Sheep Breeding Versus Dealing At Gladstone Meeting
Mr BR E Lines opened the Gladstone Agricultural Bureau talk on October 6 arguing to keep a breeding flock on farms. He urged breeding ewes, warned against over-reliance on dealers, and favored Lincoln Leicester Merino crosses for value, while advising against Shropshire Dorset Horn crosses. He claimed higher wool production and savings through dedicated breeding and prudent feeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Lines
Gladstone Branch
The
Agricultural Bureau
Lincoln
Leicester
Local notes include land sale and mayoral bids
The article mentions Landers in Gladstone learning his wounded son F E Landers is improving after Argant. At Stone Hut next Wednesday F L Bentley offers Andrew Craig estate house and land with blackamitha plant in an advertisement. A requisition seeks Councillor K E Gale to stand for mayor. Ratepayers want W L Parsons to run. he will announce next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Hut
F. L. Bentley
Andrew Craig
W. L Parsons
Parsons
Turf Anticipations
Racing notes from Gawler dated October 20 list maidens and trials with contenders such as Fortune Boy Fire Screen Hordlesa Cappedea Rytol and more. Jumps include Arise Mether toni with contenders Ralvuna Queen brook. Handicap previews feature Lord Lenhok Scot's Jean and B Double Up Persian Bella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the General
Gawler
Fortune Boy
Fire Screen
Hordlesa
Cappedea
Rytol
Lord Lenhok
Ralvuna
Queenbrook
Arise
Sander’s Extract Touted As Superior Eucalyptus Product
Melbourne chemist A De Bavay testifies in Victoria Supreme Court that Sanders’ Extract rivals refined brandy in potency and contains antiseptic healing ingredients not found in other eucalyptus preparations. He claims it prevents meningitis typhoid diphtheria throat troubles and treats colds bronchitis lung disease rheumatism neuralgia kidney and bladder issues. The extract is presented as genuine tried and approved with no need for experimentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. de Bavay
Melbourne
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sander
Sanders
Navy League Day Pleads for Sea Power as Peace Guarantee
A historic Navy League Day piece argues sea power ensures peace and victory, listing 24 reasons including defending home safety, safeguarding food and trade, supporting an Empire of 13 million square miles, and securing future liberty. It cites Britain’s 19 million ton mercantile marine and the need for 300 merchant ships weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.T.C.K
Britain
North Sea
British Isles
India
Mahan
U.S.N
England
Australian Christmas Booklets Draw Praise and Postable Charm
The notice reviews two Australian Christmas booklets, Doreen by J. C. Dennis and Gum-Nut Babies by May Gibbs. It lauds Australian publishing, art, and printing, noting their portability and appeal for Australians abroad, with copies available via local booksellers or Angus and Robertson, Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doreen
J. C. Dennis
Hal Gye
Charles Dickens
Angus and Robertson, Ltd
Sydney
May Gibbs
Miss May Gibbs
Money as Necessary as Men in Liberty Loan Call
Australia faces a wartime Liberty Loan drive urged by Prime Minister Hughes. The message frames money as vital as soldiers, urging citizens to invest, with details on payments, terms, and the patriotic duty to support Australia and the Empire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Hughes
Commonwealth
Australia
Empire
Boy Scout Concert Aids Navy Day League in Gladstone
A Friday night Scout concert in Gladstone gathered a large audience seated at small tables. Scoutmaster Tom Brown led rehearsals with support from the ailing Mr J Sargent. The event featured B Brown as Lone Scout, Lines sisters, and Spurling, with boxing and exercises. Supper and dances closed the evening while Heaslip brothers received presentation belts for safe return from the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Brown
J. Sargent
Gladstone
Navy Day League
Brown
Stewart Brown
Bline
Scout B. Brown
Mics
Mina G. Spurling
Miss May Lines
Mise N. Spurling
Heaslip
Huddleston
Meeers
Peckhem's Love and Loss Echoes Through Time
The line recalls Peckhem who cherished love and victory and once mused that it is better to have loved and lost than to have never lost at all, capturing a reflective moment on fate and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peckhem
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W. H. Moyles
Port Pirie
5.A
Moyle
W. H. Moyle
W. C. Cook
Gladstone Street
European Agency
Landries
Ud Glassware Commission
William Wilson & Sons
Abchuech Lane
London
Barclay & 60
Booyoolee Hotel
A. Leverington
Qood
Resenaty
Prin
Gladstone and
Belgian Relief Wheat Fund
Luarga
Mera. G. Fisher & Sons
Lewie
Sixth Street
E. A. Gale
H. Bennett & Son Bakers, Arraebicky
Conrad
Harvester
Bondey
E'c
Laura
Jp. Tweede
Commonwealth Bank of Australia
Avatralia
J. J. Angley
Georgetown
F. C Grubb
Adelaide
F. L Bundey
Algo
F. L. Bundsey
B. Hancock
Plymouth
Lewis & AT Aner
Barclay
Tot
Yota
Chas. Geddes & Co
Timber Merchants
Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
ORB Ard
Redcliffe
Port Augusta
North Ward
Town Clark
Town Hall
Calved
F.C. Grubb
State War Council
Girls' Friendly Society
Red Cross Fonds
Jeffery
Hon
Anglican Church
St. Alban's
Gladatone
Guyress
Glapstone
Farmar
Caulfield
Wallace Isinglass
Navy League
Pap
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