confirm minutes, discuss hawker license payments, rate issues, and an overseer report. They detail road works across multiple locations with maintenance distances and proposed new roads, plus a tender specs meeting set for January 23. An Irish medical student shared a humorous anatomy exam story involving a bone.
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London Examiner
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Ad Sparks Savings Claim
An advertisement touts Chamberlain’s cough remedy as cost effective with strong claims of reliable relief. It warns neglected coughs can worsen and urges shoppers to buy the product through W. H. Deodle in Gladstone to ensure value and results.
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W. H. Deodle
Gladstone
Nothing to Laugh At Aided by Offbeat Remedies
A damaged clipping cites humorous misuses of rhetoric and endorses Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Mr A Anglin of Ballarat Victoria praises its stomach cramps and diarrhoea relief. The ad-like fragment mentions W. Baoble of Gindatons as a seller.
Value of Advertising Lecture at London YMCA
Mr A Best opened a ten lecture series on advertising at the Central YMC A London arguing that businessmen who advertise gain a clear edge. He said publicity sustains business and that strong firms like Bescham Lever Brothers and Gamage owe much of their success to extensive advertising.
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A. ©. Best
Central Young Men’s Christian Association
London
Iaaranos
Bescham’s
Lever Brothers
Gamage’s
F. C. Catt
Frootoid claims rapid relief for digestive woes
Advertisement touts Frootoid as a cure for headache, indigestion, constipation, and biliousness with shown improvements in liver function and digestion. It promises a weekly bedtime dose and a constipation cure using Fractoids at a price of 1/6, distributed by chemists and medicine vendors.
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Pro- Fister
Ublic
Domaser
The Clemente Tonic Patient Testimony Published
Mr John Walter of Light Terrace Thebarton recounts severe influenza lasting twenty six weeks and relief after using Clemente Tonic. He details nerve and stomach ailments, prolonged weakness, and eventual recovery with improved sleep and steadier nerves. He urges others to try the tonic and allows publication of his story.
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Jobn Walter
Light Terrace
Thebarton
Mr. Walter
Siddivest
Senthusiom, Jr
Walter
Clements
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