Federal expenditure rises in nine months amid telegraph woes
A Melbourne telegram outlines rising costs across federal departments for the nine months, led by Customs revenue up from last year. Increases touch Treasury administration External Affairs Defence and postal works, with sugar payments down due to crop failure and a shift in home affairs spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Melbourne
Treasury
Attorney-General
External Affairs Department
Northern Territory
Port Augusta
Defence Department
Elutz
Home Affairs Department
Fedare
Uncertain fiscal burdens and political tensions in colonial council
The report outlines increased government expenditures across departments including rail, navy, and sugar, with Electoral Act administration rising to £20,4iy. It notes opposition leader Mr Young's stance against unemployed agitation, praises ministry restraint, and mentions future events in Gladstone, Gisborne, and Jamestown. It cites farm hardships from a severe drought driving falling stock prices and hay costs, with Bundaleer water aiding some farmers.
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Habriet
Kajbel
Geveral
Jamestown
Balakloya
Death of Misa Brayley Sister of Councillor Brayley
The death occurred Friday last of Misa Brayley sister of Councillor Brayley of Gladstone and daughter of the late John Brayley who arrived in the ship Arbathnot about 55 years ago. She resided in Gladstone for 28 years and endured long illness. Funeral Sunday was well attended with Rev. Raymont and J. Shaw officiating at the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Brayley
Brayley
Gladstone
John Id
Reva. Raymont
J. Shaw
Chamberlain's Tablets Praised In Indigestion Cure Claim
A fragmentary 19th century note attributes relief from indigestion to Chamberlain's Tablets. The message, signed by James Ottey formerly of Montoug, claims long use with Victorian Railways and notes satisfaction with the remedy amid a busy work life. The text is garbled but centers on testimonial language regarding digestive benefit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knievel
Chamberlain
James Ottey
Montoug
Weork
Gladatone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting May 18
Minutes read from previous meeting and untied. Police to assist in preventing damage to grounds and notices to be posted. Treasurer and engineers discussed gate and water prices. Fencing and planting plans approved. carnival proposal and charges for ground use to be reported next meeting. Administrative notes include secretary expenses and new members.
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Tresplea
Ivalan
Fvvark
Burge
Hann
Tresylvans
Luke
A. Pryzibilla
T. Brown
Commonwealth Meteorology seeks South Australian rainfall records
A note from H A Hust Commonwealth Meteorologist Melbourne requests South Australia residents to forward long term rainfall data and any notable meteorological events with dates. Readers contributing accepted information will receive a copy of the volume. rain gauges are available free on condition of monthly reports.
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Hir
Central Wealhi Bureau
Melbourne
Bonth Australis
South Australis
Sopide
Commonwealth Meteorologist
Central Weather Bureau
Syelenee
H. A. Hust
P.S
Sanders Extract Promoted For Coughs And Ailments
An advertisement touts Sanders Extract as a safe, effective remedy for coughs colds throat and kidney and bowel issues. It urges use of 13 drops in olive oil tea and warns against inferior oils and extracts sold under profit motives.
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Bomanber Sanders
Sanders
Meet Uayiwene Mr 44 Ringuer of Finsbury
An old column notes that Uayiwene Mr 44 Ringuer of Finsbury seeks agents for a new remedy Chinpan zoa vintwent sales pitch claims strong curative powers and market release. Klimgut invites any objective review of the advertisement.
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Uayiwene
Ringuer
Finsbury
Anold
Gladstone Council Adjourns Meeting In Respect For Death
May 10 meeting of Gladstone Corporation filled with routine business. The mayor J H Sargent and councillors attended as clerks read minutes. The session adjourned to Monday night in honor of Mr Bewley whose sister had died. Deputation from local institutes sought extra funding for town hall. Proposals included extending town lines and cemetery fence inspection.
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J. H. Sargent
Hevmn
Bewley
Eley
Gomyn
Daging
Linea
Wainwright
Town Bell
Epart
Hoon
Cr. Hann
Lings
Jolly
Adans
Hann
Llomméot
Adana
Parsons
Dserict
Brayley
Thetore
Beagley
Henn
Parvous
Howard's Merry
Moeling
Local District Council Minutes May Gladatone Meeting
Minutes of the Gladatone Mesting council meeting record approvals for previous minutes and various motions. Repairs to Read near Pint Creek discussed. the payshoot passed. accounts totalled £152 for payment. Proposals included road repairs, Crown Land grant for Bwetuloa road, hospital subscriptions, milepost painting, and tender calls for spreading maintenance at Hughen’ Gop.
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Waaters
Dundon
Growdan
Lehmann
Clark
Crown One
Rosd
Ende
Metal District Railways
Pelery Ae
Jamestown Hospital
Gladatone Corporation
Higgins
Pint Creek
Parby Gr. Dundon
Ett
Ce Growdes
Higgins Road
Cormingstoner
Bwetuloa
Cr. Growdan
Dr. Masters
Laure
Georgetown
Cr. Lehmann
Dandon
Dintriet Cowneil
Port Piri
Hughen’ Gop
Growden
Masters
Market Reports from Adelaide May 16
Moaers Eider Smith & Co Limited publish market results with 90 head yarded from New South Wales and Cooper Districts, noting firmer closing and strong demand from local and country buyers. Prime station beef priced at £5 per 100 lbs, 7000 sheep sold, and overall buyers reported cautious trading as supply rose.
