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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 28, 1915
Page
4
Mayors report recalls Australian soldiers returning home and wartime sentiments. Council discusses riverbank works to prevent flood damage, street work approvals, and minor fines. Warren Avetrician surveys and local names such as Logie Hopkins and W Sie owe figures appear amid civic debate and budget notes.
Fragmented excerpt describes health officer noting ten cases with three infectious, inspector reporting butcher shops under scrutiny and dirty premises addressed. References to drainage work, septic tank inquiry on Little Alexander Street, council to consider estimate next day and motion to adjourn.
A Port Pirie blaze on a Saturday morning threatened a jewelry and money goods store owned by Mrs Ruthers. Fire brigade reports indicate rapid action by officers and a preventable spread due to wind. The shop suffered smoke and water damage but was not heavily burned, with Mrs Ruthers away in Adelaide and premises secured overnight. Insurance assesses losses at £260 to £800.
The Minister of Industry considers a petition from Port Pirie electors seeking a compulsory shop closing holiday on Saturday. Petitions must be signed by a quorum and returned to the Returning Officer for validation before a counter-petition can be lodged.
A tribute to Mr and Mrs WV B Cottell of Port Pirie highlighting their son Willis George Cottell and his Naval Brigade service in the India and Dardanelles campaigns. The article recalls Cottell’s wartime acts in support of the British war effort, his injuries, and later life, along with surviving family members including sons Cottall and Bromfield and two married daughters in Western Australia.
The Olympia Rink at Port Fitia hosted a lively May evening program featuring a half mile handicap with about twenty runners. Mesner J Geng and Mitch led the field with close finishes after strong heats won by Gray and Stephana, while the Pancake Bacas provided comic relief with a pancake-eating contest. W. Spang directed the event, with St Marks Band providing music and a moving picture display entertaining attendees.
Port Pirie reports from Melbourne on Associated Proprietary and the Australian Proprietary, with managers named. A Port Pirie Woman’s Club meeting plans a winter gathering, the Congregational men form a club for recreation and mental welfare, and St Paul’s Church hosts a successful social and dance at the Opera Ball with performances by Miss A. Zeyen and other local musicians.
Port Pirie Gun Club hosts its third competition for slab trophy on Wednesday May 22 1040. Eight men compete with several shooters claiming top marks while a standout shooter claims the trophy. The event draws local interest and highlights skill in pigeon shooting.
An advertisement touts Hean's Essence as an economical cough and cold remedy. It claims simple at home preparation yields a pint of medicine for twelve shillings, with directions on the label. Endorsed by several named customers across NSW and Adelaide, noting relief for coughing, bronchial irritation, and whooping cough.
Farmers join Belgian Water Fund drive with a share of crop proceeds to be forwarded to the Port Pirie Council. The ceremony and participants listed include Mr. H. Gell and others while noting anticipated high yields and philanthropic support initiatives. The Balaklava branch of the British and Foreign Bible Society held its annual meeting with a turnout. balance sheet showed £13 19s 4d, about £5 below last year, and a sermon on religion in India and Egypt followed by a united Sunday schools gathering.
Harshly garbled prospectus text for Yoothamurra School, mentioning a day school for Biris with references to healthy balconies, grounds, poultry and vegetables, bathing facilities, and contact details for the principal via Glenalg 218.
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