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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1915
Page
2
The Federal Government presses a referendum to amend the Commonwealth Constitution amid war urgency, arguing a popular mandate while opponents warn of overreach and paternalism. Tax and power questions loom as interest groups push for or resist changes, urging thorough public ventilation.
A social in aid of the Red Cross Fund will be held at Gladstone Town Hall on Tuesday afternoon. Messrs Elder Smith & Co. to auction 1901 sheep and other stock, with full particulars to follow. At the Gladstone Police Court George Graham Gordon fined for drunkenness and resisted police. Eva Read to take Belgian Relief Fund duties. News of Keith Harrington killed at the Dardanelles and Private Lake wounded. Local complaint about hoodlums at public events and call for council action under the Places of Amusement Act. Private H Tilby returns from Boogoolee Station, honored with a farewell social for Private F Glenn. Flower show planned with Oct 20 date, funds to patriotic cause. London-hearted editorials on shell production and Britain’s warnings. Duncan & Fraser to again award employee bonuses including for those in the forces, continuing 1919-era company goodwill.
A new bishop at St Alban's Church delivered a calm, dignified sermon based on Luke 9 61 stressing unwavering purpose and spiritual life. He linked Garibaldi and Bunyan to church duty, urging broader unity among Christians and loyalty to Jesus Christ's kingdom. The communion followed reverently with the rector assisting. many remained at the altar.
Distressingly tragic death of Bernard Zerk aged 24 after being kicked in the stomach by a horse. He was treated by Dr McEwin and moved to Balaklava Hospital, where he died early Wednesday. Funeral was largely attended. sympathy extended to his bereaved father H Zerk.
The General reports Tattersall's Races set for September 4 with novice, hurdle and handicap events listing contenders such as Humerette Kongorong Endy Pistol Moeen Devron Jarwan Ptami Fortune Boy Duddon Perambu Southland Pietul Belle Yarrien.
Fragmented notes claim quinine dissolving in 152000 parts of water. report fatal tree collapse near Katanning. Russian losses claimed at 35000 daily. fines for betting at Victoria Park. Adelaide man dies in machinery accident. various wartime and political snippets across Australia and Britain. mentions railways, gold tonnage, rain, and civic matters.
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