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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 22, 1938
Page
4
Does your wife complain about housework ruining her hands Use Mirpil Skin Balm for rough chapped and chafed skin windburn sunburn and sore tired feet It can be used frequently as a base for powder and after shaving Also promotes soothing relief for various skin conditions.
The Easter Tennis tournament at Gladstone drew strong interest with many players delivering spirited games. Weather halted Saturday play and left several events unfinished, with finals and trophy presentations planned for a later date.
A vintage advertisement promotes Woods peppermint cure as a remedy for influenza and colds. The copy emphasizes peppermint’s soothing effects and broad health benefits, urging readers to try the product as a daily tonic.
Belalie North notes very cold weekend with temperatures near 8 degrees. Farmers prepare fallow for seeding while grazing feed runs short and hand feeding rises. Locals Mr and Mrs Cummings return from River Murray holiday. Mr D Smart and Mr and Mrs Prior also holidaying. Nicolle and Jamestown friends vacationing with Easter fishing at Port Germein amid chilly conditions.
The third annual Sheep Dog trials by the Spalding Branch of the Country Women’s Association were held on the Spalding oval. Miss Lila Mahon served as honorary secretary and presided with a committee including P W Donnellan B E George J Sommerville C Siegert A Boulton W Pryde Son N Cook T J Bailey and S Earle. Trophies were presented by Mrs P W Donnellan president. Rally owned by W Crozer won Open Class runner-up was Carter’s dog. Parkville Mathie owned by W Carter won Maidens and Scott owned by Mr Bailey was runner-up. Tea and luncheon were provided by association members. Mr A McWaters of Leighton acted as judge.
The Jamestown Rifle Club held a 500 yard match on April 9 for the Club Championship and Handicap Pin. Colin McAskill won gold on a count back with 34 28 18 80, edging Leo Hoffmann who finished 80. Joe Cummings led in the second round with 39. T Fisher also scored 39 in his second round. Other scores included Owen Goldsworthy 77 and Reg Cummings 76.
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