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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 14, 1928

Page

3

Gladstone Returned Soldiers Hold Year End Social

The Returned Soldiers of Gladstone met Tuesday 11th to exercise their franchise in the League election and to celebrate the year’s close with a social gathering. President Mr B C Jarvis presided over a satisfactory turnout. Members planned a cricket match against Unley Sub-Branch at Bundaleer Forest. A £12 15s armistice pie sale proceeds were acknowledged, with thanks to the ladies. A Christmas Tree for children of members was proposed for 20 December with Father Christmas, sweets, and drinks. Health to President Mr Jarvis and Secretary Mr H T Harslett were honored. The Sub-Branch remains strong and hopeful for the New Year.

Gladstone B. C. Jarvis Unley Bundaleer Forest League Father Christmas H. T. Harslett Jarvis

Wheat Harvest Yields Rise Across Northern Areas

The dry weather boosts ripening and results show many fields yielding 12 to 24 bushels per acre with 15 to 18 typical. Booborowie Farm manager E A Bristow reports satisfaction with wheat and notes barley and oats also thriving. Strong crops seen from Jamestown to Booborowie with several farmers achieving high yields. Statewide, 400000 more acres are under crop than last year.

Thia Sacto Philon Jamestown Booborowie Experimental Farm E. A. Bristow Booborowie Farm C. A Hawker Slattery Bros Carter Ros Ben. Williams Jas. Cummings G. Neale

Tattersall's Races Card Preview

Sporting notes list Saturday entries for Tattersall's races. Maiden Plate features Special Call and Luck Vane. Hurdles include Tom's Robe and Bell Lum. December Handicap offers Justification Killara or Phaedo with Juvenile Handicap choices Suzumi Claude Duval. Welter races present Dart Moor or Phoenix. Tirailleur or Serbury in Second Division. Closing Handicap lists Salzach Rose of Canny or Taurus.

Rose OF Canny

Xmas and New Year Cards Begin Sale at The Review Office

The Review Office offers overseas friendly and relation greetings with stock of Xmas and New Year cards available for mailings. Secure cards now to send timely wishes abroad before year end.

Dusty Georgetown Road Delays Crowds and Strikes

December weather heats up Georgetown as main street road work stalls six weeks due to prior material shortages. Wheat carting increases urgency for completion and residents await a smooth, dust free avenue. A strawberry fete to raise £25 for tennis court renovation yielded fair results with multiple stalls run by local volunteers.

Wirrabara Fair and Fete Draws Small Crowd and Elections

The Annual Fair and Strawberry Fete at Wirrabara Catholic Church’s Institute Hall profits modestly with stalls and a supper ball. Queen results award Clara Lynch 719 votes, Patty Sexton 224, Gwen Hogg 91, and Raftery 72. Funeral for L H Fisher, longtime Wirrabara resident, drew large turnout as burial was in Wirrabara.

Wirrabara Gwen Galle Tom Coblac M.C Clara Lynch Patty Sexton Gwen Hogg Raftery L. H. Fisher South Australia Templers Miss Jettner X. T. Jettner M.P Fisher Burvill Laura Buriel C. J. Hunt

Improved School Accommodation for Several Districts

Despite tight state finances, officials report essential school improvements proceed. R D Nicholls MP and J A Lyons MP secured parliamentary sanction to build a new primary school at Gladstone. The Brinkworth class room is complete, with new schools planned for Spalding Georgetown and Narridy. tenders open December 15 and returns in January.

House of Assembly Messrs R. D. Nicholls M.P J. A. Lyons

Homecoming Hearts and Community Celebrations in Crystal Brook

December events feature Miss Beatrice Mullner returning from a year abroad welcomed by the local Girls' Club at A Munday residence with music and supper. Eva Cornwell's twenty first birthday party at the institute hall includes music, dancing, a health proposal to Miss Cornwell, and thanks to hosts. Mrs J Ogilvie’s pupils perform a concert with diverse acts, awards, and a silver cake dish presentation.

Beatrice Mullner Old Country A. Munday Thomas Miss Ford Misa Mullner E. Mullner W. Munday B. Weston T. Dunsford Bridgman Townsend Plush Robertson Pope D Forgan EB. Weston Dunsford J. and M. Hill Adcock Miss Brooks Misa Young Misa Mitford Misa Gray Miss Thomas Miss Solomon Miss Palmer Nancarrow Mies Abell Mies Greenslade Jasper McKenzie Munday Harrie Mies Kiely Brooks J Cornwell Eva Institute J. Ogilvie Mrs. Cornwell Ogilvie Gwen Dennis Oriel Wilkin Beverley Bridgman Ronda Grandson Mr. Fergusson Niel Gunn Lindsay Inglia Dorothy Lucas Jill Dennis Nell Hill Nancy Haskard Mavia Wilkin Miss Ferrell Abell Joyce Mary Fary Marjory Jones Gmushroms Allan Davidson Tin Soldiers Audrey Dennis Jean Inglis D. Lucas Len. Jacobi Toy Shop S. Bridgman J. Hake G. Munday Joy Mary Pavy Ben Lock Phay Carter Ivy Arbon Honor Crouch

Visiting Professional and Business Cards Printed at Areas Express

Visiting, professional and business cards printed at Areas Express Office. Phone 1.

Areas Express Isiting Express

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