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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
3
An advertisement notes valve testing free and repairs at reasonable prices. It cites Gladstone with delivery of best quality meat daily and a promise of civility and attention, plus a short quip about a self made man who lacked parents and prospered. It ends with a joke about a baby show prize and a proverb about happiness.
The Georgetown Racing Club held a successful Wednesday meeting with a large crowd, bookmakers present, and strong support from G. Ferme and W. McNamara. Officials led by President M. J. McAuley ensured smooth races, with Green Scorpion, Hilarity, Cytheris, Rodinga, Goldtrite, and other horses delivering close finishes across hurdles, handicaps, and trials.
Mrs Ellen Florence Roberts wife of E A Roberts died suddenly at Port Pirie Hospital aged 26 after an operation. Born in Yorketown she was the second daughter of D Ryan and the late Mrs Ryan. The Gladstone funeral service was led by Rev E T Pryor with a large gathering expressing sympathy to her husband and son.
Messrs Galisbrough Mort and Co Ltd conducted a successful Gladstone sale on Tuesday March 31 for registered studbook stock and draught horses on account of multiple sellers. The top price was Sunnyside Noble a brown colt sold for 574 guineas to J P Riell of Whyte Yaroowie. Other notable bids included Sunnyside Nell at 40 guineas and Royal Bill bought for 423 guineas by Smith Bros. from Noske. Buyers traveled from Adelaide and across the state. R Hopkins served as auctioneer.
In a compacthorse racing card Usurper led for part and Rodinga challenged before a sharp finish. W McNamara’s Ebon Hue and Bennie Marimba Queen competed as Usurper crossed the line ahead of Rodina with notable betting entries Betling and Hilarity close behind in division two.
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