Continental at Gladstone modernizes town park effort
Contingents in Gladstone have spent years trying to repay legacy debt while beautifying the parkland around the town. Residents supported children’s play movement, with volunteers undertaking footpath work though labor shortages slowed progress. The effort included the ambitious Seas scheme and a notable event at Trenyive Park amid favorable weather and community involvement.
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Thsworth
Eorth
Ana
Trenyive Park
Tye Westher
Boon to Growing Girls
A fragment notes advantages or benefits for girls growing up, mentioning a benefactor or program linked to aiding female development. The readable text hints at encouragement or guidance for girls, with possible references to nurture or education. The incomplete lines limit specifics, but the core idea emphasizes support.
North Western Diatriat Union Rally at Gladstone Church
The half yearly rally of the North Western Diatriat Union met at Gladstone AMlobhodiet Church on Monday with forty visitors from several apolories. Rev A E Jones led a devotional, a conference on The Immediate Society followed with papers by Appleby and John, and discussions on welcome to soldiers were addressed by the Mayor K Gale, G Bentley, and Arnold. Luncheon at Lectures Hall featured a feast prepared by Toul society. An afternoon council session saw amendments to the C H constitution and plans for future union work. The meeting closed with further talks on the Junior Society and church relation, led by T Edwards of SalomonTown.
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North-Western Diatriat
Gladstone Amlobhodiet
A. E . Jones
BE. Adams
Appleby
Johon
Heith
O.E. Union
Gladstone
K. Gale
G. Bentley
Laura
Arnold
Port Pirie
Loctors
Toul Society
A. H. Jonge
C.H
W. T. Bhapley
Buotley
Ore
Furlough Party Delays Alarm at Port of Embarkation
Unclear dispatch notes delays in an overseas furlough convoy as leaders cite logistical issues. Officers report confusion over embarkation points with limited access reported by military units and supporting agencies.
Wedding Bells at Gladstone Town Hall Amid Festivities
Awry amu largely attended welding took plaza in thu Gladstone G a 36 ram Mims Fanny May Tappa daughter of Mra. nod 'Chappell, Chon beesmne tbs wilt of te, Onernd ee Merteanh. The staging was led by Mrs. Jouse ot as rates and Wek, Hists Mr. W, 3, Hisks. Guests were honoured, the parents were cumerog, and the reception featured a merry send-off. The bride's friends provided sod and a kitoban ewial in her home after the ceremony.
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Thu
Gladstone
Fanny May Tappa
Nod ‘Chappell
Jouse
Booyoole Meat Preserving Works Report
From the Register January 5 1869 Mr H B Hughes operates Booyoole meat receiving works. The plant uses Liverpool born workers under an experienced manager producing five tons weekly of prime joints. with the current appliances double this in a fortnight. Some motoren for the lateern Territory expedition were shipped to Port Adelai ment to England. A notable colonial enterprise with broad support and best wishes for success.
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H. B. Hughes
Booyoole
Liverpool
England
Australian M C A praises cinema entertainments for troops
A BBC-like Aus tralian correspondent reports that six weeks of nightly entertainments by a 1500 strong troop troupe have boosted morale. He quotes a Divisional Commander praising the MCA entertainment marquees for keeping 1500 soldiers engaged and noting a 75 percent drop in discipline issues due to the shows.
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Vrance
MCA
Timely motor advice and puncture prevention tips
Motorists are urged to regularly check tires and tubes to prevent punctures and flats. A new test between Buffalo and Toronto shows a 187 mile run with a two cycle rotary engine and emphasizes proper wheel rim care, tire wall lubrication, magneto point maintenance, and Ford starting tricks to reduce cranking tremble.
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Baffalo
Toronto
Interot Orion
Ford
Fragmented Prose Snippets From a Dated Page
The item compiles miscellaneous quips and odd lines about influenza, milk prices, water’s importance, and civic notes. It notes Mrs George Angel of Avon dying, a railway crossing fatality at Morphett Vale, and Marguerite Wilson arriving in France. It includes humorous and aphoristic lines about marriage, honesty, and water.
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Vale
Huddleston
George Angel
Avon
Jis
Oliva Newland
Morphett Vale
Adelaide
John
Kitchan
Marguerite Wileon
United States
France
M.O.A
Papa
Walter
Volaptesr
Alexandran Stanse
Wwe
Holly
Charlotte
What Does the Doctor Do First Nine People Avoid Bowel Trouble
A garbled ad-like text promotes NUJOL a lubricant product claimed to prevent bowel trouble by age nine. It mentions standard Oi Company New Jersey and references chemical details and distribution to chemists and whores.
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Nujol
Man Og Adie
Stndard Oi Company
New Jorasy
Flessa
Nko
Ten of a Get Your Tires Vullsnined in Gledstovs Now
In Gledstovs a tire service offers full tire vulcanizing and mounting options with quick turnaround and competitive pricing. Local shop emphasizes reliability and safety for drivers seeking new treads and balanced wheels.
