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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1937
Page
2
Sund ross include Account W Robertson's Estate with furniture and effects. Sewing machine iron tank and gallons. sundry items listed. Further entries invited. Conditions at sale. Clients needing terms must arrange with auctioneers before the sale.
The Shops will close at 5 30 pm Mondays to Thursdays with Friday open until 9 pm starting Monday May 3 1937 until further notice.
Personal notices recall a farewell for Mrs. H. H. Hewett of Gladstone a long-serving Croquet Club president and Methodist helper who will move to Adelaide. Friends hosted at Mrs. M. A. Schmidt’s home with flowers songs and gifts. prior party at Mrs. R. A. Rundle’s residence featured a pleasant afternoon socializing and well-wishes for the departing guest.
On April 21 Vacuum Oil Company screened a film program in Gladstone. The main feature Where the Power God Dwells was introduced by P C Judd Educational Officer. The film traced oil production from well to refinery and highlighted Super Plume Ethyl fuel.
The 1937 Northern Areas season opens tomorrow with Jamestown visiting Crystal Brook and Caltowia hosting Gladstone. Junior players will be tried as seniors depart. Umpire assignments go to Wally Gray at Caltowa and A J Zabrinich at Crystal Brook. Ground conditions cited as good after rain.
Rain fell over Gladstone and surrounding districts warming soil and aiding seeding. The precipitation, while limited, was timely and will help wash away rubbish and improve garden conditions for farmers and residents.
A General Committee meeting in Gladstone finalized plans for Coronation Day activities. Reports on procession, sports, fireworks, dance, collectors, and sub committees were adopted. funds and volunteers assigned. Ongoing logistics include luncheon, tea, and supper arrangements for the oval event and a school children invitation.
Gladstone residents may attend a dancing and physical culture demonstration at the Sladstone Institute on Thursday led by Miss Brownie Morcom and pupils. The program features 27 items with new scenery and over 100 costumes, guided by Miss Morcom’s experience. Music by Miss R. Deeble and Mr. B. L. Cohen. prizes awarded by Rev. A. White. Book early at Cook's. admission 2/4 and 1/2 for children.
The second meeting drew 72 attendees with judges Mesars W Gillespie and E G Mellen. Trophies went to Mrs P Jolly and Mr H Kidd won the men’s prize for the second time. Readings came from T Cain Laura and contributors included Mrs L Sambell and others. A vote on continuing the club to use proceeds for a change will be decided at a future meeting.
Sporting notes from Port Adelaide cover hurdles and stakes races with horses such as Night Gang and Most Charming. The Cheltenham section mentions Comic Shot and Willy Maid. A clearing sale by Messrs Gornsbrough and Ca. offers 14 horses 26 tons hay and farm implements on May 7 near Laura Gladstone for Mr E B Clothier.
The school lists names of students and staff for a week ending April 1 as it reports a monthly market at Gedstone to occur on Tuesday offering 366 sheep 80 cattle 20 pigs and sundried goods.
Spalding match results show Yacka defeating Spalding with 546 8 to 621. Individual scores listed include Nadman Ti 64 Wane 64 G Larwood 68 A Tilormin 72 N Horney 67 R Jarvin 64 and others. A special Spalding Hospital meeting appointed a successor to Mr. R Kay as secretary treasurer while Spalding Court Club elected Norman Cook captain secretary treasurer Steve Donnellan vice captain N A Vowles and A Adams as president vice president.
The Caltowie Methodist Church marks its UK Diamond Jubilee with weekend events. A social Saturday evening hosts the minister Roy Golteworthy presiding, followed by Sunday services at 3 and 7 pm led by Rev G Parrott and Rev H Harrison with a choir. A Monday high tea and grand concert complete the celebration. The church opened in July 1877, once part of James Town Circuit, with large anticipated attendance.
Fragmentary notice lists Coldsbrough Mort and Co with Lawrence Ledger as possibly related party. Lacks clear event or location details.
An account describes an English lecture by Mr C Seett with a New England show featuring many scenes. It praises Mr L Oreberd and Mr Sewn for their roles on the eastern side, with thanks to Mr Kowttom and Mrs M Hoere and a nod to Mr M Wilark My for support.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and ages with unclear context. Noted items include Rosa of merret myse cowpernis, J. Mandy 37h, Mew J. Terman 8, Lines 47, Mra and duller 64, with FM and frephoms Stk references.
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