Farmers' Wheat Board nominees and local notices lead page
The article lists candidates for the Executive Wheat Board including O'Loughlin as farmers representative and notes his extensive farming and government positions. It reports court action on Spalding Co operative Registry liquidation, upcoming Roongoolio Agricultural Society show dates, rush for entries, and a special train. It also covers bond donations to the Institute for the Blind and Deaf and a tribute to W. J. Venning for his state work and water conservation efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Fisher
L. D °Hlin
A. D. Mc Donald
T. J. Horgeweod
T. R. Brickworth
Claewhers
O'Loughlin
Wheat Board
Crown Landa
Oaerona
Gildstone Lacal
Spalding Co-operative Rocisty
Supreme Court
Roogoolio Agricultural Society
Gladstone
C. Felstead
Brightoo
Jas. A. Gibson
Huddleston
Barviesen
Crystal Brook
W. J. Venning
J. H. Howe
South Australian Farmer' Mutual Association
Venning
Webb
W. Copley
W. Morrish
Hillary Boucaut
W. McKay
Sunehina
Victoria
W. J. Knight
Gordon
Staten Semaines
Belvocetaly 8
USNESS BILIO Lubricant Ad Claims Non Medicine Status
An old advertisement describes HUJOL as a lubricant non medicine. It states it relieves constipation and is manufactured by the Grindard Oil Company in New Jersey. The copy says it is pleasant to take and not absorbed. For sale by chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grindard Oil Company
New Jersey
U.S
Birth Traditions Shape Character In Admonitory Note
An old reflection stresses that birth alone carries little weight without enduring traditions. It advises maintaining temper when right and not losing it when wrong. The piece links personal conduct to inherited standards and moral discipline.
Fortieth Years Ago Highlights From Areas Express
A September 14 1878 issue notes the Georgetown Institute opening with a Wednesday concert and ball led by G Inglie. Participants include Meechame Galloway Taylor Noah Leonard Misses McCreanor Brooke Meeara Leonard Lewie Rudell Florence Garrood and Mr Brockman. A Gladstone meeting considered a weekly half holiday with Mr Watt presiding and Mr G Bundey as secretary pro tem. An association formed with Ingram president Witt Croft vice president secretary Gosling treasurer Ewens and committee Witt Clow Ford Boucar Birbeck. B J Woods began marking out the site for the Gladstone Gaol. Boucaut expected to take Stow’s vacant judge’s seat. Additions to the Gladstone post office commenced. Jamestown Hospital foundation stone laid by Dr Coshburn mayor. Laura beat Gladstone 72 72 in a cricket match with listed players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Institute
Wedneadsy Flat
G. Inglie
Meechame
Galloway
Taylor
Noah
Leonard
McCreanor
Brooke
Meeara Leonard
Lewie
Rudell
Florence
Garrood
Brockman
Martin's Hotel
Gladstone
Tuesaday
Watt
G. Bundey
Mesara Croft
Trembath
Birbeck
Gosling
Ford
Ingram
Mesera Witt
Croft
A. R. Ewens
A. R. Ewens, Committee Messrs Witt, Clow, Ford, Boooar Jr
Handers and Sander’s Extract in a 19th Century Remedy Tale
A letter from Auckland New Zealand recalls long use of eucalyptus extract home remedies since 1876. The writer describes asking a chemist for a recommendation and receiving a bottle of Handers extract, later replaced by Sander’s Extract, noting mixed results and continued reliance on the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cengos
Hugin
Sander
Hopeing
Auckland
N.Z
Local War Loan Committee Advances Fund Drive
The Seventh War Loan local committees have met three times with members including Gale Stewart Hillier Barclay Harris Hancock Evane Budge Odgers Cottell Kumnick Growden Humphris Lines Bishop Davies Jones Latimer and Thompson. They plan a circular on credit for district contributions and a local barometer project. Secretary W H Cottell was elected and the next meeting is Tuesday Sept 24 at 7 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messra Gale
Stewart
Hillier
Barclay
Harris
Hancock
Evane
Budge
Odgers
Cottell
Kumnick
Growden
R. A. Humphris
Lines
G. Lines
Willochra
Davies
Rev. Jones
J. H. Latimer
W. Thompson
Ming
W. Growden
The Peppermint at Wood's Grest Peppermint
A traveler's note mentions a familiar name heard at every door especially in winter. The reference points to wood’s great peppermint as a recurring label encountered on journeys and daily rounds amid cold season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aura
Seventh War Loan Campaign Urges Public to Invest
A wartime appeal explains that subscribing to a war loan bonds funds the soldiers while preserving investor capital. It outlines a 5 percent return, loan terms, quick repayment options, and safeguards for those unemployed. The piece praises Australia’s security and honors fallen soldiers’ sacrifice.