Fire damages a vast wheat stack at Port Pirie
A large wheat stack near Port Pirie caught fire on Friday morning with about 100000 bags of wheat at risk. Fire brigades and workers raced to douse flames, using water from a railway level and buckets, while officials fought to maintain access and safety as winds complicated containment.
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Port F Pirie
Lear Les Gers Wit
Wheat Board
Bolomontown
Praesara
Caim
Sathoritim
Arve
Abianhed
Ouah
Mont Tenia
Lantary
Mendavian
Tor
Impyaxible
Festine Corps Ealaen
Port Pirie News Chronicle January 26 Health and Polo Club notes
Port Pirie reports on health concerns and local meetings as of January 26. Updates mention the health of residents, the Boyes family, and Dr. Freeprat, with notes on Moyes and local church succession. A Port Pirie Polo Club meeting approved organizational plans and named a committee to align with Adelaide.
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Tha ‘Et al
Carey
Bk Fan's
St. Bast
Moyer
Lawisbamy
Bagland
Jon Hin
Moyea
Ube
Moyes
Ogee
Lindsay
Board of Health
Leopard
Barrier
LeLinvre
H Yan
Adkaide Polo Club
Cimaine
Adelaide Bokunin
Pho Solos Warered Byun
Kaespring Ebeward
Ane
Dyer
Illness of Councillor Pimlott
Councillor H M Pimlott has been ill for some time and was diagnosed with appendicitis. He underwent treatment on Monday night and was fed by doctors Goode and Laitch at 11:30. The patient is progressing favourably.
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H. M. Pimlott
Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association Meeting Unveils Plans
The Presidents chair at the Fathers of Sailors and Soldiers Association meeting in the Institute Lodge room heard reports and nominations for new members. Officers and committees were discussed linking to the annual meeting and preparations for an honour roll, with emphasis on adding new members and sustaining dues.
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C. Edwarda
Fathers of Sailors
Soldiers’ Association
Institute Lodge
Gatling
Messrs. CA. Py
A. Parady Wuts Feat Scanlan
T. 5. Smith
Kee
Je EL Toys W
Scott Coide A. Meyer
J. Fox
Geo
Busaladert Dea Ser
J. Ramsay
W. Rodgers
Romina
Tecra
Osey
W. & Scanlan
Degenharde
Wood
S. Smith
Edwindo
Enetty
Rks
Thair
Eduards
Megara
T. H. Davey
J. Pice
Parks
F. E
Hospital Visiting Committee and Honour Roll Notes
The text lists members of the Hospital Visiting Committee including Ramsay Cockburn Bowden and others, mentions the Soldiers Relatives and Dependents Investigation Committee with Ramsay and Cockburn as nominees, and notes the Honour Roll completed by Mr Gold who received commendation. It references dimensions for a display and gratitude for Mr Gold’s work, with Mr Willa endorsing but seeking Mr Gold’s view on rewards.
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Messia
E. J. Willa
T. 5. Smith
W. C. Slater
S. Cockburn
Ramray
Board of Management
Ramsay
Mr. Cockurn
H.W. Wilkins
Ciigneur
J. Stephens
Gold
Baasardra Shoals
Willa F Hartily
Mr. Gold
Fire Ravages Farms Sparking Wide Destruction in Oaltowie
A fast spreading blaze on Mr M Mogur’s property Friday spread across fences sheds and implements. Several neighboring holdings including those of Mr O Steely Mr T E91 and Mr B Bowmen suffered severe losses with hundreds of soras of feed burnt and about 400 acres of feed destroyed on Mr Novan’s property. The fire burned toward McGallum’s and claimed fencing and livestock losses for Noonam and Obe.
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Oaltowie
Adolph
Noovan
Obe
McGallum
Why America Went to War film program review
A vivid description of Mary Pickford's The Little American and a wartime program featuring the world’s youngest star, praised for its realism and emotional impact. The piece highlights dramatic combat scenes, the sinking of ships, and anti H annotates. The review urges early attendance to secure the best prices and notes the production’s strong wartime messaging and entertainment value.
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Noosely
Mary
Pinkford
Turf Anticipatons. By The General.
A garbled racing card listing numerous juvenile handicap events, handlers, and assorted horse or boat names with inconsistent spellings. The readable fragments reference various handicaps and possible contestants, but details are unclear and partially illegible.
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Lhae
Christian Endeavour
Arsac Yurlough Fartieg
Embachation
Tyre
Port Pirie News
Fathers OF Sailors’ and Soldiers’ Association
Port Pirie and District
W. Giean
Glenn
T. S. Smith
Smith
J. Harrison
Wills
Mr. Smith
America
Kongorong Pele Beince Minthacy
Olabe
Hordloe
Mount Milstin
Rytm
Lord Varco
Bonnin Bobsdll
Aftonite
Padsl
Queenbrook
Hors Auton
Bedeosk Printe
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