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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1909
Page
2
The piece argues the mob has a mind created by crowds of unthinking individuals. It cites German, British, and Australian examples, condemning collective folly, calls for restoring individualism, and blames schools for dampening independent thought. It warns of social disaster if the mob mind grows.
A speaker laments unions enforcing prior approval of political thought, arguing this tyranny peers impose crushes independence. He warns that workers raised under such influence become serfs, unable to think independently and vulnerable to agitator manipulation.
Correspondent reports Deputy Commissioner John Gardiner says the old age pension scheme will begin in July with courts to investigate claims. Eligibility is 45 years and 24 years residence, up to 10 a week paid fortnightly via the local post office. Applicants with private income over 10 shillings or high assets are ineligible.
Two young girls faced hostile pickets while delivering a private message to their father at the Port Pirie works. Admirers of the pickets seek medals for the brave conduct and future postings for those involved. The notice also previews upcoming events and a club gathering amid broader local updates.
The Gladstone district plans its annual school exams in September three months ahead of previous practice. Primary exams align with University prep in August to allow a full year of work. Advanced classes welcome successful fifth standards, and staff emphasise regular attendance to avoid lost revision time.
Splendid general rains reported with three inch fall at Melrose. The Barrier Hotel Port Pirie faces swing picketing over ledger dispute. Silver trades at 24d. McLaren to lead the English cricket team in upcoming matches. Wheat market remains firm from state reports. May and Stokes, rioter from Broken Hill, sentenced to years at Albury Sessions.
The piece notes Tom Mann the Labor Party cause and prosses hall party shifts, warns of a mine shutdown if workers fail to recruit, cites water famine threats, records Delprat’s limited control, and reports public meetings featuring Mayor John Long and local frustration at Broken Hill’s business climate.
Crystal Brook opened its lacrosse club with a tight contest against Port Pirie Junior Club on May 5 in wet, muddy conditions. Port Pirie led 6 2 at final as captains Miell and Cottle praised community support and neighboring towns Gladstone and Laura eyed forming a Northern Association.
The Kilties Band world renowned Scottish troupe will perform at Gladstone Town Hall on Thursday May 20 with the Clan Johnstone troupe and other leading dancers and pipers. Reserved seats are on sale at Areas Express Office Gladstone.
To the editor, a town meeting urged education upgrades including a School of Mines and a mini university. The writer argues residents hinder the district High School and Continuation Class by lack of cooperation and suggests closing a hotel to fund boarding houses as a better argument for expansion. He questions local generosity versus self interest.
Canon Parkinson of Manchester replies to a heated question about Paul the Apostle and luxury within the church. He quips that things in the Church are decidedly looking up. Misa Woodby and Misa Knox react shyly to the exchange.
Discussion on cooperative movements in Australia cites Port Pirie editors and rural producers. It discusses labor, wages, and the Rockdale cooperative model, contrasting English and Australian work attitudes, with notes on immigration to Canada and shifting population trends.
Need daily use in the country where family injuries occur. Chamberlains Pain Balm is known for cuts burns and sprains and claims quick relief and healing in about one third the time of other treatments. It is also touted as an antiseptic and helpful for acute and inflammatory rheumatism. Sold by W. H. Derble in Gimdstone.
The Supreme Court of Victoria experts deem the Genuine Sander & Sons Eucalyptus Extract uniquely curative and safe, urging avoidance of inferior oils. It claims relief for colds fevers diarrhoea stomach and kidney issues and offers throat relief, mouthwash function, skin care, and a beauty claim. A feeding bottle inventor provides usage directions.
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