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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 20, 1934
Page
2
Organisers and helpers sought in every district for a sale to support country fundraising. For supplies contact the Secretary, Box 207 C. G.P.O. or visit 11 Gresham Street, Adelaide.
Kerin wishes to thank all who assisted in extinguishing a fire at his property Thursday evening last.
The Rev. C. Milton R. Tresise and Mrs. Tresise arrived at Gladstone last week and he began ministry in the Gladstone Circuit on Sunday. Mr. M. Hoare succeeds Mr. W. Roberts as Manager of Mesars. FH. J. Finlayson's Butter Factory operates at Gladstone. Mr. Hoare comes from Murray Bridge to work with R. J. Finlayson, Ltd. John Growden, a longtime Gladstone resident, celebrated his 88th birthday with family and friends. He received many congratulatory messages from across the State and remains in good health. A Euchre tournament by the Children of Mary Society at St. James Hall drew nine tables. winners were Mrs. Robinson and Mr. Trevorrow. Supper followed.
The annual dinner will be held at the Supper Room of the Jamestown Institute on Saturday at 7.30 p.m. Delegates from neighbouring sub-branches Gladstone Wilmington Yarcowie Peterborough Orroroo and Spalding will attend.
Anzac services will be held in Jamestown with a procession of Returned Men 9th Light Horse Boy Scouts Cubs and Girl Guides leaving Ayr Street Memorial at 3 30 pm for Memorial Park. Service led by Revs A E Page Drickson and Adjutant Kirkland with the Male Voice Choir singing hymns and a collection for Soldier Charities.
A chilly Sunday night drew a fair crowd for the Peterborough Brass Band concert at Memorial Park Jamestown. Conductor Frank Young led a strong program with solo performances by Ted Taylor on cornet and Charlie Green on trombone, plus local items and a brass quartet.
Citizens of the Municipality are warned to destroy and burn all noxious weeds on their properties with emphasis on Bathurst Burr to prevent spread and damage. Compliance required under local ordinance.
The schedule for Sunday April 22, 1934 shows church services across Gladstone Wirrabara Georgetown Huddleston Jamestown and nearby towns. Services include Holy Communion Matins Evensong and Evening Prayer led by Reverends North Tresise Williams Page Dickson Evans and others across Anglican and Methodist congregations.
A local advertisement lists nut kernels and dried fruits priced per packet including Walnut Kernels 6d and Almond Kernels 6d, plus Pineapple and Mixed Fruit 6d. Also offered are Stoneless Dates 1d, Regal Mix 6d, Licorice Assorts 1d, Jubilee Mix 1d, and Peanut Toffee 1/6d per unit, with tobacco products and cigarettes including Weston Flake, Pipe accessories, Signal Cigarettes 14 for 6d, and Woodbines 6 for 1d.
The Gladstone Flower Show will open at 2 40 p m Wednesday led by president Mr A M Flinn. Prize entries include pot plants cut flowers and fancy work with close of entries next Tuesday to Secty Mr L G Harris. A ball and music by the New Pirieans follow afternoon tea from ladies.
Returned soldiers from across the state plan a farewell visit to Adelaide before the Governor Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven and Lady Hore-Ruthven depart for England. The event will feature a large parade led by Inspector Johns of the Northern Police Division and will honor the Governor and his wife.
Mr and Mrs H Banfield depart James Town for Perth while F C Grubb and M A Schmidt enjoy holidays at Glenelg and Victor Harbor. K Venning and T Reynolds holidaying in Adelaide. Parham visit Gladstone. G Flavel returns after illness. Southecott and Paddon stay at Gladstone Hotel. W H R McKnight and A Lontit guests in Adelaide and acting manager.
Heavy storms struck Gladstone last Thursday with about 1.25 inches of rain. Rocky River flooded miles of paddocks along the Laura road while water ran through the Texaco depot and Gladstone Hotel area. Workshops at the railway yard flooded and traffic at 7 p.m. was disrupted. Residents call for improved drainage on Laura road near R A Humphry's property. Beetaloo road was impassable and Pirieans Orchestra missed a dance. Lucerne crops are expected to benefit from the rain.
The Soldiers Aid Society launches its annual appeal to fund TB relief work and Angorichina Hostel maintenance. Badge sales occur in Adelaide on April 20 and country dates vary by local organizers. donations and party chains are encouraged as the fund runs low. Offices at 11 Gresham Street, Adelaide. Central 7343. Box 307C GPO.
A large gathering at the Gladstone Institute Tuesday celebrated kitchen improvements and the new servery opening. About 44 players joined a bridge event with winners named as Mr. A. T. Graham and Mrs. J. R. Page, while fundraising proceeds were raised for floor covering.
Jamestown visited Laura and defeated the home team 124 to 112. Jamestown players included White Hawke Jno Williams R McKenmann while Laura featured Stephens Evana Hollitt Wakeham Boahm Luck Acott Kennedy Hann North C Amey J Acott Knauerhase Acott Bingley Blesing Vianello Lines Thwaites P Lines.
The Jamestown Mothers Association presents its third annual report detailing a successful year with new members and charitable activities. Attendance suffered due to child illness, but progress included gifts, equipment for the school gardens, library books, and a chromograph.
Enthusiasts from Booleroo Centre Appila Peterborough Yongala Calitone Jamestown attend Hillview speed coursing Tuesday. Judges and officials include M McKeough J Kerin E J Williams with Miss Gwen Thunder Queen Mordellalie and multiple horses competing in novice maiden and open events.
A small Jamestown gathering celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. H. C. Przibilla. Their eldest daughter Miss Mavis is recovering after a recent operation at Jamestown Hospital. The couple, married at Yatina by Rev. Ashton, have four daughters and three sons and are popular in the district.
Article defends Roseworthy College costs arguing for value of practical work and seed supply. Compares state expenditures on departments, colleges, and universities across Australia and New Zealand, noting South Australia has the lowest per capita expenditure yet relies on agriculture for wealth.
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