Our Returned Soldiers Letter to the Editor from Gladstone
E A Gale defends public welcomes for returning soldiers and criticizes W Langdon Puar and the Anzac Day committee. The letter argues gatherings depend on community support, condemns shifting responsibility, and urges judging by all of Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Langdon Puargona
WLP
Gladstone
E. A. Gale
Bire
W. Langdon Parsons
Botathan
Msnor
Gale
Parsons
Gene
Haig
Mr Parsons
Sappeal
Mats
Welcome Home Controversy Over Gladstone Soldiers Parade
A reader letter sweep discusses the Gladstone welcome home for returning soldiers. A rival critic questions Mayor Parsons and ex mayors, claims the town’s welcome was sincere yet quiet, and urges spontaneous cheers. Other readers defend council leadership and question the propriety of public criticism.
Flag etiquette critique from a dead soldier relative
A letter questions half mast flags for a fallen soldier arguing it harms morale. The writer cites travel, warns of overuse, notes a lightning strike split the pole, and suggests raising the flag with an extra pall for future events. The tone is respectful yet corrective.
Letters from World War I hero Eyre and local visit stir Georgetown
In Georgetown on May 15 readers learn Corporal Les Eyre, killed in France after a March 16 1918 letter praising Allied progress, was a popular figure. The item notes sympathy for his family and highlights community mood with local humor about farming and a May 14 visit by officials to Port Wakefield. a State School visit by the Minister of Quection and director follows.
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Georgetown
Les Eyre
France
Les
Berlin
Eyre
Pny
Port Wakefield
School Committee Plans to Impress Visiting Dignitaries
Tuesday the energetic School Committee, led by Secretary Bucknill, hurriedly organized efforts to entice distinguished visitors into promising remedies for long standing defects in crowded lightless infants rooms. The treasurer Allen balked at subsidy increases while officials debated who should present the case and a telegram from the head teacher ended plans with a regretful note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucknill
Allen
Lota
Hubble
J J. Thomas
Wiedom
Farewell to Roy L. Gold at Georgetown Bank event
Residents of Georgetown and district gathered at the Institute on May 14 to bid farewell to Roy L. Gold who departs for the Lameroo branch of the Bank of Adelaide. Chairman W A Hill led tributes recalling his courteous service to farmers and town residents.
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Institute
Roy L. Gold
W. A. Hill
Messra
BR. J. McDonald
J. 8
Georgetown
Megera Sheridan
Nancarrow
Rice
M. J. McAuley
M. H. Page
J. C. My
Hubby Intelligence Message Sparks Relief
A brief exchange shows the husband reporting that intelligence has arrived and the wife expressing relief that the information has finally come, marking a moment of awaited news.
Facks and Roomers War Rain and Public Mirth
A jumble of notes covers weather, jokes, obits, and public notices. It mentions a Button Way event at Gladstone, a concert ticket sale, and the YMCA seeking funds in South Australia. Obituaries list several locals, including Major-General Maurice hea bean and Mr Graham Stewart, Engineer in Chief, with various other short items on health and social commentary.
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Gladstone
Y.M.C.A
Russia
Maurice Hea Bean
British Museum
Virgo
Port Pirie
G. A. Elmelie
Victoria
Adelaide Childrene Hospital
Josiah Mitton
Hindmarsh
T. G. Sullivan
Carrisloy
Brace Band
Graham Stewart
Medindie
Peter Edwin Pederson
Peterhead
Bismarck
YMCA
South Australia
Insolvency Court in Gladsone Hears Brine Case
In Insolvency Court at Gladsone before Mr D. Scott Brine of Warnertown farmer seeks annulment of iodication. order made and adjournment to next court day. John Scott insolvent failed to appear. warrant issued for his arrest. Public notices advertise Woods Great Peppermint Cure and Sander’s Eucalyptus as supposed remedies with generic claims of relief for coughs and gastric complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. 9. Scott
William Brine
Warnertown
Wr. Regan
T. F. Chapman
John Scott
Hie
Arreck
Woods
Will Qook
Banich
Women's Auxiliary Meeting Urges Missionary Work
At the Parish Hall on Monday evening May 66, Mrs Henderson urged organized women’s efforts for missions. She cited Red Cross results, the Trent survey, and a global call to action, noting how barriers fall as women join and support Christian mission to the heathen. Her stories from India and wartime nurses illustrated the army’s awakening to the church’s role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mikes Henderson
The
Trent
Miceionary
Tims
Aura
Constipation and public health urged by NAJOL remedy
A historical notice warns of dangers from constipation linked to typhoid and poor water. It cites laxative NAJOL, manufactured by Standard Oil of New Jersey, as a pleasant, non gripe aid to relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walla
Standard Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S. A
The Call to Arms
The State Recruitment Committee reports eligible men are enlisting for France. Men aged 18 to 21 must obtain parental consent. 19 to 21 can enlist after medicals. Fourteen-year-olds may enlist with no consent, receive six weeks leave, then Mitcham Camp training before any frontline service at age 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Mitcham
Voluntary Recruiting for Australian Imperial Force May 1918
Defence Circular 108 permits enlistment of youths aged 18 to 21 without parental consent. It directs verification of age and removal of consent paragraph from enlistment forms. The circular cautions strict adherence to paras 2 3 and 4 and notes cancellation of standing orders 4 sub paras TI IIT and IV.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defence
Regiatrac
Sander's Extract Hailed By Melbourne Chemist In Court
In Victoria Supreme Court Mr A De Bavay, a Melbourne analytical chemist, testified that Sander's Eucalyptus Extract compares with well refined brands and contains antiseptic healing ingredients not in other eucalyptus preparations. He claimed it prevents meningitis typhoid and diphtheria throat troubles and cures indigestion diarrhoea wind and various illnesses when inhaled applied locally or taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Bavay
Melbourne
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander
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Women's Auxiliary
Christ
Mel
W. L. Parsons Stores
Wea B
Eich
Loti
Mies J. EB. Sargent
Averside
Moat Moderate Pool
Ven
W.L. Parsons Stores
Singer
Theo
Owning & Singer Machine
Waite
B. HK. Noack
Singer Sewing Machine Coy
Peterborough
B.H.A.S.P
Ait Crystal Brook
Hooken Hill Associated Employees
Barrier Hotel
F. H. Smith
L. Davis
J. J. O'Callaghan
Mesars G. Tucker
A. Arbon
J. Davis
Mesars
J. W. Robinson
Criterion Hotel
ING William
Tow
West End
Whallin
Peoprietor
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