Yangya District Council Elections and Local Municipal Talks
Forty years ago a Yangya District Council election elected unopposed auditors Mesera C S and Lake and W Morris on Monday. Nominations for Council and Auditore were listed with several candidates. A Gladstone meeting backed steps to incorporate Yangya and Booyooles as a municipality, presided by J J Bonner. A Yacka meeting urged parliament to extend the Blyth line to Yeeks via Magpie Creek. A Gladstone public meeting endorsed a railway proposal to Georgetown with J B Jones presiding and widespread support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesera C_S&. Lake
W. Morris
Janet
Yangya
Mesare W. Coe
TI. W. Ingram
J. A. Leak
T. Smatlacombe
R. Stewart
J. Turner
A. Moore
Gladatone
Yangya and
Booyoolee
J. J. Bonner
Booyooles
Merers A. Cail
Coe
Bonnar
Martin
Moorhouse
French
Stephens
Gardner
Brock
Yacka
Parliament
Yeeks
Magpie Creek
Mesera Dicker
Burford
Atkinson
White
Paterson
Millington
Gladstone
Georgetown
J. B. Jones
Meyers A. Calt
Marriott
Stephenson
Stewart
E. Coe
Garrood
Stock
Stephene
Trembath
Jones
Shand
W. Coe
Virgo
Walehie
Kauffman
Hudson and Kearney
Recruiting figures lag as 42 enlist in week ending June 15 1918
The State Recruiting Committee reports 42 men enlisted in the week ending 15 June 1918, down from 71 the prior week. Country areas contributed 19 and the Metropolitan Area 25, Kadina led with six recruits and Lincoln next with two, amid rising inquiries about Cross of Honor distribution to soldiers dependents. Arrangements are being finalised to offer dependents the chance to apply at centers across the state for the badge.
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Kadina
Lincoln
Death of Lieut Reginald Harrington DCM
Reginald W. Harrington DCM died from wounds received June 10 while leading a company near German positions. He ordered a retreat to save his men, then personally inspected the line and killed a German attacker after being shot in the leg. He served in Gallipoli and France. his brother Keith fell at Gallipoli. His widow, Mrs Harrington, and a young daughter remain in Adelaide. He was former teller at Wallaroo National Bank and later a Dalgety & Co agent.
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Wallaroo
Reginald W. Harrington
D.C.M
the Register
Lieut. Harrington
The
National Bank
Dalgety & Co
Harrington
Lieut
George Chatfield
Mra Harrington
Adelaide
Gallipoli
France
Keith
Chronic Cheat Complaints Woods Great Pappermint Care
Papers report ongoing concerns about chronic cheat complaints tied to Woods Great Pappermint Care with dates January 6 and February 9. The notices highlight alleged irregularities and consumer questions in the regional market.
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Woods
Caltowie coursing meeting and Australia Day plans
Reports from a Caltowie coursing meeting note fair weather and strong attendance. Results include Rara Avis over Olive Hopele and Final Lady Edoa defeating Molly Fleetfoot by twenty four points. Australia Day plans progress with a July 23 local celebration and a July 6 planning meeting.
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Caltowie
A. McCallum
R. Jamieson Clipper
H. L. Pike Bon
Firet
Mike O'Lary
Netta
Earl of Dudley
Erin's
Iele
Firet Tise
Valdarno
Rara Avie
Lady Edna
Field Battery
Molly Fleetfoot
Ben Hur
Mike C Lary
Edoa
Cheer
Red Croga
W. Turpie
Jamestown
Melva Stephens
Davenport
Mra H. V. Batten
Mesere J. Gilfillan
Blackney
Skurray
Miss Lehmann
R. W. Wilkinson
KE. Farraht
Meesra P. Dirragh
Donke
Mize Irie Baker
Master Bouter
Inglis
Council Chamber
Night watchman incident and town hall progress report
A night watchman recovered a ship s boat and it was dragged to shore after which the boat was found on the beach. Police seek the men responsible. Contractors for the new Town Hall started work and expect completion in eight months. Meeers Jackett Broa began weeding wheat. A machinery mishap delayed Bret briefly but was fixed. Wheat samples are good and saleable. damaged grain is removed during processing. The coursing club held a large second plumpton meeting with interstate sportsmen and eager crowds. Patriotism in the three principal towns shows strong war fonds support, totaling £25,200 from various sources including Wallaroo and Moonta Mines companies. PORT WAKEFIELD reports a fatal fire in which a six year old girl died and her mother was severely burned. local fire aid and Dr Gribble assisted.
