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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 04, 1913
Page
4
Balaklava Institute hosts Monday session to press for a rail route linking Salisbury to Balaklava and onward to Brinkworth. Attendees form a vigilance committee, weigh Mount Templeton and Port Wakefield options, and urge support for the Railways Commissioner’s plan with emphasis on benefits to local agriculture and infrastructure.
In a heated meeting the motion to back a railway line via Mount Templeton gained approval after debate. Proponents urged the shorter route to serve producing country, while opponents favored a through line to Brinkworth. A Vigilance Committee was formed to pursue evidence for both routes and coordinate with Mount Templeton supporters.
The Port Pirie Amateur Rowing Club and Ladies' Club held Easter Monday races near Baltic Wharf with fair turnout due to bad weather. Lusk's crew won the Fall-out Slidea, while the Ladies' Race and Mixed Crews confirmed strong enthusiasm from the clubs. J. Losk and crews dominated the Practice Fours and Full Outrigged Slides events, with the Tub Slidea won by the Y P Rowing Club under R Grant. The armed v. single race saw A B R Bosomworth and J Lusk win by about two lengths amid minor course disruptions.
The notice lists Bank of Australia branches across Victoria Melbourne Queensland Brisbane Townville Gowthia Adslids Western Australia Perth Tasmania Dobert and Egypt House at 835 New Broad Street London. It promotes remittances drafts letters of credit and circular notes, collection services, savings deposits, and banking on demand with wide Commonwealth and foreign reach. Denison Miller, Governor.
During the Karater holidays two annual matches between Kent Town and Halaklava Clubs were played. Good Friday saw Halaklava win 213 to 129 with top scorers New land 77 Harley 30 Leitch 25 Wilson 16 Hillebrand 15 W Titler 12 for Halaklava and Buchanan 42 Snook 46 Lovett 24 Grey Tt for Kent Town. Easter Monday Kent Town drew with the Contlined team after scoring 2435 and the visitors 182. Lovett 88 and Bawn 84 led for the visitors. Leitch top scored 33 for the combined side and Hillebrand 30 not out. A Port Pirie Association match followed with Northern Areas Association losing. H Hay 21 not out and Pimlott 21 led the visitors. Luncheon followed with a health toast.
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for kidney disorders and back pain based on a testimonial from Daniel Farrell of Port Pirie West. It claims easy proof of public endorsement, urges immediate use, and lists price 3/8 per bottle with postage options from Foster-McClellan Co.
The Mallala Liberal Union branch held a well attended social in Institute Hall on Tuesday March 25. President A V Nairn chaired. The annual report showed £93 11 balance, 108 men and 100 women in membership. A women’s branch was proposed with Mrs J W Hill as president and Mrs J J Howard as honorary secretary. Speakers included A W Robinson and Mrs Wallington on federal politics and referenda. Music and elocution by local performers followed by supper and dancing. M C Mr G Hallion.
The annual social at the Institute on March 27 drew a smaller crowd due to threatening weather. President John Harkness chaired as Mesara W. S. Kelly and J. J. O Sullivan spoke on the referendum. Hudd delivered a strong address urging a No vote on federal constitutional power. Balaklava helpers A J Crafter and Miss Frost aided with the musical program. Donald Gordon thanked speakers and singers as supper was served and a dance followed with Miss Doyle as pianist and W H Reid as MC.
An advertisement touts Bonning Ton's Irish Moss as strengthening for the voice and lungs and urges readers to ensure they obtain Bon Nington's product.
The plat anuum conference of the Northern Churches of Christ met at the Balaklava church on March 24 and 26. The two day program featured Bible School sessions, talks on child renewal, and church growth. New officers were elected, reports showed baptisms and membership progression, and emphasis was on a strong home base to support foreign mission work.
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