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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1909
Page
4
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A columnist argues against probate duties as a villainous tax, urging charity exemptions be avoided to prevent litigation. He praises measured wealth distribution during life, cites a letter from a wealthy Adelaide man, and notes the aim to deter vast fortunes from lingering until death. The piece critiques gifting after death and supports limiting large inheritances to promote charitable work during life.
A lengthy reformist tract argues for fair treatment of labor while warning farmers against socialist rhetoric. It contends professionals and managers face demanding workloads and moral duties, contrasts nonmanual and manual labor, and criticizes labor party influence on land policy, tariffs, and taxation. It warns farmers of perceived socialist dangers and calls for steering the state toward responsible guidance before ruin.
The Gladstone Institute held its annual meeting with Mr C Budge presiding. Minutes of the prior year were read and confirmed. The annual report covered subscriptions, library progress, and a juvenile library plan with scholarships for public school children. A new room at the main hall was discussed to improve accommodation. Election of officers and committee members followed. Dr Chancellor became president, with Fisher vice president and Cilento treasurer. The librarian Mr T Jones was reappointed.
The text chronicles Moody and Sankey, famed evangelists, detailing their earnings, split paths, and charitable uses of wealth. It notes Moody’s shift from trade to Christian work, Sankey’s government appointment, and their refusal to profit personally from their ministries. It mentions their funds supporting Moody institutions and cautions about later sensational claims.
A tragic case from Cowfal shows James Turner, a native resident, fatally poisoned amid a domestic assault. Police report Turner attempted to kill his wife during a violent spree at his home, later dying from heart disease in custody. inquiries note premeditation and alcohol as contributing factors.
The Stanley Farmers and Producers Union held a meeting on Saturday July 1 with poor attendance. A circular on delegate elections from the district secretary urged delegates to vote for three candidates, Issis J Slattery and W Growden among them. The chair was A V Smith with view-chairmen Lines and Gallasok and secretary Brayluy. A vote of thanks to S Weuslip for services concluded the session.
The annual review discusses price trends and production in Australasian wool markets, noting a prosperous year for growers, with 147 008 bales sold and a net wealth gain of £5,950,02. It analyzes market dynamics in London versus Australasia, estimates inflation of exports, and urges careful handling of heavy supplies to avoid surpluses in the coming selling season. It cites Dalgety and other industry figures while outlining forecast risks and recommended actions for producers and brokers.
A testimonial from a patient in Adelaide describes drastic relief after using Clement Tonic 12. He recounts severe neuralgia and despair, then reports improved digestion, steadier nerves, and the ability to eat again. He credits Clement Tonic with transforming his health and outlook, urging others to inquire locally.
The article argues publicity drives market access and consumer thrift, noting advertising as essential for all products and organizations. It credits moral and healthy representation as a goal of advertising and mentions agents who benefited from promotional work, with reference to system stores potentially included.
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