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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1921
Page
1
A government board will manage education and training grants for children of deceased or totally incapacitated Australian soldiers. The program covers living allowances, school costs, travel, and maintenance, with eligibility, reporting, and disbursement rules. The board may revoke or adjust payments if circumstances change.
Port Pirie community reports include returned soldiers totals by state with England and Wales figures, Institute activities on fence removal and conference requests, a charity basketball result at Methodist Hall with Caraga beating Rover 11-10, Barnabas Church plans a May 27 to June 7 mission, resignation of hospital matron at Port Pirie Hospital, and a visit by Returned Missionary Miss Tonkin noting her Shanghai work and deputational mission activity in 1908.
A lodge gathering honored the Rev. T. D. Webb for his service as chaplain and as town worker. Presentation noted his contributions and goodwill from the community, with thanks from members and supporters across regions including Australia and surrounding territories.
A fragment describes a homemade medicine claimed to ease colds influenza sore throats and bronchial distress by thinning phlegm and boosting the system. It mentions Bean's Essence as a suggested ingredient and promises rapid relief through a simple preparation.
Community notices list recurring events at the Institute and various clubs in Gladstone. Includes alternate Friday gatherings, monthly meetings, Reading-room hours, and reading room access from 9 am to 8 pm. Also notes Lodges and societies meeting on specific Thursdays and Tuesdays at Town Hall and other venues.
The schedule lists Adelaide to Port Pirie and other stops with arrival and departure times including goods trains. Notable entries show trains to Port Augusta via various lines, daily and Sunday patterns, with notes on connecting services and office hours at Gladstone and Paterborough closures.
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