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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
2
The South Australian Parliament has just closed a lengthy session marked by bitter criticism of the Constitution Bill and a push to rush legislation. Despite garrulous debates, the session produced useful measures and set the stage for future progress, with observers noting Parliament’s overall constructive output.
Gladstone announces a Court of Appeal hearing at 8 o clock tonight and a January 26 meeting of the vowel continental in wid of the Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee. Auction notices include Mr W Cool selling goods, a lot of furniture for Mrs A Cook at the Commercial Hotel, and J A Gollaich offering a dwelling and land. A charity-style sports meeting and a weatherers supporters meeting are planned at the Commercial Hotel, with details on events due.
A vivid report recounts an election card handed to Mrs. Duhet by a rival campaigner for Me Gaylor as voters grow weary of Councillor Dobe. The piece also covers a Carnell street fete at Cathlolic Church Gladstone, opened by His Worship the Mayor and attended by visitors from nearby towns, with receipts around £33 and praise for fundraiser efforts.
Ad text touts the GENUINE SANDER EXTRACT as a noninjurious remedy that guards against health injuries from crude oils and “Bataata” products. It claims headache relief cold and stomach issues and infection protection, urging purchase from E. W. Winkler as local agent.
The Hooky River Cricketing Association lists a 1914 match programme to be played at the Huddleston club grounds starting 2.30 pm. Matches include Buddleston versus Beetaloo, Gaangstown versus Nnovidy, Huddleston home games against Moataloo Narr and Narcidy versus Georgetown, plus further fixtures at Huddleston and Bostaloo.
Story traces Saint Nicholas origins from Myra to modern Santa Claus, detailing charity deeds, legends of gold gifts to save daughters, and medieval customs like the Boy Bishop. It notes depictions in art, patronages, and how Dutch and German influences shaped the secular Santa Claus in America.
A Dalkey private school meeting decided to form a tennis club after a lively turnout. Elections held elected President T. O. Backen and officers including vice president F. Fiveckhahn, secretary B. Dork, treasurer M. Schultz, captain Theo Backen, with a committee list.
The Bishop approves the nomination of Rev W Stuart Williams Th.L for rector of St Albans Gladstone and John Laura with mission districts Georgetown Wirrabura and Wirrabare Forest. Williams serves as locum and will be away in January. wardens must arrange clergy coverage and services.
The W L Parsons stores present The Magic Cave with a wide range of toys for all ages on two floors. The show includes dolls books mechanical toys and seasonal cards with many items discounted from cash purchases. The firm advertises bulk Christmas goods bought at cash discounts and promises low prices and helpful staff for the holiday rush.
The Country Studentship prize of £250 plus four years free tuition at the School of Mines and £170 cash goes to Hilark from Gladstone District High School. Additional exam milestones include Railway Clerical, Telegraph Messenger, and Bachelor of Arts degree progress by Gladstone District high school members.
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