Sheep theft cases heard at Gladstone Police Court
In Gladstone on Nov. 8 1917 Frank All and Norman Matthews faced charges over the unlawful possession and theft of about 300 sheep from Corunna Station Hall Bros. Matthews and Hill were linked to the heist. Police described evidence from witnesses including Hall and Kain as the case proceeded to remands and later sentences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank All
Norman Matthews
Mecers Hall Broe
Corunna
Frank Hill
M.C. King
Hall Bros
Coroona
M Cking
Wilfred Kain
Walsertown
Nev
Hill
Lawry
Hie
Hudson Flat
Farina
Elder
Smith
Saleyarda
Gladetone
Megara Ball Bros
M.C Wellington
Hall
Matthews
Kain
Quorn
Gladstone
William Hervey Wood
Saleyarde
Brand
Brande
Charlee
Udson
Hudson's Springs
Hudson's Flat
Eric Harry Shedlick
Eider, Smith & Co
F. Lawry
Horace Arthur Hall
Grezier
Warnertown
Wellington
Laura
Noy
M.C. Cooper
Statle
H Uoder
Frank
Gladatone
Jada
Wartertown
Norman Waa
M.O. Wellington
Salapenter
M.C. Wellington
Coruins
Normen
Wood
Adelaide
South Australia
Port Pirie
Jamestown
Chas. H. Nicholls
Boen
Sanderson
Witnese
J. Toop
J.P
Victoria Street
Petersburg
S. A. Mireren
Shanton Street
Eczama
W. P. Dunstay
J. McNaughton
Hawker
Chav. H. Nicholls
Mary Aaxes Lippi
Broken Hill
Nicholls
H. C. Wapernus
Pretoria Villa
Chas
H. Nicholls
Jomm Scavis
Cobalt-streat
Broken Hill, 8/1/4.—I am well satisfied to state that Mr. Nicholla
W. O'Saanness
Crystal-street
Chaz. H. Nicholla
Nicholls Bros
M. A. Moors
Paton-Street
South Broken Hill
G. Wane
W. B. Driscoll
Facks and Boomers War Snakes Cool Nights
A jagged list of cryptic notes on war, politics, weather, and society. Mentions Italy betrayal, parliamentary election next year, harvest prospects, famine fear in Smyron, and a long string of disparate facts about people, places, and events from the era. It cites figures, moon phases, and scattered anecdotes with minimal context.
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Italy
Smyron
Coly
Auta
Gladstone
London
Lili Oukslani
Sandwich Islands
Harry Trott
Melbourne
William Oate
Norwood
England
Thomas Blanket
West Australia
Port Augusta
H. D. Gonge
Public Actuaty
Mile End
H. H. Davie
Melrose
E. Lucas
F. W. Young
John Chambers
Nairne
J. H. Howe
Boy
W. Barford
Glenelg
Thomas Dolan
Glare
Broken Hill
Mathieson
Bellinjen
New South Wales
John Watson
Border Watch
Abe
Georgetown district harvests and community notes endure
Local letters describe a busy farming district with reports of a large wheat harvest, looming shortages, and rust on crops. Red Cross events in Georgetown and Caltowie highlight fundraisers and knitters sending socks to troops. A council split in Galware considers ward changes amid drought, rain, and past yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Farmera
Weather notes on a poor harvest and delays in the paddock
The report notes a lighter wheat harvest this year due to an excess wet season. Padraus and paddock work are delayed but improving captures indicate a heavy crop amid many poor yields. farmers expect a fortnight to recover before central activity resumes.
Dinner Honors Mr Ro Canavan at Areas Hotel
A complimentary dinner was given to Mr Ro Canavan on Tottre day evening at the Areas Hotel Georgetown. Mr J D Willehire presided. The walla for the new Institute at Gladetown will be ready for the roof in about a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro Canavan
Areas
Georgetown
J. D. Willehire
Walla
Gladetown
District Councils Meeting Notes November 1917
Minutes show the district council meeting held Saturday November 1917 with chairman Cre Blesing Heaslip Humphris and town clerk. Reports include Crown road Yangya fencing proposals from Mirera Lea and Nealere. Overseer’s and finance items reviewed. payments totaling £49 7/8 and £15 approved. Neate & Le rulers at Manatoo fencing permit granted on condition of gates and shared fence repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cre Blesing
Heaslip
Humphris
Department of Crown Usnd
Yangya
Mirera Lea and
Nealere
Lre
Manatoo
Acrosa Road
Address to the Kaiser Sermon Reveals Pro-German Sentiment
Archdeacon Hindley in a St Pauls Cathedral sermon warned that if Germany won and Australia faced humiliation some would welcome the conqueror. He cited alleged pro Germany utterances and listed names while urging support for the government battling enemies abroad and at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argua
Archdeacon Hindley
St. Paul’s Caathedral
Australia
England
Commonwealth
Maloney
Mahoney
Considine
Ferricks
Filhelly
Ryan
Clarey
O’brien
O'Reilly
Murphy
You Can Depend on It GENUINE SANDEER EUCALYPTI EXTRACT
A Melbourne report from August 1916 warns of poisoning from eucalyptus lolling. SANDEX'S EXTRACT is promoted as safe and effective for preventing infections and treating ulcers burns sprains and respiratory issues with no harmful effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Sander
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Devron
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Scot
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Tklp
National Library of Australia
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New Liberty Loan
Thoreday
Dante
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J. B. White
J. Lee
Red Croes Circle
Army Nurces Club
Nares
Army Nursea Club
Fance
Mises Olive Goodenough
Narcarrow
Red Cross
Mecera White
Leo
Red Orora
Atanda
Misa Nell Clark
Caltowie
Catowie
Galnare
Gulpere
J. T. Burgess
Jan, Varley
Eyre
Yacka
Guloara
Here
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Kaiser
Parsons’ Stores
W. L. Parsons
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Nicholla Bros
Gawler Chambers
North Terrace
Adalaids
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