Cheers Up Society bids farewell to Private Potter
A Georgetown crowd gathered May 13 1916 to honor Private Potter of the 27th Battalion 7th Brigade wounded at Gallipoli. Speeches praised his service as the community reflected on the war’s impact and thanked all who supported him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowik
Potter
Galtier
J. Hoy
Neal Bhanth
Ke Society
Oe Ee Pad Lehmann
BR. KB
Kt. Turner
A. Ale- Datluesa JM
Lehmann
Federal War Committee Fund Aims to Aid Soldiers Families
The Federal War Committee outlines a fund to aid soldiers and dependents with food, tools, and capital. Donations from individuals, farms, and public bodies flow through Commonwealth and state channels to support reintegration and postwar employment.
Motor Cars Essential for Australia War Effort, Paper Warns
In a wartime letter from Duncan and Fraser, the case for importing motor cars to Australia is argued as vital for farm efficiency, transport, and industry. It cites Britain’s shipping limits, economic benefits, and the need to support farming, commerce, and timely harvests while noting tax and maintenance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Great Beitwin
Ilice
Australis
Adiot
Australia
Thia
Ose
API
Var
Lesnsport
Danuan
Fraser
Eid
Backache Kidney Pills Promising Cure From Dr A. Pankhurst
A Sydney reader reports relief from backache and kidney symptoms after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She credits the remedy with stopping pain that interrupted sleep and helping mobility, noting her husband also benefited. The ad touts Doan's pills as a trusted cure sold nationwide by Williams McPallas Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KY & Gladstone
Perannsl
Mr. B. Pankhurst
Boodowia Stract
Windstone
Sal
Cheuyugis
Deav
Meyer
Dunn
Pankhvest
Waster McPallas Co
Fist Streat
Sydney
Wag Brouch il Caagabe Woods Great Peppermint Cert
An OCR fragment mentions a person or group named Wag Brouch and Woods and a peppermint certificate. The readable text is fragmentary with no clear event date or location. Further context is needed to produce a precise news item.
SANDER EXTRACT PROMOTED FOR Infections and Pain Relief
An old advertisement touts Sander Extract as a universal remedy. It claims to prevent infections from diseases like diphtheria and croup while providing instant relief from rheumatic, neural, tooth, and other pains. The text emphasizes reliability and safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander
Ihisenson
Diye Thomassellery
Kidory
Sannex
Farewell social for the Shepherd family at Balaklava
A May farewell at Druida Hall Balakiaye honored Mr Herbert Shepherd and family with flowers silver tray and gold bangle. The Rector praised the Shepherds long church service with Mrs Shepherd praised for organ work and Miss Irene Shepherd for choir help. Attendees included Mrs Haut and local church members. Supper followed in a warm send off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Druida
Balakiaye
Herbert Shepheed
Mra G. Haut
Rey A. H. Reynolde
Church of England
Yalaklaya
Church of
Groves Bhaphard
Iferbor
Kabjasen
Liseck
Herbert Shepherd
Mia Shepherd
Jane
Phillis Shepherd
A. G.E 8
Mies Irene Shepherd
Flo
Christ Church
Tows
Balaklava
Mogts H. V. Ayre
DW. Leiteh
A-W. Robinson
Lynsdswan
G. Belling
Goyder Church
Mr. Shepherd
Teene Shepherd
Shepherd
Mil
Plave
Huot
McC. Leon
Frayne
Irene Stepherd
Vida Banger
District Council Meeting May 13 With Expired Lease Action
District councils meet May 13 with Dr Kennedy present and notices of lease expirations on part section 4 173. Officials listed for evasion of lines and payments include Hourigan Main Toada Hyprigan Nitschke and Me J Main. Clerk records printing and provisional election arrangements while funds of £85 19/4 are noted for work and a payment dispute regarding plots between Nolen and Nitschke families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Kennedy
I Horne
Vomueil
Kins Wd
Bn Evosant
Lin Raseseurent Lool
Touters
Woki Sinha
Drake
A. T- Hourigan
Af J. Smith
W. R. Nitschke
J. Main Toada
Hyprigan
Hourigan
I. Yoechain
Perchain
Gnouciltors
Ace
Mevars
Kouredy Wad
Sirsa Wood
Ciotal Road
W. H
Port Pirie Labor Dispute Talks and Parish Meeting Report
Port Pirie Municipal Employees Association and traders, with the Mayor and Town Clerk, discussed the labor dispute with the Minister of Industry. An arbitration hearing will test court jurisdiction, with a potential award retroactive to May 10 and possible government action if needed. St Paul’s Church vestry meeting adopted financial reports and elected officers while praising Rev. Q. Reeves for ordination. A burglary in a local shop and two fire incidents at the Broken Hill smelter property and a Florence Street home were reported, with damage and investigations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holdier
Sidevicca
Milbourne
Truster Cimaiets
Sénalar
Te Millen
W. My Devine
K.O.M.G
Janes Free
Lon
Lon. A Poynton
Gong
Landon
Bonythoo
J.J. Dams
Rey
K. Grayndler
Beton
Reg
B- Miller
Rex
Moreton
Board of Tranince
Soldjam
Abd Articane
Toole
Tore
War Service Committees
Commonwealthy Bank
Roantry
Comard
Done- Bone Ac
Abe Truntene
Audeslinn Holiday” Bapatviation Fund
Lodiga
Apsrast Bank
Dil
Romerd
Atonk
Atone
Aba Teal Wee Servics Cosmet Jena
Commonwealth Bank
Wabl- Rorites
Pms
Brod Urey
Byoa Jr
Itey
Norlan
Penn
W. Wilkens
Menderes Middleton
W. Coby
Cotton
Nash
Adelside
Finch
Kimpson
Meenall
Simpaon
Pirie
Bho Hore
Mere Wisin
Mae Bimpaun Heen Jomirig
W. Wilson
Wilton
Port Pirie
Libour Chungul
Port Pi
Geedoo
E. BE. Garrett
Induatre
Ben
P. Bloadell
Dax
Exaa
St. Paul’s
Raport
Officare
Ministar
McC. G. Saxton
Pesyll
J. Ttiddleton
Bidesman
Mesars
Knox
H. Mansfield
A Manafiold
W.G. Mediah
W. Bill
B. Walters
B. Bastets
J. King
W. Moora
Wallman
B. Havarley
Sol E. Cooper
C. Woolanagh
Gearit Patronige
Comaittes
Menura
W. Mellon
R Kuor
Belsifut
G. F Middietom
Chakle
Gremman
Grean Deova
All-Bribich Geaywa
MLO
Lawig
Emery
Uiebiy
Ae Viatlory Neem Avoie Possension
Pires AU Port Pirie
Briands
Ander
Kallet
Oticer
Florence Street
Faua
Surat
Aps
Aia
Roning Ender
Mra
Henry Preat
Notable list of names and affiliations awkwardly preserved
A fragmentary OCR lists numerous individuals and associations, including students, staff, and families connected to Gladstone High School and local societies. The page appears to compile names, roles, and kinship lines with unclear context and several misspellings.
