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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
4
Trade and Labour Council reps from Burton Siegmann Onire Wameay and Arcold urged wider wage rises for municipal workers. The Mayor and councilors debated, with Sanitary staff noted for weather work. Opponents argued wage hikes were undeserved given current conditions. no increase approved.
Fragmentary note on infectious diseases referencing Waorkor and a health ministry aim to approach the government with guidance on hospital care and accommodation. The legibility is poor but suggests health officials evaluating infection control at a hospital.
February 26 meeting notes praise a young Piriean for courage and quick action after a near accident. A.B. Forgan move to recognize the local youth named Parasizer for bravery and knowledge shown during the incident.
February 24 Port Pirie report describes Council discussions on wages and conditions, a disturbance involving Dr Cockburn and the Mayor directing the Town Clerk to act, followed by Cockburn's retirement from the proceedings. It notes a Harvest Festival at Port Pirie Christian Church with talks by E. E. Garrett and Dr Johnston, a free meeting with offertory, and extensive Red Cross Fund contributions and 600 sandbags sent to Kenwick.
Port Pirie council discusses opposing rate hikes with a deputation to government. Dr Hopkins criticizes the tax plan, urging broad protest, while Dr Forgan and Dr Rockburn push for collective action and a Port Pirie delegate to join the delegation. The mayor to appoint a representative.
A reflective meditation on sympathy guiding action and reducing harm. It highlights kindness as a force that strengthens good, softens resistance, and nurtures humane character within individuals.
The council chair and Cr Cockburn clash over whether a previous resolution requires a notice of motion to rewind it. The mayor orders minutes read, Cr Cockburn objects, and disputes over courtesy and procedure unfold as the session ends.
At a Port Pirie corporation meeting on February 26 the secretary to the Chief Secretary reported that the Port Pirie Town Council has unanimously decided to apply for extending the Places of Public Entertainment Act to the town. A committee was appointed to prepare a reply to the act meetings.
Testimonial from Patrick Swally of Colville New Zealand detailing severe sciatica and inability to walk relieved by Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment combined with Morse's Indian Root Pills. He reports drastic improvement, regaining mobility after trying the advertised medicines, purchased via Quick's News and Bone Liniment line at 2 shillings per bottle, postpaid by The South Western Distinct Company Ltd.
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