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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 21, 1931

Page

3

Gladstone Social Notes Highlight Agricultural Bureau Members

Gladstone news records a social meeting of the Gladstone Agricultural Bureau showing long time service from R E Lines J H Sargent and J W Prior. A presentation honors Lines for recent women's branch success. L J Sargent and M J Sargent hold key secretary roles. Audrey Crafter attends with Mrs P G Crafter. Also reports a Gladstone Literary Society meeting set for Monday at the Memorial Hall.

W. Thomson Gladstone W. Cole P.M P. G. Crafter Audrey Tarcoola The Agricultural Bureau Bureau Messrs R. E. Lines J. H. Sargent J. W. Prior Mr. Sargent L. J. Sargent M. J. Sargent Lines Mr. Lines M. A. Schmidt Gladstone Literary Society Memorial Hall

Federal Land Tax returns due by August thirty first

The notice directs all liable persons to file Federal Land Tax returns on or before August 31, 1931. Return forms are obtainable from the Federal Taxation Department at Post Office Place, Adelaide.

Federal Taxation Department Post Office Place Adelaide

Return match at Gladstone yields visitor win by eight to six

The Tuesday evening return match at Gladstone featured 56 players. The visitors won eight tables to six, prompting congratulations from Mr. H. N. Marriott and a suitable reply by Mr. R. J. McDonald. Each team has beaten the other once this season.

Gladstone H. N. Marriott R. J. McDonald

Gladstone District Council meeting ends with no attendees

The eight ratepayers did not attend the annual meeting in Gladstone. Only Chairman Mr. W S Bennett, Drs J R Potter and M H Page, Clerk Mr C Budge, and the press were present, and the session was abandoned with the remark Nothing Doing.

Gladstone W. 5. Bennett J. R. Potter M. H. Page C. Budge

Social events fill Northern towns with dances and shows

Next week brings the College Ball at Crystal Brook for St Catherine’s Girls College, the Wattle Day Ball at Wirrabara, and charity dances August 29 at Gladstone Melrose Georgetown and Booleron Centre with Shell Company plans and radio music. A social afternoon in Gladstone featured musical and elocutionary items, prizes, and a Mothers’ Union tea. Monster novelty night to aid Institute Funds arrives Sept 1 at Gladstone after Port Pirie show with three hour program of music, bell ringing, dances, conjuring, hypnotism, clairvoyance, and sketches. tickets at Cook’s.

Crystal Brook St. Catherine's Girls’ College Wirrabara Shell Company Gladstone Melrose Georgetown Booleron Centre Shell Coy Mesdames McDonald Rundle Boucaut Alvey Glenn W. Growden Jr Spotswood Margaret Jones Francie Harris Betty E Bckwith Mesdames Stewart McDonald Margaret Winkler Mothers’ Union Mesdames Campbell, Deeble and Institute Port Pirie Cook's

Woods' Great Peppermint Cure For Children's Hacking Cough

A 19th century editorial touts Woods’ peppermint cure as a remedy for children's coughing fits. The piece presents the product as a trusted, effective household remedy promoted by local physicians and parents.

Australia Aims to Convert National Debt in Major Loan Move

The National Appeal Council urges conversion of a £556,400,000 debt with reduced interest rates of 4 375, 3 and beds. Bondholders across the Commonwealth rush to transfer securities to new issues. Conversions take effect July first. loan closes at month end with General Post Office in Adelaide fielding inquiries from six officers at Central 1240.

Australia National Appeal Council Commonwealth General Post Office Adelaide

Georgetown Kitchen Tea for Miss Inglis Precedes Aug 19 Wedding

A Kitchen Tea honoring Miss Kitty Inglis was held at Lower Hill Church as her Georgetown Church wedding approaches August 19. Guests included Mrs. R. Treasure and Rev. Kenner. Prizes awarded to Miss Inglis and Mrs. G. J. Nankivell. bronze jardiner presented to Mr. and Mrs. Ian Inglis. Also reports Georgetown Golf Club Smallacombe Cup final won by R G Odgers at 19th hole.

Kitty Inglis Lower Hill Hemis Georgetown R. Treasure JD. Wilson C. Millard J. Kenner Kenner Muanner Wiss K. Inglis G. J. Nankivell F. Read H. Wilson Inélis Messrs. L. Sambell J. Wilson Ian Inelis Ian Inglis Clover Hill Inglis Georgtown Golf Club R. G. Odgers E. Hynes Odgers R. Odgers P. R. Smallacombe J. F. Anglevy Nuncarrow L. LP. Brogan J. Smallacombe J. F. Angley Th. G. Odgers P. R. Smaliacombe

Gladstone Rifle Club Third Club Competition Report

The Gladstone Rifle Club held its third club competition at double 600 yards with 10 shots and two fighters on Saturday August 14. Scores were strong among the youth with H. M. Hewett and P. A. Lines reaching the limit 100. detailed scores show Grubb, Pascoe, Coe and Lines among top finishers with aggregates and handicaps listed.

H. M. Hewett P. A. Lines Pr. A. Lines TI. M. Hewett F.C. Grubb H. M. Pascoe G. Coe Ww. Thomson L. W. Harslett R. W. Lines W. J. Palmer W. L. Valuver A. H. Smith Z. A. Page GC. Jarvis C FL Nowling G. A. Smallacomb BE. L. Richards BR. Nl H. Lines H. T. Harslett F. C. Grubb I. M. Pascoe C. Coe Ageresate W. L. Palmer W. Thomson Bullseye

Premiership Final Set In Northern Areas Football

Jamestown and Georgetown, winners of the semifinals, meet to decide the 1931 Northern Areas Premiership with a potential challenge match next Saturday if Jamestown lose. Len Sandery to umpire. Also final Broughton Association match Gulnare versus Koolunga with goals and best players listed.