Farewell Dinner for Mr and Mrs Clive Taylor in Kinva
Mew M. Harris hosted a May 5 farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs Clive Taylor at Stetoubanth Kinva before their move to Wallaroo. About twenty guests attended as toasts honored the Taylors and the guests, with entertainment and singing after dinner. Pastor Mr Taylor, still on leave, attended morning service and spoke of his one year’s work, expressing thanks and best wishes for Wallaroo assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abig
Georgetown
Esruwoll
Mer
Mea Borcock
Misa Kinlay
W. Hill
Worenik Hav Laou
Matthews
Aglay
Nancarrow
Mo Dowsli
McAuley
Page
Myatt
Bochau
Norman Epoke
George
Mrs Norcock
Miss Kinder
Port Wakefield
Thomas
Ing Crigket
Hecrone
Bla
Keech Mouel Coperlog
Ipe Eal ‘Ceuntery Cu
Fridey
D. T.reddie
Harris
Clive Taylor
Mex Tayloe
Taylor
P. A. Reefiger
Sid. Harrie
BE A
Doley
Baraklays
Farewall
Church of Christ
Balaklava
Easbls
Mod
MeGwiz
Cod Hind
Menanre
Suversa Aa
Ioyal
Uctla
Mrs. Taylor
Wallaroo
Mr. Taylor
Walelaroo
Unclear historical note on Lord Fisher and Rostand
Fragmentary 1908 entry from Lord Fisher’s daughter’s birthday book mentions Tear with Rostand and a reference to 1914 involving Jalliope and Nolaon of the Wont. The text is garbled and names are likely misstated or damaged in the OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Fisher
Geeron
Rostand
Jalliope
Balaklava Lights Brighten Town in Trial Run
Electrical lighting reaches Balaklava as a trial run proves the system workable. Residents and officials voiced anxiety and hope over the delay from Melbourne while observers praised the success of the test and anticipated full service once the plant arrives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wi Howie
George
Ronda
Tibet
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MT. Templeton
Everard Hell
Glenelg Mey
W. Badenoch
Federal Parliamentary’ War Committee
Holder Epatriation Bund
Boheme
Motor Cara
Farwell Social
B.J. Nolen
A. A. Nitschke
Dort
Pirie News
Ane
Yath Ulndstane
Ante Athos
Anthinp
W. Brogan
V. Bidwepa
Richrerawil
Rari
US Buruend
Hiteorad
Fast
Loverington
J. "Dowie
P. Langsford
J Gebert
H. Me
Sith
BL Omar
W. W. Mumphere
Clem
Hbumphris
Ohi
Millard
Hettith
Johonon
Woibbread
Jolly
P. i ‘Ormerly
Gladatoys
W. L
Micks
Laure
K, J
Baskwith
Wouuidea— fHitenaads
Kylab
Feval
Gorbaté
Taber
Ablow
Mr Howard
C. Brown
L. Hanccot
B- Kearnay
B Brogan
W. Kyloob
W. Ghesitennon
Nornseb
Fonder
A. B. Basa
Gallnach
J. A. Bharldan
T. Millaed
Sheridan
Vos
Arebur
Bewes
G. Borris
B Berrill
L. Diagner
Henderaon
Cauay
Ee Wintertishd
Adldurson
W. Anglia
D. Hsnnon
J. i Bates
J. Brooke
Harford
Bowler
A. Tomeed
Moroney
W. Ke Oy
W. Baduna
EU. Mcleod
Mills
Ay Mildren
Martin
Jot
Noble
W. G. Pascoe
Gladstone Hig School
Howard
Boeubildran
Puppecusiut
Tun
Sue Chrome Chest
Woods’ Cent Popparmint Gue
J. 1
Camphall & Co
All Machimod
Bony i. ‘Abers
Ouerie Strenh
Addiaraa
Inchea
Navy
Stim
Gry
Hosther
Thana
Pricon
W. L. Parsons
Gladstone
Mrs. C. ‘Taylor
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