Enterprising Gladstone show earns praise and laughs
Entertainment at Gladstone impresses with faultless acting and clear diction from Abe Gladelove Comedy Co. A tramcar-room set, bright decorations, and overture by Mrs Rowe and Mrs Parone highlight a lively program. Proceeds reach about $15 amid a patriotic fundraising night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brett
Abe Gladelove
Sint
Mra Roweylano
Mra Parone
Mies Beylee
Roege
Minnie Harkeit
Mears Bob Cae
C. Budge
Bareily
Budge
Gedupary
Bad
Mileoe Barrett
Clark
Norma
Rita Gallesch
Loie
Giadys Mariel
Ponts Wieth
Pin Howitt
Pepe
Dave
Mareepope
Fioe Howe
Piper
Man Trotter
Eran
Gladstone
Mre Piper
Mies Beacie Devine
Miss Bartlett
Varkspur
Barclay
Arubatoy
Grant Deal
Australia Day plans and Georgetown farewell turnout
Calowrie Australia Day committee outlines July 28 events with afternoon rooms and an evening cork sod dance while not entering the Soldiers' Fund competition. Georgetown hosts a farewell gathering for Privates Carter and Bowes with a large crowd, speeches, songs, and a watch and pins presented. ERITH election notes form Brith School Committee with 42 tasks listed and expectations of rain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
B A. Soldiers’ Fund
Georgetown
H. Carter
I. Bowes
W. Hil
Mies M. Hynes
Mr 2
McLeen
Nancarton
Page
McDonald
Private Carter
Bone
Carter
Ina L
Ford
Mina Smallacombe
Smallacombe
Markem
Busbridge
Mesdames Browcbent
McLean
Bynes
Bowes
Erith
Alam
Misa Nolan
Brith School Committee
t—Mesere
H. M. Tuck
Campbell
Tresenrer
Reid
Ranker
Webb
Binney
Mastere
Extract titled Sander's Extract claims universal cures
A dubious advertisement touts Sander's Extract as a universal remedy. It lists cures for colds fevers diphtheria and rheumatism among others while emphasizing reliability and safety. The text includes a recruiting officer dialogue about payment and enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanders
War Rain Autumn and a Patchwork of Tidbits
Fragmented OCR notes cover World War references, weather, dates, and local anecdotes. Mentions include England's Daylight Saving Act, Romania, Germany, Bagdad, and Kapunda figures. Also notes deaths in Adelaide area, legal cases, and social quips about marriage and prudence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frumiee
England
Romania
Germany
Austria
Tealy
Barclay
James Kenneaily
Kapanda
Sanday Iuat
Swente
Rowere
Babiaa
Rushang
Beye
Digris
Bagdad
Aisfartane
Harry Jackson
Soldier-Songs From Anzac and A FAIR WARNING
A fragmented wartime verse piece titled Soldier-Songs From Anzac mentions Brave Australians at Gallipoli and Australia. The text shifts to an advertisement for Doan's Kidney Pills praising its cure for kidney trouble with a 1910s style testimonial from Mrs. Davis and a Sydney address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Davis
Dean
Prine
Pitt Blresi
Sydney
A Novel Way of Making Money in Everylady's Journal
May issue features practical money making ideas from hobbies and crafts plus a May interview with Miss Annie June about a 250 gain from a storytelling tour in Western Australia. Also advertised is a big prize puzzle contest offering £50 plus 149 prizes and a yearly subscription offer to Everylady's Journal at 7d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everylady
Mies Aunie
Young
Tella
Fuod
Mira Jouea
Przzion
Plases
Rordere
Everybdy
T. Shaw Fitchett
Swanston St
Melbourne
Gladstone High School enlistment list honors fallen and wounded
The article lists volunteers from Gladstone district for a war effort, naming many individuals from Gladstone and surrounding areas. It notes wounded and killed alon g with enlistment results and honors for the school and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
Dak
Fontien
Howard
Watooe
el Glen
Humphris Frank
Ballivan
William A
Luke A
Wigtor Gullaich
Alleed
Harry Chappall
Bagh Clan
Watta Om
Barfield
Wm. McLennan
Jemea McLennan Clem Bundle Gro
Thomson A. B
Wood HN. Wiledon
BLM
Basedow
T.L. Mitchell
Wirrabura Police Court May 18 1916 branding case
Albert Collins of Bluray pleaded guilty to branding a heifer with his mark while not owner. The court noted joint ownership questions not considered, and imposed a 10 shillings fine with costs totaling 11 pounds 0 shillings 6 pence. Mrs Collins share not prosecuted. Witness costs 18 shillings.
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Mesata 'T
J. Cocklurn
J. Mishineh
Albert Fabian Collinn
Bluray
Furperioe
W. H. Wood
Glidetine
Knowig
Lima
Eng
Collinn
Mra Colline Sear
Foss
Public Servants and Courtesy in Georgetown Note
A reader thanks a Georgetown correspondent for urging civility and criticizes public servants who flaunt red tape. The letter argues people rarely heed advice without cost and laments bureaucratic self interest.
