Telegraph and Community Notices from May 1916
Mixed local items report changes to telephone rates and service hours, a charity tea lounge event, and a sermon resignation. Also noted are market plans at Gladstone with livestock and produce offers, plus a post office memo to supply reading material to Australian soldiers. Obituary for Thomas Beswotheri ve follows, with funeral details and burial in Balaklava.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daoud
Georgetown
Conacibure
Olsayrheen
GP. Suhundt
Gladstone
Wononur
Gs Ales Yehure
Juan Sab
Williams
St. Toho's
Sir. Alban's
Ei. J.nanky
Ieland Cathedraal
Mr. Williams
Ioara
Unley Barracks
Keswick
Suiciors Proprietary
Archer
Belgian Relief Fund Contributions Report
The Belgian relief fund appeal received local support from the Agricultural Baroqu Messie group. Names and amounts list numerous donors including Fisher, Karger, Bead, Pubere, Whibley, Pearce, Coo, Matter, Smallagomby, Rundle, Millard, Growden, Lines, and Flavel, totaling 78 bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reial Fond
Messie, Winder & Son
Fond
Mauura
G. Fisher
Karger
Chas Bead
G Pubere
Whibley
W. H. Pearce
Sanders Extract Adverts the Supreme Geast Medical Preparations
A historic style advertisement promotes SANDER'S EXTRACT and BANDER'S EXTRACT as refined remedies. It claims Sanders Extract is safe for the heart, free of bacteria, and endorsed by authorities for decades, urging readers to obtain approved preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Sandih
Bander
Sander
Gladsone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting Notes
Gladsone Ornamental Grounds Committee met Monday May 3 with Chairman Mr John Growden, secretary Mr F Pitman, and three members. Minutes of prior meeting read and approved. Action to approve secretary’s pending account to Anzie Committee for Ewart Grounda. Resolution to direct town residents removing manure to Tresylva Grounda. To ban baby’s swing at Tresylva. Accounts passed for payment of 11/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meeeling
Jobn Growden
F. Pitman
Mioutee
Anzie Committee
Ewart
Tresylva
Fragments Reflect Odd Advice on Fear and Resilience
A garbled piece offers scattered thoughts on facing fear and illness, urging resilience and a personal remedy approach. It mentions a mysterious Woods product and papparmint cures amid noisy, unclear phrasing.
Golden Wedding Celebrated at Glenoran Farn Beaufort
Mr and Mrs Sampson marked their golden wedding with family and friends at Glenoran Farn Beaufort on May 1. The Rev D T Raddin and others praised Mr Sampson for decades of church and community service. The couple’s life in Port Wakefield circuit and Beaufort was recalled along with family tributes and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Sewpion
Glenoran Farn
Beaufort
D.T. Raddin
Port Wakefield
Sampson
Sampaon
Hewat
E. M. Hewett
Campbon
Bempton
Shews
Agricultural Bureau
Hewett
Elevan
Indvc
Rlous
Citizarte
Fly Esre
James Nicholla
Ir Sampson
EF. Bullock
Balaklava
Bampasa
N ‘Post
Langson
Bullock
Europaon
H. Underwood
Seagrave
Sampoon
D. 1
Reddin
Bampoon
Ira Sampson
Bampeon
South Molton
Devonshire
England
South Australia
Sir Edward Perry
Monsren Vale
Nial
Port Elliot
Hurtla Vale
Golden Grove
Sophia Sophia Klose
WG G
Klose
Gawler
Reynella Wesleyan
James Allen
Sampzon
Liberal Union Long Pisin branch social noted
