Obituary of Benjamin Clarke of Prospect aged 84
Benjamin Clarke of Prospect died in October at age 84. Born in Adelaide in November 1843, he served in the Postal and Telegraph Department from age 14, later ran the Tanunda post office and led operators on the transcontinental telegraph to Darwin, near Attack Creek. He married Anna Schimke in retirement his sixty years of marriage. He was Coatmaster at Kapunds and highly regarded. He leaves a widow eight children seventeen grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
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Benjamin Clarke
Prospect
Adelaide
Pulteney Street School
Postal and Telegraph Department
McGrath
Post and Telegraph
Tanunda
Anna Schimke
Darwin
Clarke
Attack Creek
Lance
Mr. Clarke
Telegraph Department
Hts
Kapunds
G. Prior
New South Wales
Cook
Gladstone
Marston
Maunuia
Memra
B. Walter
Gilford Clarke
Western Australia
Grester
Social engagements and private party invitations
Area Express printed invitations and notes for social engagements and private parties. The items include card and notelets with personal announcements and event details.
Gladstone District Council Meeting Notes October 12
The Gladstone District Council met on October 12 with Chairman Bennett and members Potter Lines and Clerk Mr Ango present. Apology from Dr Black. minutes and correspondence read. accounts £1988 6d passed. reports received. roads discussed incl mud below Hillams Neindor gate water barriers and rubble road works. tender for contract 174 not accepted. extensions sought for floor lay of Plenty. bonuses approved for supervision on Federal Aid and Government Grants. clerks and chairman tasked with road directions and rubble work decisions.
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Coa. Bennett
Potter
Lines
Ango
Black
Finance & ‘Warda
Hillam
Neindor's Gate
Middle Road
Seriool Road
Manato
Teetuppenhy
McCnnlittes
Algore
New Rubble Road
Burnside Road
Afr
Tarvin
R. Coe
Hintriet
Neindorf
Anil
Manafoo
Odd World Facts Mix of War, Fashion and Science
A collage of historical tidbits covers military losses, tank development, boxing earnings, and army costs, alongside social notes on fashion in Japan, etiquette in Korea, animal coloration, and weather habits. It presents a varied snapshot of early 20th century curiosities and statistics without a single cohesive story.
Gold And Silver Beetles In Historical Curiosities
A brief note on gold producing insects, highlighting the rollen roschaler as a yellow beetle with a metallic sheen. It mentions Central America as home to remarkable gold beetles and recalls a Rothschild collection valued at five to fifteen pounds each.
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Central America
Walter Rothschild
Mem
Folklore Links Hair Length to Virtue and Fate
A compilation of folk beliefs claims long hair signals little intellect and temper, while curly hair marks scolding and aging widows. Other traditions tie hair to marriage fortune, mood, and conduct, describing smooth hair as prudent and courteous and low foreheads as leading to a long, peaceful life.
Fragmented Observations on Happiness and Manners
A quirky jumble notes that power to please can yield misery and includes a boy boasting about his father and a man refusing payment after claiming two black quatrains in his soup. The piece ends with a nod to the line Gobbels prefer blondes, indicating a playful or satirical tone.
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Gobtlemen
Crystal Brook Rally Night and Show Funds Report
Crystal Brook hosts a rally and show with attendees listed, prizes won by Miss Smythy and Miss Brooks, and a financial statement detailing receipts, expenditures, and items such as trophies, programs, and judge fees. The note covers attendees, event performances, and a breakdown of income and costs.
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Ah Moa
A. Thomas
W' Comins
My Hl
AL Til
Th Weatt
AL Ford
Ky Grays
Titus
Mag. Munday
Dunsford
Menger
Weather and crops report amid party visit in town district
The weather remains windy with dust, but crops show great improvement after recent rains and promise a good harvest. Farmers are busy in the fallow as the Country Party members visit the town hoping to make a strong impression on residents.
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Mebt
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed By Mrs Winkler
A vintage testimonial warns of kidney disease as a hidden danger and urges early detection. Mrs EW Winkler of Gladstone shares how Doan's Backache Kidney Pills relieved years of back pain and kidney troubles, noting repeated purchases and continued faith in the remedy. The advert promotes Foster-Mellin Co as the proprietor and urges buyers to ensure authenticity.
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Dean
EW. Winider
Fifth Street
Gladstone
Doan
Packardo
Mra. Winkler
Benafit
Foster-Mettellan Co, Proprietary
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Faces and Boomerers in a Fractured Daily Miscellany
A garbled page compiles assorted quotes, jokes, aphorisms, and stray notices. It loops through weather, finance, health, marriage, and manners with fragmented lines and puns. Despite the fragmented OCR, the piece hints at a column of humorous quips and social observations.
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BUICK
Gulnare
Yacka
Laura
Stone Hut
Melrose
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Blackstone
McCormick-Deering
Tavaice
Bret Clans Weckanio
Batisry
Hamilton's
Surprise
Shell, Plume
YOCO
Alwayn
G. R. Hamilton
Queen Maud
Norway
Britain
Belgium
Royal Artillery
Prince of Wailea
Jess Willard
Tommy Burns
Newfoundland
Switzerland
Japan
Crystal Brook
North Western Agricultural Show Society
Septembur
Anesuc Tibets
Kelday
Vo Saveenn
Oletteman
M Iins
Peevicil
Eam
Phas
Bivinneo
G. S.A. Alway
Sim
Lenin Guaranty
Simiey ‘Accownts
Rifle Club
Evilunds Pariets’ Cooperative Society
UY Yards
Cimdiuons
Seorca
F. Gouk Terth
A. Radertanl
Wiklue
Narridy
Ruto
Wien
Tyamy
Owen Row
Deuce
Gevat
von Mart
Faron
Dane
Cadzow
Gladatone
Nagial
Jeraey
Janis
Carl Briend
Freif Poe
William of
Orange
Anne
Georges
Wes
Uute
Mai
Ateri
Phyllis
Corydon
Heleis
Aberlard
Cian
Tao
Akland
R. Fisher
Loeger
Ramet
W. H. Pitcher & Son
Deffery
E. P. Pritchard
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and
Tumby Bay
Redcliffe
Port Pirle
Port Augustat
Biv. US
Commonwealth Savings Bank of South Australia
P.c
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
South Australia
S. A. Co-Operative Wheat Pools Ltd
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