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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1931
Page
3
Gladstone market plans a sale Tuesday with 300 sheep 4 cattle 20 pigs 16 horses plus eight working horses from Wirrabara after the sheep sale. A steady rain began Monday night through Tuesday, with January to April rainfall totaling 13 16 21 and 21 points respectively.
Meggitt Limited reports strong response to a Milk Production Competition run with Dairy Produce Factories. Many entries and early results show linseed meal boosting milk flow by 25 per cent or more at Mount Gambier Mount Torrens and Kangarilla. The £200 cash prize aims to prove dairy production can hold steady in lean months when grasses dry.
The Northern Areas Football Association confirms Jamestown will field a team this season. Delegates stated Jamestown Club faced transport and pre-season readiness issues, but the club plans to affiliate, with four or five clubs likely this year. The next delegates meeting is set for April 13 at Gladstone.
Cricket fans look to the local oval next Saturday at 10 am for Jamestown versus Port Augusta. Port Augusta brings a strong side including ex South Australia player M Hutton. Admission is free and the club hopes crowds will also guess the autograph photo of Clarrie Grimmett. Team: Wainwright Capt, Moy RB, J Frost P, Newman C, Herde A, Cheek L, McCarthy G, Moy B, Taylor J, Hall F, Penna T, Boucaut D.
Mr Stan Kirk orderly sergeant to General Leane visits Canowie Belt with family to holiday at his parents Mr and Mrs George Kirk. D B Davies reports from Albert Ward Adelaide Hospital he is recovering well from a serious motor accident with a badly broken leg knitting and improving. Mrs M A Schmidt recently ill with health spends time in Gadstone and visits Northfield with Mr and Mrs P E M Brown. Mr and Mrs W Creber Iron Knob holidaying with Gladstone residents. Mr and Mrs J R Fisher return to Borrika after visiting Gladstone.
A large audience at the Methodist Lecture Hall Jamestown bids farewell to Rev and Mrs R H Lee after three years. The chair H L Berridge and dignitaries from multiple denominations praise their service. Gifts of a fountain pen and a fruit stand are given. Lee moves to Strathalbyn, Wellington succeeds him.
The article reports heavy rains across the Northern Pastoral Country with many stations recording 1 to 4 inches. Grounds warmed, weather mild, and pasture growth expected to boost food supply and wool prices after drought. Hawker reports over 5 inches causing floods. towns like Quorn Orroroo Carrieton Port Augusta and Eyre Peninsula areas also note best rains in years.
Gill Napper of Belalie East constructs a practical sulky from a Ford front end with wheels, front springs and seat. The shafts are light for easy draught, pneumatic tyres and a cushioned seat ensure comfort, and no petrol licence or motor registration is required. It is described as the first sports model of its kind seen in Jamestown and showcases fine workmanship.
A large crowd at Gladstone Methodist Church bid farewell to Rev T G White and his wife on the eve of their departure for Highgate. Speakers praised his 46 years in ministry, his service to the church and Institute, and presented a cheque for a memento as they wished him good health in Adelaide and future visits.
About 40 officers and visitors attended the March 23 officers mess event. Guests included Brigadier Cass, Colonel Miles, Major Blake, and local officials, with toasts to The King Fallen Com rades The Mayor and Chairman of District Council.
Members of the Tennis Club presented a copy of The Home of the Blizzard by Sir Douglas Mawson to Rev. T. Geddes White of Gladstone. Mrs. W. Growden presented and thanked him for his valued help, with brief remarks by Mr. J. A. McCarthy and a gracious reply from the recipient.
The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met with strong turnout. President F. FE. Chick led discussions on repairs at the oval pavilion and Tresylva Park, a new infants swing, lights, and a reviewed finances showing receipts of £94 5s 2d and similar expenditures. The rent for the football club was reduced to £4 for the next season and officer slate approved.
The Bowling Club Committee and Tennis Association cancelled the Flannel Dance planned for Saturday night on the Bowling Green because cold weather prevails.
A Gladstone Memorial Hall gathering brought together northern shopkeepers from Gladstone and nearby towns to discuss trader welfare and credit terms with the Public Relief Department and the Farmers Finance Bill. Observers included Retail Grocers' Association secretary Mr Meonnell and local representatives.
Easter time in Jamestown features the Hardcourts Championship of L A at Victoria Park Courts with large tennis events on Friday Saturday and Monday. A cricket match against Port Augusta is set for Saturday while the Methodist Sunday School Picnic occurs at Bunlarler on Easter Monday. Coward's Pictures offers film showings and a St James Hall dance is planned for Easter Saturday.
Ring Phone 24 in Gladstone advertises complete motor vehicle service and parts. It highlights quick assistance, broad parts selection, and reliable repairs for cars, trucks, and machinery. Customers are urged to call for inquiries, quotes, and service scheduling.
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