The Long PisIn branch of the Liberal Union held its annual social in the local chapel on Friday May 8. Sir Richard Butler and Mr Grosby gave addresses which were well received. Mr A W Burnard presided. Songs by Miss Joys Parker and Mr Standley Muriel. A vote to approve speakers was proposed by Mr G M Ion and seconded by Mr P D Parker. Supper was provided by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lsberel Union
Richard Butler
Grosby
A. W. Burnard
Parker
Standley
Muriel
Abe
G. MH Ion
P. D. Parker
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement
A testimonial touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney disorders. The speaker claims dramatic relief after use, noting improved sleep and energy, and recommends purchasing from Pharmacies at 2 shillings 8 pence per bottle or 15 shillings 8 pence for eight bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.J. Plavel
Pc Bhrent
Port Pirie West
Mays
Dean
Andy
Kidaeye
Rod
Chomlina
Biallan Co
Doan
Cadets in Balaklava Strike Over German-Descent Officer
Balaklava Senior Cadets disrupted drill on Wednesday as young recruits protested being commanded by Lieutenant Wagoar of German parentage. They paraded the Union Jack and chanted for British officers before dismissal by Lieutenant Bryant. The incident was reported to the Area Officer and referred to military authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Wagoar
Beii Thay
Wagose
Delfry
Booner
Bryant
Talien
Bootland
Wallace Streets
Kadins
Btaie Wer Council
Unites
Ibor Miltary Department
Fragmented wartime notes mix politics and travel across regions
A dense, garbled compilation mentions London, Germany, the United States, and Austria with references to leaders, military actions, and conscription debates. Scattered lines touch on trade, mining, poetry, and royal figures, creating a disjointed snapshot of wartime discourse and personal tales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Buex
Jorge
General Townshend
Bagdad
England
Germany
United States
Jack
Murray
Peebrice
Tinly
Austria
Barclay & Co
Co & Tent
Saveniy-sev
Saveniyacran
Wes
Moreton
Sophie Jesa
Barra
Paton
Lia
Port Adulmide
Wales
George
Duke of Cornwall
York
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W. H. Moyles
Moyle
Tonic Pic Alen
Gosia
Lee W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Laas
Boermed
Particu
Prager
LL. Bundey, Auctiobeer, &C
Mebephewe Bho
AED
Gentlemen's Tailors, Sladstore
J, H. Scarce
Motaurin Bros
Baker_ and Catoror, PORT ST, GLADSTONE
Ommasarelal
Badiers
Gladstone Bakery
H. Bennett & Son
Cmmmd
Booyoolee Hotel
A. Leverington
Papee Bene
Marne Moore
Pitman’s
European Agency
Holreale
William Wilson
Merannac
Adchurch
EC Cable Addrom
Asereuues
Lonnos
Sixth Street
E. A. Gale
Belin
Gontséctar
Pusenls
Angley’s
Lailits
Rumpcoot
Gabardine Coats
China Cpa
Sangoes
J. J. Angley
Gladstone Market
Bagot, Shakes & Lewis
Limited
Pitt
the Waterloo
Champion Oil
Orchard Ralph Co
Adelaide
Town Hall
Gladatone
Mel
Kelly
Woll
Oowa
Agel
Hiefemone Beotobanay
Merle
Wetal & Ntone
Lowaat
Budge
District Council of
Etics
BYBE
Sydney
Jamestown
Gerard
Muirkirk St
Ghesad
Prior
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Firif
Port Augueta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
North
Ors
Redcliffe
Brock
Yanan
Auslide
Port Auauet
F. Schmidt
Anzac Cash
Cadibe
Lican Church
St. Alban’s
Gladetone— Alam
Pam
George’s
Methodist Chorut Sunday Nest
Giedstone
Jam, Repra
Rarusit
It P.m
Rev
A. Harkiott
Diastoo
M. Boy
Bartlett
W. Robertson
Manapee
Losi
Ibhe Mveas
Fent
Glads
Mothe
Grubb
F.C. Grubb
Qilden
Bampson—Rose
Liberal Union
Long Plain Branch
Glen Ewin
Jams
One
Sge
Glenelg Tany
Facka and
Boomera
Ralph Bacon
Obs
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