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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1921
Page
4
Fragmentary OCR shows a string of dates and numbers: 1804-17'84 1897-12 40. 3a, area 1912-14.87, 1816. 14.76. Readable context missing. no clear event or names. Produce best-guess summary of the readable facts as a compact item.
In adjourned debate MPP Butler and MEP McLachlan criticize the Waterworks Act Amendment Bill noting 117,000 metropolitan assessments and a £110,000 deficit while urging a uniform metropolitan country rating. They warn centralisation costs and call for reform to tax land value and ensure fair water charges.
The article extols Dr Morae's Indian Toot Tis as a twenty year staple in Australia, claiming massive yearly sales and public trust. It asserts the remedy targets the liver, tones the body, and relies on sound formulae without miraculous claims, noting Australians seek liver support due to climate and living.
Debate centers on requiring water supply for schools in reticulated districts. Speakers recount delays in Wooroora and praise advance water and council rate payments to simplify property transfers. A clash with officials and a push from Mr McLachlan to press the Education Minister for action.
A Katoomba report warns that Condy's Crystals an antiseptic cleaning product can injure eyes if spilled. Thomas, a local chemist, recalls a case where crystals sprayed into a worker’s eye causing severe pain. The piece stresses proper handling and warns against casual mixing with other substances.
A garbled ad fragment promotes a Good Gough Mixture recipe claiming a family blend can be prepared by mixing Heenes with hot water. It touts ease and speed before veering to vague assurances about savings and a dubious brand recommendation.
A town boy refuses a country invitation, insisting he will stay where thrashing is done by hand. He explains he has been told machines are in the country and fears them, preferring his familiar labor.
The dialogue mentions a card tied to a piece of clothing and questions about posting a letter. The wife apparently forgot to give it to the speaker, who asks if it was posted. The fragment hints at a domestic note or mislaid correspondence.
Mrs. E. Pankhurst of Bendowie Street Gladstone credits Doan a Backache Kidney Pills with curing long standing backache and kidney trouble after seven bottles. Six years later she reports continued health and recommends the remedy. available at chemists for 2 shillings 9 pence per bottle from Foster MacLellan Co Sydney.
The speaker recalls Jack’s death and Jim’s absence at the vigil. He vows not to praise the dead with empty words, saying he expressed what mattered while Jack lived and that words cannot heal the loss. He reflects on shared love and the dignity of silent memory.
London Directory listing for manufacturers and dealers with agencies and trade connections. Includes notices on large advertisements, parcel post sales, and a history note from The London Directory Co. Ltd established 1814. Officials contact at Arch Church Street Lane, London.
An elderly resident named Sarah Roberts faced a false preference charge in a Police Court trial led by Judges Blight and Gray. Prosecutor Martin outlined that funds collected for Arbor Day at Pirie Blocks were allegedly misused, with Mrs Forgan named as the donor handler. Defence argued money was given to cover costs for charitable events, while witnesses described various improvised activities and alleged misappropriation involving cake making and light duties.
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