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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 19, 1910
Page
4
The Hamley Bridge Coursing Club held its annual stake over two days in fine weather, drawing a large crowd and delivering a highly successful meeting. Notable events included heavy entries, multiple first and final runs, a social at the Institute, and a growing local Scout and Rifle Club activity.
A historical notice describes INSEED COMPOUND as a remedy for coughs and colds. It promises to loosen phlegm and ease irritation. The fragment suggests use in domestic or apothecary contexts with emphasis on soothing the throat and chest. The language reflects routine patent medicine advertising of its era.
Port Pirie workers promote an annual railway picnic at Majer Miell's reserve on a Wednesday in August. Admission includes ground access with fares of 1/6 for adults and 6d for children. trains run from Elbo Street to the grounds, with services stopping at specific pick up points. Secretaries A. Emp and J. Miller coordinated the committee to ensure a memorable outing for patrons.
The Port Wakefield Methodist Church celebrates a renovated edifice and spring services led by Rev A D Lloyd, with Lev A W Wellinston presiding at anniversary services. Reports on the Agricultural Society show, church clashes with show date, and Wakefield cricket club officers are elected.
The Owen anniversary service held Sunday and Monday featured Rev. F. G. Oldham preaching morning and afternoon, with R. W. H. Chambers of Balaklava in the evening. The crowd filled the church, choir performances by Reeve and local singers pleased all. A Monday night public meeting led by Dr. S. L. Dawkins and Rev. F. B. Oldham honored the event with thanks and a doxology.
The Hamley Bridge club held the Hawker race on a Saturday in August covering 175 miles with 11 owners sending 42 birds. G Gillies on Trump clocked 1214 yds per min, L Brooks on Activity 1214, C Brooks on Warrior 1215. At Coonalpyn on Aug 13 eight owners sent 28 birds with Gillies Highlander finishing in 1 hour 32 minutes and Gillies Countess at 1 hour 33 minutes, others close behind.
Australasian wool data report record production and export figures for the past twelve months. Total sheep numbers rise to 115,525,581 with heavy slaughter for local use and export. Average bale value and wool quality mix show gains against prior years.
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