Postal Rates and Fees In Murky Post Mark Text
Fragmentary OCR lists postal charges and fees with scattered words and names. The legible bits mention rates, replies, and intervals without clear structure or complete sentences.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 24, 1916
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR lists postal charges and fees with scattered words and names. The legible bits mention rates, replies, and intervals without clear structure or complete sentences.
The Wallmann Oldham wedding took place at Margarete Church Woodville on Saturday afternoon with a full choral service. Miss Margaret Oldkant and Miss Christabel Bolleo attended as bridesmaids in crepe and pinafore styles, while the bride wore Honiton lace and a blue veil. Guests included Mr Louise Wallman and Mr Percy Leader with a large reception at Batames Terra ville, and mentions the Oldham family ties to state history and federation era.
A terse remark compares a plain woman feeling hotter after meeting someone plainer than herself, suggesting her apparent superiority over her rival in a social contest or exchange. The line reads as a wry, gendered social observation embedded in a fragmentary wartime or literary text.
A historical letter extols Clements Tonic claiming dramatic personal health gains and general wellbeing after using the product. The writer reports trying seven to eight ounces and experiencing restored health, while referencing misgivings about doctors and prescriptions. The text reflects testimonial advertising language and archaic phrasing.
A brief labor dispute hit about seven members of the Kapara tug crew working for Adelaide Steam Tug Co. The men, claiming membership in the Federated Seamen’s Union, left after a 211 6 a month fireman and 10/10 seaman wage award. The Kapara and other company boats were affected as a French crew took over, with union representatives questioning the long-standing agreement governing pay and terms.
The Port Pirie Fed Cross Society lists donations and consignments including socks bandages base pads and garments from Napperby Public Shop and others. Items forwarded to Government Home Depot include pillows shirts pyjamas undergarments washings and vaccination aids as part of a relief effort to Belgian refugees.
The Serbian Minister in London issues a heartfelt appeal for rapid donor support to aid Serbian refugees and wounded, listing relief funds including Belgrade Archbishop’s relief, St Helena Orphans fund, Parliamentary refugees fund, and Red Cross. Donations are to be sent via the Serbian Legation at 195 Queens Gate, London, with funds marked for their specific destination.
Preliminary arrangements for a country recruiting drive begin in March across South Australia. State War Council members announce a nationwide effort with prominent speakers and bands traveling by special train to railway towns. Meetings are scheduled in Moonta Crystal Brook Gulnars Sate Kadina and later Wallaroo Wallaroo Mines Paskeville Port Wakfield Hamley Bridge Gawler. Local bodies are invited to join as employers are asked to allow workers to participate.
Drealthy situation described with grounds, cows, poultry and vegetables. Sea bathing facilities noted. Prospectus and all information may be obtained from the Principal. Telephone Glenalg 215.
1916 Gladstone horse season fixtures list shows recurring meetings and activities. It notes Mondays and Fridays for various committees, open hours for the Reading-room, subscription details, and times for local office operations. Also mentions post and telegraph services, depot timings, and public hall schedule.
The page lists daily and weekly train times from Adelaide to Port Pirie Booleroo Centre Petersburg Port Augusta Beulahvia Belalie and other stops with departures and arrivals including special notes. It mentions a midnight train to Adelaide via Terowie cancellations and a connecting train at Petersburg arriving Adelaide around 10:16 on Sundays.
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