Annual meeting of the Gladstone Literary Society records changes
Friday meeting notes the retiring president W H Deeble reviewing past work while secretary E J McDonald was absent. The balance sheet adopted. Membership restricted to males seventeen plus, subscription set at 2 shillings. Fortnightly meetings at the Methodist Lecture Hall. Odgers and Vine elected president and secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Literary Society
W. H. Deeble
E. J. McDonald
Messrs
Odgers and
Vine
Mice invade farms as drought drives mice damage reported
Farmers venturing seed drills in parched soil report heavy mice damage in barns haystacks and chaff sheds with many seen in hundreds across properties. Census corrections flood in to adjust ages, kept confidential as Commonwealth Statistician plans no further inquiries for now. A Balaklava sunset spectacle turns a gold blue sea sky into a fading brilliant scene, later clouding over to a leaden grey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Statistician
G. H. Knibbs
Melbourne
Balaklava
Gulf
O’malley
Yase- Canberra
Balaklava Liberal Union Holds May Meeting
Balaklava Branch of the Liberal Union met on Saturday May 6 with modest attendance. Chair G C Neville led as the secretary H P Burden read a thanks from the General Secretary for the district vote and office space donor G M Shepherd of Bagot Shake & Lewis. The motion to thank head office and express confidence in the Union passed. Members noted a Liberal awakening on the West Coast and planned future meetings at Erith Pinery Halbury and nearby centers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Liberal Union Me
G. C. Neville
H. P. Barden
G. M. Shepherd
Bagot, Shakes & Lewis
H. M. Tuck
Union
Ths
West Coast
G. Reid
Mesare
A. W. Rebingon
H. P. Burden
Erith
Pinery
Halbury
Great Northern Coursing Club Delays Fixture to May 23
The Great Northern Amalgamated Coursing Club postpones its May 23 fixture due to conflicts with other clubs and farm work on owner lands. Committee cites lateness of search and farmer availability as factors. Details to follow from Secretary H. A. Mugg at Gulnare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern
Mugg
Gulnare
Adelaide Market Report Sees Cattle And Sheep Quiet With Firmer Lamb Trade
Market reports from Mesara Elder Smith & Co Limited note that holiday effects kept cattle market quiet with 400 head from Queensland contributing to supply. Prime beef goods fetched 22 to 24s per 100 pounds, with 150 head sold. Sheep yards were 7,000 strong with one third prime, lambs under 1,200 penned, 1,000 sheep and lambs sold as rains improve conditions and demand steadies. Graziers moved only 600 head.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Mesara, Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Neensland
Chamberlains Tableta touted as cure all ailments
The notice claims Chamberlains Tableta are simple reliable remedy for many diseases including a persistent illness. It asserts the medicine cures the main problem and allows nature to work, with no injurious drug. Available everywhere.
Ballot and strikes across nations raise unrest and deaths
The item lists various global disturbances and incidents. It notes strikes by golf caddies in Castlemaine Victoria and implement strikers with mm halen, serious railway trouble in England, a great strike threat, and over 600 immigrants arriving at Fremantle last Monday. It records multiple deaths including Mr James Mead at 64, Ellen Warden at 56, and Capt E R Mayfield at Malvern, plus a range of historic notes on coal discovery in Illawarra and colonial milestones in New Zealand and Victoria. It mentions an Anarchist plot unearthed, Scottish immigrants leaving for Canada, and political referenda discourse. It references a Belfast lunatic killing a patient, and various other local fatalities and events in Australia and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castlemaine
Victoria
Fremantle
England
Adelaide
Dainty Dishes Date Sandwiches and Curry Balls Meal
A readable recipe fragment describes date sandwiches and curry balls as an afternoon tea novelty. It lists ingredients such as minced meat and rice, curry powder, breadcrumbs and onions, with instructions to mix, shape, bake and finish with butter and stock.
Model Employment and Wages in Early California
A fragment discusses pay for models in California with weekly wages ranging from £2 to £10. It notes varying ages and appearances, the demand for young attractive models, and the possibility of higher earnings for capable workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pyr Eng
Oan
Sara
Eas Cali
Patin Te
Pebe
Diamonds of Kimberley and health in balance
A fragment speaks of Kimberley diamonds and health, suggesting wealth lies in well being. It urges avoiding cords or similar concerns, claiming health care removes worry and reveals benefits. The text mixes economic and personal health themes in a reflective note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimberley
China Famine Relief Fund donation noted
A fragment from a charitable record shows a received amount of 130 pounds at a post in London with initials and stray words indicating a famine relief fund. The readable portion lists a mix of initials and a currency figure, implying a monetary contribution.
Pain Balm Promoted For Sprains And Bruises
The era advise using Chamberlain's Pain Balm immediately after a sprain or bruise. The more you apply the balm the faster the relief and healing claimed, with bold assurances of quick cures.
