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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1915
Page
2
The article discusses rotating fears of German chemical weapons and the Allies’ response. It notes Britain's stance on war methods, condemns German tactics, and asserts Allied perseverance. It mentions Belgian relief donations, local auctions, and social events while highlighting community support for soldiers and relief funds.
A local gathering at Goss Hotel honored Terge volunteers heading to Gallipoli. J Atking and W Joe Kearny, noted Glwlstone footballers, enlisted as infantrymen with the Australian forces. Mayor Parsons chaired as speeches urged lads to represent Australia bravely in Turkey.
The Gladatone Ornamental Grounds Committee held a Monday meeting. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. L Jones was proposed and accepted as an 8 K member. The Belgian Relief Fund applied for use of Ewart Grounds and was granted. The caretaker reported on posts around Treayl on Park and repairs to pavilion grounds. The planting committee was empowered to remove necessary trees and replant ornamental tropics. The chairman was named convenor of the planting committee and a full report to Town Council was planned for approval. An account opened with payment of £0518 was noted.
A cryptic early edition note from Woods and Cutee mentions a gathering titled Great Pepperanl with 1/8 dates and references to playful bachelors. The text emphasizes love and common causes as central themes, though details remain fragmentary.
A presentation to the Commissioner of Crown Lands in Port Pirie featured the Labour party dignitaries, local officials, and a large audience. Speakers praised forestalled river and harbour works, deepening projects, hospital expansion, and main road improvements as part of ongoing regional development.
A damaged OCR text lists local committee members and officers including W Fadenech, B Rodgers, Meaurn, A Turlos B, Harriesa, R Ryan, W Butobold, Mowmsn, P Murray, and chairs such as F Wawehope, U J O adalley, Hopkins, Blight, plus the Ladies Committee with Meadames Ma and Jussiouow.
A damaged OCR note touts Bander’s Extract lozenges as a potent antiseptic for throat infections amid a debate on smallpox and diphtheria immunity. It claims the lozenge’s volatile agents purify the mouth cavity and offer strong antiseptic protection, promoting use over uncertain remedies.
A paper by J H Gargent read at the Gladetows Agricultural Bureau meeting weighs harvester versus stripper. It highlights labor savings, weight distribution, and weather sensitivity as harvester strengths and notes weed handling, dust, heat, and maintenance as drawbacks. The stripper is praised for cleaning and reducing waste but criticized for hard work and rain-caused grain damage, with cost and wear concerns also discussed.
A fragmented 19th or early 20th century magazine style piece extols Australian nurses in war service noting their training, humor, and hardships. It references issues of Everylady's Journal and features promotions for patent medicines and extracts, including Sander’s Extract, with advertisements and promotional copy amid fashion and aerial story summaries.
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