Early Closing Referendum Debate at Glasstone Town Hall
At Glasstone Town Hall on Saturday night Mr J Bowden spoke to supporters on the Early Closing referendum. He argued against punishing the publican and hotel workers, condemning selective closures and urging careful voting. He noted alleged unfairness of hotel early closures versus late opening for shops and urged voters to weigh the issue carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasstone
J. J. Bowden
Creer
Solaris
Coudeviky
Fia Hyman
Nevi Ponilita
S. Thera
Labour Party
Wood
Balisve
Frankly
Adelaide
Vaughan
Bownd
Wen
Pankhurst
Belgian Relief Fund Meeting at Gladstone Town Hall
At Gladstone Town Hall a Monday evening public meeting urged support for Belgian relief. Mayor W L Parsons presided as speakers recalled Belgian suffering, urged subscriptions, and formed a committee to organize fund collection among residents and local bodies. The meeting concluded with the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Town Hall
Belgium
W.L Parsons
Bteteran Relief Fond
Gladstone
de Stewart
SLA
Bsc
Ieig Op Weidgate
Sindee
Halgiine
Fiat
Trerbia
Atere
Piles Thamcalyon
England
Australis
Bad Sancon
Australia
Germace
Berlin
Awhralia
Hay
Davies
Abe
Howe
Meears
Gale
Debio
Myatt
Lampoon
Nde
C. Badge
Bethlet
Seton
God's North
B. EK
J. A. Gallaseh
Comuchins
Jen Brome
Gargent
U. FF
W. d. Haaslipo
Mic
GA. Yoder
Sarke
Hor
E Bendtt
W. J. O'Grady
Wages and gloom hit town workers amidst drought and debt
The report notes wage reductions of 55 to 99 percent across workers due to drought and low demand. Financiers struggle to locate funds as overdrafts threaten solvency while foremen warn of continuing hardship and rising prices. At Wakefield March 4 councillors and independent candidates discuss wage relief and early closing hours to aid the community. In Templeton March 5, authorities report unsettled weather affecting temper and sanitation as officials seek to keep lodgings clean.
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Goran
PY. Wakeerield
W. A. Hamdant
Foresters’ Hull Lugt Ofenipg
Mesars
Tock
J. J Thomas
Fextusen
Hewett
Wallaroo Lyell trophy final shoots amid tough weather
DSUTOWIE March report on the Wallaroo Lyell trophy contest with five shots per competitor, the four highest scores counted. Mrs Minne led this edition after previous wins, while Mr Lahnsan also claimed a prior victory. Weather hindered scoring, with gloomy conditions and fluctuating winds affecting shots at multiple sites.
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March
Lyell
Eileen
F Minne
Esc
With the Australias in Egypt diary entries and patrols
Diary excerpts detail a British Army camp in Egypt with soldiers describing drills, city outings, stamps trades, and meals. They note a naval church parade led by a Jerusalem bishop, a canal ride in cultivated land, and social moments at the Villa National. The entry mentions a manager inspecting wagon work and local electrical wiring styles.
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Liv
Dai
Hell
Mons
Mick Rabbett
Pareela
Citadel
Jiu
Froschman
Australia
Italy
Malchau Gigarette Coy
Villa National
Tan
Antire Quadura
Howes
Jerusalem
Walla
Birdswood
Maxwell
Mje
Bridges
Glen
YMCA
Ileas
Jaal Cpl Bill
Tie
Adelie
Aleo
Jud Battalion
Fragmented OCR: Printing of all Descriptions and Bedrock
Readable fragments describe a page item about descriptions and a bedrock break or breach. The text mentions printing of descriptions and references an other page or payer, but details are incomplete.
Belgians appeal for aid as Belgian relief scrutinized
A London message from February 20 reports Belgians, facing famine due to German occupation, appeal for Australia and New Zealand to fund and organize continued relief. It details the Commission for Relief in Belgium, food imports for seven million people, and calls for £750,000 monthly to avert catastrophe, with signatures from relief and commission leaders.
