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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1917
Page
3
The latest official counts list Guthrie 90 398 and Butterfield 72 781 among Senate totals, with Yates elected unopposed and other candidates across regions including Wakefield and Hindmarsh. Nationalist lead the Senate and Labor trails, with representatives tally at Nationalist 50 and Labor 25.
The Gladstone Corporation held a Friday meeting with the Mayor and Crs Gale Growden Quinlan Goold Barclay and the Town Clerk. The Overseer’s report was read and accepted with debate on a gaol carting task and slight road and footpath concerns near Mr Parkinson’s for schoolchildren.
Genuine Sanders Eucalyptus Extract is promoted as safe and beneficial for numerous ailments. The ad asserts it cures infections ulcers wounds sprains eczema bronchitis rheumatism neuralgia and more with no harmful effects and urges households to obtain it.
A grateful user describes chronic kidney strain with backache nervousness and fatigue. After taking Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relief came quickly and a course of five bottles cured the symptoms, with final reassurance that the remedy remains effective years later.
A garbled pastiche of racing results and world events includes Green Cap winning the Adelaide Cup, political notes on elections, international tensions, and obituaries. Notable items mention Archbishop Carr, the Earl of Gromer, and a 100th birthday in Mount Gambier, with mixed commentary on society and culture.
A May notice from Balaklava records the death and funeral of a long time local resident. The funeral followed his mother in law's residence and was overseen by Rev. F Bullock. The article mentions his service on the local School Board and his community involvement.
The Labour Herald cites a line praising the "sweet spirit of brotherhood" as the Labour movement's brightest gem. Observers note the phrase reflects period morale and unity rhetoric within labor circles.
The Georgetown Rifle Club held the third shoot for the Wallarso Mount Lyall Fertilizers trophy on April 18. G D Inglis scored 64 of 90, while D F Allen led with 63 in the rifle stage. The event requires a repeat winner, with G King and H Tucker finishing second and close behind. Red Cross volunteers provided lunch and an afternoon test, and women participated with miniature rifles. Captain M H Page and the ladies were praised for their efforts in making the day a success.
Racing preview lists contenders for the third day events on May 12 with potential offerings in hurdles chases and handicaps. It names Wood Prince, Luger, Stageland, Half a-Glage, Doirin, Miser, Green Cap, Cyklon, Gold Cuffs, Seabound, Marble Saint, Totalizst, Pistolarie and Bourlang as possible entrants.
Testimony from Melbourne chemist Mr A De Bavey claims Sander's Extract outperforms rival eucalyptus products and acts as a universal remedy. The piece contrasts a noble wartime character with political deception and urges support for Australia and the Empire in defense of soldiers.
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