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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1933
Page
2
Announcing Christmas prices for brandy gin whisky and wine with bulk and bottle options. Includes Australian brandy imported scotch and various ports and wines with per bottle and per gallon rates, special Xmas quotes, and return bottle deposits.
Goldsbrough Mort and Co Limited will offer by auction a mixed stock sale. Entries invited. clients requiring terms must arrange with auctioneers prior to sale. Sale includes wethers and ewes, lambs, fat cattle, young cattle, pigs, and sows with multiple lots and quantities listed.
Commonwealth of Australia announces flour tax returns for stocks over 1000 pounds held on 4 December 1923. Millers and others must file official form by 21 December 1923 listing quantities in short tons and pounds of flour and all derived substances, including self rising flour, with penalties up to 100 pounds for noncompliance. Forms available at the Federal Taxation Department and post offices.
Town of Jamestown public notice states that at a Connell meeting on 11 November 1933 resolutions were passed imposing a general rate of fifteen pence in the pound a health rate of nine pence a lighting rate of four pence and a hospital rate of two pence on the assessment for the year ending November 1934 by order W Naismith Town Clerk.
The article notes Sweden's rich natural resources used in crystal and lists leading makers such as Boda Productions, Stuart Webb & Corbett, and Hardridge. It suggests shoppers visit Mr. Goldsack for the best market selections as Christmas gifts.
The Federal Deputy Commissioner of Taxation issues notices under the Flour Tax Assessment Act 1438 asking stockholders to declare flour quantities by December 2, 1933, with forms available at the deputy office and post offices. Also announced is a Jamestown Institute Christmas Eve event at 3 pm featuring Charlie Chaplin and Mickey Mouse for children.
Advice from Co operative Wheat Pools Ltd states the fourth and final dividend of 2 pence per bushel on wheat in the 1983/84 season. This payment completes the season’s pool distribution of 2/74 pence per bushel. Remittances will be available on Monday the sixth of December to certificate holders overseas and at their respective ports.
The Gladstone Methodist Kindergarten hosted its annual Christmas tree on December 9 with 60 chairs decorated and children in colored caps. Rev. Alvey welcomed guests as Father Christmas arrived, and the tea party featured jelly, raspberries, and ice cream. Mrs. Woods led a Maypole display, with performances by Mavis Yates and others, while teachers and volunteers, including Mrs. Holtz and Mr. Woods, organized crafts and daily cradles for the tree.
The record lists competitors led by Mr. E K Orchard with entries from Laura Nabawa Gladstone Caltowie Wirrabara and Waratah. Scores cluster around mid to high 80s with winners noted for seed wheat recommendations. Repeats several judges and nurseries including Adams & Sons and Riesing Bros. in varied districts.
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