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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 09, 1916
Page
2
A notice from Gladstore Town Hall at Henley Derk inside Lady Galway Clubhouse lists admission details and donors. It notes support for wounded soldiers and references religious services near Georgetown and Bartletts with several unclear lines and numbers from local records.
A ratepayers meeting is set for Georgetown District Mall on Sunday June 17 with Crystal Brook auctioneers Mesara Wider Smith & Co offering 1.770 aheap Bt cattle, pigs, poultry and dodaundries on Friday next. Also noted is the death of Mrs J W Brown of Gladstone after a long illness, leaving a widower, two daughters and five sons. News arrives of Lord Kitchener and staff drowned on HMS Hampshire near Orkney, with 655 aboard and hope fading of any survivors as the war outlook darkens. The report suggests London may fall, yet some foresee no change to Allied defeat.
Nominations close tomorrow at noon. The report mentions rainfall in the region and describes local attitudes toward suspected disloyalty during wartime. It notes loyalty shown by some residents, defends those of German descent born in Britain, and calls for authorities to prosecute offenders while praising loyal citizens who support the Empire.
The text asserts that at the Supreme Court of Victoria the Sanders Extract is presented as a refined pure eucalyptus preparation. It claims it does not destroy the heart and is highly commended by authorities as a reliable remedy, urging readers to obtain the approved article.
Gladstone council held a Friday meeting to consider Australia Day celebrations. Mayor W L Parsons presided, W Hancock appointed secretary pro tem, and resolutions were carried to raise funds, form a committee, accept Gladathon Comedy Co entertainment, and arrange a day programme with sub committees led by Parsons Budge Barclay Shepherdson Clarke Gallasch T Brown Harris F Pitas and Hancock. Committees to manage farewell socials and donor board naming were also endorsed as town council decides donor board names.
A garbled one paragraph advert presents Sander Extract and related preparations claiming to treat influenza, diphtheria, dyspepsia, dysentery, and other ailments with references to eucalyptus oil and a so called extract. It includes bizarre social commentary and nonsensical lines about gender and health products.
In Gladstone on Monday Jamestown High School defeated Pirie Stars 3 goals 7 behinds to 1 goal 11 behinds after a lively opening. Later Gladstone II faced Pirie Wart Sabar Ben IL in a hard fought clash with Pirie securing the winning goal just before time. Final scores saw Pirie 4 goals 6 behinds and Gladstone 8 Rosle 7 behinds.
Adelaide letter urges citizens to back a Cheer-Up Shilling Week starting June 1 to raise funds for the Boy Scouts or similar boys’ work. Donors may give any amount, with collection boxes in city businesses and reports to be published later.
The Lady Galway Clubhouse is described as formed by the Young Men's General Association to aid returned soldiers. Volunteers run all tasks from cooking to upkeep. a caretaker receives the only salary. A visit by Mr G. Bol and Hon Sey of the Olah Bones to Gladstows is noted with funds promised for local welfare and soldier support. A concert and badge day are planned to raise funds for the Lady Galway Clubhouse.
The North Western District of South Australia reports arrangements for a combined Sunday School conference at Port Pirie Congregational Church on Monday June 26. An earlier Sunday program on 25 June invites Sunday School groups from Port Pirie Solomontown and Port Pirie South, with visits to local sites and a hospitality period from Saturday afternoon to Tuesday morning.
A June Georgetown roundup records Mr D McCarthy leaving after 27 years with the Georgetown chaff mill and friends hosting a farewell at Town Hall. The report honors his character and notes gifts from colleagues. Also covered are community notices about a Cot Fund donation, a civic meeting, and local social events with short summaries of guest speakers and presentations.
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