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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 23, 1917
Page
2
Former residence with seven rooms and medical main on 19 acres optional. Panoramic Gulf outlook from Gawler East property priced at £1,250. Apply to Dawes Gawler. Church notices list Rev J Journe B A as secretary of the Australian Board of Missions. Evensong and vestry services announced by Archdeacon Isle.
A discussion outlines the National Liberal Federation as a new party evolving from the Liberal Union. It argues for moving beyond factional lines to advance public welfare, noting the Liberal Union’s historical influence and the need for a more progressive stance amid Conservative-leaning currents.
The article outlines political developments in the federation dialogue with remarks on Liberal and Labor tendencies, local council matters in Gladstone, and upcoming public events. It notes a visit by Mr. Nicholle to Gledatone, the strawberry fair at St Peter's Church, and the Gladstone Town Council enrolment and vacancies. It also mentions court sittings, lighting improvements, and civic activities including the opening of a club and mayoral nominations.
A fragmented page mixes moral reflections by My A De Bavoy on kindness and misordered humanity with a Victorian medical ad touting Sander’s Eucalyptus Extract. The piece contrasts charitable virtue with public prejudice, then promotes a cure claiming antiseptic and healing effects for lung ailments and rheumatism.
Bic-I voices pain and surprise at the Melbourne Argus reprint of Archdeacon Hindley’s sermon. The correspondent accuses the editor of praising a text that belittles Irish names and stirs sectarian tension, urging restraint to preserve Australian unity within the British Commonwealth.
An optimistic ad asserts genuine Sander extract protects against illness and hazards of eucalyptus exposure. It claims to prevent meningitis and infections, aid ulcers and poisoned wounds, burn injuries, bronchitis, lung trouble, and rheumatic pains, touting refined preparation and affordability for all households.
A successful Gladstone fair benefiting the Red Cross Fund raised about £56. Miss White opened the event with a smiling greeting. Mrs. Jeffery organized stalls with many volunteers running Strawberry and Cream, Tea, Take stalls, Children’s Stall, and other activities. A musical programme accompanied the afternoon and evening, with performances by local ladies and groups.
A letter to the Daily Telegraph criticises Archbishop Daniel Mannix of Melbourne for opposing Empire loyalty and aligning with Sinn Fein. The writer questions Catholic unity, loyalty to fellow Australians, and accuses Mannix of sedition while praising Cardinal Mercier and contrasting with American Catholic leaders.
A chaotic notice warns against false medical claims and unsafe products marketed to treat constipation. It discusses alleged health risks from contaminated goods and urges readers to avoid dubious remedies sold by a New Jersey company and other sellers.
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