Public Meeting on Big Transport Appeal at Gladesone
A Monday night meeting in Gladesone discussed best means to support the Big Transport Appeal. Chairman Mayor KE A Gaie led a full attendance with speeches praising YMCA efforts and the Troop Charity Fund. Committees were formed with the Mayor and others elected to lead, and broad thanks were voiced to Lieut. Bitmesd for his remarks. Donations were invited to aid the cause and a balloon event planned for May 2nd with proceeds aiding local hospital funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladesone
Ee Ee Big
KE. A. Gaie
Lieut. J. Bitmesd
Dc.m
Y.M.C.A
Trocob Comlarte Fond
Orcas Booletiee
Budge
A. E
Asim Ae
M.C.A
Ca Gonolmousl
Esq
A. E. Jones
W. Trasserer
Mogers Coitell
Odgers
F. Pitman
B. A. Humphris
Q. A
Jones
Dolge
Lisut
Wes
Doly
Pigeon Shooting Passes in Gladeema Gathering
A fragmentary report records a pigeon shooting event at Gladeema with participants including L. Gurney, Oeman, W. Trotman, Bond, and F. Dele. Details are incomplete but indicate several scores and a note section titled Page OLLIOMNSIOONO.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dore
Greaoy
L. Gurney
Oeman
W. Trotman
Xu Bond
F. Dele
Red Triangle Work Tour Statistics and Repatriation Support
The report outlines widespread Red Triangle activities under the T.M.C.A. in May, including tours with honorary guides, tollway station receptions, free refreshments, and home entertainments for thousands. It notes substantial officer engagement and a Booth Australian program aided by the Repatriation Department and Defence Department endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.M.C
En Furlough
En Leva
In the Great
Tollway
T.mc.a
Tmc.a
Repatriation Department
Defence Department of the Commonwealth
Tilicera
Y.mo
Army and Navy Department
Greater Street
Bogister
New English Car and Austin Motor Company Formation
A fragmentary report describes a major British automotive works near Birmingham linked to the Austin Motor Company, detailing plant size, workforce, daily rail traffic, and production capacity. It notes vast factory grounds, extensive outbuildings, and large scale output including power plants and machine shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Motor Company
Amelie Motor Company
Rages
Noethield
Birmingham
Nusibar
Bumtge
Ganix
Hextals
Austin
Are You a Physics Fiend Practical Rally
A practical rally promotes hands on physics study with a focus on experimentation and inquiry. Attendees explore core concepts through interactive demonstrations and problem solving, aiming to deepen understanding and spark curiosity in science.
Entertaining Returning Troops on Australian Troopship
The Australian Y.M.C.A arranged £900 of equipment for each troopship returning to Australia. The Ceram ic sailed from Davenport to Australia on the 36th of January last. The voyage included shows, concerts, fan nights and athletic entertainments. At each port the Y.M.C.A offered open house to the crew. Red Triangle authorities sanctioned £50 for entertainment per thousand men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y.mc.a
Australie
Avatralian Y.M.C
Davenport
Australis
Methodist Church Superior Anniversary Services Held
Supcorial anniversary services of the Gladstone Methodist Church were held last Sunday. Rev. A. X. C. Taneon of Hewlett preached three excellent sermons. Rev. A. E. Jonas gave a report on the year's work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist ‘Church
A. XC. Taneon
Hellett
A. E. Jonas
Akiek Qué
Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts Promises Restored Nerves
An advertisement proclaims Hean’s Tonic Nerve Nuts restore healthy nerve time and rich blood, easing fatigue and aches for neurasthenic subjects. Sold by leading chemists and stores at 8 shillings per bottle or 49 shillings for six boxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
Stude
Artificial Feeding Sheep Promises Fattening Gains
Mr W J Dawkins of Gawler River outlined trough feeding experiments and practical data from Professor Perkins and Kelmer on rations for sheep. He urged farmers to use home grown fodder and mixed grains for maintenance and fattening, noting artificial feeding can increase carrying capacity and wool quality when used with on farm trials at Roseworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Dawkins
Gawler River
Adelaide
Bureau
Professor Perkins
Perkins
Kelmer
Agricultural Department
Weateco Australia
Dawkinsaid
Dawkina
Quea
Roseworthy Agricultural College
May Day riots and storms hit Fremantle and West Australia
A garbled May Day report records riots at Fremantle with rain delays and unrest across Western Australia. Mentioned events include strikes, floods, and political jabs, with references to Gladstone, Port Pirie, and Fremantle figures. The piece mixes trivia, quotes, and local notices amid broader war era context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremantle
Y.mlo
Broken Hill
West Australia
Gladstone
Gladstone Club Reforms After World War Recess
A Saturday meeting in Gladstone explored re forming the Gladstone Football Club after the Northern Areas Association resumed. Officers were elected including Mayor E A Gallio as president and F C Humphries as secretary. A 8 subscription plan and a debt liquidation strategy were discussed, with a chess-tournament debt repayment proposed and a membership drive yielding £77.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Arsae’ Association
Fiehd
Tormat
Wb Legot
Gladstone
T B Cook
C Humphris
O Humphris
J Kearney
C Masters
P M Thomson
O Crabb
Hear
H Feadler
E Hobbs
G Dee
Ross
W Edwarde
RB Glenn
L Watarhousa
McKinnon
IT Hillard
D Foreman
Auzisty
A. Gale
F. C. Humphria
Wh. Locesne
J. H. Latimer
L.@. Harris
Autumn Meeting Preview From The General
The first day May 10 features Maiden Plate with Lomeli or Joy shi and Lordle Race listing Gendridge or Encounter King. Handicap includes Petracis Piatolake or Mazoon with Elkie or Crusader in stakes and Wee Gun Gold Coffi or Mojbolt. May 12 card shows Adelaide Cup with Seabound Wes Gull or Melbolt and a Wyresme or Grey bewk steeplechase.
