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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 10, 1936
Page
3
The Crystal Brook Floral Society announces its annual show at Crystal Brook Institute on Wednesday April 15. A fine display of flowers and cookery is expected with trophies donated. Mr R K Hosking is the honorary secretary and will send prizelets to competitors on request.
The annual race meeting at the Club concluded successfully despite dusty conditions. Visitors included Wally Piper and Arthur Lee, with a post-event dance raising funds for the Queen of Agriculture Swim ming Club.
A list of racing events and contenders across venues including Oakebank trials Port Neil Ben's Report Natrice and major meetings at Doncaster with entries such as Navavino Master Comique and Comic Shot. Notable steeplechases include Von Doussa Tonjoure and Kalford Hills Railway Stakes features Gnair and Red Fart.
Obituary notes the death of James Walter Crosby of Hall den at Murray Bridge Hospital on 23 March. Born Armagh Clare 68 years ago he was the second son of the late W T Crosby and Mrs Crosby. He lived in Caltowie Gladstone and Halidon, later residing in Port Pirie. He was unmarried and survived by several siblings, with brothers Donald and Gus predeceasing him.
The Gladstone Rifle Club held its tenth Club Competition for the Handicap and Scratch Trophies on Saturday April 4. Weather improved through the afternoon as A. D. Palmer won the Sweepstake event by defeating W. L. Palmer and P. A. Lines with a 100. Other top shooters listed include A. D. Harris H. T. Harslatt TR H. Coe and L. H. Batten among the finishers.
Gladstone hosts its Autumn Show on Friday April 24 with a splendid display of fancywork and flowers. Many fine trophies are promised and keen competition is expected. Entries close with L G Harris the day before the show at 5 pm. A large attendance is hoped for and the event aims for success.
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