Debate over Gladstone Red Cross Society leadership continued
Letters to the editor defend the Gladstone Red Cross Society from criticism of its 1914–15 and 1915–16 balance sheets and management. Contributors praise Honorary Secretary Mrs Fisher and Treasurer Mrs Fisher, note active sewing by volunteers, and urge clarity and unity amid wartime efforts.
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Gladatone Red Cross Society
Merdamee J
Red Cross
Atc
W. Langdon Parsons
Botathan
Gladstone
Red Arcoas Society
Pershaps
Britain
Lord Kitchener
Air Otc
John
George Fisher
Church Bells and Parish Response to Dear Sir Plea
A letter from W Langdon Parsons of Botathon Gladatone dated 5/6/17 discusses whether reducing bell ringing could curb bad language and improve church attendance. Parsons offers to persuade church authorities if ringing less or not at all would achieve the desired effect.
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W. Langdon Parsons
Botathon
First Woman Congressman Rankin Takes Seat in Parliament
Miss Jeanette Rankin of Montana becomes the first woman elected to the American Parliament, winning 17 000 votes amid seven male candidates. Her diverse background at the University of Montana and Seattle’s Children's Home Society shapes her focus on social welfare, women and children, and policy reform. Her electoral win marks a historic milestone, with her vote on war noted as courageous and pivotal.
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Jeanette Rankin
Montana
Amercan
Thermnaast Réval i
Swe
Finland
Stead
S “ Treuew
Mielankie
Shea
Missoula
United States
Babien
University of Monttana
Seattle
Miss Rankin
Abe Wee
War Savings Certificates urged to shift burden to lenders
A pamphlet titled War Savings Certificates argues the public taking up these certificates will transform savers from tribute payers to tribute receivers. It notes war costs will be borne by future generations, urges Australians to lend savings to defeat Germany and reduce future taxation burdens through profitable investments.
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Warkere
Great Britain
Warkera
Australia
Germany
Great McEwen Delights Kadina Audience at Town Hall
The Kadina crowd enjoyed Prof McEwen's show at Kadina Town Hall on Monday evening. He impressed with humor, sincerity, and confident stage presence, praised as a master of method and vitality. A return visit is announced for tonight with advice to arrive early to avoid the crush.
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Kadina
Plain Dealer
McEwen
Kalina
Kadina Town Hall
To Let We Put On Empty Houses Inadvertent Ad
A fragmentary verse promotes Woods' Great Peppersmint Cure as a remedy to drive away coughs and colds. The irregular spelling and wording suggest an old advertisement or satirical note about pestering tenants and poor hygiene.
Georgetown Opens Football Season Amid Low Attendance
Georgetown June 2 saw a local football opener with both teams short handed. Final score listed as Georgetown seven goals to nil behind. A public meeting June 5 at District Hall discussed recruiting efforts and 6,000 volunteers, with Lieu Dow from Fort Pirie addressing robony and conscription. Mt Templeton Patriotic Club May 28 appointed officers and reports over £100 raised for patriotic needs and a Red Cross hospital bed.
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Georgetown
Georgetown Vorue Gladetooe
Mirvli
Tiladstone
R. G. McNamara
inter-Siste
de la Rue
MT. Templeton
Port Wakefield Picnic Truncated by Weather at St. Aiban’s
Strong north winds and heavy rains disrupted the St. Aiban’s Sunday School outing. children used the oval and church hall for activities. The Resident Engineer staff hosted a farewell gathering for H. E. Rusk who enlists for active service. Mr Fr. B. Hayman presided and presented a wristlet watch amid musical items and supper. Pickford plans to leave for camp soon.
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St. Aiban’s
Hayman
H. E. Rusk
BE. Hayman
Rusk
Pickford
A Little More Grey as Life Passes On
A reflective verse noting aging and decline in sight hearing and mobility. The speaker observes growing weariness and fading hopes while emphasizing a transition toward peaceful rest and a hopeful welcome home in heaven as loved ones pass away.
