Far North West motor trip recounts rugged journey
A group led by J B and partners describes a four day 54 mile drive in a new 92 hour power H mobile car from Port August to Wirre Jars and back. They meet hosts at Laure Hotel and face cold weather, rail strikes, and floodwaters while noting camels and dogs on stations along the route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maser
A.W. Robinton
Wm Frater
J. G Meeley
Vardes
Messrs. Underwood
Bert Underwood
Taure
Wio
Laure Hotel
Sears
Wilmington
Port Au
Worm
Port Auguste
Port
Rala
Rowley
Ive
Leith
Baik
Ford
Pork
Teale
Fedora
Dorrington
Newt
Yarden Eet
la Sears Mina
Mosslay
Bydney
Beck Egvin
Port Anguate
Mrezer
Bbs
Bileklays
Sunshine Cheer-up Society formed at Huddleston meeting
Huddleston residents held a schoolroom meeting to form The Sunshine Cheer-up Society with officers Mrs Brown president Mrs Head vice president Mrs McNeil treasurer and committees including Mrs Vo and A Cor A Wood and A J Sime. A further fundraising meeting was set for next Thursday and another branch meeting planned for July 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddleston
Sunshine Cheer
Local Charity Concert Ends With Encores And Gifts
A charity event organized by the Misses Kitto and guests featured encores, recitations, and presentations. J Curtis and district representatives distributed keepsakes, while Private C Veitch received a fountain pen and cheque from the Watchman Sporting Club. An extensive programme closed with a vocal item and a supper followed by dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Kitto
J. Curtis
K- Ach Sod
C. Roberte
Kitto
Mireee L. Gates
U. Kitto
V Veitch
M. Gnive
Mise C
Masters A
Gates
B. Kitton
J. Hoepner
C Veitch
Watchman Sporting Club
Fountain
Indies
Meeere O Kvana
A. Smith
Fo Wilson
H. Sires
A Mya
Wo Gates
Nature Lover Enlists In New July Journal Issue
Me. Uhadea Batreth a noted natural history writer, has enlisted for service aboard and contributes Barratt’s photographs of wild birds. The July issue of Everybody’s Journal contains practical departments on domestic economy and home craft. Sold locally for 1d, or sent by post for six months from T. Shaw Fitzhiett, 78 Swanston Street, Melbourne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhadea Batreth
C.M
Barratt
Judy's Journal
Eiverylady's
T. Shaw Fithiett
Swanston Béreet
Melbourne
Britty
State Moves to End Strikes by Removing 4505 Men
The text describes a government action in 1914 1915 removing 4505 workers from service and placing their families in support programs for a year. It asserts this as the state's justification for declaring a strike and punishing the rebels or strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Govsromant
Irplormant
Quiet Balaklava Wedding Adds To Local Joy
A quiet Balaklava wedding took place on June 28 in Obrist Chars. Bride Mrs Antonin Charlotte Schomburgk wore white crêpe de chine with pearl trim while the groom Mr Henry Ernest Cole appeared in formal attire. Parents and guests attended a reception at Mr Reuter’s home followed by a train departure for Adelaide amid heavy rain.
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Vole—Schomburgk
Obrist
Chars
Balaklava
Henry Ernest Cole
Mme Antonin Charlotte Schomburg
Sergios
Bay
A. H. T Reynolds
Mira Vida Banger
Thelride
K. C Reuter
Hue
Leraisters
Mines
L Schomburgk
Mr. C. Cole
Otto Schomburg
Preeunt
Mesdaines Dole
Sabom
Bargk
Mira
Walker
Sylvia Dole
Catherine
Reuter
Norman
Ernest Reuter
Adelaide
Mies Schomburgk
Mus L. Bebomburgik
Erewe
Serge Pinafore
Dresa
Mesdamea J
Dellow
M. 2
Higgine
Friandy
Gladstone Institute Annual Meeting Highlights and Resignations
The Gladstone Institute held its annual meeting on July 6. Mr B P Clarke chaired due to minutes. Mr Davies resigned from the committee and later became president. Dr Stewart replaced him. Subscriptions and government grants were reviewed, with emphasis on library upgrades and magazine donations to the Red Cross. Committees were reelected. discussion urged increasing subscribers and magazine circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuedar
B. P. Clarke
Jooe-Shaet
Bel
Morses HP
Clarke
Oilgnee
Budge
Parson
Fisher
Growden
Davivs
de Stewart
Songezinen
Davies
Stewart
Bia Place
Red Cross Society
Pew
Bach
Thorn
W. Hancock
Tnstitute Arevoiution
Talk on Health and Happiness by Dr. B Clark-Wikoia
Dr. B Clark-Wikoia arrives to discuss natural therapies and holistic health methods. The speaker promotes psychotherapy aligned with naturopathic healing, hydropathy and herbal remedies, inviting audience members to hear about wellness focused lifestyle practices.
