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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1910
Page
3
A sprawling, fragmented scan of international news notes violent events, political shifts, disasters, and social upheavals. Reports include deaths in Australia, wartime plans, strikes in New York, bombmaking arrests in Japan, and a fire at the Daily Herald office in Montreal.
A special Port Pirie Town Council meeting heard Hon E L W Klaner explain Land Values Assessment as a rate raising method. The discussion covered comparisons with Thebarton, equity between improved and unimproved land, poll voting requirements, and potential effects on development. The council and residents debated its fairness and possible impacts before voting to support further discussion and a ratepayer poll.
Racing card from Port Pirie lists handicaps for hurdles, trots and sprints with multiple horses named in each event. Notable entries include Henry Hughes as handicapper, with races featuring Rifleman, Belalia, Primrose, The Castaway, Floramel, Leap Year, Guntawang, Wakefield and others across events like the Hurdle, Boundary and Flying Handicaps, plus a Handicap Trot with numerous runners and times noted.
Messrs Elder Smith Co report Adelaide market results with 00 cattle yarded mainly Queenslanders few prime lots and brisk competition for higher quality Lakes drafts. Sheep tally 12 070 with several station flocks and firmer prime values though general trade slower. Lambe yarding 2000 and 5400 sheep and lambs sold at late satisfactory rates. Woods Great Peppermint Cure advertised for coughs and colds at 1 shilling 6 pence.
In Port Augusta last Thursday the Rev. Spurr spoke at Town Hall on The Greatest Man of Earth a speech tied to the M C A It drew a large audience and drew sharp criticism of sport motherhood and social norms Miss Matters also spoke drawing attention for her unconventional style and views The Port Augusta Dispatch tribute and editorials noted the passing of Sir Robert Thomas a key commercial leader and praised his service The Port Augusta cricket round saw a tight contest between Jamestown and Gladstone with a high tempo and tense moments
The Northern Areas' Football Association releases the 1910 schedule. Matches run through June to August on home grounds, featuring Crystal Brook, Gladstone, Jamestown, and Laura with dates including June 18 and August 27 among others.
Mounted Constable D G M Wiggins left Georgetown Police Station for Morphett Vale on annual leave. The Georgetown Quadrille Club held its first Friday night dance, about 30 couples attended. The Neptial Bible Club held a June evening social in the vestry, a Teacher's Bible presented to M F P Hill by Mr A Badger from the Bible Class as a token of esteem.
Gladstone Corporation held Friday June 10 with all present. Minutes confirmed. Correspondence from Secretary Institute Committee re resignation of Mr W Thomson and Blyth Vigilance re narrow gauge conference. Overgeer’s report read. Brayley sought Fifth Street footpath extension toward Ewart Grounds. Read gave notice to rescind gravel rubble licenses. Resolutions carried include a new culvert on foot path to North Gladstone and leaving conference matter to Mayor and Town Clerk. Public Works to inspect adegards and report. old Council Chamber repairs held over. Two chains of footpath to be added on Fifth Street near Hewen’s. Accounts paid: General £25 1s 4d. Main Road £41 12s 4d.
A 1919 Inventors Guide is praised for its insights into patent law and profits from inventions. Reports from Palestine describe wild wheat found on Mount Hermon and its potential for breeding drought resistant crops. The Australian Official Year Book 1901-2 details wheat production trends, with 1904-05 peak areas and 1909 projections, noting Britain Empire shares of global wheat output.
A historical note reports on Chronic Chest Complaints and Woods' Great Pappermint Cure. Lt Me Frick of America is recorded as having paid 26 000 for a Rembrandt picture in the same context.
When influenza strikes, act fast to reduce fever and inflammation with Chamberlains Cough Remedy. The ad claims it lowers fever and prevents lingering cough after influenza, as promoted by W. H. Deebto,rladatone.
In a brief note the source highlights Bronchis using Woods Great Veppermint Cure. The report emphasizes a cough relief claim and cites a curious token event, with limited context and no corroborating details about efficacy or source backing.
The Australian Metal Co. reports May average metal prices including lead at 412.55 per ton and copper variants. Silver fine and standard prices are listed in the May month’s data. Copper standards show spot and best selected listings with per ton figures.
Monday and Tuesday sale offer includes Dress Tweed and Navy Stripe fabrics, plus pale flannel and other yardage by specific pieces and yardage. Out of town orders postmarked by Monday or earlier receive their share. Tuesday afternoon adds more dress lengths and jackets at reduced prices across ladies and menswear. Special values in linings, trimmings, and household textiles accompany broad discounts storewide.
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