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Heavenly Land
Dalkey District Council Meeting Notes May 26
Dalkey district council held a Saturday meeting with Chair Cre Hogan and members Harkness Hamann Marshman and Bird. No tenders were received and recalls were ordered for Balaklava road work near the railway cottages and near Dalkey Church. Next meeting set for June 30 at 7 30 p.m.
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Cre Hogan
Harkness
Hamann
Marshman
Bird
Crown Lande
Harknees
Balaklava
Owen
Dalkey Church
Soldiers of Port Pirie Remembered in War Losses
The piece notes multiple Port Pirie soldiers wounded or killed in action. Pvt Pradehaw Bradshaw, 23, formerly of Union Bank Kadina, died from Gallipoli and France injuries after gallant service. Lieut Leslie Beer, son of Port Pirie residents, killed in France May 1916, leaves widow and child. Other mentions include Lieut A V Gallasch wounded in France, Pvt Pirie Amery wounded, and Pvt J M Sprague who died at Keswick Hospital after gallant service. Local officials express sympathy. The piece recalls prior Port Pirie ties and civilian careers before enlistment.
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T. A. Tendahow
Port Vice
Pradehaw
H. F. Beyerr
Union Bank
Kadina
Gallipoli
France
Newa
Brassbar
Peninsula
Bradshaw
Warren
Leslie Bear. Toraday
Lieat. Leelie Beer
HH. Deer
Port Pirie
Port Firie
Honolulu
Melbourne
A.V. Gallosch
Lieut
Gallasch
J. Gallasch
Cof Giadatone
The
National Bank
H. Dickes
Port Pirie Weat
Pirie Amery
Sydney
Amery
Captain Amery
Pirie Weet School
Bydney
J. M Sprague
J. M. Prague
Keswick Hospital
Mey 6Th
Bolomantown Club
Mre W. Rodgers
Alexander Street
Meesre W
J. P. Sprague
Mre Kent
J. Barns
Adelaide
South Australis
Gladstone
Jamestown
Chas. H. Nicholla
M. A. Sanperson
J. Toop
J.P. Victoris Street
Fatersburg
Shanton Street
W. P. Dunstan
J. McNaughton
Hawker
Chas. H. Nicholls
Mary Agnus Lippy
Broken Hill
Nicholla
Hebard-streat
South Broken Hill
Mr. Nicholls
Broughtman-street
Crowded Solomontown Public School Moves For Aid
Commissioner of Public Works Hon H Jackson visited Solomontown on his Port Augusta railways business and saw the crowded Public School. Mrs G Whites urged immediate extra accommodation, with the commissioner promising to expedite the work. Earlier, Dr Forgan called the conditions deplorable and noted outdoor classes last winter.
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H. Jackson
Public Works
Port Augusta
Railways Commission
G. Whites
Solomontown
White
Mr. Jackson
Forgan
Turf Anticipations by Tha General
Fort Adelaide Eun Jane trial stakes divisions list contenders Lady Capitano or Fortune Boy. Second division Ms Smith or Balyona. Franklin Hardie Prince Maelgwyn or Luger. Addingyon Handicap Epiatla or Admirable Bob. Steeplechase Yantara or Edinel. Eosatala Handicap Counter Attack or Opera Braile. Cheltenham Park Handicap Byzas or Tvernia. York Welter Ptami or Merci Doras.
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Fort Adelaide
Eun Jane
Lady Capltano
Fortune Boy
Ms Smith
Balyona
Franklin Hardie
Prince Maelgwyn
Luger
Bob
Yantara
Edinel
Cheltenham Park
Byzas
Tvernia
York Welter
Ptami
Merci Doras
Wooda Delusion and a Share In Morning Cognition
A fragmentary note critiques belief in Wooda as a delusion and a share while remarking that people cling to delusions. It mentions a nighttime children cough remedy, a writer of weather reports, and dismisses various pop culture terms as nuisances. The passage ends with reference to other unspecified items.
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Wooda
Fanaticca
Church Bella
Unscrupulous Medical Claim Prompts Call for Free Test
An unnamed promoter asserts he can diagnose “almost all diseased states” without contact or questions and offers a free test, urging readers to call. The vague appeal notes no qualifications or verifiable methods.
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Eee
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