District Council Elections and Civic Social in Adelaide
Readers recall the council election night with all seats contested and results noted for Ward, along with social activities. The secretary Mrs Tom Brogan thanks volunteers, reports funds from buttered tables, and invites attendees to a farewell for Private P. O’Loghien with a dance and supper ending the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hory
Basilacomte
Werd
W. Hill
Keston
Yeokn
Atkinson
Hanged
Nareldy Lay
Noonku Aie Indise
Mt Ander
Bookensia
Benk
Adelaide
Buttone
Bettons
Tom Brogan
P. O'Loghien
Thoraday
Pat
Turner
Quiecelandra
Mary ‘O'Loghlan
Cosat
Ming O'Loghien
Olethian Vale
Mesara
Ford
Hale Bacon
Sea Fogarty
Patriot Weet Best in a Challenging Racecard
The event featured close finishes with Patriot who led early while Bannyside and Gunnyside competed for position. Atkinson's I Have Get It won by a large margin, Hancocks' Wish I May Get It was runner up, and Darley's Bare of Ti captured the Marridy Trinia by a wide margin. The public chose winners for district leadership amid a ceremonial mood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Bannyside
Bia Weigt
Yeaks
Atkinson
Hancocks
Darley
Noonan
Prui- Mons
Convent Schools Concert Delights St Marks Hall Audience
A lively Convent School concert at St Marks Hall featured stringed orchestral pieces and class performances by St Anthony's and St John's pupils. Dainty dances in white gowns, blue sashes, and silver accents drew praise, with pieces like Life's Lullaby and Elves and Bells showcasing strong young voices and refined staging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marks Hall
Quigley
McInerney
Merdon
Ler
J. Mate A. Futon
Rasenfeen
L. Stanley
Milnes
J. Pavlich
Fiana
St Anthony's
5 John's High School
St Tee
Bella
England
Woon
Ireland
MacNally
Melock
Foul Breath and a Community Pageant Review
A long passage begins with a tongue in cheek treatment of foul breath and its social impact, urging hygiene and digestive health as root causes. It then shifts to a detailed report of a local village pageant with Tommy Atkins figures, St Mark’s Juniors, St Anthony’s pupils, and a cantata The White Garland, noting strong performances, precise drill, and the ensemble’s bright singing concluding under a Union Jack backdrop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hullo
Tommy Atkins
E. Madigan
C. Porter
St. Mark's Juniors
St. Anthony's Boys
Jack Tara
North Sea
Old
England
J. McNally
P. Zeven
Britain
Jin D. Scales
Iss L. Dempsey
Thony
My Brady
Wurm
Kemp
Dempsey
Scales
Kelly
St. Mark's
St Anthony's
Cong
St. John's High School
Goto
Buttons
M. Cavenett
St. Mark’s
Fisher Girls
St. Anthony's Pits
Misses Bell
Treloar
Butler
McCormack
Richardson
Sanders Extract Promoted as Universal Remedy
An advertisement extols Sanders Extract as a potent antiseptic and cosmetic, claiming it prevents infections and soothes a range of conditions. It advertises relief for burns, sprains, itching skin, dental and rheumatic pains, colds, coughs, and respiratory issues, asserting safety and instant benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Altetinter
Sandee
Debentures to fund Balaklava Society pavilion repair
Balaklava Agricultural Society discussed raising a thousand pounds by debentures at four percent to cover debts and pavilion repairs after last September’s storm. A motion to borrow was carried, with details on debenture terms and transferability. Proceeds from Australia Day events and button sales were debated. 40 percent slated for patriotic lands, profits historically donated to faith with the public. The meeting also addressed ground traps, collector numbers, and vehicle traffic control, with a sub committee to supervise. A Melbourne jew shipment to the British War Office was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava Agricultural Society
Thorn
Hi. Virgo
H. Gell
H. Curtis
Bednall
Rety
Messer
Names of volunteers from Gladstone and district enlistment lists
The column lists volunteers connected with Gladstone and district for the Australian Expeditionary Force, naming many individuals from Gladstone, Caltowie, and surrounding areas, including enlistees, those who offered but were not accepted, and those recorded as wounded or died, with notes on former residents and local towns. The compilation underscores a proud, extensive local enlistment effort marked by numerous named persons across multiple districts.
Red Cross Help Wanted Across the War Effort
A plea from The Australasian urges renewed Red Cross fundraising and volunteer effort as Allied troops fight in France. It notes many branches and shipped supplies, warns against complacency, and highlights the hard conditions faced by French civilians and soldiers while praising loyal workers and international aid from Australia and Egypt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Varison
Red Cross Society
Cairo
France
Etande
Red Cros Society
Allizy
Hax
Egypt
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Georgetown
Tare i Thomas
Targerail
W. Bopper
Sporting News
Patriot Weet
Convent Schools
Omy
Holland
Moreata
Jaus Ove Jam Company
Melbourne
Order of the Britiah War Office
Glenelg
Drs. W. Badenoch
Jetty Road
Clow
Yoothamurra School
Glenelq
Mica Dow
Iteaphone
Adalaide
Vicero
Ausstration Expeditionary Force
Gladstone
Akohnent
C. Jolly
P. A
Jolly
I A. “Anthony
W. Anthony
H. Brogua
Binead
Brtniemal
Hitwesd
Bitarend
Atkins
H. M. Brown
L. Brown
B. Winer
Caltowie
Shore
Arthur
Lock
B. Both
H. ‘McAveney
Bows
B. Mitchell
Nurne Kitson
Amey
P. Follar
Tones
Courtney
Ale
Wopping
Huddleston
Brown
W. B
Shillabeer
Glen
J. Seaith
Digrion
B. Telford
Lambert
Wainwright
Beetaloo Valley
Milla
B. Sillinghusst
Burgoss
Wateon
Freda
Winterfield
Vna
Aulderton
W. Inglis
Tonkine
Koby
Lacy
J. B. Cangetatt
Tikaly
Baroley S Co
Acon Sire
Elaine Ree
Clements Tonic Ltd
Gulag
Bolle
Clements
Ric
Clements Tome Geist
Ie Sey
Stel
Bughanan
RED Seal Whisky
the Fleet
Seth
Don- Anington
Dray Meld
Dogo
Childe
Hawke
Euboeltere
Ouiee
Wile
Donce Diva
Salanale Pel Ra
Parsons
Syzal
Forgan
J. & R Forgan
Fort Pirie and
Crystal Brook
Schmidt’s Liniment
E. Heuzenroeder
Auten
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