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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1921
Page
2
NOU announces dog registrations due by January 30 1931 with new registrations opening from July 1 to 14. The notice lists requirements and penalties for unregistered dogs and directs residents to attend at the Gladstone offices for registration in the district by police, the registrar, and authorised officers.
Town of Gladstone announces dog registrations expire June 90 1921 with new registrations from late July. Registrations under Bot Actia 5 7/6 include discs. After July 14 searches will be conducted district wide for unregistered dogs and offenders. C BUDGE notices deadline and venue at his Gladstone office.
One roomy modern bunga low house for sale from builder and contractor E A Gale of Gladstone. Property details are limited in the fragment but indicates new host post and sales interest.
The article fears Australia’s 20 percent population rise over the decade will invite pressure from a “mixed population” and warns that without kinship-based settlement the nation’s future sovereignty could be jeopardized. It argues treaties may fail and warns of Australian land being claimed by a brown race to the north amid wartime and pestilence impacts.
The article argues population growth favors Sydney and coastal zones while central Australia remains underused. It cites Henry George critiques, notes vast unproductive areas, and proposes government protection for pioneers. It highlights Gladstone Memorial Food fund totals and praises wartime nurses and local community figures.
The annual meeting of rate payers to the District Council of Gladstone will be held on Saturday July 1 at 2 30. Dog licences expired yesterday must be renewed within 14 days. At Gladstone, Meurs Elder Smith & Co offer 920 sheep 21 cattle pigs horses and the naval eandzier full particulars in one advertisement. A public meeting at the Gladstone Town Hall Friday night at 7 30 to receive the Soldiers Memorial Fund balance sheet. The annual subscribing meeting of the Gladstone Institute Friday at 8 pm all subscribers to attend. Delegates meeting of the Staxley Liberal Union at Brinkworth Wednesday at 10 am. District Council of Georgetown elections tomorrow afternoon voters decide representative for the term. Port Pirie St Marks Brass Band gave a recital at Treaylon Park Gladstone Sunday afternoon delightful weather and large attendance. A farmers and shareholders meeting of the local branch of the Farmers Cooperative Union Lu Gladstone Saturday flat to decide on erecting a butter factory. Attendees heard from Hawkins Froman and Finlayson about existing factory and future plans. Delegates from other branches to be called. Appointment of delegates concluded. For Chronic Cheat Complaints Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
On Wednesday at Mrs J. S. Fisher’s Gladstone residence a handkerchief afternoon raised spirits and gifts. Mr J. Besford of Gladstone suffered a sudden illness and remains confined to his room. Mrs Jones wife of Rev A B Jones formerly of Gladstone died suddenly at Clare. Rev John Tiller of Gladstone departed for West Australia for a holiday. R A Humphrie has recovered enough to travel to Adelaide for a change. A kitchen afternoon for Miss Welch at Mrs W. Coe’s yielded many presents for Miss Welsh.
Fort seven year old Lotty Adderly drowned after falling into a tank on Monday. A Gladstone Public School talent show featured Miss Gard ner Maller Gillett Holmen Davis Mastera Andrewe Bockerfield Muller Jones. Hoo W. Morgan resigned as Chief Secretary. Crystal Brook meeting urged Blyth line extension. Farewell social at Boogoolee Hotel for Mr Cold. Weather cold. Calais and Dover telephonic experiment carried by new system. speech heard clearly.
The fancy dress carnival returns to Gladstone Town Hall on July 12 to aid the Soldiers Memorial Fund. The program features a fairy frolic, daisy chain, Highland echo, a Japanese set, and child dances led by Miss Howard, Master Howard, and Miss Millie Lines. Admission is 2/6 for gentlemen, 1/6 for ladies, and 1/ for children. proceeds support the fund.
J Hopeing of Auckland New Zealand writes that for 42 years his family has relied on Bander’s Eucalypti Extract at home and when visiting, recalling 1876 when it helped his wife with a desperate facial condition. He credits the remedy for successful internal and external use and dismisses substitutes. He ends with thanks dated 26 June 1918.
A June 17 concert at Yangya Barn drew a crowded crowd despite glitches. £8 was collected at the door. The program opened with a school children chorus, followed by performers including Mrs Harper, Mia, Hollitt, the McKenzies, McCarthy, Edaoa Howard, and several male soloists. Violin solos by Mr Sedinary impressed, ending with a pantomime and a dance by Megara Harper and Sedinary. Promoters praise the event amid an evening of fashion and society observers variously described.
In 1920 the United States recorded 6171 suicides, including 707 children. The figure reflects early 20th century mortality patterns and highlights the impact on youth. The data point underscores public health concerns of the era and calls attention to mental health and preventive measures.
June 29 Georgetown notes praise St Mark's Band for Monday’s show. Local youth urged to boost town spirits. Weather shift and seeding progress noted. Coursing results recorded: Wirrille's Pride defeats Merry Fattona in final, Nellie McGrath runner up. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for influenz cold.
A garbled miscellany of aphorisms, era quips, and clipped notices touches on weather, philosophy, religion, commerce, and public life. It cites salaries, church outreach, translation of Bible texts, a police or trade union debate, and local deaths, with scattered place names and dates.
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