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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1914
Page
2
The great political battle was fought on September 6 in concession with the Federal Parliament. There was little excitement as European crime faded the sting from the election. Amid political tension the Master Land drawn, while politics remained secondary to broader concerns and rapid subsidence followed.
R Baoyer of Balaklava cites the recent election as a Labor Party win with a working majority in both Houses and a public mood turning from party lines toward national unity. He notes Liberal voters and non-voters bear the disappointment, urging responsible governance in the new era.
Mr. and M. Willington was installed as WM of the Melrose Masonic Lodge. Gladstone stationmaster E P Clarke returns after influenza. Second expeditionary force reportedly complete. no volunteers needed yet. Rt. Rev. Bishop of Adelaide to confirm at St Alban’s Church on Sept 24 at 7:30 pm, with Parish Hall meeting to follow. Ray Harlett recovered and to resume duties at Gladstone next Sunday. The Forty-second annual show of the Boogoolee Agricultural Society set for new grounds near Lanre Railway Station on the 10th. special train from Gladstone. Local notices praise Boer War service and anticipated departure for next expeditionary force. names listed. Georgetown and district to host First-drawer entertainment Friday, Sept 25, with proceeds to Red Cross Fund. War-era volunteers from Gladstone noted. list of ex Expeditionary Force members provided. Foundation ceremony of the new Masonic hall at Crystal Brook performed by WP Bro l A Both, with dedication by B.W Bro M Willan.
A dubious OCR report recounts a Masonic Lodge installation of Rev J A Gallagher and W M with officers listed. A patriotic social followed, featuring songs by members and a recital program, drawing a large attendance and a shift from the usual banquet to a charity-focused gathering.
Citizens urge cutting unnecessary municipal outlays as rates face higher burden from a growing overdraft. Critics note footpath spending and late pay discrepancies, arguing for tighter controls, staff changes, and re bidding on projects to save ratepayers money before income resumes in three months.
A fragmentary letter laments Liberals who did not return voting papers for Mr Barwell and others, urging them to simply mark a cross. It cites a New York paper muttering about peace talks, and mocks a joint command scenario with der and Gott expressions, reflecting wartime rhetoric and frustration.
An editorial style ad claims kidney and liver disease stem from waste poisons that linger when these organs fail. It touts Warner's Safe Cure as effective, selling through chemists and agents, promising restoration of organ health and excretion of uric acid and wastes from the body.
Fragmented notice reviews a patent medicine claim for Sander Extract a volatile eucalyptus remedy. It warns buyers to insist on the genuine product claiming unique healing properties and criticizing imitations. The text references medical authorities and urges caution against inferior substitutes.
A war era poem memorializes a fallen soldier as somebody's darling. The verses describe a young hero’s brave face beneath dust, his mother's sorrow, and the haunting image of a grave surrounded by luster and memory. Strong lines honor the dead and the lingering ache of loved ones left behind.
In a September 17 1914 proceeding before Justice Str W Hunvcuk Peter Jawan Coleman admitted paying fines for intoxication in public and pleaded guilty to riotous behaviour in police cells. Sentences totaled 10 to 20 days with cumulative terms. The chaotic remarks interspersed reflect period rhetoric and political references amid the court report.
Balaklava Agricultural Society schedules its annual show for Friday next, September 2, featuring live stock entries, prize money of £500, and special events from Gladstone and Wallaroo. Despite health concerns, expected strong local turnout and distant representation accompany a busy program including Section A horse events and the Groton Great Cop parade.
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