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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 07, 1931
Page
3
A collage of humorous quips and one liners from a British source. Jabs at marriage money and manners mingle with tales of misunderstanding and social foibles. Notes on smoking rates and national costs appear amid lighthearted orange-book banter.
Georgetown Wednesday's H.A.C.B.S branch annual Ball drew over 300 attendees with £42 at the door as music by Tom King's Adelaide orchestra and lavish Oriental themed decorations created a standout evening. Miss K Browne and helpers earned praise for the striking hall and supper room design, while Miss Greta Bond and Mr M Fogarty led the Polonaise to open the ball.
Jamestown council notes the death of Mrs. A Baldwin, long time councillor, and votes to send a sympathy letter. The meeting discussed street drainage aid request, property tax reduction appeals, unemployment committee support, and unpaid accounts. Overseer reports on road conditions and circus night policing.
The Wirrabara Institute reported a net funding shortfall from government subsidies but remained financially sound with assets of 2680 pounds and liabilities of 50 shillings. The meeting approved reports and elected officers including F D Manning as president and T Cockburn as a board member. plans were set for the upcoming Wattle Day Ball on August 26.
On July 24 1921 the Caltowie District Council convened with Crs Leahy Hockey Swearse and others. Leahy elected chairman. reports read and adopted. Vermin inspector noted rabbits entering from Yongala District. repairs urged on Main Roads. balance sheet approved. relief flour adjustments noted.
Kadina Saturday events include Hurdles at Wirabuna or Centre King. Novice races feature Prestport or Banzara. Cun water pistol or hot spring. Flying Wdep infirmiere or Miss Two. Trials Marshal or Antonalas. Jumpers Flat Little Gun or Ker lamy. Richardson Wdep infirmiere or Ben Anton. Australian Steeplechase Ancient Mariner or Best Man.
Northern Areas Football Association sets the first semi final for Saturday in Gladstone. Jamestown, unbeaten this season, meets a recovering Gladstone side with strong local hopes. Umpire Len Sandery from Port Pirie will officiate as Jamestown and Gladstone name their lineups and reserves.
The Jamestown Rifle Club starts its season with a first shoot at the local range next Saturday. Military coloured targets will be used for the first time and scoring may improve. This first series features Club Teams and doubles at 200 yards with many members listed. Shooting begins at 2 pm. all members should attend.
The Jamestown branch met July 27 1931 in Irvine Street rooms. Chairman A D Mitchell led a discussion with eight visitors and Govt Poultry Expert C F Anderson who spoke on poultry as a paying proposition stressing exporting surplus eggs and requirements for quality eggs. New members H L Berridge and A M Sandercock were proposed. plans for next meeting on Aug 21 were arranged.
The Belalie Women's Branch of the Agricultural Bureau thanks Jamestown and district for support of the Out Back Relief Fund. Since June four working bees in the Belalie Agricultural Society's Room produced two consignments to the Adelaide Depot including 15 patchwork quilts, blankets, a bush rug and clothing for all ages, with books haberdashery linen and handbags.
Gladstone Golf Club reports H R Mayfield winning the Handicap Trophy after a final round score of 94 to beat runner up H R Clark by one point. The page lists detailed round results for both men and ladies, with standings, qualifying rounds, and handicap points, including Miss B Thomson leading associates and various club championships.
A rustic verse extols sunburnt settlers who tamed the land with honest toil. It wishes health and strength for their families and notes the product Great Peppermint Cure by Woods as a remedy for coughs and colds as part of their well being.
The Gladstone Rifle Club held its second August contest in mild conditions with liberal handicaps. J. A. Page scored 48 in his third appearance, F. C. Grubb with 49 led rounds, and B. C. Jarvis totaled 96 from two 48s. Leading aggregates include B. C. Jarvis 182 and F. C. Grubb 181, with selections to shoot at Booleroo Centre next Saturday.
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