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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 12, 1938
Page
4
An advertisement promotes Mirpil Skin Balm as a soothing lotion for after shaving and for rough, chapped, and chafed skin. It claims benefits for windburn sunburn sore tired feet and as a base for powder, urging home use without delay.
The Gladstone Institute subscribers elected officers after the annual meeting presided by retiring president C C Bennett. The treasurer notes a reduced bank overdraft but a larger trust shortfall, with 89 pounds gain overall. Scholarships were introduced with six awarded across three schools, and renovations funded by a grant.
The Overseer Mr W Reed reports wet conditions delayed outside work since the last council meeting. Notices cover tractor plant repairs, road contracts near Philbeys and Keatleys, cemetery work, bar realignment, main road filling, pipe laying, potholing, and a damaged Broughton River Bridge plank issue to be handled by day labor.
Gladstone hosts Caltowie with Gladstone winning 11 matches to 2. Players Thompson Nayda Leesue Cook and Barter lead wins, several matches unfinished. Club Championship and Herman Trophy semifinals set, with Edmunds to face Thompson and Thomon to play Stephens by Saturday. Ladies Stableford and Junior results listed with multiple players and scores.
W McKuight and W 5 Jarrett officers welcomed speaker F C Barter and J A Lyons for a vibrant overseas talk. A hearty vote of thanks followed on Barter's address. Supper served by the ladies marked the close of a successful meeting.
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