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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1915
Page
2
Sunday Nest item notes Holy Communion service at Georgetown with a lay reader designated for the occasion. Parish events include Holy Communion and associated duties in the 10 position listing.
Odd OCR text notes that BOG registrations expire on Tune toth, with New Rel Relations from Latte 4th July. It mentions a short cited Act setting fees for dog registration and an enquiry on 14th July by police and registrar for unregistered dogs.
The article discusses Mr A H Poski and Mr Peake in an intense Victorian district campaign. It notes Labor Party opposition, internal party tactics, and the calling for Peake’s return to Parliament amid factional debates. It reflects on McDonald’s resignation and Peake’s anticipated reentry with Liberal support.
The report mentions an upcoming annual meeting of subscribers to the Glatetane Localitie on Monday July 5 at 8. Also notes promotions, front line reports, and social events in Georgetown and Gladstone. A grand entertainment at Gladstone Town Hall to aid wounded soldiers is slated with dances and a 1 shilling 6 pence admission. A Home made cough remedy is advertised as Hean's Katanse and Hean's Emensos with availability through local stores and mail order from Sydney.
News from Gladstone reports the sudden death of W S Thomson manager of the Burra National Bank branch after a writing fit. He previously led the Gladstone branch and served in town committees, leaving a widow three sons and one daughter. Son Usorga served with the front, Walter and Charlee remain in service and town roles.
An appeal from the Mayor's Patriotic Fund in South Australia urges public contributions to support soldiers killed or permanently incapacitated and their dependents. The fund aims to reach at least 50,000 pounds, with 221,008 currently held and 20,000 more needed, to assist dependents and injured servicemen through pensions and supplementary aid. Contributions should be sent to H. Winthrobottom, Hon. Sec. and Treasurer, Pivia Street, Adelaide.
Letters to the editor discuss the Bible’s middle verse and its placement. The text includes advertising copy for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills and endorsements, reflecting mixed content typical of a dated page.
A beverage that nourishes and comforts during nippy weather. It can be added to water hot or cold or mixed with beer or whisky minerals. The drink has warming qualities and is recommended for indigestion and general relief in chilly conditions.
Fragmented OCR style clippings reference war talk, deaths in Narridy and Kapunda, trade and prices, political notes, and scattered quotes. Mentions Mr Arthee Hiskey and Mr George Morep with values, Labour views, and a long list of varied items from theatre to industry across places like Australia.
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