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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 13, 1934
Page
4
The article details the high stakes of pre war motor boat racing with aero engines adapted for speed. It describes the construction, carburetion, fuel, and cooling needs of the ships and engines, handling during a race, and the risk of failures such as gas locks and fuel issues during the Grime Trophy.
A farewell gathering in Gladstone honored Mrs W Coe J P and her daughter Miss Norma Coe as they depart the town. Speakers praised Mrs Coe for public service and leadership, noting her role as the town onl y woman Justice of the Peace and her support of local organizations. Gifts included a crystal reading lamp and a toilet set, with Miss Coe receiving a fond tribute and the event ending with a singalong and supper.
A large crowd gathered at Crystal Brook to bid farewell to Sergeant B O Sheridan as he transfers to Adelaide to become Inspetor on July 1. Speakers including Mr R O Shaughnessy and Inspector Johny praised his police work and wished him success. The Crystal Brook District Council chair presented him a wallet of notes, followed by a dance.
Friends at the Institute Super room hosted a farewell for Mrs H Banfield before her move to Perth. Bridge trophies went to Miss Eddy and Miss Gwenda Smith led the competition. Mrs R B Humphris presented a silver entree dish as a keepsake, with many Jamestown residents in attendance.
In a tense finish at Tielalle North Yongala posted 218 runs but Belalie North tied the final. Belalie North were minor premiers, so the premiership goes to Belalie North. Final scores listed show multiple scorers including B Miller 79 and D Smart 41. Belalie North closes the season with a ball on May 1 featuring supper by ladies’ supporters and Jamestown Jazz Band.
The Gladstone District Council held a meeting on April 6 1934 chaired by Mr W B Bennett with Drs J R Potter G M Black C H Lines M H Page and Clerk C Budge present. Reports were read and approved including Overseer Inspector and finance. paysheet approved. grazing rights for sheep on lower recreation grounds discussed. ownership of Part Allotment No 1 advocated. Anzac Day arrangements noted. donations to Children’s Hospital and Tri-service Soldiers Association approved. after hours burning of stubble permitted. bitumen road works planned toward Tunds. legal costs and general expenditure discussed. free gravel for town works reported. roadworks and drainage updates given. Gladstone Street alignment and Shell service crossing repairs noted. recommendations for light coating of travel near Laura crossing and further Gladstone Street repairs.
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