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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 09, 1938
Page
2
Jamestown Institute lists new circulating books by Norman Berker A B W Mason A C Wren Jeffery Farnot Joseph Linea. The library at Norman Berker extends its poplar collection with works from noted authors for reader access.
Boxee Chocolates lists items priced and sized as 1/, 1/6, 2/, 5/, and 6) each for sale. The note enumerates product counts and unit costs for a catalog or promotional sheet.
Elder Smith and Co invite tenders from Howard Roth for the lease of the farm Lisloughry near Spalding in Reynolds and Bundalger Hundreds. The 6893 acre property offers 500 acres arable, grazing lands, a stone house, outbuildings, lucerne, water via Baderloo creek, and wind mill. Tenders close January 25 1939 and require ministerial consent. highest bid not guaranteed.
The document lists the stakes amount of £125 and names the management committee led by McCarthy with Kelly Jones Cronin and others. Officials include Phil Jones John Horgan W Nalamith F G Sanders and B T Daly with Judge Taplin Starter Gordon Gowdie Clerk of Scales Bailey and Course Bailey. Veterinary and medical staff are noted as Dra Swann and Harbison with James Rundle as vet surgeon and timekeeper F Hall.
George William Jetts is appointed to remove all refuse and rubbish from houses to the Rubbish Depot beyond his duties as scavenger. Anyone else caught removing rubbish is guilty of an offence and liable to a fine of ten shillings. By order Jamestown, December 7, 1938. V Naismith, Secretary Local Board of Health.
The programme lists handicap events with stakes and divisions including Lawn Handicap Mannanarie Novice Jamestown and Broadview Stakes. Nominations close January 9 1939 at 6 pm with weights declared January 14 and acceptances by January 19. penalties apply for winners as determined by the club rules.
A mixed page lists for sale ads with pricing notes, local contact points, and an at home invitation from Mrs. J. L. Hawke at the National Bank in Gladstone. It also provides a detailed church schedule for Jamestown and surrounding towns including Advent services, Holy Communion times, Sunday Schools, and anniversary events across Anglican Baptist Presbyterian and Salvation Army churches with named pastors and service times.
Laubman and Pank Ltd certified opticians announce light testing sessions by R. OConnor in December across Gawler Jamestown Calowie Georgetown Galnare Spalding Yacka Brinkworth Brkwn Lane. Dates show late December with varying times at hotels and institutes.
An old in newspaper tone urges sending a Christmas greeting with the sender's name printed, and directs to contact the Express Office in Gladstone or the Review Office in Jamestown to have cards done promptly at low prices.
Notice from Goldsborough Mort and Co Limited states that the December Market is cancelled due to harvesting operations.
The club will pay transport costs for horses from the metropolitan area and along en route, subsidising up to 60 per horse if by motor float or railway. Horses from non served centres may have owners subsidised to the extent of $0 per horse. Gordon's arranges transport from the metropolitan area.
The Jamestown Shopping District shops announce closures on Monday Tuesday and Wednesday December 26 27 and 28 with reopen on Friday night December 23 and Saturday until 10 p.m. Xmas hours extend to January 2 with 9 20 p.m. on Friday night and all day Saturday opening until 10 p.m.
Editor notes bicycle registration under the new state act draws mixed reaction. Critics say the one shilling fee adds little revenue and brings complexity with forms and returns while supporters cite responsible ownership. the piece mocks the measure as a kindergarten effort and questions its worth amid broader tax debates.
The Sydney Mall explains the wheat growers position and the subsidy scheme now in operation. Bakers and merchants must declare stocks and a flour tax of £5 13s 4d per ton will be collected, likely raising bread prices. A Jamestown exhibition of British and European art is planned, and local defence measures are urged with a public meeting to form a Defence League branch. Obituary notes Mrs J L Herman of Gladstone dies after surgery.
Public notice announces an inaugural meeting at Council Chamber Irvine Street on Monday 12 December at 7 p.m. to discuss forming a Defence League branch and to stimulate local unit recruiting with Defence Department officers in attendance. Signed E T Daly Mayor.
A successful Nursery Rhymes Fete at the Gladstone Institute for the Methodist Church drew over 40 children in an operetta. Receipts reached 139 pounds with plans for a detailed report next week. Holiday dates announced for Christmas and New Year.
The South Australian branch of the Shop Assistants and Warehouse Employees Federation applies to the Industrial Court for a minimum wage award covering retail shop employees in Jamestown Gladstone and Whyalla. Notices served. hearing slated for December 22. The proposed award sets higher minimums overtime rates use of own vehicle casuals hours 44 per week ten public holidays three weeks annual leave and related conditions.
Colonel W P H Brontke and Captain Patterson toured Jamestown inspecting the drill wall and noting growing local recruits for the Light Horse Squadron. They discussed forming an infantry company as they travel to Peterborough. A public Defence League meeting is planned for Monday in the Council Chamber with Lieut Stephens and W.O. Jordan attending.
The Salvation Army Sunday School observes its anniversary on Sunday December 7 with services at Ayr Street Army Hall led by Captain Norman Perry of Clare. Children rehearse songs and a tableau will close the day with a grand Monday concert at 8 pm, admission 1s adults and half-price for children.
Belalie North farmers reap a superb wheat crop with rain delaying but winds threatening losses. Most fields yield high quality grain, stacks load heavy, grasshoppers arrive yet cause minimal harm. Cricket and tennis clubs suspend for harvest and resume in January with local teams to restart.
Hurdle events list Dolphin or Hanty Girl in hurdle round. Trials feature Harley Mena L Clair Mel vyn Nursery Hocp Hiawatha Sligo Dreamsome Stand Hadcp Bliskawica The Rift Arbiter Welter Grecian Princess Relay Standale Knoxville Hocp Glentor The Leader Regulus.
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