Polite Vaudeville Company to Visit Gladstone Town Hall
The Gladstone Town Hall hosts Vincent M. Beebe's Polite Vaudeville and Minstrel Company on Wednesday night. The large troupe features the Musical Blanchards, the Rollicking Rockleys, Weldonz acrobats, Kenderson the famed ventriloquist, and lead tenor Percy Foster. Soon to tour fourteen months across major Commonwealth centers, with admission prices of 3/, 2/, and 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deville
Australasia
Souline
Beebe
Will
Gladstons
Blanchards
Keildereon
Acro’ Waldens
Rellicking Rockleys
Wynnis Bond
Ruby Rubba
Percy Foster
Wal Backley
Georges Walton
Ettle Rosedale
Lily Borkley
Gus
Deno
Arthur Broughton
Bill Fairbanks
Walter Minster
Albert E. Eastwood
Gladstone Town Hall
Vincent M. Beebe
Commonwealth
Rockleys
Weldonz
Kenderson
Metropolitan
Wynnie Bond
George Walton
Wal. Rockley
Raby Roubke
Gus Dene
Ettie Rosedale
Arthur Kiton
Lily Rockley
Australia
Swift's Musical Comedy Company Tonight at Town Hall
Swift's Musical Comedy Company appears tonight at Town Hall Gleystone with the real Swift family performing Convict 99 in one act later sung by Mim Elsie Knowles in four series of Scotch and Irish songs. Noted impersonator Mr Joe Hue will mimic Oscar Asche Bland Holt and others from Fun on the Bristol. Also featured are Victor H the alto singer and Frank Miller with the electric biograph showcasing star films including Price and Revolt. plus a stage version of Emile Zola L Assemoir and Elsie Knowles wearing The Harem Skirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Repy
PRICE
Revolt
Joe Hublet
Victor White
Elsie Knowles
Hazel Adams
Arthur Albinson
A.L.C.M
Frank Miller
Wilton Swift
Swift
Mies Elsie Knowles
Mica Elsie Knowles
F.C. Flexmore
Gledstone
Thes
Bydney
Mal
Mim Elsie Knowles
Sterling
Joe Hue
Oscar Asche
Bland Holt
Juling J
Thomas Walter Baier
Don F. Sheridan
O'Brien
Bristol
Mise
Adame
Rue Albingon
Victor H
J. ©. Williamson
Biograph
Emile Zola
Australia
Elsis Knowles
Phoe
Gladstone Council Meets Amid River Flood Talks
Gladstone Corporation held a Friday meeting on May 5 with minutes read and confirmed. Discussions covered relief funds, a drainage plan, post office alternates, Crown Lands flood responses, and new road works including bank breaking, formation of Bank Street, graveling to Mill Street, and metalling toward Winkler's block, plus solicitors’ opinion on crossing powers and a payment of £18 2s 4d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Hall
Sim & Bons
Port Street
Abere Goode
M.P
Crown Lands
Peeter Snes
Andridges
Bank Street
Winkler's Block
Aeourt
Bedrock Prices at the Offos of This Paper
Local readers see price notes tied to Bedrock items in this paper section. Details emphasize value shifts and promotional signals, highlighting how costs and availability affect daily purchases.
Opening season in Northern Areas football at Gladstone
The Northern Areas Football Association held a May 3 meeting at the Commercial Hotel Gladstone to set registration, umpire appointments, and match dates. Chinner Laura and N Wilkinson Crystal Brook were refused registration. Umpires Megara Richards and Whitehead were named. opening games include Laura vs Crystal Brook and Jamestown vs Leo's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Hotel
Gladstone
Northern Areas’ Football Association
Mr. O. Badge
Chinner
Laura
N. Wilkinson
Crystal Brook
Megara
J. Richards
J. Whitehead
Bane
Notes from a reader on Oswald Hunter of Jamesown
A fragmentary note cites Mr Oswald Hunter of Jamesown, praising his fair play and stance against a mob, implying his influential position and the impact of his conduct on public regard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oswald Hunter
Jamesown
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Acre
Fort Pirie
Moyle
Port Pirie
Branco
Beale Australian Pianos
Beale
Cur
Rundle Street
Knight & Sons
Bannren Factorr
Port Pras
Lanai
Amight and Sons
Port Pirie Booth
Éborne A
J. Hutchens
Arthur H. Hasell
Geneess
Bone
National Library of Australia
Gladstonest
Atttors’escy
A. F. Puckridger
Heyward
Manaazi
Town Hall
Vincent M. Beabe
Presenta
G. Parker
King William Street
R. H. F. Macindoe
L.V
P.O
G. W. Smith
Gladstone Tailoring Establishment
AVING
Mecore
W. E. Bow
T. A. Greenwood
North Laura Hotel
C. F. Noonan
Gladstone Tea Rooms
W. J. Adams
Gladstone,St., Gladstone
Gladstone Market
Mers
King Dick
F. L. Bundey
Atctioneer, &c
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Ecoyoolie
Nona
JO PH Georgetown
J. Baymont
J. Raymont
St. Alban's Church
Miss Coward
Messia
S. B
Booleeoo
Davies
Liuba
Mitchell's Hotel
Cook's Hotel
Crystal
Lemaire’s
Bagshaw No. 5
M. Page
Georgetown
A. J. Anderson
Obhlmann
Balaklava Liberal Union
Great Northern Amalgamated Coursing Club
Hain
Privy Council
China
Morocco
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Prince Ching
Henry G. Thorpe
Meadows South
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Canada
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Carlheen Wilhelm Itlert
Glen Osmond
Beechworth Hospital
Wits
Mihnal Faaaee
Looo
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Mount Gambier
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Carlton
Viotete
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China Famine Relief Fund
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Jamestown
Lamia
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Hawkes
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Fein
Eeta
Rewarka
H- Marsh
B. Keteniy, W. Cosy
K. Millinch
W. Geith
W. Wika
B. Johneen
P. Faller, J.bell
J. Kenrney
B. Jolly
Sotveere
Peten
C. Hompieia Rover
H. Masters
Eumergenceis
E. G. Colligan
H- Bia
H. Atkins
Morgan
Joseph White
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