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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 22, 1924
Page
3
Ladies announce the opening of a spring and summer line with over fifty costumes robes and children s frocks in various sizes. The new silk frocks range from 21s to 35s and aim to rival Gladstone offerings. New season millinery is touted as directly sourced and appealing. Shoes and boots feature latest styles with prices cited for bar shoes and glassy finishes.
A fractured report notes Masonic lodge events at Crystal Brook with Hine Tucker and G. O. Bares present. The ceremony includes a Masonic Bell, remarks on devotion, and mentions many named members and musical participants, with plans for continuation at a future lodge gathering.
Georgetown Baptists marked August holy days with district officers, visiting delegates from the north, and a packed conference program. Rev G Hughes dispensed Holy Communion, James Gordon led national services, and women’s missionary meetings featured speakers from India and local leaders. The event concluded with a banquet, local hospitality, and praise of mission efforts.
Obituary notes the death of Mr Martis aged 41 after a diving incident. Beneath lines of sympathy for Mrs N Bomiti and family, the town honors a man active in current events and loved by friends. A charity concert at St Marys Church raised funds, with proceeds reported as modest.
News arrives of the passing of Mr Jot Darly, chairman of the Georgetown District Council, famed for championing the Gulnare water scheme. His death coincides with its nearing completion, a loss deeply felt across the district. Aug. 16 marks finality, with tributes expected. A school parade and concerts hosted by the Joes School Committee featured prizes, robes, and pageantry, celebrating scholars and community events as visitors from Yaoks joined the program.
Narridy News recounts Narridy School Arbor Day on August 8 with reading of a gift of books to Maud Slaney by the Education Minister, Drum and File Band performance, prize renderings, and plantings on the grounds. The event concluded with a pleasant afternoon and a ceremonial close.
A church event on Tuesday featured a Reform work lecture by the Girls Club. A visiting party from the Jusual Endeavour Society traveled to Catlowte for a meeting with Jamestowns VPEOE representation. Next Wednesday Rev. H. Oben will lecture to Women Forets and Foreign Miva, with a staff notice that an official act is to be taken Monday morning.
A garbled historical advertisement touts Sanders Extract and Bandera Remedy as universal cures for colds, fevers, and various ailments. It claims supreme court validation and exclusive production, touting purity, potency, and wide protective use for infections, wounds, sprains, and skin conditions.
Council discusses reopening the quarry with tentative terms and the required licenses. Proposals include compensation to delegates for association meeting attendance and a small clerk’s payment.
The notice warns residents that Federal Land Tax returns are due on or before August 1, 1924. Returns may be obtained from the Federal Taxation Department located in Hindmarsh Buildings, Great Hall Street, Adelaide.
Me G Hatheely, suctlonser, of Gilhat wince Adelaide, advertises a public auction at Glidstone on Tuesday and Wednesday August with items including household furnishings, boombold ood, and general merchandise. The sale features clothing, carpets, quilts, linens, and various textile goods among other estate items.
In a fast, closely fought Northern Areas football semi final at Gladstone, Gladstone defeated Crystal Brook by a slim margin. Key players included Reichstein, Connolly, and Conde for Gladstone, with Packer, Fergusson, and Perry for the Brook, as the crowd enjoyed a sunlit match and a strong turnout.
At the Adelaide Grand National Meeting the Stepney Welter kicked off a day of fast racing. Mambray Lord won the Norther performer dividend, with Golden Cock and Lonhardine in minor placings. Rahda carried 12.8 to win the Grand National Hurdle, ahead of Lord Saxon and Silver Heart. Scobie's Paravene captured the Fulham Park Plate, Parkacre second, Annihilate third. Witvada won the Adelaide Guineas, Ble Noir and Artamus following. Dead Centre took the Fullarton Steeplechase, with Explore and Likely in support. The Tennyson Handicap went to Fill, with Sherwood Beau and Amberoid behind. King of Mirth won the Lightning Handicap, ahead of Sweet Magn e and Brilliance.
The Adelaide Grand National steeplechase is set for Saturday with Haoina a popular pick. Several contenders appear likely including Mr Flannagan's representative, Sliver Hesey, Kate, and Lord Saxon as favourites. Minor races list entrants such as Wastwood Hurdles and Mitcham Welter with names like Toogerre and Papalang among noted possible starters.
Gladstone’s lineup features Teddy Reichstein and C Fisher among top players with McKenzie, Stevens, and Connolly scoring for Gladstone. Crystal Brooks's side boasts Mulines Gray Symes and Perry with strong showings from Pack er Denaia Abell and O Shaughnessy. Officials note Reichstein and Harris among standout performers as Gladstone supporters celebrate a strong team showing and seek continued cohesion.
The list shows Gladstone's Goalkickers with multiple players and scores. A second semi final is set for Gladstone tomorrow between Jutties town and Laura, with umpire Mr. Sandbery. The winners meet Gladstone for the premiership, with potential challenge rights if Gladstone loses. A Jamestown program and other event notes follow alongside miscellaneous society items.
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