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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 21, 1911
Page
2
An analysis argues for strong public education support while criticizing a proposed South Australian bill that would severely narrow school absences to certificated illness only. It warns the measure could cause hardship for conscientious families and children, urging targeted enforcement of habitual truancy instead.
A. Pankhurst of Gladstone, a 30 year veteran with Jas. Martin & Co, offers contracting work. Stanley Slornor, ex Gladstone resident now in Selbourne Adelaide, operates as general commission agent and can assist with shares or loans. A meeting of interested parties at Georgetown on Saturday at 7:30 PM will discuss holdings and related questions.
The Treasurer reports government egg circle losses totaling about £10800 with potential reduction from unsold stocks. Attorney-General warns Justices of the Peace against hearing multiple informations at once. cases must be heard separately. Crown Lands Office notes on Protected Native Birds of South Australia praise the art publication with plates and descriptions. Gladstone Vigilance Committee discusses town lighting costs, Kaufmann light prospects, and a demonstration for Kanf nang lights. Town Council also acts to prevent West Australian railway construction near Flinders Range.
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds' Committee held a meeting on Monday July 17. The treasurer reported £19 0s 5d available and the account paused for payment. Chairman T Kerin invited members to Tresylva for working bees on Wednesdays and Saturdays. resolutions cover fencing materials for shrubs. rubble. annual flower show timing. cataloguing by named members Hann Milne Brayley Budge Odgers and Deebla. prize money about the same as last year.
A fragment notes a woman mocked for fashion, with lines about a cough and remedies. It mentions Woods Peppermint Cura as a possible cure and hints at paid off critics. The verse tone mirrors a poetic, tongue in cheek social observation from a bygone era.
In Gladstone Circuit Court Maurice Nelson pleaded guilty to bicycle larceny at Petersburg. The judge offered First Offender relief. Nelson signed the pledge and received six months with hard labour, suspended on own recognizance. William Farnham’s false pretence case saw a nolle prosequi. Court adjourned after about 15 minutes, defendants traveling to Adelaide.
The Mabel Hardinge Dramatic Company visits Gladstone Town Hall for a one night engagement on Monday after a successful northern run. Led by Mabel Hardinge, the company presents Tom Taylor’s The Ticket of Leave Man with a strong cast including A. K. Field F Bland Phyllis Hardinge and Emerald Goldsworthy. Scenic designs by A E Field promise a bumper house as this farewell run is anticipated after recent personnel changes.
Friday meeting notes record Dr. Eley elected acting mayor with others attending, minutes read, and various correspondence lists. Overseer and paysheet approved, multiple local actions proposed including grub timber sale, medical officer reappointment, sick leave pay, culvert works, drainage deputation, and water main inquiry to Gladstone with public works response.
The programme lists July to Sept matches among Crystal Brook Jamestown Laura Gladstone and others with notes on recent round results. A reported clash at Laura saw Crystal Brook defeat Taort 3 goals to 3 behinds and Gladstone beating Jamestown 4 goals 6 behinds to 3 goals 1 behind.
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