Great Rappermint Cure Prompts Nighttime Wonder
The fragment hints at a children's cough remedy claiming nightly relief from a Woods brand. It mentions a weary traveler en route to a north cemetery and questions where bodies lie for those who die waiting for trains, with names like Porter Nash appearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nash
Unclear military visit cited amid cadet strike and policy note
The report notes Major De Pasany's Balaklava visit tied to a cadet strike at midnight. It mentions new consequences for indiscipline and that Lieutenant Waegaar may be aged to 30 to advance, with references to Defous Act provisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Pasany
Balaklava
Hsing
Germany and the War Indemnity
Reprint discusses Mr. Robertson and free trade aims amid talk of Germany paying indemnities after war. Notes Asquith pledge on free trade and boycotts, calls for Germany to settle debts via capital and investments rather than manufactured goods. Expresses concern about politicians favoring free trade weakening empire finances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Robertson
Belgium
Germany
Econ
Mars
Fragmentary Front Page Verse Captures Local Dialect Scene
A garbled OCR fragment shows a song or verse about a crowd in an open space singing while a constable and others react. The text includes phrases like front gasla, parson, bath, tramp, and a comical reference to a constable saying Couldn t you campage it with ow rot them vacua mulninnew I.
Turf Anticipations at Park Feature Card
Readable lines describe turf events and entries with venue Victoria Park and horse names such as Long Renge and Palmons. The card lists divisions including Handicsp and Parkside Stakes with competing horses and potential rivals.
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Renge
Palmons
Rubler King
Myris Corela
Victoria Park Huerdle
T City Handicsp
Trings
Eplatls
Ownit
V’xensington Stepochase
Westooms
Explatios
Gladstone Market Sale Notes from June Auction
Fragmentary OCR records a Gladstone Market listing for a monthly sale. It mentions Janet Shakes te Lewin Ltd and various lots with prices such as 15 shillings and 0 pence, noting cattle and other goods. The text is garbled but indicates a Tuesday auction on June 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Shakes Te Lewin, Ltd
Dwest
Oni
Leon
Macly
Fareweken and Privates Visit Balakinys and Use froot
Private L Hoar, formerly with Verea Bion, paid a flying visit to Balakinys before departure for Use froot. On departure he was presented with a bell wand and a steel mirror by Privete Reg Banbridge, and Privete A H Reynolds promoted Hoar with a gift from Onria Oboreh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fareweken
Soromus
L. Hoar
Verea Bion
Balakinys
Lowa
Smzor
Privete Reg. Banbridge
A. H. Reynolds
Onria
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Fiat
Todia Joya
America
Thisstan Cavalry
Bagdail
High Court
Adelaide
Queen Mary's
Aniy Llaating
Bab
Tore Lee
Bernard Maguire
Kapunda
William
Pile
Glenelg
Ethel
Sarah Harriott Lavery
Bemaphore
William “Bansoll
Marlborough Street
Lash
United States
Auatralia
Desbia
Soversigns
Kong Gow
Charlie ‘Yong Ding
Burney
Soldier
Asana
Bigwaller
Tom Skeybill
George Robertson and Co
Daits
Etralia
Bob
Turk
Loefer
Ana Featian Apd Tlomaty Eoeose
Arseon Evil
Ulndetons
Diateich
Gladstone Akula
0. Jolly
B. Aondeo
H. Dally
Athine
B. ‘Ohtinon
Reg. Anthony
We Kearney
J. Jrogan
V. Kyleah
PL Bitmend
Tree
B Witmend
J. ‘Lat
Cornish
Donald
H. B. Coombis
F. Millington
Sook
T. B. McFarlena
J. Macs
Matters
A.C. Nowill
W. M. Nourea
B. L. Drawe
H Nocona
M. Coe
O'Rilay
Dunbar
Padme
Ponros
Fi Entwood
G. H. Parsons
A. Plyvel Pitman
J. de Fay
Wellman
LP. Paihow
J. HG
Moss
C Fibson
Ross
CC GaDasch
V. Head
B. Flenn
F. Sparing
Growden
C. ‘Sheridan
J. J. Goldsworthy
Boner
FJ. Gebert
H. B. Smith
BL. P. Shellat
W. Smith
Buitlaboor
W. UI
Shanabas
M. Titbey
Thomson
H. B. Johnson
Whitbread
W. Li. Bioka
Laura
H. J. Buckwith
Bilioeld
Gy Kylob
F. Cornish
Boas
Corbett
Ing
Oskewie
Arthur
Lock
A. B. Both
B. Bowes
J. Bowes
G. Borrill
F. Baril
Dingle
Ingle
Bunsen
P. Henderson
H. ‘Hoghsy
Jas. Kearan
D. Jeckeon
H. ‘Leahy
Nunes Kitcox
Amy, P. Potter
A. J. Jonas
Thide Cou
Keot Bowes
A. i Casny
B. Hopping
Z. de Huddleston
Brow
W. Hi
Shillstoor
W. Cole
T. ‘Tolford
J. Dierer
A ‘Hand
Bertalog Valley
Billinghurat, B
Mills
Melvinon
Om Moloney
Mae
Mildren
Wirrabura
Wditer
Outios
Ci ‘Borvante
Tom
Parsons
Navy
Linus Im
W. L. Parsons
Gladstone Market
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