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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
3
A column reflects on the historical spread of matches from the amber to modern days, mentioning early names like Lucifer and nostalgic prices. It also surveys the Balkans crisis scare impacting grain prices, stock markets, and investor behavior, with references to Sir Henry and Fraser’s Books from Australia.
A fragmented Daltowie column from October reports dull weather, a busy railway station with delays at 11 20, and cheap fares encouraging travel. It notes wool prices, haymaking prospects, and a Northern Areas debating championship with Crystal Bros and Calowie as contenders. It mentions ministers McDonald Giles and Dudley planning cabinet participation.
A garbled sports blurb previews races and horses with names like Martindale Races and Caulfield Cup referenced amid distorted place and person names. The fragment hints at a rich set of contenders and upcoming events but lacks clear results or dates.
A railway accident at Gladstone on Monday at Orasn Street crossing claimed the life of Richard James Yates age 15, son of Mrs. G Yates. He was finishing daily orders when an engine approached and he fell beneath a trolley wheel. Eyewitnesses cite a struggle to grip the rein and horn. Doctors and officials attended, but he died instantly with fatal injuries. His mother, already bereaved by earlier losses, received support from the community as the funeral was conducted by Reverend Favhor Muloshy.
A benefit concert by Mellish and partners drew a crowded house and raised 12 pounds 18 shillings 6d for Mrs Yates and family. Performers Belle Mellish Grace Melita Hector Mollish and young John Mellian received repeated encores while local dancers in Highland costumes impressed. Donations may be left with T F Jones for distribution via a workers’ list at Booyoolee Station.
Present at the meeting were read and confirmed. Brom Wilkinson Co. to deliver light. Crown Lands revenue discussed. Overseer's report read. bids for contracts 17 and 18 re advertised due to high prices. A Gebert paid 10s for carting slabs. Pine Creek crossing washed out. Accounts approved. bond proposed. clerk authorized to let contract 18 at £2 per chain and job at Pine Creek at £3. repairs to Gap road authorized.
The text explains a muddled method to estimate hay weight by removing a portion from the ridge, multiplying by length and width in feet, then dividing by 27 to get cubic yards. It notes hay density varies with age, from six to nine per cubic yard, yielding weight estimates accordingly.
McDougalls Clearing Bales and Gladstone Annual Sale report strong demand and varied results. Buyers chased light draughts and workers, with light horses averaging around £17 and higher prices for purpose-bred stock. Cattle and sheep saw steady to robust bidding, while two-day clearing sales highlighted substantial pony, sheep, and horse entries and wide price ranges.
A garbled collection of household hints and rough recipes including preparations for a sore cure with Dam fumelvea and sage, a tartar paste for sink grime, and quick bake instructions. Also includes several recipe fragments for Blak Caffe Gake Indian Chutney and a few baked goods with approximate ingredients and steps.
A vintage advertisement touts two sovereign remedies from Sander and Sons, including Volatile Eucalyptol Extract and a skin care product. It claims relief for colds, influenza, fevers, digestion, kidney issues, neuralgia, and rheumatism, plus dental hygiene benefits and a skin beautifying lotion.
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