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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1932
Page
3
A reading shows a vintage price list for men's cardigans and pullovers with multiple line items. It includes fleecy lined shirts and pants priced at 4/11 and 5/9, tweed overcoats offered at 45 shillings, and various items for ladies such as woollen garments and skirts with amounts like 19/6 to 24/6.
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met with A M Flinn presiding. They reviewed Tresylva Park beds, discussed shrub procurement from Botanic Gardens, and allocated 25 percent to the OG C for Tresylva improvements. A program of school exhibits and volunteers was arranged for the September Show opening.
A nostalgic advertisement promises best brands of wines and spirits at MELROSE with beer on draught. The notice highlights first class service, a table, and excellent accommodation for patrons.
Regret was expressed at the death on Wednesday August 3 of Mrs Maria Stephens born in Dorset England 59 years ago. She emigrated to Australia in 1883 and lived in Gladstone ever since. Survived by five sons four daughters seven grandchildren and four brothers. Funeral service conducted by Rev H S North at the graveside.
In the August 12 1882 district report Caltowie beats Clover Hill 71 to 35. Players named for Caltowie include B Robinson J A Parkes and A Moore among others. The Bongoolie Trophy competition noted the August 2nd firing with distances 500 and 600 yards and scores led by W Ky lph 68 and A Page 64.
Tomorrow Wirrabara visits Gladstone Georgetown travels to Jamestown and Laura hosts Caltowie in the last round before finals. Listed are Gladstone players capt S Harris and others. Jamestown led by capt H Pascoe with a large squad. Georgetown with F Page captain and reserves. Jamestown B Grade Ramblers lineup and reserves.
Amid last week’s Jamestown Hospital annual meeting a member list omission was corrected with the election of A. S. Watkie and R. McLennan. The club to recess at August end after winter aid work and plans a final sale on August 26. Parcels promised should be left at the Corporation Office depot before then.
Kadina notes list hurdles and jumpers for Saturday with entries including El Paso or Goalong in hurdles novice events Purple Prince of Vivace caped by Last Gun and flying Master Bier Repast trials Dunnlae Hematite and jumpers Flat Tripedy Mrasevily Richardson Hiep Last Gun Greek Gilt G N Steeple Shooting Boy Make Up Sarocto with listed entrants and event names
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