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B. Clark-Wikoia
Ssind
Wil
Paychogo
Ar Sciancey
Rochester U
Halls
Bay
The
Daily Herald
Clart-Nikola
Antuso
Eis
Aufforera
Mies Willott
Hughes Shipping Deal Pattens Parliamentary Control
A critical public letter attacks Prime Minister Hughes over a shipping contract and large expenditures without parliamentary authority. The writer argues such spending undermines popular rights and sets a dangerous precedent for accountability in Australia. The piece cites parliamentary control and concerns about ongoing funding without proper approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Spd
John Hampden
Hughes Ann
Clevan
Australia
Isd
Swaat — Bulletin
Gladstone High School Volunteer Roster Listed
A long OCR fragment lists volunteer names associated with the Gladstone High School and local districts for a World War era expeditionary force. It includes many surnames, possible units, and notes about enlistment, with minimal readable context beyond the roster.
Balaklays Agricultural Bureau Holds Adjourned Meeting
The adjourned sunnal meeting of Balaklays Agricultural Bureau was held on Saturday afternoon July 8. Present were chairman P. H. Roediger and other members. The report and balance sheet were read and adopted. Roediger reelected chairman. Banyer reelected secretary. A letter from the Beaufort Bureau invited delegates to discuss bulk handling of wheat. The branch agreed to participate if Beaufort handles arrangements. A new member was nominated. The next meeting will be the second Saturday in August with Roediger delivering a paper on care and use of warm implements.
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Sunnal
Mesers PH. Roediger
B. M. Tuck
W. J. Glescon
Rydy Butler
J Spillane
C. J. Simmond
K Neville
O. Uppill
L. R. Bimmond
Hl, Twartz
Ed Lange
B K, Banger
Rsort
Poneuered Celid
Roediger
Banyer
Bureau
Atending
Balaklaca
Beaufort
Pew
Meditations of Our Office Boy Sides War In Wartime Humor
Fragment of a 1910s newspaper page mixes satirical notes on Kaiser Wilhelm with humorous office gossip and a lengthy medical advertisement for Doan's Ointment. The piece laments war strains, rain, harvests, and the front while shifting to consumer health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royola
Kaiser Willy
Sreventars
Satanic
Wilhelm
Ibien
Farewell to Soroma at Balaklava Institute Hall
A July 5 farewell event by the Cheer-Up Society and Progress Association honored Privates J J Naylor Allen Eyaoa O P Walker and Arch Tiller with speeches songs and woollen gifts. Presentations and remembrances followed by attendees from St Andrew's Church and local groups. A second program noted at Balaklava Institute with Rev F Ballock presiding and further performances. Mount Templeton rainfall for June reported as 4 inches for the month and 8 inches year to date. State Parliament opened last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soroma
Progress Association
J.J. Naylor
Allen Eyaoa
O. P. ‘Walker
Arch Tiller
Balaklays Institute
Father Davin
St. Andrew's Church
Naylor
P. Walker
Jond Bimadlé
Frida
G. Lesier
Mises
Smith
M. Goering
L. G. Broca
Chsmbers
A. Preaman
Mim
Edna Wonlee
Olem Veitch Wan
Balaklava Institute
John Hewitt
Mra
D. H. Fidayeos
M. Sparling
Mice H. Bram
Cad Me A. Freeman
Migs Mona Wiilia
Thapalabiors
Manele
Indeavorera
Church of Christ Society
F. Ballock
Moust Tswrtetos Ramirata
Mount Templeton
Jane
Man Seeks Success By Spending Less Than Earned
A concise note suggests success comes from earning money and avoiding unnecessary expenditures. It emphasizes prudent financial habits as a path to achievement.
