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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1913
Page
4
A garbled Portirie Port City notice outlines an upcoming civic vote and mayoral transition. It praises love, honor, and obedience while stressing continuity amid discord and calls for public spirit, service, and orderly municipal leadership.
Port Pirie centre hosted Third Class examinations in metallurgy and related subjects during a Port Manaus Condon event. Friday night saw Mohammedan festivities and a Young Men's Association fundraiser at the Institute Hall, featuring a concert, trained chorus, and community participation surrounding local schooling and industrial groups.
A lively school program features fourth and fifth class performances with drum and poem numbers, a popular School Soup song, and gymnastic displays. The High Series girls impress with navy gymnasium costumes while Mr Hollis and Mr Boils guide acts. An encore for Mr Wancarrow closes the show despite poor weather.
Ms Dickis Deputy Superintendent and board members arrived by the Morialin to inspect the brigade, as Foreman Kellett led a prompt response at the delaide Milling corner within two miles. The Ladies Benevolent Society heard Mrs Lewis describe long service and joy from the day, with plans for the Annual Old Palme Gathering at Institutes Hall later in the week.
A successful strawberry fete linked to the Owen Institute drew enthusiastic local interest. The hall displayed produce and floral decorations, with stalls offering strawberries and cream, plants, crafts, and a cake display including 22 Christmas cakes. The event closed with a sale of remaining goods and remarks by president Jno McLachlan.
The Hamley Bridge Tennie Cab tournament lists handicaps and matches to date. Ladies see Virgo, Hillowa, Hecker, White, Gillsbye, and Searle competing. gents share A B and G grades with Lambell Ridings Arcot James and others posting wins and byes. Final round draws noted with several forfeits and incomplete second rounds.
The Hall District Council meeting recorded partial reports from Ce Shuttleworth Qverseur and Ce Sirea on repairs and lettings. Dr Tilley noted silting and cutting near RM Dennis, and WR Nitschika versus Lepairs 16 tires. Alderman Lindiew’s payment of Hawkers licenses totaled £215 7.
A village fair in Hamley Bridge opened by HM Tuckson MEP featured stalls and decorations by local volunteers tied to the United Labor Party. Helpers including Mrs R Carter organized activities and displays such as chrysanthemum and floral decorations, with Mr 0 Obson praised for making hundreds of paper flowers and the event deemed a thorough success.
A church fete at St Albans Port Wakefield featured stalls for produce toys and tea rooms with volunteers from several denominations. Rector Ray Reynolds opened the event with Rev JO Richmond in attendance. Gross takings reached about £36 and profits will be allocated after a meeting on church renovations and ball hall enlargement.
The excerpt describes a fragmented scene with mention of a performance by a band and a show with gavel tent arrangements. It references Warner's Site Cure and medical claims, hinting at a political or social context around healing, pain relief, and public display during an event.
Port Pirie Chamber of Commerce reports relief on demurrage charges when delays are not the fault of shippers. A Railways Commissioner concession allows remission upon certificate of facts for each case, including weather related demurrage.
At Port Pirio Magistrates Court J Mitchell Cooks charged Jayam Hanudy with unlawful entry after being captured aboard the Clan MacTavish near Colombo. Constable Honors arrested him Sunday. Barwell for the defense submitted a dictation task. Hanudy claimed to be from Colombo and said he came ashore due to religious pressure. He was sentenced to two months imprisonment and to be deported at the earliest opportunity.
A testimonial touts Doan’s Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney discomfort. The reader from Aranda Strout Port West recommends the remedy after immediate relief and long lasting improvement, claiming full recovery and urging others to buy from local chemists.
Visiting Day at Long Plains School featured performances by children, prizes awarded by Mr E Anthony, and a gift presentation to Mr and Mrs Anthony. The event included afternoon tea, mothers social, and a Night School gathering with prizes, guessing games, and refreshments. Ivy Clark won a guest prize.
The Austepligt Metal Co. reports November averages for metals. Lead at 218.0950 per ton, silver values 26.40004 and 27.90604 per ounce, spelter 220.7166 per ton, standard copper 288.4875 per ton, copper three months 467.4258 per ton, copper patented 23.6080 per ton.
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