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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1915
Page
3
A July 1016 match at Kal Hifle range between Crystal Crook and Giadatone Rile Clube ended with Crystal Brooks prevailing by 80 points. Weather favored fine scores from Brook rifts. lunch from Jocal aan accompanied a pleasant day.
In Alma District elections at Hamley Bridge several names were elected to the council including Doyle and Cant with others: Black and McCabe appear in first readings. A lodge visit, education tests, and a large audience at the Institute marked events alongside Australia Day plans and an arbor day with about 500 trees planted on a two mile road.
A Gladstone gathering presided by Mayor L Parsons discussed celebrating Australia Day on July 4. Residents pledged support to fund welfare projects, with plans for an afternoon market and evening dress ball. A committee including FE Ho Dacie and W Hancock was formed to organize refreshments and events.
The Red Cross Society secretary thanks the ladies who helped willingly and effectively. Many garments and cloth are on hand. The notice invites all interested parishioners to the Parish Hall next Tuesday at 3 PM for pillow slip admissions, knitting, and a tea.
A fragment lists Gladstone soldiers from the Ancibionary Forces with non-Indentation and disconnections. It names Gibson Glenn F Hann Kearney J Kylet Lao E Cathar Ly McDonald H E 5 Padman B 0 Pearce F Chappold Row C Sotsiech Jing 7 5 Dontarilbeyed Kyloh F Rows C Ollared Themselves and Rejected Brown L Flavel B Carter Formerly of Gladstone.
Crystal Brook welcomes Gladstone tomorrow with a visiting lineup including Leo, Humphris, Hunsphein, Waterhouss, Besch, Philli Fhillir, Atkins, Buokenara, Buohno, Head, Foreman, Masters, Delsar, Cee FM Thorapas, McKinasa, Urid le, Hillard, Clarke. A miscommunication among players prevented a sanctioned session last Friday.
An old ad warns against counterfeit extracts and urges demand for the genuine Sanders Extract. It touts unique healing powers and urges buyers not to trust imitations or inferior preparations. It appeals to medical authorities and promises reliability in small doses for ill health.
A fragmentary report details Georgetown football actions and a controversial lineup shuffle. It mentions players such as O Loghlen and others, with a later note about Peter O Loghlen and a gathering in Georgetown. The piece hints at examination of team dynamics and local reactions.
A fragmented local notice describes an incident at a public event. It notes an artis execution and injuries linked to Wad, with a referenced medical or protective action. The piece mentions De Mrtain and a charity night at Children s Ha biog Cumghiut Night Woule.
Gladstone Corporation Masting held Friday July 9th. Present all. Minutes of Previous mauling 6 read and confirmed. Correspondence from Central Board of Health Fropnpteens of health sfligns Wium Mugmpat Association to half-yearly masting. The oversist's report read and received. The Mayor repacted that sathe ing hal yet been duoe in the way of bilarging the creek onhe rails will reeive. A wire from the Premier re Wimoded Soldiers Fund and with the Chairman of the District Council be balarranged for a preliminary meeting and Wednesday nels Finance. The passhvet was traased aa rani. All units raaied for payment. E256 OLY Avonual A BK ES. The following revolutins were carried. Veoeerd De Mer, eevanded Cr tals, Munk yookcot deaining hirer Jneeling fF Glailone treet hastane ba Bun Ge Whaltier Clantell. Vincent Gr Gale, seconded Cr Vint that Town Clerk interview District Foreman to use at drain age, pipe near Srv Goes, poeed Ye Hann, seconded Cr Back 's, that Town Clerk be em powered to place suitable guard or protection over drainpips at Port Stoaot bridge. Proposed Uriale, seconded Dr Howard thet dayman be employed as coon acversible repairing foot patha in Eaut Ward datmageil by Goode.
The Gladstone district council held a meeting on Monday 10. Present were Granden as chair, Blusing, Lehman, and Town Clerk. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. Correspondence from the Local Government Association discussed. Fisher reported on employing men. From the Central Board of Health, appointment of officer of health noted. Overseer's report, Chitlmans report, and auditors' report read and received. Balance sheet read and laid on the table. Payroll approved at £3773. Proposals: Granden to be chairman for the current year. assessment 1814-16 to be the assessment for 1919-16 with necessary alterations. annual balance sheet and chairman's report adopted as drafted. I Sexton's offer accepted to construct extension of metal road near Mr Thomson's at £4 12s per chain, same price for full length of contract.
The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met on July 12 with Chairman Mr H F C Clarke present and minutes read. They noted treavelyn shrub planting, fence repairs, and decided not to hold the annual flower show this year due to patriotic fund demands. The caretaker’s pay was set for fencing at Treaylon and Mr Jeffrey’s tender approved for painting work. Mr Myatt requested grazing rights for cattle on Kwart Grounds, and Mr B C Grubb was elected a committee member.
Dr K McEwin’s lecture to the Belykla Mutant Improvement Society on July 8 explored war nerve shock from high explosives, gas masks and respirators, typhoid vaccination, and battlefield medical advances. It praised British soldiers and the Army Medical Service for their adaptive care and treatment innovations in combating gas, wounds, and typhoid while noting cautions on alcohol use and improvised protective gear.
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