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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR notes list individuals Gladstone JL a.n. Ray A Hartlatt T p.a. Roy A Hartlets Huildleaton with no clear event or context.
Gordon Taplin of Point Macleay wed Ellie Hancock of Gladstone in St Alban’s Church Gladstone with Rev Stuart Williams presiding. The couple’s families from Pt Augusta attended.
The piece argues Australian farmers suffer from export restrictions and price limits on wheat as world demand rises. It notes farmers must buy seed, cannot export for profit, and home prices must stay fair to aid consumers amid widespread distress. The author believes most farmers accept the policy for national well being.
Officials acknowledge a wheat shortage and discuss safeguarding public interests. Farmers and merchants influence the plan, aiming for a price around six units that protects growers while keeping consumer costs reasonable. Harvest uncertainty remains, but the policy intends a live and let live approach.
Mr J. Leo takes over the Gladstone butchering business from E. Leo. Messia Elder Smith & Co. hold an equal monthly sale at Gladstone on Tuesday offering 880 sheep 40 cattle pigs poultry and sundries. An indignation flood relief meeting backs Barwell to seek government compensation with an expert engineer support. Christmas mail posting urged to ease year end delays.
Friday meeting attended by the mayor and town officials confirms minutes and payments. Overseer’s report adopted. silt removal planned for Port St and north park. level crossing at Mill St discussed. Mary Fitzsimmons listed as ratepayer occupier. Appeals on assessments 24 60 140 considered. 60 reduced to 40 and 24 140 to 20. Mayor’s annual report adopted.
The Gladstone district council met on Saturday November 14 with members including the chairman and Cr. Blesing Masters Humphris and the clerk. No appeals were received. They approved the pay-sheet £73 16s and endorsed aiding distressed Belgians in cooperation with the Gladstone Town Council. The 1914-15 rate was set at one shilling in the pound. Permissions were granted to fence across a road near the railway at Huddieston and to lay a water pipe across a road near Cr Masters’ house.
A Port Pirie plasterer now in Forest Lodge Sydney states Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured his severe backache over the kidneys. He cites relief after two bottles and remains pain free nine years later, urging others to try the remedy sold widely at 2/9 per bottle or 15/3 for a post.
Georgetown reports a successful Strawberry Fete held November 21 with over £20 net. Mentions key organizers like secretary W.GC Taylor and various stalls selling bakes, drinks, and competitions. Also notes rain, a warning about leaving meat out, and local sports events and Dr Kennedy’s arrival.
Government actions to limit water use in Bundaleer Beetaloo districts are paused after rains increased supply. Commissioner G. Ritchie told The Advertiser a recent storm added 361 million gallons, lifting total usable water to 704 million gallons plus 10 million extra in service reservoirs for district needs.
A jumble of wartime headlines touches on elections dates in December, military events, casualty notes, and political candidacies. Reports mention Germany Austria and Turkey, naval captures, public works, and social commentary on women’s rhetoric amid upheaval.
Antonio Di Seeber recounts a complaint about the 10 shilling note causing financial hardship. A shopkeeper gambled with the note, changing issues with the bank, and the public suffers as bread and basic goods become unaffordable. The piece laments monetary strain during war and drought.
A fundraising event for the Joocal branch of the Red Cross Society took place at Owen Institute Hall on Friday. Proceeds reached £111 with Miss Millie Young and Mr. W Bartlett as prize-winners and Mrs Fitzgerald and Mr J Nelson receiving consolation prizes. Earlier, on November 17, Mr W C Brooker of Alberton spoke at a temperance meeting in Owen, warmly received. The article notes Mr W Crambrook, the local postmaster, sustained an injury to his ride a few weeks ago and is now progressing.
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