Quarry theft ban risks prosecution for unlicensed rubble removal
Any person found removing stone, gravel or rubble from any quarry within the District without a licence will be prosecuted.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 06, 1928
Page
2
Any person found removing stone, gravel or rubble from any quarry within the District without a licence will be prosecuted.
Special notice announces the opening of a Ladies and Children's Department of Wearing Apparel. Goods will be on view Tuesday April 10 with an early call appreciated.
Announcement seeks two central umpires with full particulars available from the Secretary BOX 42 P.O. Wirrabara.
Branch classes of Port Pirie Technical School in dressmaking art needlework and millinery have been commenced at the Memorial Hall Gladstone, offering local women new skills and activities.
Land listing describes 25 acres including 5 acres orchard with pears quinces apples and figs 20 acres wheat 9 acres fallow and good standing. Features include a stone house four rooms mixed construction, laundry stoves copper tennis court, iron tanks 2000 600 400 gallons, cowyard gallows pig sties and permanent running water. Price £700 terms on request.
The schedule lists Holy Communion at 6.20 a.m. at St George's Georgetown and 7.45 a.m. at Albans Gladstone with a 7 p.m. Evensong. Gladstone offers 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. services with Mr. Frank Silwood of Wesley College. Huddleston hosts 3 p.m. and Georgetown 7 p.m. preacher Mr. C Budge. Anthems and Easter Hymns. Clover Hill features Mr. Fletcher at 3 p.m.
Messrs. Elder, Smith and Co. Ltd announce a monthly market at Crystal Brook on Wednesday with 2330 sheep and 28 cattle plus pies poultry and sundries. The article also notes Gladstone Boy Scouts camping at Pt Germein on April 6 and inviting parents and friends.
Advertisement notes on Tuesday next Miss M. Mc Feat will open a choice selection of ladies and children wearing apparel millinery etc at Gladstone street Gladstone.
Ratepayers are reminded that on Wednesday April 11 Mr E J Craigie will give an address on Hating on Unimproved Land Values at the Memorial Hall Gladstone. Ratepayers are invited to attend to hear Mr Craigie on this important subject.
The extract, praised as a medicinal product better than commercial eucalyptus oil, earned First Award and Gold Medal at an International Exhibition in Amsterdam 1926 and was cited for purity by professors from Otago and Melbourne. Royal patronage and medical authorities endorse it for infections, headaches, cuts, burns, and sores.
A Gladstone Returned Soldiers Sports Club meeting chaired by president H T Harslett approved nominations and highlighted a record class of pedestrians. Adelaide star Frank White intends to compete with a strong field including J Carmody Ait chison and many others across multiple handicap events. Officials planned incentives and a luncheon booth with half proceeds and Jamestown Brass Band chosen for this year’s fixture.
Crystal Brook defeated the Railway team to clinch the association premiership for the first time, posting 75 runs while the Railways replied with 80. Key scores include Schapel 22 and Gum 13 for Crystal Brook, Kearns 33 and Cornelius 30 not out for the Railways, with Harris and Kearns taking multiple wickets. Earlier matches and a Gladstone draw are noted with top scorers Prast 70 and Buckenara 48 for Telowie and Gladstone respectively.
A Silk Union Jack was dedicated and presented to the 1st Gladstone Company of Girl Guides at the Institute Gladstone on Saturday March 31. Rev. G. W. Kendrew led the ceremony, with Rev. W. Burvill giving an address and blessing. Miss Jarvis received the flag for the 1st Gladstone Company from the Minister and passed it on to the 1st Gladstone Company from England via the 1st Prittlewell Guides. The event featured hymns, a National Anthem, a display of Guide games, and tea in Pickford Hall with Laura Company and Boy Scouts assisting.
Promotion touts SANDER'S EUCALYPTS EXTRACT as a universal cure from coughs and colds to asthma and rheumatic pain. Claims include awards in New Zealand and Melbourne and warns against imitations. Available at Gladstone Pharmacy.
The sixth club match of the season was fired on Saturday March 91 at 500 and 600 yards amid tricky weather. Veteran rifler William Coe, age 85, scored two balls two magpies an outer and a miss at 600 yards, a mark praised as good shooting for a younger shooter.
Nurse E Sargent travels to Broken Hill for a fortnights break. Mrs H B Heaslip returns to health and home in Crystal Brook. Mrs R A Humphris visits the City. Mr and Mrs R Glenn resume residence in Gladstone from Victor Harbour. A Coleman returns from City trip. Mrs P Cole and Mrs Dunn of Wilmington take weeks-long holiday in Gladstone. Mesdames Schmidt, BE M Brown, and W Burrill holiday at Victor Harbour. Rev R Plowes and Mrs Plowes holidaying with Mr and Mrs A Smallacombe in Gladstone. Mr G Thomson of Burnside goes to Sydney for Easter holidays.
The text suggests character shows itself in what a person finds funny. It argues courage paired with intelligence forms a strong, perhaps unbeatable, combination in judging personality.
The Georgetown District Council met March 26 1928 with Acting Chairman A. P. Thomas and others present. Minutes approved, Overseer and clerk reports read, ads for a medical man discussed, multiple resolutions carried including donations to hospitals, appointees to hospitals, road and maintenance actions, tender approvals for several contracts, vermin inspections, and paysheets and accounts approved.
A testimonial claims Doan's Backache Kidney Pills cured Mrs. T Bowen of Gladstone after years of backache and kidney symptoms. It states the pills end lingering pain and that no recurrence occurred six years later. The ad lists Foster-McClellan Co as proprietors and urges buyers to insist on Doan's.
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