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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 11, 1931
Page
3
Advertises shopping deals before the rush with a wide range of ladies and mens wear. Includes lingerie vests and bloomers, hosiery, boxed stationery, bed braces, fancy boxes of handkerchiefs, shaving sets, pipes, cigars and cigarettes, plus canned goods, dried fruits, nuts, cheese, and kitchenware. Listings show prices per item and several bulk offers.
Members of the Jamestown Croquet Club visited the Victoria Park Croquet Club on a social afternoon. Hostesses Mrs. F. G. Morris and Mrs. H. K. Moore welcomed the visitors. The event featured croquet and afternoon tea in the clubhouse.
In Jamestown voters chose Mayor Stanton amid heated council races. W. Nasmith, the returning officer, announced results for Leashington and North Pants wards, with notable speeches praising the electorate’s turnout and urging continued support for local governance.
The weekly dance and bridge tournament at New Parish Hall drew good attendance. Mara's Melody Makers supplied music with MC G Usher and supper music by Miss M Goodes and Mr K Evans. Bridge prizes went to Mrs P W Haese and Mr F Rosser.
The Salvation Army marks its Sunday School anniversary with special singing by children at Sunday services and a tableau The Star of Bethlehem at the evening service. Monday features prize distribution, a Young People program, and a silver coin collection to support the funds. All are invited.
From the Areas Press of December 1881 a rifle match Caltowie v Angaston was fired last Saturday with Caltowie winning 206 to 275. Geelongness? The scores show Georgetown 86 in one inning and Gladstone 82 in two innings. Players listed include Caltowie Hughes Wendant Sunmer Cooke Parkes Steicke McDonald Pepperill Crabtree Fitton Madigan and Gladstone Buckenfield Kearney Scrutton Kyph etc.
Severe thunderstorms last Friday caused floods and hail across the Belalie East and Canowie Belt districts. Rivers rose, crops flooded, fence lines washed out, and silts damaged sheds and homes. Napper, Cornish, and neighbors reported substantial losses and road damage including a washed away bridge.
A historical travel pitch extols a two berth cabin on a Bay Boat with electric light and promenade deck. It touts Cairo Sphinx Pyramids and Temple ruins near Kandy, with cinema, social rooms, playroom for children, and varied cabin types.
At Jamestown Institute last Friday evening Tiny Th A Movride and Captain J Dandenelies spoke to electors. McBride, Grey, and Captain Duncan Hughes campaigned for the Emergency Committee and Senate seats, discussing policy, banking plans, inflation, and restoration of confidence. The meeting urged government change to relieve unemployment, railway issues, and production costs.
Ethiohery Aileen birthday and multiple entries including Alleanta Hurdles and Welter divisions. Names Crowilite Aibiesh Her Rose Ith and sister Flovenes Crimson Kiss Hecember Hilep Jeiter Rose Re lem Greek Gift Welter Thracian Queen Earldom Silent Bird Pryine Amnin Totluck Belle of Richmond appear among listed horses and participants.
The Malstone meet featured doubles with Grey and Toth defeating Smith and Cae, Kranz and Hoth defeated Norton and Leesne, Fouhistur and Crepley beat Moysesaml, and Moyses Tesiames. in singles Bennet fell to Lessue, Mrs Kaine defeated Mrs Mayses, Fonbister won first, and O'Brien won 7 sets 86 games.
Jamestown defeated Yarvowie by 79 runs on the Jamestown pitch with strong batting from M Hooper and Carthew. The match featured detailed scores for Yarvowie, Jamestown, and other teams Bandaleer, Peterborough Tourist, Feteborough, and Bundaleer with multiple bowlers contributing in a busy regional cricket program.
Crystal Brook defeated Gladstone in a Saturday match at Gladstone. Doubles and singles results show a mix of 6 5 and 6 3 scores, with a series of wins for Crystal Brook players including Buss Bald and Ferguson Corry Gray Murdock Cox Forgan and Wilson Buttfield Thaw Crawford Story and Hill in various events. Previous sets also recorded narrow losses and a late total of games.
James town stores report recent complaints of shoplifting. Proprieties plan to prosecute offenders under the full extent of the law, aiming for imprisonment as the penalty.
The Peterborough Dramatic Society staged Sweet Lavender at the Jamestown Institute to aid Jamestown Hospital. A large audience enjoyed the comedy and ticket sales and box office takings totaled about £14. Visiting artists were entertained at Institute supper by Hospital Board members and wives.
The Gladstone Literary and Debating Society will meet at Memorial Hall on Wednesday November 25th at 7 pm for a mock parliamentary election. Local aspirants for Parliament will present, with Hon W Roberts as Honorary Secretary.
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