Letters to the Editor on Local Footpath Repairs
A resident criticizes Gladstone Corporation for prioritizing a single footpath upgrade in Sixth Street while neglecting other streets and drainage. He cites the Methodist Church front and Crags Street earth heaps as examples and urges airing these grievances at the ratepayers’ annual meeting. He signs as Tamair from Gladstone, Sept. 16, 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ratepsyera
Gladstone Corporation
Sixth-street
Masonic Buffato Fraternities
Rota
Methodist
Corporation
Crags
Murnoprer
Gladstone
G A Fisher Nominated for Executive Wheat Board Seat
The Executive Wheat Board seeks two farmer representatives from ten finalists after a committee narrowed forty applications. G A Fisher, long involved in farming and the family firm G Fisher & Son, is praised for experience, integrity, and impartial, commercial leadership, making him an ideal candidate for the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmera
Executive Est
G. A. Fisher
Hoe
G. Fisher & Sone
Chaff
Gladstone
Riverton
Port Pirie
Broken Hill
Port Augusta
Wheat Board
Executive Wheat Board
Fisher
Promenade Concert Aids Red Grass Lands in Yangya
A September 10 report from Yangya notes a successful August 27 barn concert organized by Mr A Whib ley and Miss EH Landers. Proceeds of £6 17/3 after expenses benefited local Red Grass lands, with donations forwarded to Lady Galway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yangya
A. Whibley
Lady Galway
Misa EH. Landers
H. Woodman
Woodman
H. Pascoe
Harold Hollitt
Nesta Smelt
Australia
Batchelor Sale
Misa Lily Hollitt
An Bobem
Mr L Morgan
Uketeh
Joyes Cornelius
Percy Woodman
Mises E. Landera
Lily Bollitt
Stewart Smelt
A. Saint
Miss J. Hollitt
B. Landers
8. Hilles
L. Morgan
E. T. Hollitt
Whibley
Meera A. Saint
F. Holt
J. R. Potter
Facks and Roomers War and Oddities
A collage of aphorisms and notes mentions missteps and wisdom, odd sayings, and local anecdotes. It notes a 85 foot whale at Streaky Bay, a related claim about Alsace Lorraine, a drowning incident in Canowie Belt, and Eucalypt Extract marketed by Sender’s agent Will Cook of Gladstone. It also records political shifts and a referential remark about Easter Monday timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barglara Bosy
Adelaide
Germany
Sander
Courtenay
Composure
Streaky Bay
France
Alsaye- Lorraine
Zanthous
Port Augusty
Kaiser
Wallis
Labour Party
KT. Daly
Canowie Belt
Misa Alica Norriss
Will Cook
Gladstone
Forvea
E. Bunge
Meeting notes from Gladstone Corporation and Health Board
The meeting on Friday September 13 with the Mayor Cr Goold Criber Hann and Town Clerk confirmed minutes and received the overseer report. It approved paying Adelaide Hospital for Martin children and appointed Cr Goold and Wyner to the presentation committee to Mr Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cre Goold
Creber
Hann
Cra Ward
Quinlan
Cr Wynes
Cr Hann
Adelaide Hospital
Martin
Cr Creber
Cra Goold and
Wyner
Council
Jones
Hun
Creher
Dress Materials and Silka Offer Low Prices and Style
Our dress materials and Silka defy competition with smart fabrics at low prices. The dressmaking department led by Miss Misa Hicks offers satisfaction in detail with trained staff and commendations from Mieg Sargent. Furniture, footwear, and men wear lines are up to date with values and ready to wear suits priced 38/6 to 85.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Hicks
Miss Hicks
Misa James
Miss Sargent
Mieg Sargent
Sander's Extract Promises Safe Health Remedies
An advertisement touts GENUINE SANDER'S EXTRACT as safe and effective for meningitis ulcers burns wounds and numerous ailments. It cites a Melbourne Age report about eucalyptus oil dangers and claims the extract prevents harm and offers permanent cures with simple dosing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne “Age
Sander
Sender
Court records on liquidation and land appeal
D C Scott S M Odgers and W Odgers against Fowler vy Spalding Co in liquidation. Mr Shepherd sought appointment of Mr Reid as liquidator after a failed meeting to appoint a trustee. Application granted. Black v Gladstone District Council saw witnesses ordered out. land valued at 5 per acre for 344 acres yielding 36 total instead of 74. Appeal dismissed with 43 costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. & J. Fowler Vy Spalding Cooperative Company
Shepherd
Reid
Black
District Council of
Gladstone
Rankin
Plaintif
Mr Hague
Council
Oaltowie Red Cross Circle Annual Meeting Report
The fourth annual meeting of the Oaltowie Red Cross Circle was held in the Lodge Room on Friday September 6. Mra J H Roth presided with 60 members present as receipts showed £132 passed through the books. Mra J H Both re-elected president and Miss E Lehmann as secretary and treasurer. Readings note successful year with 200 pairs of socks prepared and funds raised through teas and socials totaling over £8 10s in income and £3 18s 6d in donations. Members meet monthly with wool stock under Mrs BR Wilkinsons charge. Expenditure included Wool purchases and Army Nurses' Fund contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
J. H. Roth
E. Lehmann
J. H. Both
Mra P. Kitson
BE. Lehmare
Red Cross Circle
BR Wilkinson
P.O
St. Killing
Adelaide Red Croes Society
Adelaide
League of Loyal Women
Comforts Fund
Friendship and Success Through Means Wealth and Trade
A reflective remark contrasts mankinds worship of success with the neglect of its methods. It extols Friendship as a steady loyal force that endures a lifetime unless burdened by requests for money.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Usness
Bilio
B. J. Woods
Mr Boucaut
Justice Stow
Jamestown Hospital
Coshburn
Jamestown
Laura
Cooree
Laura—Thomas
E. C.F
J. Spicar
Seamark
Filgate
Scott
Boetteridge
Bowley
Sibley
Eyleh
Bonner
Kearney
Moffatt
Hear
Tear
Robinson
Summer
Bundey
Wilson
Stock Exchange
Baok
Bord
Commonwealth
Itia
Australaine
Securiy
Corporation Mathers
The
Fred
wlFrom
Thebarton
Atreata
Board OF Health
Mesara Ward
W. L. Parsons
W. L. Parsons Stores
Local Court
Balore
D.C. Scott
S.M
W. Odgers
W. Hancock
J P's
Wnujoh
Standard Oil CO
Mew
Jasner
Oaltowie Red Cross Circle
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