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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 14, 1925
Page
2
Contractors and others are invited to tender for the excavation of marker sheller erection of targets and the stop-date for the Gladstone Rifle Club. Tenders close August 26 with details from Mr. F. C. Grubb Gladstone.
Ill Mr F Leverington returns home in splendid health. Bonnett & ieher announce sale of Brenosa Bros contractoralant at Baro field near Snowtown on Aug 27. Furniture sales by H T Harelett and A T Haralett at Gladstone. L G Harris elected auditor unopposed in Gladstone. Measles hit local primary with 105 of 158 pupils present. concert postponed to Sept 16. Tuberculosis Society to host Gladstone event at Bedford Park on 15th. bus from Covent Garden. Mayoress and Waterman fund aid to children of Waterman family. Gladstone Teachers Association meeting notes resignations and appointments. Condolence sent for inspector Nicolle. Delegates named for conference.
Sander & Sons' Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract available at chemists and stores. Sanders Extract widely recommended by medical authorities and upheld by the Melbourne Supreme Court for quality. Specially manufactured under medical supervision for medical use and claimed superior for colds influenza bronchitis and local wounds ulcers and other conditions. Auckland writer J Hopkins testifies after 42 years of use with superior results and rejects substitutes.
The fortnightly Gladstone Literary and Debating Society met Monday Aug 10 with large attendance. The debate pitted the Statesmen against the Soldiers, with H A Haess H B Hewstés and R J B Smith for the former and F Buckenars O O Hennett and H M Pascoe for the latter. Judge Rev G W Kendrew announced the verdict: Statesmen 243 points to Soldiers 265.
A Woods company advertises its Great Peppermint Cure as a precaution against influenza infection. The notice promotes peppermint-based remedy as a preventive measure and mentions sales through local outlets.
A Tuesday evening dance at the Gladstone Institute near St. Peter's Church ended with a tournament won by Mrs J Myatt and Mrs Hsylock. Booby prizes went to Mrs M Leseue and Mrs Langlois, MC was Mr H Barber, with a jazz band provided by Mr Fred Jeffary. A library supper was served under convenor James M Meaney and a long list of helpers. The event raised £16 10s for land and drew visitors from multiple towns.
The Methodist Ladies Foreign Mission Auxiliary met at Mrs. W. Coe's home for a social afternoon and yeasl work. The next meeting will be in the church on Monday September 21 with Rev. Wesley Stocks joining as the special deputation for Foreign Missions. A tea was served. Attendees included Mrs. G. W. Ebendrew president and others.
Golnare News reports a Saturday rally where the team aims for a dramatic win amid calls for improved forward strength. The piece references E Palmer of Torrensville and stock birds from Adelaide, plus a local competition with Dolly Collins and Mrs Wellington winning prizes in children's and adult classes.
The remark notes that certain individuals show vanity by praising their own errors. It highlights irony in self-regard and suggests humility as a counterpoint to boastful self-approval.
On Saturday Angad 1 a visiting football team from the nto attended Georgetown. The local team suffered a 2 overs overwhelming loss while visitors won the football match. Arbor Day ceremonies observed at the local school featured tree planting directed by Mr J T Brasil with witnesses Meares W J Freebairn and S Nanostrow. A football match and races followed with visitors securing the win and prizes funded by mothers. Oranges were distributed before departure.
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