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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1918
Page
2
Fragmentary clipping notes a couple named Brooks at Helvay Station involved in a family matter. A wife is said to be leaving a location referenced as BRS DLE, with unclear context and missing details. The readable text provides no concrete actions or outcomes.
A bereavement notice reports the death of an elderly Martins family member and mentions the Gladstones of Kingaton and Mang in connection with recent loss. It thanks friends and relatives for support and cards, with thanks extended to Dr. Sevan and others for assistance.
The item alleges a Wheat Board official or grower pressured for votes and questions fairness in grain allocations. It notes a long history of wheat production since 1884 and references a large grower with significant market activity. The text accuses unequal treatment in freight allotments and hints at an advertisement that drew attention to the issue.
The Gladstone O G Committee schedules its monthly meeting for Monday at 8. The notice outlines compulsory sheep dipping for Barcots Wangyarra Booloroa Centre Telowie Darling and Appils Yarromie regions. A Gladstone loan program briefing by the War Loan committee follows the meeting and a film event is planned for the town hall the same Monday night.
On Wednesday August 2, Mr Frank Wilson of the Victorian Temperance Alliance spoke in Gladstone on The Hamuns of a Nation. The Mayor presided as a small audience attended Park View Balaklaye. other meeting notices appear on page 4.
Miss Olive Fox aged 22 died at her parents residence in Gladstone. The Bishop of Wilcora conducted the funeral service and pallbearers were chosen from the Girle Friendly Society of which she was a member. Mrs Brookn, wife of the stationmaster at Gladstone, died yesterday after illness. The community mourns the loss and the funeral is held this afternoon.
A charitable note from Marie Onrola Galvny appeals Mr A J Roberta and Hom organizers to back the Red Cross House Badge Drive. It praises Red Cross efforts for wounded servicemen, prisoners, and relief work, urging support until victory and troops return home.
The report notes the death of Mr Jas Thomas who was born in Cornwall in February 1897. He emigrated to Australia aboard the Andromaoke landing at Geelong then moved to South Australia and later joined a bullock team hauling ore from Burra Mines. He traveled with his father and brother to the Victoria goldfields and spent two years at Parham station.
A fragment recalls Bertans a mid 19th century settler who joined the Glade station in 1876 and presided as chairman of the Upper Wakefield District Council. He married in 1885 to M Thomas of Bristol, leaving a large family and a lasting local legacy.
The August meeting notes the Mayor and several members present. Items approved include accounts for payment, proposals to procure and sell goods for Boldier's Home League, and town clerk interviews. Correspondence covers Education Department and Board of Health matters, with publishing swab results for children as discussed.
A fragmented 19th century letter touts a tonic used for long years, claiming it supplied relief and beauty. The writer cites personal experiences from 1876 and praises Lanier's Extract as effective, with references to domestic use and external applications.
The readable text describes a printing or description task connected to a newspaper page with unclear names and places. It hints at a cost concern and editorial process, noting that an item is priced or priced out. The fragment mentions a publication environment and a potential relation to content formatting.
An old advertisement extols a peppermint remedy claimed to soothe sore throats and coughs. It touts fame and enduring effects, mentioning enduring relief and a nationwide revinue style promise.
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