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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 21, 1909
Page
3
A reader recalls an Adelaide Express interview on Saturday closing and how officials pressure traders to stay open. The note criticizes the Labour Party, mentions Kirk and the Agent-General bill, and comments on political manipulation of shopkeepers amid historical tensions.
The returning officer reports 4,800 votes for Brave GSH Styles and 1,064 for Bruce in Adelaide’s Central District Legislative Council contest. Analysts note weather and labour dynamics influenced results, with Styles praised for stature and Roberts polarizing supporters.
Liewt Hancock of the 17th A.S. H. Regiment has been chosen to attend the officer instruction course at Sydney University in Booth Australia.
A sergeant from a regiment seeks to borrow a horse from the quartermaster for urgent tent transport. The quartermaster refuses, insisting the sergeant must keep the hire for emergency use only, and the sergeant replies by stressing wartime needs.
A historic health note describes a remedy called Great Peppermint Cure used for children’s nighttime coughing fits. The brief mentions Woods in connection with the treatment and dates the item to January 6.
The piece reports a church conference hosted by Port Lille with visits from Jamestown and Caltowie delegates. It notes hospitality by Gladstone residents, the rector’s thanks, and discussions on theology and unity, praising hospitality and cordial exchanges.
A garbled OCR page fragment references numerous individuals, places, and terms across locations such as Wy, Caledon, Bay, Swanley, and New Penalty fields. The text weaves through names like Annie, Henry, Hervey, and Villeny with scattered mentions of events, dates, and venues, lacking coherent narrative or clear focal point.
A recently uncovered skeleton at a wartime site near Bele aT fue ties is believed to belong to an aluni gi Warther sitter. Forensic analysis notes a small brain cavity and jawbone structure, prompting speculation about the individual’s status and possible cause of death amid famine conditions.
The F Catt's Stores at Gladstone advertise Australian wool blankets in varied colors and weights with prices listed per length. They promote travellers’ woollen rugs and fringed woollen ranges, claiming most rags and good rags are Australia made from South Australian wool and urging shoppers to buy during train stoppages for waterproof rugs galore.
Local shop highlights Honeycomb quilts in multiple sizes and a wide assortment of flannelettes. Specials include striped flannelettes and all wool Australian flannels in several widths and price points.
Largest stock of floorcloths with patterns and colours praised as best. Sateen cushions and curtain coverings advertised alongside new slipper options for ladies men and children with prices listed from 1s 11d to 4s 12d.
An itemized list highlights Anwemy Shoes in black and bronze, Zeid and Ssid gloves, Lisle thread, elbow length gloves, belts, collars, blouses, and various lovely silk garments for women.
A catalog style notice lists dancing shoes 7d 6d 6d, white cotton gloves 1s pair, fancy socks and handkerchiefs, dress shirts and collars, Crimean Shirts with hen peck bands, various prices from ds 6d to 7s 11d. Sportsman collars and overcoats line a wide range including waterproof and tweed chester coats with many styles and prices.
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