This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 23, 1929
Page
5
Promotion of SANDER S Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract claims it prevents winter ailments and acts as antiseptic for bath mouthwash and handkerchief use. The product notes awards including the First Order of Murrit and Gold Medal NZ and American awards for purity and potency.
Invitations issued for a social ball by the Gladstone Troop of the South Light Horse at Institute Hall Gladstone on Thursday 29 August The event features the presentation of the Intertroop Shield to the regiment by Jamestown citizens The shield has been won by Gladstone Troop three times and becomes their property Mayor Jamestown L M W Judell will present the shield to Lieutenant Harslett A remark notes a man hit by a car after stooping to pick up a horseshoe and a four seated clover field aftermath.
Attention is directed to an advert that Mr. B. Sinclair intends to dispose of his furniture and household effects next Thursday, 2916 August.
A Monday match on the Gladstone green between Madamess W. Shephard and W. B. Crbeer saw Shephard win to retain the brooch in a brisk contest.
Captain Jacques piloted the Avro Avian in Gladstone on Tuesday and Wednesday making multiple sightseeing flights over the town accompanied by local residents. The Gladstone Cricket Club announces its annual general meeting at the Commercial Hotel next Tuesday to select officers and review the year’s balance sheet.
The Gladstone branch of the Agricultural Botanic was to hold its annual social this evening at the Institute Hall. Invitations have been issued and a large turnout of friends is anticipated for an enjoyable event.
By advertisement Mes sie Elder Smith and Co Ltd offer at the Redhill Institute land from the Gum Park Estate on behalf of Mr Arthur Collins. The sale covers 2464 acres of freehold land and full particulars are in the advertisement.
The Crystal Grack Show at The Brook is approaching with many entries. Secretary Gale of the North Western Agricultural Society reports satisfactory turnout as preparations proceed for the September 4 event drawing thousands of visitors.
Advertisement by Messrs. Goldsbrough Mort Co promotes a sale of 366 acres of land to be offered at the Murraytown Hotel on Saturday August 31 under the instructions of Mr. A. T. Cameron. The last issue misstated Wilmington as the sale site.
Due to a falling number of female inebriates, Gladstone Gaol will stop detentions and inmates will be moved to Adelaide Gaol. Four were transferred on Friday and future female inebriates will be sent to Adelaide Gaol. Warder Miss M Landers has also been transferred to Adelaide.
Charles Donovan of Jamestown, employed by Mrs. McDougall, had a spill Tuesday at 6 pm on Irvine Street near the Flour Mill. He lay dazed as B J May and L M W Judell found him after a collision with a corner post. Dr H G Prest treated him for painful finger lacerations and shock with no serious injuries. bike was not badly damaged.
A village fair to raise school funds will be held at the New Primary School Gladstone on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. R V E Roger of Georgetown will open the event at 2 p.m. The program includes stalls competitions and a novelty procession. An evening children’s fancy dress frolic at the Institute runs 7 to 10 with a polonaise at 7 15 and an adults dance at 10. Admission to the evening is 2/ including supper. Wirths Circus and Menagerie will feature in the relief. Conveners are Mesdames M A Schmidt and W C Cook and Mr B Chick secretary. See handbill for full details.
The district mourns Rev. David Shaw a long serving Baptist minister at Georgetown and Clover Hill with a history across Victoria Western Australia and South Australia. Also noted is the death of John Smallacombe an early Northern Areas settler born 1842 and long time farmer ploughman who lived at Mile End and Georgetown reflecting local pioneer life.
At Gladstone railway yards on August 14, during shunting, Mr Neil Landers was struck on the head and fingers by coal while uncoupling trucks and was knocked unconscious. He was attended by Dr Houcaut, fingers badly smashed, shock severe, and he will be unable to work for about a fortnight.
The state’s prominent footballer and captain Tom Leahy gave a lecture on football at Pelton’s Jamestown Hotel Tuesday evening. A large crowd of players and supporters heard his instructive remarks on playing the king of winter sports. Mr Kelly moved thanks and Captain H Pascoe seconded. the motion carried.
A complimentary stake social is planned for Thursday evening to honor Mr. 8. Sinclair a longtime Jamestown business leader and community advocate. He has sold his business to enter work in Unley and has led the Swimming Club Progress Society and Returned Soldiers branch. The event, organized by the Swimming Club with Jamestown R.S.A. support, will be in the Institute Supper room with tickets from the club secretary.
Gladstone hosts many visitors and local figures on vacation and business. Miss Eula Grubb and Miss TR Scriven holiday in the city while Leigh Jeffery and A Jay spend time with family. Local officials like J Duvall, Noel Nave, and R D Nicholls attend meetings and social events.
A Caltowie gathering celebrated Edward Holland’s coming of age with a surprise party on August 14. Festivities included music, dancing, and a presentation by N. Royal. Regional sports notes report Appila defeating Mannanarie 13-4 to 10-8 in the second semi-final, with the Mr. Lock Football Association final set for August 24 at Caltowie. The Cal towle Croquet Club held its annual meeting on August 14, electing officers and noting a new club house built for 90 dollars, debt free. Entailed are updates on local residents and visitors, including Jacques’s aeroplane visit and hospital stays in Jamestown.
An oilfeed pine broke at Terka Siding disabled the Gladstone-Wilmington Rail Car. A following goods train conveyed passengers and mails to Booleroa where another rail car from Gladstone met them, arriving about two hours late at Gladstone.
Deep regret is expressed in the Jamestown district at the death of Miss Caroline Carrie Neale on Friday August 16 at the Methodist Memorial Hospital Ade laide. She was daughter of the late James Neale and lived in Jamestown where her disposition gained a large circle of friends. She worked for Walker & Sons for many years then lived with her parents. After a period of ill health she underwent an operation and died after complications. The funeral was held Sunday afternoon at Jamestown with many friends and relatives attending. The Rev L G Bond conducted the service. Deep sympathy is extended to her brothers and sisters and relatives.
Sporting notes list potential runners for major races including Huriles Adon Rabneb Dequettville Stakes Denisienne Ible Call and other events. Acceptances incomplete at press. possible runners include Calnes Joyleen Nivlee Sculator Anton Star Burl Kirr ule Janomagne Misa Marimba and Oberon Bridoon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.