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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 08, 1932
Page
3
Advertises reduced prices on merchandise from a big buying organization. Reductions include heavy weight wool blankets 90 by 72 inches at 35 shillings per pair, single bed blankets 54 by 78 inches at 21 shillings per pair, and various white twill sheetings with weekly specials. Also offers cream wincey twill and fancy winceys at discount, plus white and colored flannelette at reduced yard prices.
A brief announcement touts the grocery department’s commitment to consistently fresh stock and dependable quality across products.
The weekly honor roll at Gladstone Primary highlights top students by grade. Grade VII includes Ivy Granden Phyllis Les sue WiI Betty Breckwith Dorothy Chenoweth V Hareli Ballantyne Cora Jarvis Nancy Miller IV Gwen ead Betty Duval Keith Ballantyne Malcolm Flavel Ronald Evans III Joy Glenn I Joan T Ballantyne Vera Hooper Kathleen Crosskopt Jack Thompson II Jeff Osman Rhonda Gale Joan Hobbs.
During the past week theUmmiut registered 109 points for the first days of the month, pushing the year total to 463 points. The rains are described as the best in a lengthy period.
A Cla stone Football Club meeting at the Commercial Hotel elected a social committee to raise funds, planned ticket sales with Mr F Rock, and set fees after a delegates meeting. The first match selection panel includes A Lee W Cook and S Harris with auditors W Cook F Spotswood.
Tortoises and watermelons were shown in Mr Medlin's Jamestown window this week. The tortoise was captured near Renmark by R H Davies and adopted as a pet. Watermelons, a rattlesnake variety, were grown by Haeusler Bros at Jamestown, weighing 19 lbs and 8 lbs. Four melon experts at the Review Office offer gratis flavour reports.
A kangaroo mouse, a marsupial with a pouch, was shown by J M Mitchell of Jamestown District. It was caught on William Adams' farm at Caltowie and noted as rare in the region. The article also reports a second advance of 1 per bushel by SA Co-operative Wheat Pools with Commonwealth Bank for the 1931/32 season, distributed April to May, totaling about £120,000.
After rains Jamestown and areas nearby see an abundance of mushrooms. Residents discuss ideal mushroom grounds and harvest rituals, noting the easy gathering, social chatter, and occasional charitable transport of mushrooms to Adelaide. The piece playfully values the local mushroom season and its social side.
A jumble of social notes from Gladstone, Jamestown, and surrounding areas lists residents and visitors. Norma Cove, Miss Gladstone, and others spend holidays in Sydney and Adelaide. Mr Frank Bergis receives an engagement proposal. many locals travel, visit hospitals, or attend ceremonies. A Dane party marks a birthday at Culrs Memorial Hall.
The Gladstone Golf Club plans a Saturday opening on April 1932 with President F. Grabb declaring the course open. A noon tea will follow the invitation and the日の play will use the 18-hole layout with 4th hole altered due to flooding. Players will adapt as areas near the old green flood and some holes are reshaped for the day.
Crystal Brook defeated Gladstone in croquet on Wodmesdix Melo. Results show Mesdames Tucker, Piver, H. Bo Tewet, and Thiter winning 26-24. Thomis and Rabest 26-13. Pilkington and Loch Hiei 20-26. Wilson and Fisher 26-17. Crystal Brook 98 pis., Gladstone Su.
The Georgetown Racing Club held a Wednesday meeting after postponement due to rain. J. P. Maloney won the Henlicop Hurdle with his horse Contritey, Quiky Bob won the Flying Horse 6 furlongs, and Jasper Queen took the Novice Race. The day featured multiple races, substantial investments, and a formal inquiry into Chester's run ended with the owner exonerated and the jockey reprimanded.
The 1942 season opens with widespread growth across the state as heavy rains and warm sun boost crops and pastures. Reservoirs in Cheetaloo Bundaleer and Baroota rise from low levels, wheat sowing expands despite uncertain prices, and historical acreage figures show a steady rise over the past decade.
The Caliowie Football Club applies for Northern Areas Association admission with a meeting in Gladstone on Monday. Crystal Brook Football Club held its annual meeting with a move to seek Port Pirie Association affiliation and elected officers including G. Jones as president and J. Summers as secretary. Fees are fixed at 2/6 with captaincies to be decided at the first association match.
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau met at Memorial Hall with limited attendance due to bad weather. H J Lines presided while G A Smallacombe reported on the Cal Towie Conference describing it as successful and stimulating discussion. Next year’s conference will be in Gladstone during the Back to Gladstone celebrations.
The Gladstone Council meeting on a Wednesday in 1952 considered notes from the Highways and Local Government Department on amalgamation of two local councils. They received survey and finance reports and approved the paysheet. Actions included donating one guinea to Adelaide Children's Hospital and tendering gravelling for the main road and district boundary crossing.
The Georgetown Football Club held its annual meeting at Mr. Lane’s hotel sample room with strong attendance. Officers elected include president J. Leo and vice presidents H. Page and others. Delegates, officials, and committees were named. a deficit of £9 for 1930 and a credit of £2 5 for 1949 are recorded, with thanks extended to secretaries and contributors.
Racing terms list event categories and potential horse or entrant names without clear results. Mentions Ethioherry Elevate Fine Quality Pezi Sana Cotspa Thaides Greek Caft Rove Releum Donning Argosy Lad Jumpers Flat Little Gun Cot apa Welter Trithorne Salantan Belle of Riehmen Miss Two.
From the Areas Express March 29 1882 report Gladstone lost to Caltowie 39 to 33 in a Saturday match. Listed players include Gladstone Buckerfield Kylph Kearney Scrutton Kelly Jas Bonnar Warren Alien Barnett Jno Tonnar with others Jewie A McDonald Lee Cooke Sticke Moore Sunman Parkes Tres trail Robinson Wenham.
Forties era report shows Crystal Brook M R F from Crystal Brook at 20 and 500 yards with total 453 led by Pt. Cottaway and Lieut. Pavy Th. Jamestown M R with 440 led by Set. Mir Rosie and Capt. Read. Also a Jamestown Gladstone cricket match: scores 104 and 92, players listed.
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