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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1928
Page
4
An OCR fragment presents a jumble of stock prices, dates, and figures such as 1885 14.70 and 1909 17.68, with scattered month names and values like 0.68 and 3.31. The text lacks coherent context and readable narrative.
The page blends misc quotes and aphorisms with short notes on culture and society. It includes reflections on manners, restraint, household wisdom, and advice columns alongside odd lines about literature, love, and finances. Data points mention England’s 1927 income figures as part of the miscellany.
The Gladstone Returned Soldiers Association branch held its annual meeting at the memorial hall with Comrade F Buckenara presiding. The financial report for 1927 showed a balance of £39 17s 7d and a resolution to support sub branch recommendations on foreigners and weapons, with honors to departing member G W Kendrew and a gift to secretary Comrade Harelett.
Gladstone council minutes record April 26 meeting with most members present excluding Drs. Coe and Bennett. Reports read, finances outlined, plans for a fund drive, and adoption of bitumising techniques for roads. Delegates to May 18 fighting association meeting proposed. costed pound operations and vehicle upgrades discussed with Union Engineering Co.
Irene L. Glasson, General Secretary, appeals to readers to support the Young Women’s Christian Association activities in Hindmarsh Square and Mount Holy. The letter outlines hostel and holiday house services, home economics classes, drama and music programs, athletics, gymnasium, workdancing, Bible study, and international relations. It notes the Thrift Club aiding 4,000 girls who saved £16,000 last year.
Mrs Jet le of Jamestown reports kidney trouble and severe backache eased by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. Williams of Sydney notes his daughter and later his father were cured or relieved, with posters from Poster McClellan Co at 15 Hamilton Street.
The council discusses Mayor action on employed staff and endorses it. Meetings set for town clerk hours and actions include repairing Hondowie ridge road and notifying fall owners to destroy prickly pears. A man is to be hired to remove prickly pears and to pollard trees. Offenders may be invited to contribute five shillings in lieu of police proceedings. Police action under traffic by laws is authorized.
Fragmentary lines speak of storm aftermath, sun and glory, letters of power, and a dawning peace. Mentions Glaijogas, SouIOe Hall of gratitude, and precious woods, with a pepper mint cure appearing as an odd closing image.
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