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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 29, 1912
Page
2
The Federal Government pushes to overrule the Commonwealth with constitutional amendments despite public rejection. Critics argue the move seeks centralized power, threatening national autonomy while Australia remains cautious of federal overreach and potential manipulation by officials.
A heated discussion argues against wholesale constitutional changes aimed at expanding Federal power. Critics warn such reforms would remould the Constitution for party ends, risking national unity and the authority of the Federal Legislature. Local items note a youth injured by barbed wire, a strawberry fete at Gladstone, and upcoming meetings for rate payers and hospital staff training.
In the Murray District Liberal H D Young defeats F W Tabmain by 4 867 to 2 970 amid strong opposition to socialism. Labor leader Ian expresses acceptance of the verdict while noting labor support in the district. A separate debate concerns union expulsions over wage reductions and calls for a state inquiry into factory regulation and protection of manufacturing interests.
An advertisement touts GENCINE SANDER EXTRACT as a safe universal remedy for headaches fevers colds stomach troubles and wounds claiming immediate relief and antiseptic powers. It asserts endorsement by medical authorities and urges purchase at Decula's Gladstone.
A Gladstone Poli Court session recounts October to November rulings. Herbert Oaks and Herbert Oakawan were jailed for 7 to 14 days for disorderly conduct while Charles Dobinle and Jota Johnatoi faced brief terms for vagrancy. Neil McLeod and Edward Leah paid fines or left town for drunkenness with warnings. William Campbell and Matthew Blake faced confinement or fines for inebriety and public drunkenness. An overlong medical advertisement closes the item, urging use of Sandee’s Eucalyptus extract.
Frederick Manning was found dead on Saturday at Mo's Hotel Mount Gambier. Heart disease is listed as the cause. No additional punishment or penalty details are provided in the report.
Grand Lodge officers consecrated Wadatune Lodge No. 718 AD and installed the first Master PM Bro. Budge at St Albans Parish Hall on Tuesday. About ninety brethren attended from lodges across the region, with officers invested by Grand Secretary and Grand Chaplain. A banquet followed at Town Hall with decor by the ladies and hearty toasts, songs, and reflections marking a festive lodge evening.
A testimonial ad claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cure backache and kidney trouble. Mrs. Pank, of Pandhustaay, says seven bottles restored health after doctors failed. Husband and others report relief, with the product priced at 3 shillings 0 pence per bottle, available from McClellan Co, Ed my Street.
Fearful gales in the English Channel cause many lives to be lost. Reports say eleven Russians and others are missing near Sebastopol while U S A officials report no arrivals at Kenmark. A high profile Masonic gathering occurs at Gladstone. Mr W Lang, an elderly Riverton resident, dies aged 88. Port Pirie reports housing scarcity. Andrew Bleck found dead at Palace Hotel Broken Hill. Glenalag railway bill reviewed. Parvons burglarized £100. Dr Fred Constable killed by electric car. Turkey peace talks continue. Belgian Dowager Princess Marie dies. Carnegie Steel in Pittsburgh sees a major strike with ten thousand workers involved.
The passage reflects on the valor and ideals of pioneers who shaped Australia, praising British pluck and national pride. It recalls commemorations and figures like Massie and Manin, linking historical virtue to Australia's emergence as a nation and recalling an address by leaders at a commemorative gathering.
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