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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1914
Page
3
In Gladstone Circuit Court a string of charges unfold involving embezzlement and assault tied to a sequence of witnesses. The Crown contends a man assaulted a woman and forged cheques while others testify about threats and payments. the defense argues ongoing disputes and contested evidence amid a tense courtroom atmosphere.
Balaklava hosted a bridge party for Balaklava Belgians relief with 24 gentlemen players and copper donations from ladies. A public meeting for the Obrint Church anniversary drew a large crowd with sermons on faith, unity, waste, and charity, followed by a supper and a Belgian relief fund bazaar run by local clergy and residents.
A letter to the editor from a farmer argues for government intervention to fix seed wheat prices at a level like bathe butter. He notes drought and market instability have crippled farmers, asks for support to keep them on their land, and urges fixing prices to aid workers and mills while praising government action already taken.
The trial recounts Erlehen and Woodman involved in forgery and related crimes during a period of drink and coercion. Witnesses describe attempted money loans, misused signatures, and a plan to pawn items. The court sentences victors’ inmates to twelve months hard labor with religious promises and restitution efforts.
The committee thanked five children and Mr and Mrs Brdoall for their assistance at the bazaar. Several suggestions were made on ways to raise funds for the committee’s purposes.
Mr J O Sullivan spoke to Avon Liberal Union members on Federal and State finance topics amid a large turnout. Absent members were blamed for depriving the branch of treats, and the gathering concluded with thanks and the National Anthem.
Examinations at Petersburg Tuesday show Elina Murial Middleton passing Practical Intermediate. University affiliations include Adelaide Melbourne Queensland Tasmania. Grade TV Theory passes for Conatwnce Alice Hollis under Miss R. M. Spicor Louis.
An old text extols SANDER'S EXTRACT as a potent antiseptic claiming it blocks infection and disease spread. It asserts eucalyptus-based compounds offer strong antiseptic power and safety, urging use to prevent contagion from smallpox and diphtheria.
War readers are urged to obtain four numbers of Life's War Guide. The booklets answer thousands of war queries in concise form. Each set costs two shillings and fourpence, or free by post on request with a stamped and addressed envelope.
A rambling promotional passage touts a supposed medicine named Sanders Extract and Sandee and Sons Pure Volatile Roc bottling. It asserts high authority endorsements and warns against inferior products while urging use of the extract for claimed health benefits.
Mr Wm A McEvoy of Balaklava appointed by the Minister of Mines to head a prospecting party in the back country from Munnabili and Tee tnipa districts. He has extensive field experience across Australia including Barrier and New England where he located The Little Bisch Bird silver mine and Bntcher's Rest and the Drid Hoodlum at Swap Oak. He also found Birthday and Hope reefs at Mannahill. The 40 000 share company formed allocated him 11 000 shares but insiders trimmed his stake leaving him poorer after early ventures. He later joined Mr L A Wells toward the northwest corner of the State and Territory, voicing low hopes for that gold region.
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