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London
New Zealand
Austeatia
Tigian
Australis
Betta
Belgium
Europe
Australia
Itha Lagne Commission
Alliea
Antwerp
Ruxb
Commission For Relief
Autbarandore
Berlin
Paris
United States
Commission
Committee National de Secours
Brisuela
Brussels
Liege
Biatory
Vbl
Berad Amit
Sprig
Babla
Cbildyon
Wilk
Etera Tong
Moody
Fudd
Elupendoux
Ealmst
Belgia
Irovid
Vaonenvision
Belgiary
Emland
Advetralia
Sein Haya
Wnt
Kirnwsh Solwan
Chaivivan
Committee
Sational Pve
Segiura Et. d
Alinontation
Drossols
Enilln Growegul
Qisican Committee — National
Brusaca
Merbmot Oa Cer
Tandou
Rocky River Association Match Programme Update
The programme lists third round fixtures among clubs including Gladstone and Wanderers with matches at multiple grounds. It notes travel plans, lineups, and a disrupted schedule with weapons for comparison, while advertising Sander's Extract as a tonic.
Keeping Abreast of the War in Life Magazine's Vision
The Life issue offers a broad war update with Dr Buchett’s trench warfare synopsis and sectioned battle reports. It features illustrations and articles on Australian and New British actions, battlefield reporting methods, naval strategies, and infantry tactics to explain ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buchett
Egyp
Tuole
District Councils Meeting Notes From Georgetown 1915
District Councils Georgetown reports 1915 proceedings with items on road maintenance and staffing. Mentions Inspections on Uavegstawa Nar rly rain road and Huldingtau road, tender status for main road contracts, wage adjustments for workers, and grant details for council accounts. Also notes burning rubbish method trial and inspection of a crock needing nourishment.
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Georgetown
Enid Veberars
Presinf
Arkinaga
Sinallaombo
Arkiacany
Durma
Huldingtau
Inatructal
Darley
Uavegstawa
Narrly
Taugur
Leonghinion
Prain
Fem
Yaeko
Nauidy
Viornita
Tepdira
Robert Harvey
Badian's Road
Anil Xangar
Lynda
Bundalesr Main Road
Murphy's
Narridy Road
Story
Calvert Oom Yacka Snd
Thomas Nooonan
Early Closing Beer Hours Debate Letter to the Editor
A reader argues against early closing of bars, claiming shorter hours spur heavier drinking and that liberty is harmed by restricting times. The letter mocks temperance aims, cites prohibition districts and drought parallels, and questions the link between closing time and sobriety. Signed by Tam, likely a local correspondent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tam
Temperance
South Australia
Tam, Cir &O
Lddle-De
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MR. J. Bowden
Brith
Templeton
Angel
Jas
Mitolrl
Sutdiies
Higwlin
Stans
Egypt
Belslum
Rocky River Association
Bark Ravish
Beataloy
Gayretpen
Widdlestoo Geonad
Winton Naeridy
Goorgutawa
Wuddisstoa
Bering
Igainak
Gladatona
Yatuntay
Laura
Edwards
Eant
Mutter
Paraooe
Lai
Lewi Cronk
Oriddis
Wilcox
Cook
Brakes
Basaloo Vallay
Georgakwen
Gladthous
Huddleston
Maotaloo
Vallay
Gladitons
Huddlestod
Gebrgsmn
Matshien
Bist Vismaed Tena
Mich
Gentrale
Wandersra
Jo—Cpliowia
Wanderars Hi
Bsislic
Contenla
Ateoirale
Uskowie
Bololia
Wanderers
Heer
Gmmme
Ae Possense
Slnder
Maldosna
Bain
Sander
Uly FE
Pay ‘Gladstone
Huddieston
Lirgatown
Valley
I Noeridy
Northern Areas’ Association
Blight Brothers
Alexander Street
Port Pirie
Tnsurance
Stree Blight Brothers
Nour Puile
Port Alelaide
Livron
Prince
Kalvis
Eine Love Handicay
Huston Aa
Canal Wolipe
Lueis
Colu Bonningtons
ASG
Times
W. L. Parsons Stores
Eagle’ Hotel
Propritor
Gresham Hotel
North Terrace
King William Street
Adelaid
Ava
Duncan
Pormeely
Jetty
Glenelg
Sultan
Commercial Union Assurance Gov., Ltd
William Street
G. N. Vine
al Sison
Reckitt
Beattish Ling
Salona
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