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Antelaide
Moaers, Eider, Smith & Co., Limited
New South Wales
Cooper Dietriet
Fragmentary Early 20th Century Incoherent Text
An unreadable OCR snippet references aviation telephony gyroscope winged devices and a cabinet inquiry, mentioning Britain and various scattered terms. The passage lacks a coherent event or person names to anchor a proper summary.
Hamley Bridge Concert Aids Local Urgently Funded Work
A successful Thursday Institute concert raised funds for St Thomas’s Anglican Urgency. Miss Melva Cilento delighted the audience with three songs and an encore, while Misses Dahlia Myra Hoepner Gertrude Bell and Mr A Cilento contributed. A supper and dance followed. the Literary Society met Monday with busy plans and new committee members. The River Gilbert bridge work and Recreation Ground tennis courts proceed, with Magara Daortown Ltd contracted for the court lay.
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Bt Tuomae
Ubureh
Hudge Cilento
Af Jonservatorium
Indy
Ward
Melva Cilento
Nandad
Dahlia
Myra Hoepner
Gertrude Bell
It A. Cilento
Misa Marta Weste
B. A. Cilenta
Rape case in Pilon area drawn to attention
Local report notes a disturbing incident near Pilon involving sexual assault in a recent period. Officials urge caution and solicit information from residents while investigators examine leads and safety measures.
Railway policy debate stirs Adelaide meeting on Balaklava line
A Melbourne style meeting discussed railway prospects from Balaklava to Creek and the need for a faster Broken Hill express to halt at Wasloye. Delegates urged government action and a deputation to the Premier. The gathering adjourned for a week to invite Mozers Randall and Hagoe to attend.
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MaLlans
Adelaide
Balsfire
Malate
Balaklava
Creek
Dabers
Mission
Thia
Mount Gambier
Mozers
Randall
Hagoe
Broken Hill
Wasloye
Fragmentary Crime Note From Obscure Scribe
Readable scraps describe a late night incident at a club in Clauberlain's area. Partial names occur with unclear timestamps around two to six shillings. A dog barking and someone sleeping till ten, with uncertain events and positions.
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W. H. Moyles
Oan
Port Pinrize
Alex
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Moyle
Ics
Wilson
Slapatone Tailoring Establishment
TA. Greenwood
Fanmens
B.j.knight & Sons
Banater Factory
B. J. Knight and Sons
Port Pirie South
Mets
F. W. Boehm
Ostpanter
Fisher St
Meteddit
Sanday
Miz
Ouigers
J. Khaw
Rose Pam
Lay Sander
Qrue Ey Melee
Boots
Le—L. B
Simon
Gladstone Tea Rooms
Subway
Leanda
Atternoga
W. J. Adams
Vistor
Gladstone St
Pryzibilla Bros
Angral
Denigrs
Gocda
Tobacca
Iouyr
Main Street
Uniowio
Wenham
Weraco Binea
Shay
Bone
Umly
Mulyeata
AcLappeaul Aernlad Stik
Timber
Waly. Trem
Biv Fund
Prige
Tarden
riLpina
ARS Tren Gee
aManneena
Montana
Akane
Bondowie Street
E. A. Gale
Wii Kapunda
Petimarre
Port Street
Gladstove
H. Bridgman
Blyth Public Hospital
Agenta
Bvory
Tou Rao
Klinaner
Philip Marks
Rodway É Trott
Torrage
Marshall'n Chambers
Birks
Buchanan's
Commons
Scotland
W.pauld & Sons
Soum Avenue
Gilbert Place
Tiga Poumanceg
Varthem
Addities
Crystal Bruok
Durban
Sapatowa
London
Oxy Crass
Atkams
Iain Wakool
Wilgannia
Ballarat
Famer
Jha Iteneres
Abidelin
Alou
BSAC
Hennes Sneyleo
Rumer Guth Cape
Anil Reluiue
P. U. Ni ‘Bost
Wlan
Iusstrafost
Josruphiots
Wil-Particulats
GEO. Wills & GO
Gladstone Market
Bagol, Shakes & Lewis, Limited
Wirther
Worms
Eule-Yarda
Welnesitey
Onder
C_ BUDGE
Town Hall
Tna
Onga
Dusta
Trim
Yuartatton
Abeges Wilkincon
Bratley
Gladatone
Bliateth Aus
Tbe Ite
Sir Thomas Aroothinot
B. W. H. Brayley Tandéreningin
Ord
Redcliffe
Adeline
Port Purie
Port August
King William ST
Hale
Wil
Lucat
Bob
Agape Replion Uy le Bal Feoku Moaure, Pein ‘Boye, Newsagents, Gladatoaw Stoel
Royal Miliary College
Bala
Tingard Stich
Weslern
Australia
Stanley
Lom
Young
Mr. Young
Bagot Shakes
Lawis
Gladstone Corporation
Methodiat Chapel
Gistone
Iadtone Agricultural Bureau
Mrg
Nicholls
Advisory Board
Chiouio
Woods
Gladatone Ornamental Grounds Committee
Oly
Miaher
Treaylyn
Commonwealth Meteorology
Bram
Msin
Oth
Courge
Beitiuh
Imust
Britain
Hamley Bridge
Literary Society
K. F.james
Gcent
F. Boonok
Bart
Capitel Pai Humpheys
D. Banker
K. Durden
R. Rees
A. Pitas
Gilbert
Prowaot
Tod Magara Daortown
Echema. Sea
Clauberlain
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