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Lomeli
Joyshi
Lordle
Gendridge
Encounter King
Goodwood Hand
cap—Petracis
Piatolake
Mazoon- BA
Stekes—Elkie
Crusader
Eider Stakea
Wee Gun
Gold Coffi
Mojbolt
Wes Gull
Melbolt
Georgetown News Roundup May 1919 Socials and Sports
In Georgetown on May 7 1919 news notes celebrate the Sisters of St. Josephs School entertainment May 13 with a likely May 14 follow up and promise a strong program. Local racing reports note a May 3 match Georgetown defeating Gladstone 6 goals 2 behinds with Cox and Phillis scoring. A wet May 1919 rainfall brings relief to scarce food supply. May 3 match and May 7 1919 social events are described along with a welcome home for Sgt Major Henderson at Institute Hall with remarks from local officials and dancing and supper to close.
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Georgetown
Sisters of St. Joseph's School
Waya Gtes
C. A. Piggott
Hou
New Zealand
United States of America
Canada
Beate
Gladstone
Georgetown Pyst
Norridy
Mec@regor
Hardwicks
W. Hill
Gladstown
Cox
W. Phillis
P. Fogarty
F. Page
Harris
Caltowie
Mje Henderson
Boaiety
Institute Hall
J. Hy Both
Hogiety
W.A. Berrill
Wenham
Ands McCullum
Mjr
Henderson Siagothete
Miss Blandchasing
Misa Lowman
B. ‘W. Wilkinson
Wedding Bells for Spurling Arnold at Mannum Church
The Mannum Methodist Church hosted the marriage of Elsie Margarette Spurling and Walter Arnold on Wednesday evening April 2. The ceremony was led by Rev. H S Atkins with music by Edwardes and a full choir. The bride wore white silk with veil and carried a shower bouquet, while bridesmaids and guests wore pale cremes and pink accents. celebrations continued at the bridegroom’s home with a breakfast. The couple departed for the city the following day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannum Methodist Church
Elsie Margarette Spurling
Wm. Spurling
Claypsas
Hineath Walter Arnold
Mra A. A
J. G. Arnold
Mancum
Mra Edwards
Edwerde
H. 8. Atkins
Walat
Misa Ivy Sparing
Rica
Rosea
Mec
Mia
Walter Arnold
Fragmentary verse note hints at cryptic heart and diamond
A fragmentary line suggests a speaker hearing a heart as glue and a suggestion to try a diamond on it. The OCR text is incomplete and ambiguous, leaving unclear context, author, or period. The readable bits point to metaphorical language rather than a full event or report.
Fragmentary Birds Travel Description in Crepe De Chine Tone
A jagged OCR fragment notes birds traveling in crepe de chine fabric and mentions a hat and matob. Details are unclear, with incomplete phrases and missing context.
Welcome Home Heroes at Pinery Red Cross Event
The Pinery Red Cross Circle hosts a welcome for two veterans, Opl. C. C. Johnson and Private J. Rose, with guards of honor, speeches by local leaders, and gifts including a writing desk, book case, and a gold watch. The event honors their service in Egypt and Belgium, followed by supper and music, and raises funds for Red Cross comfort efforts.
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Borus
Opl
C. C. Johnson
Aed
Woo
G. Johnson
Pinery
G.A
Egypt
P. L. ‘Laffer
J. Lawrie
W. Bird
Dhatriot
C. Hall
Light Horse
Mr. Barton
Pinery Red Crocn Circle
Boog
Mallets
Balaklava
Long Plains
Mr. Burton
Ops
Jobocon
Rerpo I
Lecure
J. Rose
Rose
di Ho
Brence
Auddre Laffer
Ross
Leffer
Our Lady “Guard of Honor
T. Lawrie
Masre Lawrie
Johnson
Red Cross
Laffer
Felow
Mica Darley
Cupper
Red Crow
Cool Grinks
Aweete Atall
Mins Johnses
Misses Rowe
Marchan Bel
Red Grove
North Terrace
M. H
Yoothamurra School Glebelg Boarding and Day Details
Healthy situation with spacious balcony and grounds for housing, vegetables and all information. Propects and address listed Marlon Way 8 Talophooe Glenalg 515.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenalg
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BIG Transport Appeal
Old Ballon Sey
D. J. Gordon
Boye
Dee Cove
Methodist Church
Facka
Dow
America
Harry Lander
South Auetrasia
Sesson
Alex Richardson
Dr. Goods
Oaly
Port Pirie
Goode
Hopkin
Germany
Denish
United States
Bolshaviem
Lord Forrest
Fremantleoo Moodey
France
Hyperlay
Samuel Jones
Eastwood
Hoeory Tothill
Gambier
Sandere
Will Cook
Phoebe Sandera
Princes Street
George
Indy
Alexander Sohaman
Port Darwin
Sydney
C. C. Bennett
Motor Garage
Main Street
Gladstone Football Club
Mora Ta
Arnold—Spurling
West End
Alliance
Temperance
the South Australian Brewing Coy., Ltd
Pinety Red Cross Society
Yoothamurra School
Glebelg, Sa
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