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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
2
Annual election underway for municipal governance with multiple councillor seats and one auditor position contested. Voters prepare to cast ballots amid local campaigns and candidate declarations across the city.
A fragmentary OCR segment lists mixed unreadable names and places such as Nog Woutsulay Allan's Cas Matins Evang SL Geynge Morgujera Benson, with no clear event or dates to summarize.
Fragmented wartime notes reveal local political debate, including Liberal sentiment after an election defeat, discussions of dual nationality and allegiance, and correspondence about a Millicent district incident. Wounded veterans from Gallipoli and a Millicent hotel dispute are also mentioned amid broader wartime concerns.
The column records tributes to the late George Moran, a longtime Melrose resident and community figure, detailing his birth in 1855, service in the mounted police, time in the Northern Territory, leadership roles, and his involvement with the Port Germein District Council and local Jockey Club. It notes his widow and a family of eight daughters. A separate item references religious and editorial notes, with mentions of smoking, public discourse, and wartime journalism.
A local appeal touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a tested remedy for kidney trouble. Testimonial from Mrs J W Davis of Port Pirie describes back pains, blood in urine, and gradual recovery after two bottles. Company pricing and Sydney distributor listed. warning to beware imitation products.
A Belgian Aid Fund concert in Gujnaco Hall drew large crowds from neighboring towns. Mrs Crabb and Mr Cook of Gladstone aided in organizing, with recitations, violin pieces, and songs by Miss Teakle and others. The event, featuring naval themed acts and patriotic pieces, wrapped with a humorous finale and decorations in national colors.
A fragmented 1914 era dispatch blends war news with politics, society notes, deaths, and stray quotes. It mentions Italy and Germany, Allied sentiment, and domestic events, including election results and public notices. Several obituaries and personal tidbits appear alongside scattered geopolitical claims and social observations.
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