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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1917
Page
3
The Gladstone postal changes move the letter pillar from the Town Hall corner toward the post office and remove Fisher's corner pillar, shrinking public access. Residents note the messenger must ride farther and question the perceived economy and impact on overworked staff.
In a 1916 style ad, SANDER’S HXTHACT is pitched as a universal cure. The copy claims genuine SAN DER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT protects against eucalyptus related harms and treats meningitis, bronchitis, wounds, ulcers, sprains, eczema, neuralgia, and more with three drops on sugar. It asserts no harmful effects and urges household use.
A dense listing of Balaklava Racing Club handicaps and entries across events including HANDICAP AT MILES, RAILWAY HANDICAP at five and a half furlongs, JUMPERS FLAT, FLYING HANDICAP, WELTER HANDICAP and related horses such as Maldon King Eagienew Gossure Lenhok Bobbie Korea M McMaelgwyn Gandridge Aritunga King Alabama Coon River Prince Nes and others. The page details horse names, weights, and positions for each race.
The General lists horses for several races including Handicap events with entries Hardiee Andy Donald or Navel Gem Werecata Handicap Lord Lenhuk or wr ilway Handicap Fapyrus or Madam Dour Jumpers Fiat Arise or Kores or Handicap Naughty Molly or Welter Sandridge or Conjure Maiden Plate Rubber King or Wesson Trisl Stakes Queanbrook or Violet tt
The fragment notes a price listing and description printing at a Bedrock office. It hints at a sale or cataloging event with unclear full details and dates. Names and places are unreadable in the OCR.
A scattered bulletin of local and regional items reports a mice plague starting Feb 22 and ending with the full moon on March 9, noting agricultural and weather observations. It mentions a record wheat yield, completing harvests, and various community notes including losses from lightning, obituaries, and social remarks.
A Red Cross Society event at Institute Hall, Caltowie, on February 23 raised 1280 pounds in cash. The prize draw by Miss Hilda Lehmann contributed 45 pounds from a crochet table cover by Mrs K J Catford. The roll of honour listed 2 nurses and 74 soldiers, seven of whom died or were killed, with one awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. The host Mr M F Leahy spoke on patriotism and hopes for 1917.
A Port Pirie reader testifies Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured severe backache and kidney symptoms after four years of pain. He describes relief from nightly disturbances and exhaustion and notes the pills cost 2/9 per bottle or 15/83 for six, with Foaster- lellan Co. Sydney handling orders.
Port Pirie Gan Club concluded its twelfth competition with A. E. Moyle securing the first prize of £5 5s for the champion shot, and RK. Job winning £2 2s for the largest number of birds killed. Three five-bird sweeps were shot. Moyle and Mayes led the first sweep with five kills each. The second sweep was shared by Omna and Blighty with four kills.
The foundation stone of the Dann Hall at Port Pirie Central Methodist Mission was laid by Mr. T. Simpson J.P. The ceremony highlighted support from Mrs. J. Dunn who funded the project and promised further contributions. Officials praised the project as a social and youth facility with plans for a church, Sunday school, gymnasium, and debt-free completion.
The Liberal Union Woorgora district committee met at Ah amely Bridge on a Friday in February with delegates from twelve branches. President and general secretary spoke on loyalty to the Empire, coalition ideas, and the need to unite amid wartime pressures while planning future policy and finances.
Delegates from Angas Wakefield and other districts discuss bulk wheat handling and farm representation on the Central Wheat Harvest Board. A Southern Cross Tobacco Fund postcard tribute to soldiers is noted, with a humorous hymn parody about tobacco.
A West Australian producer announces Glen Ewin will be manufactured from pure fruit and sugar seeking uniform quality across products. The note highlights emphasis on consistent quality and branding for consumer trust.
Mice plague continues at Port Wakefield with extensive destruction. Up to 150 rodents killed in a four room house in one night. Residents deploy traps and even a carpet snake to combat the infestation.
Fragmentary note traces plate glass invention to 1688 in Picardy. Fravre Theu nails an amputated finger and continues to grow.
Yoothamura School at Funvipal Mhas Dow offers healthy accommodation with spacious balconies and outdoor sleeping area if desired. Grounds cover five acres with cows poultry and vegetables, sea bathing propeetus. details available from the Principal, Glenelg 215.
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