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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 17, 1914
Page
2
A fragment mentions Alev the Wonderful Littles achieving a new Worlds Reward, highlighting a notable milestone tied to motor activity.
The notice lists religious services and speakers for St George’s Georgetown and nearby parishes. It mentions a 6th Sunday after Prially St Albans, Lay Matins, Evensong at 6:30 pm, Rector, plus Methodist changes and sermon to young men on a Sunday. Huddleston and Rey Hartlett are named along with Mr Gale.
Friday social events aid St Alban’s piano fund and a busy Gladstone hockey draw with Jamestown and Wirrabara. Local residents recover from illness, a centenarian’s relatives celebrate, and new justices of the peace are named across several towns. Electora roll reminders urge all voters to enrol by July 30.
An article argues that mouth disinfection with Sander's Eucalypt Extract protects against throat and respiratory infections. It claims three drops on leaf sugar dissolve in the mouth thoroughly disinfects the cavity and penetrates crevices, offering safe antiseptic power without nausea unlike lozenges.
A reflective musing contrasts views on beauty and jealousy, suggesting that male jealousy stems from love while female jealousy signals a threat to possession. The narrator notes that handsome appearances fade and both genders reveal insecurities in relationships.
Meeting held with Mayor J Eley and councillors Deahla Cresy Quinlin Howard Lina and the Town Clerk. Reports read and financials approved including a paysheet of £36140 and a smaller £12 11/2 item. Dr Stewart appointed Health Officer at £55 per year and an extra man to be hired. A motion to place a complaint against prior notices to ratepayers before impounding stock was noted for next meeting.
The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met July 13 with four general attendees. Minutes were read and confirmed. E P Rowe J Growden and Dr Stewart elected to the committee. Hodge reported NAFA did not understand fee for oval. Heuricks to oversee grounds. several resolutions passed including charging for semi finals at one guinea, procuring timber for band platform repairs, next power show on October 21, appointing Mrs Megara W L Parsons and J G Deeble as joint secretaries, Mrs Jeffrey to take over from Mrs Schlatter, sending thanks to Mrs Jeffrey and card social workers, arranging another card social, empowering planting committee to procure plants, and adding Clarke and Hann to the planting committee.
The Gladstone Vigilance Committee held a July 1 meeting with good attendance. The chairman noted Mr Budge wrote an article on rival railway routes for the Northern Railway Committee, published in The Mai and pamphlet form. A deputation to attend a railway matters meeting in George Town was approved and funding for pamphlet costs authorized.
The Traveller laments dogs in Gladstone as a nuisance and menace to public life. He cites late registrations, numerous stray mongrels, and dogs sleeping in the street barking at passersby. He urges city authorities to act decisively to curb the problem amid alleged law defiance.
A collection of abrupt items references Falks and Roamers, winter terms, and a note on double dissolution. Mentions Adelaide burglaries, Ulster concerns, and a railway bill of £1,860,000. Obituaries include Capt Flindera of England and Lily Hardinge. Also notes Rasgall and a Vic to India link, plus a life message about purpose and kindness.
Minutes record chair Dr W Growden and six attendees. Reports read include overseers, Returning Officer, balance sheet, and annual balance receipts. Tenders accepted for main roads, new chair for current year, and assessment adjustments discussed with multiple residents named. Remarks on road works, kerbing, bridges, and future fencing and maintenance planned.
Hon. A Poynton spoke to a large Gadstool Town Hall meeting chaired by the Mayor. He defended Fisher Government records, attacked Fusion finance, and warned against borrowing in peacetime while urging unionist support and vigilance against double voting and Liberal tactics.
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