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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 03, 1936
Page
4
An advertising paragraph urges sensible readers to use Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills for digestion and relief from minor health issues caused by excess food or drink. It touts the pills as the best medicine for this purpose and recommends keeping a bottle at hand and taking a dose at first signs of trouble.
In Gladstone Circuit Court on Wednesday March 25 Justice Richards and James heard charges. John Omar was found guilty of counterfeiting coins and sentenced to six months. William Omar was acquitted. Separate proceedings involved Gordon Gross and Patrick Griffin over wheat purchases and suspected forgery with details of receipts, commissions, and suspect actions.
The marriage of Isabel Thomson daughter of G Thomson Gladstone to Roy Hardy took place at Gladstone Methodist Church on March 21. Rev Goldney officiated. A reception followed at Burnside Station with bridesmaid Mona Pascoe and guests from Boo goolee and Crystal Brook. The social schedule included post wedding dances, sports club presentations, and several pre wedding parties featuring poetry and gifts. The groom is son of the late Mr and Mrs Hardy of Pamtta Station Carrieton.
The Gladstone Golf Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday March 25 presided by President F C Grubb. The tenth annual report notes 30 men and 33 ladies members, an overdraft near the prior year, flood damage in 1934, and £45 spent on course maintenance. Debentures are nearly paid. several holders donated redeemed amounts. Season opened with a mixed foursome on April 13 and matches were played against Crystal Brook Jamestown Wirrabara Laura Pt Pirie with Gladstone winning most by the ladies against Laura and Jamestown.
A man testifying on oath claimed liability to Griffin for unpaid wheat duties but denied intent to evade. The jury found him not guilty and discharged the accused. James Edwin Matthews, previously pled guilty, faced sentencing with witnesses praising character. The judge, denying First Offenders Act relief, sentenced four months to be served at Gladstone Gaol.
In the Port Pirie Association cricket semi final Gladstone was defeated as Pirie West won comfortably. Scores show Gladstone all out for 98 with Standout bowlers including Coe and Maddigan contributing key wickets. Rose remained not out for Gladstone, while Pirie West posted a solid bowling effort led by Jaffer and Coe.
Gladstone Primary School held its biennial parents meeting with Headteacher Mr A Keen presiding. The secretary Mr Sedy reported a two year balance of £6 2s 9d from £16 12s 6d on hand, noting purchases, water for the garden, and a radio set funded by the School Fund and Education Dept.
The Gladstone Football Club met at the Institute on Monday March 30 with President J T Page presiding. The balance sheet showed a healthy credit balance and secretary J Maddigan was voted an honorarium. The committee and officers were named and plans discussed for jackets and new posts, plus affiliation with the N A F A. A letter from Port Pirie Association confirms the annual inter association match at Port Pirie on July 4.
The Caltowie Golf Club held its annual meeting in the Institute Supper Room with Mr. W T Tabe presiding. Officers including President M R Frayne and Secretary Treasurer E W C Morton were elected. The balance showed a credit of £8 5s 5d after £12 spent on course improvements. It was decided to open the links on April 18 and hold a Working Bee on April 4 to build up the tees.
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