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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 17, 1913
Page
3
The Soper Institute audience enjoyed a varied program by the Sirens Coy and noted an influx of new wheat deliveries. A fire damaged the Wilburn and Welle homestead near Narridy, burning a house and belongings. The German war family performed Tuesday with the juvenile troupe singing cleverly, while inspectors warned of safety lapses and the need for care in the aftermath.
A fragmented report notes a large, unnamed group facing hunger amid wheat scarcity. The details are unclear but indicate social strain and potential unrest during a troubled period.
An interview with Liberal Union organizer Mr Meldrum covers campaign momentum in Crystal Brook and Merriton. He notes growing Liberal support, mass attendance at meetings, and efforts to register new voters, arguing for representative government and temperance as issues rather than party slogans.
The Walkerville Coopers advertise their ale as a refined beverage suited to the country’s tastes. Their bottled beer emphasizes balance, avoiding excess bitterness to serve as a good appetiser and a standard of quality for summer and holiday seasons.
The mayor reports on pending infrastructure matters at Port Pirie including the sewer line, a proposed widening of a junction, and bids affecting town water and gas projects. Council discusses works, transportation, and potential dressing room construction at Federal Wharf with indemnity conditions and flood considerations. Finance debates sanitation wage levels amid cost concerns, with amendments defeated and standard government wages cited.
A sprawling, noisy 1912 era collage of weather quips, local incidents, and political rants. Reports range from Albanians at Alburson declaring war on Servia to railway plans in Adelaide, plus editor shakeups at Barrier Daily Truth and critique of Adelaide media practices.
A reader discusses Commonwealth Bank stability amid depositor fears and potential government action. The letter critiques monetary policy and urges caution for prospective depositors, then includes a testimonial endorsing Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with pricing details and sales locations.
Mrs Leach and her 12 year old son died Saturday after their waterborne ride collided with a trail. In a separate case the National Telephone Company of England was awarded 12,515,000 pounds after the government seized the company’s business.
A flawed patent extract warns readers about inferior substitutes and urges purchase of the Genuine Sander Extract for head pain fever and infection prevention. It claims endorsement by authorities and cites stores like Deeble's Gladutuna as where to obtain it.
A rambunctious catalog of women’s apparel and fabrics proclaims a clearance at half price. Wool mantles and hats, dresses, blouses, silks, and dress trimmings abound with deep reductions, including ready to wear pieces and fabric lengths in multiple colors and widths. Many items feature bold phrases like “half price,” “one price,” and “dress department clearout.”
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