Gladstone Council Minutes Reflect Administrative Matters
Friday meeting of Gladstone Council with Mayor Jane Presant and Ward officials discussed minutes approval, correspondence from Bi John Ambulance Association reform efforts, local government power extension, soldier’s payment, and a Works Commission visit. Financials noted payments and attendance at a Port Augusta to Balsklava delegation with Bed Crowe inquiry.
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Jane Presant
Ore Crake
Wrynes
Ward
Quinlan
Growden
Haun
John Ambulance
Olaseen
Wate F.C. Grubbs
G.C
Auguste
Rogton
Port Augusta
Balsklava
Sita
Local Mr. Gladstone Jamestown Held in Gral Fe smereco
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Gladstone Jamestown and a local event or festival. Names appear garbled but reference is to a group or association and planned activities. No clear dates or outcomes are legible.
More Soldiers Welcomed at Gladstone
Crowds gathered at the Jocal Town Hall on Saturday to honor returned soldiers Corporal T Spurling Lacoe Corporal Firesimmons Trooper EE Hobbs and others. Mayor Gale and the Boy Scouts led a guard of honour after songs and tributes praising the Red Cross and Australian service.
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Jocal
T, Spurling
Lacoe
Firesimmons
Hobbs
Gale
Boy Scouts
Guard of
Ladoe
Fillammone
Trouper Hobbs
Roy. A. E Jones
Mossra
Parsons
Australia
Red Crossad
Australien
Oldest South Australia coursing club hosts 34th meeting
The South Australia coursing club held its 34th annual meeting on June 28 and 24 in perfect weather. The event finished with a total receipts of £36 and concert and supper funds boosting local memorials to over £250. Palmer rode as judge with prompt, satisfactory decisions throughout and results have been published.
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Oaltowie van Claim
South Australia
Iso
Palmer
District Council Meeting Report and Formal Thanks Remarks
District councils discuss a balance grant and payment to the chair and clerk for duties carried out. A vote of thanks is recorded for the chair and clerk, with acknowledgment of ongoing tasks and the year’s final accounts.
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Destag
Fragments of 1920s notices and quotes spill across page
The page mixes scattered items on taxes, railways, strikes, and public notices with aphorisms and misread names. It mentions a forthcoming tax due, a long list of unrelated snippets, and several clearly garbled names and places from an old era.
Railway Bill Defeated by Two Votes in Parliament
The Blyth to Giadatone Railway Bill failed by 2 votes to 17 amid petitions for a Blyth line. Residents fear the Brook area will lose access as they urge government action and criticise local knowledge limits in metropolitan governance.
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Oryatsl Brook
Blyth
Giadatone
Fowler
Anbords
Sandor and Sons Eustlypti Extract Advertised Cure
An ad for Sandor and Sons Eustlypti Extract touts its healing and protective properties for skin wounds infections bronchitis and other ailments. It claims proven effectiveness at a Viteria facility with substances not found in other preparations and markets it as a superior external remedy.
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Usasa
Sundee
Viteria
Sardab
Gladstone Hed Cross Circle Aid for Sick and Wounded Soldiers
A fragment from a wartime relief note describes bundles of cigarettes soap oil and linen distributed to wounded soldiers. A visitor from Adelaide comments on ongoing needs and the long-term demand for care and supplies.
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Adelaide
Winiae
Bedim
Sindahan
Tong
First Georgetown Troop Holds Inaugural Meeting
The first meeting of the shore Troop was held in the courthouse on Wednesday. Seventeen boys are on the roll with more prospects, and they show strong interest in Scouting. Parents’ support could help this Troop grow into an important town institution.
Uncertain death reported near Whyalls Gulf
A fragment notes Mr John Hare found dead in the Gulf at Hownook Hill on Friday night. The text also warns about truthfulness and hints at a charity shop item titled Woods Gemah Pearparelst Dore with a price of 1/0 and 370.
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John Hare
Hotel-Tesper
Whyalls
Gulf
Hownook Hill
Priday Lant
Welcome Home Social and Clover Hill Parade
A July 1 welcome home social at Mr A Whibley’s residence drew large attendance. Speeches by Mr B Hollitt and Miss Landers highlighted local support for returning soldiers, with a medal presentation and a piano-filled evening ending in Auld Lang Syne. Georgetown celebration included Corporal McKinnon’s homecoming at Clover Hill with schoolchildren and a flag procession. Football notes report Yanks vs Georgetown on June 98 with a close score and messages of sportsmanship. Wallaroo notes explain shipping, grain, and the restored town council clock project amid press of the seamen’s strike and influenza measures.
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Yangya
A. Whibley
B.eaing
Walt— Borgt
Major Henderson
Bower
Nash
Megsryg T. Hollitt
J. Potter
Janet Hollitt
Red Cross
Mra
H. F. Empelt
Friends of the District
Hilda Blesing
Ella
Nesta Smelt
Ruby Woodman
Merare E. Mollits
Gillin
Cargar Bros
Blesin
Miss Landers
B. Hollitt
H. F. Smelt
Mise Landers
Mrs Landers
Surprius
Georgetown
Clover Hill
Mcfinnon
Bero
Oheere
Tucker
Jack End
Australia
McKinnon
Kumnick
Miss Kumnick
Georgetown Oval
Eidox
Ynoeke
Wes
McPhersousa
Gowla
Laughter
Murphy
Yuoke
J. Boohao
T. Phillis
Page
Susadas
Waterloo
Roewembar
Sparte
Victor Bosioty
Givens
Calais
Adelaide
Kintore
Cowell
Wallarer
Hay
Fork Adelaide
Jenny
Kotoh
Ovsat
RB. Tonkin
Ee Ar
Danar
Byers
Marc Corbin
Harbgon
Erpenane
Jth Tawa Hell
Yarione Meang
Spidmaio
OodU Greaint Uury Fragment in Unknown Text
Fragmentary OCR text shows scattered phrases and numbers with no clear event names or context. Readable bits include odd spellings like Canghs and Oalda, alongside fractions such as 1/0 and 3/9, leaving the record without verifiable details.
Port Pirie Gun Club Marks Successful Meet at Grounds
The Port Pirie Gun Club held a test and meet at the old racecourse grounds where splendid shooting was displayed. Following are the results of the £40 handicap and the subsequent event.
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Test & Meot
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Tasha
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Eng
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Adelaide University
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M.P
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MLD
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London
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Baward Stirling
Adelside University
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J. Leonard
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Gladstone Hed
Boy Scouts' Association
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Port Pirie Gun Club
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Rodway & Trott
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Chemis
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