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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
2
Notice from the collector will visit Gladsto to collect water rates on and after Monday, May 8. A meeting of the branch will be held at the Town Hall on May 17 at 7:46 p.m. Agenda includes the programme committee, discussion topic fruit growing by Mr. Blosing, all interested invited.
A critique from a 1910s perspective argues education may mislead workers toward overestimating emancipation through overthrow of employers. It warns that the average worker lacks the managerial skill for large industry and risks, while agitators simplify complex economics to fuel class conflict.
Fragmented OCR reads as a chaotic mix of political commentary and local notices from Gladstone. It references military exams for officers from Port Pirie, a visit by Hon. A. Poynton to Gladstone, water rate collection, Agricultural Bureau meetings, dental services, a local auction and property sale, a church presbytery fundraiser, and a social event with prize euchre results. The garbled text intersperses with stray phrases and names, but preserves mentions of Port Pirie, Gladstone, Mr. Thomas the surgeon dentist, Moser Baga Shakes & Lewin, Edward Cos executors, and B. C. Presbytery fundraiser with a later social planned for May 27.
A long tennis day began before dinner and extended into darkness with the Wheebaras joining in. Mixed doubles and singles results feature Keenland Rose and Middleton among winners, with Chamberlain and Heithersay strong in several matches. The event concluded after games and a dance at the Institute Hall with cards and socializing continuing late.
A jumbled note mocks a poultry advertisement alongside a veiled reference to a vehicle in the stream. The writer scolds officials for ignoring laws and urges the advertiser to post earlier. The letter ends with a polite salute and signature.
A fragmentary testimonial style notice describes a cure for rheumatism sciatica and lumbago claiming relief from a medicine. It mentions a physician or seller offering a remedy with testimonials from patients including a man named Milan and a Mrs. Abe l, with references to costs and a product line. The text reads like an early 20th century ad torn from a newspaper page.
Gladstone Cycling and Athletic Club met at Leysington's Hotel Saturday May 10. Attendance was low though the mayor J A Gallasch was elected chair. Plans were made to run a next event on June 7 for riders within seven miles, with a trophy prize and part prize money. A public meeting on June 9 will discuss future races and nesting on the oval.
An old medical ad promotes Sanders Extract as a cure for cold cough neuralgia stomach and kidney complaints. It warns against eucalyptus products and urges 17 drops in olive oil or water with cautions about dangerous ingredients and misinformation.
Fragmented OCR reads like a rental notice for property connection to Vaugha and cold weather, with unclear dates and parties. The readable bits show a lodging or wood rental context, but key names and terms are garbled, leaving uncertainty about exact parties, location, and terms.
A verbose sermon-like meditation contrasts awe of the cosmos with human intellect. It argues that while the heavens inspire wonder, true worship lies in understanding God through mind and moral growth, not in idolizing nature. It emphasizes human responsibility, mastery through knowledge, and reverent humility before divine creation.
Local advertises Sandee Extract as a genuine remedy for stomach pains and kidney issues, claiming instant relief and endorsement by medical authorities. It urges readers to obtain Sandee Extract at Deeble's in Gladstone for benefits and relief.
The General notes autumn racing prospects for the May 17 meeting with contenders such as Reve-Everard Campanile and Greek Fire. In maritime news a large vessel wreck off Java causes 23 deaths from a 70 crew.
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