Northern Areas Association Jamestown Georgetown Len Sandery H. Pascoe L. Wilson H. Cavenett Co. Curyer N. Dickson A. Ebsary R. Flowers F. Hall T. Horgan G. Mec-Carthy K. Moroney B. B. May O’nea K. Sawatzke R. Trevorrow RB. White E. Wilsdan J. Curyer R. Parrie F. Rosser Lorry Gladstone F. Page C. Noonan J. Page Lex Noonan J. Kirk H. Wilkin L. Millard M. Fogarty P. Thomson C. Crawford J. Myatt D. Chalmers B. Smart W. L. Wellington A. Thomas Koolunga C. Perlier R. Chivell S. Burford A. Cox R. Marsh T. Dyster Guinare J. and L. Brugey R. Bowman R. Bateson I. KR. Syms B. Bowman C. Pedler C. Palmer O. Pedler B. and EF. Cooper M. Muller M. Cox

Peterborough Wins Jamestown Gladstone Triangular Meet

Peterborough secures the shield with 154.7 points, Jamestown 109.2, Gladstone 50.1 as high school rivals stage a spirited triangular at Jamestown. F May sets 5Sft 1in in senior high jump, J Burton 4ft thin in junior, N Gerke hits 19ft broad jump and 41ft hop step and jump.

Jamestown High School Jamestown Peterborough Gladstone F. May J. Burton N. Gerke Messrs Marchland & Nicolle Allletics E. R. Johnson L. Carthew N. A. Ireland

Jamestown Rifle Club Opens Season With Strong Scores

The first shoot of the Jamestown Rifle Club drew a good turnout last Saturday with 8 shots fired at the Awards range. H Zimmermann led scoring with 73 plus four bullseyes, edging Stan Brown by ten points. Ralph Cummings showed steady form, and Thoy Jones surprised with a strong first-round tally. Ken Williams shot well on the colored targets, placing fifth with 72. Top results included multiple 76s across events and widespread solid performances from several shooters.

H.zimmermann Stan Brown Ralph Cummings Thoy Jones Auch Ken Williams H. Zimmermann R. Cummings R. Jones Ben Williams Joe Williams H. Meillin C. Davidson W. Hoffmann

Sporting Notes Grand National Meeting Saturday

Trurdles Centre King Blackmoor Detachi Dequetteville Stakes Silvenda Mohull Tolassie Mayor's Mile tirecian Fire Glenanton Lady Primrose Steeplechase All's Well Bestiman Topsail Welter Rusticiana Last Trick Ex pert Corporation Heep Jansom's Gate Simon's Bier Dorphil.

Trurdles Blackmoor Detachi Silvenda Mohull Tolassie Tirecian Fire Glenanton Lady Primrose aAll's Well Bestiman Topsail Welter —Rusticiana Corporation Heep Jansom's Gate Simon's Bier Dorphil

Gladstone Advertises Local Motor Services and Nursing Home

Ring Phone 21 Gladstone offers motor requirements while Cadzow Nursing Home Gladstone provides care services and a contact number 119 for inquiries.

Gladstone Cadzow” Nursing Home

Mr J G Latham to Visit Jamestown Address Friday

Mr J G Latham Deputy Leader of the United Australian Party will visit Jamestown on Friday evening August 28 to speak on Federal Politics as they affect the primary producer. His allies Messrs T P McBride and A O Badman will also speak at the event which supporters expect to draw strong interest.

G. Katha Cvalg KC. Mall Wwo United Australian Party Jamestown Latham Bruce Commonwealth J. A. Lyons Messrs A. McBride A. 0. Badman

Eucharistic Congress at Dublin and Canberra Shipping Plans

Messrs Shiledy Co Limited announce the steamship Asperanvee Bay will sail from Adelaide on 1st April 1922 for the Dublin Eucharistic Conference with special bookings for passengers. The Asperanvee Bay will call at Naples around 17 May enabling visitors to tour Italy.

Messrs. Shiledy & Co. Limited Veonts Aberdeen and Commonwealth Ling Adelaide Usth Dublin Naples Italy

Sunday School Concert at Presbyterian Church

A successful children's concert was held in the Presbyterian Church Monday evening August 17. Parents and friends attended as children directed by Mrs. A H Page and Miss M Page performed on piano and ukulele. Recitations and action pieces delighted the audience. supper followed and proceeds of 0 were donated to the Ladies Guild funds.

Presbyterian A. H. Page M. Page

Better News on Country School Closures Endorsed

A letter to Jamestown Mayor W C Glasson from the Director of Education says no serious action is planned on closing country primary and high schools at present. The minister will review the issue with careful consideration and consult affected localities before any action.

Jamestown W. C. Glasson Committee of Enquiry

Also Mentioned on This Page

National Library of Australia Gladstone Rifle Club P.c Freight Philip FE. A. Gale & Sons Northern Areas Football Association Secre‘ary PHONE Jamestown Rifle Club Sporting Notes J. G. Latham Karswood F. J. Harrison Beaconsfield South Fremantle W.A McLeod Main Street Ayr Street H. W. Blaskett Currie ,St. Adelaide S. Wenham Country Nla.gov
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