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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
2
An unsettled Trades Hall audience in Adelaide heard a speaker threaten farmers with violence and malign Liberal Democrats. The address, filled with incendiary calls and slanderous terms, accused opponents of pushing political power without regard for consequences.
The passage criticizes primary producers who courted Trades Hall representation or voted for candidates willing to sell political souls to gain office and favorable payoffs for colleagues.
A chaotic mix of letters and reports recounts editor identity defiance and public division over Tom Mann. The piece notes Mann’s departure from Broken Hill, union tensions, and a looming settlement. The latter section covers the installation of Worshipful Master C. Budge at the Areas Lodge, a large lodge gathering in Laura, and tributes to Bro. Wilson with a silver walking stick presentation.
The Adelaide election to fill the vacancy caused by A A Kirkpatrick's resignation produced a Liberal victory. Reported scores include T Bruce BUG 24 and Wy Styles 4,589, with Mrs B Mhotomey FsuL noted as a well known ovalist and planning a Gladstone visit on the 29th inst, potentially consulting at the Commercial Hotel.
The Orrickits list the first half schedule with matches including Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Gladstone, and Laura. Results show Crystal Brook beat Chadstone by 2 2 and Jamestown defeated Laura by 3 6 to 7 6, with standings showing points and games played.
In a rainy match before 200 spectators at Crystal Brook, Crystal Brook Club beat Gladstone 24 to 12. Players endured heavy, slippery conditions as Brooks and Gladstone battled with limited scoring and disputes with the umpire over frees. Key performers for Brook included Connors, Curbon, Jeffoon, Ferguson, Job, Sutcliffe, Fajoun, Kitson, and McBride. Gladstone's best were Humphris, Stener, Buchan, Deed, Jolly, Leesue, Adams, W. Cook, A. Lee, Disher, Millinch, and Brogan.
Laura to host Gladstone in a tennis match tomorrow with Teanu Gladstone and Leo doubles for team Gladstone along with Cook and Brogan listed among players including Driver Stoner Jolly Leesure Delsar C Humphris Buchan Fuller Deed Disher Millinch Spicer and Em.
The General argues for a winter football system to improve positioning and breakaway shepherding. He suggests players shoot for position, keep better placement, and enable captains to address offenders. He notes not all teams would adopt the same tactics and secrecy would help early adoption.
Weather improves water supply profits for Huddleston and Narridy shareholders as pumps and banks expand. Plans for a new Post Office and late letter-bag at the Railway Station spark debate. Electric car workers threaten strike over daily wages and Mayor Coke contemplates a meeting of non-ratepayers.
May 18 Georgetown reports Major McKenzie of the Giant Kitties toured town arriving Tuesday from the railway station. A crowd lined the street as locals marveled at his size with verandahs proving too low causing him to walk the road. A horse spooked, breaking a shaft, and seats for the forthcoming troupe were filling while Wally Piper returns as hon secretary for the coursing event.
May rainfall looks to be substantial as fields green and seeding advances amid wet cold days. Local chess players lose to Port Pirie 1 5 in Crystal Brook with hopes to rebound in the return match. The Major Chess Tourney shows standings with Dudley With Both and McDonald near the top. Local coursing set for May 30 with Judge G Palmer, and Mrs. Cooper of Hornsdale passes after long illness, with tributes to Bob Cooper of the wicket club.
A May 15 report cites Mr B Bell at a Trades and Labour Council meeting saying To Hell with the farmers and he would blow them up tomorrow if possible The council suggests the primary consumer should be told of this fixation and taxes on primary producers for loafers’ benefit.
Editorial appeal clarifies that Dr Barnardo's Homes are open and active despite a misleading snowball letter. It notes 68 050 children rescued in 42 years and a current family of 8 391, with 2 518 admissions last year. Readers are urged to ignore the chain letter and send support to Barnardo's Homes.
The Tanna people in the New Hebrides forward a handsome cheque to Ade laide to aid mission work among white South Australians. They object to public school Bible instruction and show a good spirit. They reject Tom Mann's remark about a religious service at Albury, which he called rot.
Advertising copy touts Two Sovereign Remedies Sander & Sons Pure Eucalypti Extract as safe, effective, and reliable for colds influenza diarrhea stomach and kidney complaints neuralgic and rheumatic pains throat and lung troubles toothache and breath purification. Claims a superior skin food and a lasting beautifying effect with local agent W. H. Deeble.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Tablets to ease stomach troubles and headaches. It claims long-standing sufferers can be cured and urges immediate purchase from local dealer W. B. Deeble in Glastonene.
Adelaide reports a five run win for the Australian XI over Surrey, high prices for horses sold by the Tramways Trust, and farewell for Commissioner McKay of the Salvation Army who left for Sweden. Plague anxiety grows at Port Adelaide amid engineers heading to West Australia, whileReferendum results show 1700 in favor and 1270 against. Tom Mann faced hooting in the streets during a speaking event.
The Kilties played to full houses yesterday and delighted crowds. The article lists the next week betting draw with numerous matchups such as Black Bess versus Town Talk Envoice and Lady Venus versus Gladstone, ending with a note that 60 dogs closed the event.
Empire Day will be observed on Monday with school lessons suitable to the day. At Gladstone school at 11.10, C Budge J.P. and Mayor W Odgers J.P. will address the children and the flag salute ceremony. Afternoon sports begin at 2 on the oval and all are invited with provisions for children.
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