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Mr. J. B
Ualtowte
Voursine
Ushowie Club
Institute
A. McCellum
Dune
Red Cross
J.meaney
J. Kennedy
Port Wakefield
J.J. Thomas
Mayorene
Long Plains
Liberal Union
C. W. Burnard
C. W. Barnard
G. M. Hallion
D. J. Good
Veneuver
N. Chivell
Messrs
F. Young
F. Clark
G. Clark
E. K. G. N. Johnson
Rward
Watchman Plains
C. Veiteb
A. Tiller
A. Evang
W. Veitch
J. Bpillune
Mesard P. Kiito
J. Curtin
Enlisi
Fog Hrsit
Voustahlen
Qld
Gladstone Institute
Schmidt’s Liniment
E. Heuzenroeder
Ladstons
Jolly
Toby
Ay Anthony
Brogan
Aidmend
Elm
Bikoxmd
J. Bitotowd
Dawie
J. Bitmond
Lewis
A. Binnond
Bomis
We, Huth
H. M. Loveringtom
Ja. Brown
Engerington
J Fowler
Tangeford
J.bowlve
Adbmeb
K. Bennett
FL. May
FP Bertrum
Cowbot TV
Melvina Chappell
Dyan Goinish
Millingson
Growhin
F. Look
TB. Gare
F. A. Griddle
Rogarte
Crabb
Gone
Hy Goo
Padaan
B.C Bunhae
Pearoa
B. Edwards
WV. Pareen
A. Fulwood
Pitman
J.D. Plaval Quiptan
Fay
H. W
Patthew
Gibrow
Gallsauh
Glenn
F. Gromden
Goldeworthy
Bonet
HT. Gobart
H. Bf
Smithy B
L. P. Gomer
W. Shotlat
W. Hang
Bilin
Phe
Clea
Hoophins
Oli
Hill
A Hollitt
H. Tobaeos
Ww. Dicks
Laure
B. J. Beckwith
Abking
B. Mf
Mabe
Ae Howard
Krarvey
Viogir
Anbur
C. ‘Tock
oAsaney
A. Mitchall
Amey
P. Fones
Yousasa— Potter
Bowen
Ossey
M. Bebe
X. Hopping
J. le Huddleston
Brown
Bhillstrese
W. Colee
Dierox
B. Lambert
A. Garner
Bertaldo Valley
Bilinghur Es
Mites Burgem
P- Bemnelle
Bartrom
F. Fradd
W. Pi. Fmdd
Milla J
Gzorae Town
Aulderaon
W. Inglis
M. Bannon
J. Yas A. Bates
J. Brooks
O. Burford
D. Bowlap
P. A. Earlees
Cme Redman
Inglis Wheeler
J. Jesetsia
Aa Teagan
Wal
Gladstone High School
Bape
Dawald
Boward
Hobork
DJ Hog Watson
Tete
Frank O- Ball
Tyan Story Wilkes
Cake
Mitchell
L. M Mitchell
G. Head
A. Bowler
Borrell AL Francia
Af. Thomnatt
Buckanara
L. Fogots
W. Harmar
Michael
Balaklays Agricultural Bureau
Offic Boy
P.D
Dean
J. W. Davie
Otb Street
Pisia
Saaaty Rahom
Donn
Hoseme
Wwe
Dona
Pries
Byr Panter-boClallan Co
Trent
Sydney
Eay
Generell Fligh
Gandale Childe
Milliniay
Costammee
Costa
BeuxGes Guatomers
Mi Aiption
Gorlay
Galalen
Arvy
Bolton Curtain
Prathy Berdars
Leos Teimmod Canaidon
Althia
Pei
W. L. Parsons Stores
Gladstone
Balaklava News
Parta Ament
Vicero Y Tea
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