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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 28, 1922
Page
2
R J McDonald, agent in Georgetown, advertises machinery and equipment for sale including a Massy Harris 425 harvester, Deering 8 ft binder, and Abbott buggy, with prices listed and contact by telephone Mo. 1.
The Port Pirie Excelsior Vicr- Regal Band toured country venues with concerts at Georgetown and Traaplon Parc Gladstone as parish groups praised the music. A letter to Gladstone Town Council from Inspector-General Morris demands a hospital contribution of £51 13s 4d for Jamestown Hospital due by January 71 1922, with remittance period July 1 1921 to June 30 1922.
State Children’s Court Georgetown presided by W Hill and W C Barrett heard Teeva Raymond Wiskee age nine plead guilty to stealing three shillings five pence and a package of tobacco from Frank Stafford’s tent on three occasions. The court warned a possible return to reform school until age 18, ordered the boy’s father to bond £26 for good behaviour until age 15, and to pay costs and restitution. Sheridan closed for the Crown.
Georgetown Druids Sports notes a committee and officers list including President Ohro and Secretary Nancarrow. April 22 events feature Excelsior Brass Band, dining booths, and multiple contests such as Trial Stakes, Shefield Handicap, Wheelbarrow race, hurdles, bowling, kicking football, and Juvenile Druid events with various winners and close finishes.
Georgetown racing card lists weights and handicaps for the Picoin Meeting to be run tomorrow. Details include horses such as SHACK, POSEILMA, FOR FREEDOM, CLAKB LAD, ODONA, THUNDER KING, and many more with assigned owners and jockeys across two handicap events and a six furlong Flying Handicap.
The annual meeting of the Noetharo Area Football Association was held at Gladstone on Wednesday after April 19. President C. Badges chaired with officers and delegates from Georgetown Jamestown Crystal Brook Laura Gladstone and more. Plans announced for membership applications reports finances proposed rule revisions and a schedule of inter-town matches through September with semi finals and final to be held.
The piece portrays Sammy Leon MBE as a gifted but beguiling speaker whose postwar appeals move audiences. It extols his sincerity, rhyming agility, and emotional rhetoric at public events, noting his knack for triggering generosity and laughter, and describes him as a dubious yet captivating figure.
Sander and Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract advertised as superior and medically approved. Claims distribution through chemists and stores in Melbourne and Auckland. Endorsed by Mr. J Hopkins and noted for use against colds influenza bronchitis and various ailments.
The association met at Gulnare on Monday April 20 with full attendance led by President F C Belcher. Delegates from Georgetown Narzidy and Yacks reported joining and withdrawing from associations as officers and matches were scheduled for June 10 with admission one shilling and under 14s free.
Murray Bridge April 29 program features Hardlee Sir Mac or Hamaka in the novice first division Invercoe or Brewite in the second division Jesaia Stirling or Cava in the autumn handicap Epictetus or Grong Grong in the steeplechase Bon or Nintage Song in the Mobilong handicap Fastaway or Glitto in the Trisl handicap Anotto or Jessie Stirling in the Welter handicap.
Anzac Day events at Gladstone featured WS and SILA activities and a land game. Rain interrupted proceedings, but organizers kept events running to avoid disappointing local children. Attendees included visitors from Georgetown and numerous local officials and judges. Results list numerous races and hurdles with multiple winners and dead heats, including 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, and various age group events for boys and girls.
The Rocky River Cricketing Association season closes with Huddlestonites enjoying social gains though premiership points were disappointing. Batten Bartram and Cox lead batting averages with A Head close behind. Batten also claimed 43 wickets, while H T Head took 32 in association fixtures and 30 in the Adelaide contest. Agricultural notes mention seeding operations resuming and rain needed. rabbit control elicits mixed public reaction amid pest concerns. Georgetown reports a heavy downpour on Tuesday and that seating will begin next week.
The ad touts Sander and Bons Eucalypti Extract as a universal remedy for colds influenza bronchitis lung troubles diarrhea rheumatism and fever protection from diphtheria and wounds burns and skin issues. It asserts court backing from Victoria Supreme Court and promotes the product as the genuine internal and external healer free from irritants and the weaker extracts.
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