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Meeers Jackett Broa
Bret
Plumpton
Pripepal
Wallaroo and Moonta Mines Company
Wallaroo Mines
Moonta Mines
Wallaroo Smeltera
Wallaroo
Sophie D. Gotthardeen
Broken Hill
Melbourne
Mra Adame
Strathalbyn
Horace Amith-Doreen
Gibralter
Wolla
Gaherman
James Mildwater
Aberry Gardens
Port Pirie Hospital
Jasper Bee
Aldgate
George Peake
Port Pirie
Swat
Huddlestone
Port Wakefield
Keyes
Zeebragge
V.C
NOJOL Aids Deep Seated Intestinal Poisoning Relief
Nervous irritable headaches and blues signal intestinal poisoning, not mere fatigue. Relief comes from NOJOL a lubricant not absorbed by the body and not a drug no digestion interference or gripe. Standard Oil of New Jersey markets NOJOL widely in chemists and stores.
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Adéchea
War and Holiday Echoes Across a Quiet Frontier
A compilation of 1910s era notices and anecdotes covers war news felt hopeful, holiday schedules, and a partial lunar eclipse. It notes Austria’s troubles, a railway disaster in America, and London like witticisms about love and jokes. Obituaries include the Duke of Northumberland and local figures such as Mr George Warrell and Mrs Sophie Gotthardeen. A governor appointment and VC award are cited alongside moral couplets and quips about happiness and kindness. The piece closes with reflections on helping others and perseverance.
Soldiers' Christmas Boxes Bring Joy From No Man's Land
Sergeant A. G. Reiss of the 43rd Battalion reports from an outpost in No Man's Land that eight men endure night moves and no daylight while Fritz strafes with a machine gun. He expresses deep gratitude for the Christmas boxes sent through the League of Loyal Women, noting the happiness they bring to the front.
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League of Loyal Women
Reat
A. G. Reiss
43Rd Battalion
No- Man's Land
Fritz
Sanders Extract Promises Safe Benefit From Eucalyptus
An advertisement extols Sanders Extract as a safe potent remedy for a wide range of ailments. It claims prevention of infections and meningitis, relief for ulcers and wounds, and cures for colds, bronchitis, rheumatism, neuralgia, burns, and eczema. The text cites a Melbourne Age notice about eucalyptus poisoning and urges use of Sanders Extract as superior and harmless.
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Melbourne Age
Sander
Sanders
Disturbing the Peace at Balaklava Court
At Balaklava Balaklava Police Court on Wednesday Thomas Healey was charged with unlawfully disturbing the peace of a house in Howmphreya street on June 20 by knocking at a door. The constable said complaints had been made on June 17 19 and 20 and Healey admitted knocking at several homes asking for different women while pocketing money in a suggestive way. He pleaded guilty to knocking at various houses without evil intent.
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Balaklava
Messrs. Leitch and
Virgo
Thomas Healey
M.C. Hanaberg
Howmphreya Street
Abcohier Husbard
Viers
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Council
Jorse—Meeere Andrews
Prior, Bowker
Burgess
Sabine
Armes
R. W. Harrington
D.C. M
Clare
Templeton
Jone
A. Phillis
Meedames Adams
Howard
Lamond
Misa Phillis
W. J. Gleeton
Education Department
Everard Woat
Nice
4Th Military District
24Th Light Horse
Bes
ASF
A.I.F
Aleo Horee
N.C
A. Saldwin
Sbe
Locotheda
John Pratt
Gribble
Australia
Austria
Duke of Northumberland
King George Whie
America
George Warrell
Port Fairy
Saxe Kepp
Pano Iabardine
Childeen
Brooke F Ladies
Troy
Ladies’ & Children’s Shoes
Mien
Boots
W. L. Parsons Stores
Waite
E. HK. Noack
Singer Sewing Machine Co
Main Street
Peterborough
Sander & Sons
Magers. Sander & Sons
J. Hopkins
Auckland
Durban
Capetown
London
Ballarat
T.A.S
Benalla
T.s
Beltana
Berrima T.S
Borda T
Commonwealth
Matea
Guiness
George Wills &C
NED
Grenfell SI
Reagan
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