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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 12, 1929
Page
1
The Gladstone Corporation meeting of April 3 1929 notes present Mayor H T Harslett and councilors Fewster Minn McNamee Budge. Finance and survivor reports accepted with accounts 26 pounds 17 shillings 9 pence paid and dog discs ordered.
Minutes show Chairman Dr J A Lyons and eight councillors present. Topics include donations to Children’s Hospital and Crystal Brook Hospital, road signs for Narridy Redhill, permission for Groom Bros to erect a petrol pump, and a 22 vote count on parkland cultivation with 50 for and 88 against. Also orders to destroy rabbits, purchase dog and cattle discs, appoint the Chairman as assessor, and concrete foot path in front of Memorial Hall.
A collage of quips and snippets on weather floods and moons plus odd facts and jokes. It notes floods in Tasmania and Los Angeles, a premiership for Georgetown, and lighthearted lines about culture, science and daily life.
A Gladstone resident testifies that her six month old boy suffered kidney trouble with back pains and facial swelling. After using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as directed, his condition improved rapidly and has remained healthy. She urges mothers with children needing kidney support to use Doan's, sold by chemists and Poster McClellan Co. Proprietors at 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney.
The Central Advisory Council of the Co operative Wheat Pool met at the Farmers Union Buildings on March 21 and 22 with delegates from Gladstone Melrose Marcowle Leighton Macora Brinkworth Sainis Hampden Wokur ng Pt Victoria Hamley Bridge Millicent Brinkley Wokan Streaky Bay Smoky Bay Cooradie Yeelanna and others. Leaders thanked growers and officials, discussed 1927 28 season operations, and resolutions on future wheat handling. Delegates praised the conference as a success and loyalty to the Pool was urged.
The Gladstone Bakery informs residents of Gladstone and nearby districts that it has installed the latest Frigidaire at its Gladstone Street establishment. It now offers fresh small goods, drinks, ice cream, and confectionery at low prices with extended premises for better service. Delivery and customer orders of all sizes are welcome.
The piece extols Dr Morse’s Indian Root Pills as a simple weekly dose to cleanse and tone the system, claiming prevention of illnesses. It cites universal use, testimonials from neighbors and relatives, and positions the pills as an effective home remedy for stomach, constipation, headaches, indigestion, and liver complaints.
E A Gale and Sons Builders Contractors advertise funerals conducted in all parts of the district with wreaths supplied at moderate prices. Building material always on hand and estimates given for all classes of work.
The advertisement touts Columbia No 109 as Australia’s best portable value offering tone, volume, and quality for £6 6d. It claims British workmanship and the Columbia Viva-Tonal discovery as key advantages.
Port Pirie Technical School announces resumed classes for ladies in Dresemak ing, Art Needlework and Millinery at Memorial Hall Gladstone. Terms are 1s 1d per 18 weeks per subject, payable in advance. Commences Tuesday January 28, 1929 and ends Tuesday April 20, 1929. Miss Roberts will attend every Tuesday morning and afternoon.
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