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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1914
Page
3
In Caltowie on April 1 the third Wallaroo Lyell trophy shoot showed F J Lohwann leading with 189 and W Soamnan close behind at 144. The event lists five top scores and an aggregate column for the best of three scores per shooter, as the competition advances.
The Owen Methodist anniversary, held on Sunday March 20, featured three services led by Rev F W Rogers of Jaimes town. Children presented hymns, with organist Mise E Fill and a mid event address on the word watch. The celebration continued with a public meeting midweek, but reports note a nearby accident involving a buggy and shaken occupants.
At Congregational Church Harlew Bridge on March 29 a large gathering witnessed the ceremony for a memorial tablet to Joseph Ball. Rev W Jarrett presided and praised Ball's 40 years of service. Anniversary services, Sunday school events, and a public meeting followed with children’ s singing. John Voyle died at his home after years in the area. his funeral was at the Catholic cemetery with many mourners and vehicles.
Port Pirie hosts the autumn meeting with acceptances listed for the eight furlong and longer events. Notable horses include Royal Opera Alda Parhad Thunderers Tricky Molly and Tricky Molly plus Royal Opera, Uncle Lew, and Arkaba in various divisions.
A garbled listing of Easter Monde Handicap Hurdles and related races at Avon's Rope venue. The card names horses such as Magician Cremelight Grecian Gil and Squatters Hopes, with references to Maiden Plays and six furlongs races.
Proceedings outline half yearly rent, district finances, and contracts. Mentioned are loan requests, relief renewals, hospital funding, and road works across Wilmington Booleroo Melrose and surrounding towns. Tenders accepted for multiple contracts, and maintenance tasks scheduled with officers named.
The card lists numerous entries for Easter Monday at Onkaparinga with hurdles and jumps including Uxbridge Joueagpinan Battle King and Mega in the Cup, plus trials and plates featuring a host of horses such as Calamuy Bages and Mega Stoop’sclaw. Other events include Trot and Jumpers with various contenders like Koriadale and Jew Hoy, and several neutral or speculative entries.
An unfinished description outlines a proposed All Round the World Tour for LA boys. The plan calls for a party of 40 to 50, with funding via public subscriptions and sponsorships. The route lists numerous cities and venues, indicating extensive travel and a demanding schedule.
A fragmented discussion on how air ions form and affect weather and mood. It covers negative and positive ions produced by radiation, sunlight, and electrical processes, noting their roles in cloud formation, rainfall, and perceived sensations after storms.
Avatasalt and colleagues at Roweworthy Agriculture College report experiments on wheaten hay timing. Delayed cutting after grain bloom reduces feeding value, while cutting about two weeks before full grain ripening yields higher digestibility. Early harvest boosts hay quality and overall feed value for livestock.
A Fort Plein Corporation meeting heard the Railway Commissioner decide to trial the Pirie Adelaide Express daily run again. Orders were issued to reinstate the service on the next runner’s timetable. He hoped better patronage would follow but judged winter months uncertain.
Investigations describe river and lake waters showing diverse hues from emerald to blue. Observations note impurities and natural pigments causing color changes in Columbia style waters, with mentions of the James River and manganese, leaves, and dissolved minerals shaping water color in various bodies.
The Balaklava Methodist Courts hosted tennis matches on April 1 with players including R Johnson and Mung, Steendan and Anderson, Underwood, Miss L Pesk, Miss Furman and others, finishing many games in straight sets. The Long Plain branch Liberal Union then held a successful April social in Balaklava with speeches by G M Hallion and others, a Moyle overture, and a light supper, ending with thanks and a comic recitation.
Letter to the editor arguing against frozen meat and apple exports that raise local prices. The writer claims locals lack access to top-quality mutton, lamb, and apples while London buys the better stock, urging policy to favor home consumption and oppose exporting prime goods. The piece warns export profits harm ordinary South Australian consumers.
Georg Pupr a 7 year columnist from Bhuman passed away recently at the age of WL Sears. The obituary notes his long tenure with the publication and his local byline, reflecting on his contributions to community journalism.
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