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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1924
Page
2
Gladstone Corporation records show an assessment amount derived from a Gaparal rate of 14 pence in the pound. The total is £408 0, with a separate special rate of 11 pence in the pound and an ALG 13/8 186 provision listed.
Maeers Hidler Smith & Co. to conduct a special sale of 1120 cattle at Gladetoos on Tuesday December 23. A Gladstone Kindergarten event featured a Christmas tree, gifts, and Father Christmas, with Miss Cox supervising. Education plans cite a Seiance Laboratory and Domestic Arts room at Gladstone High School, with post Christmas classes likely in a temporary venue. Salvation Army officer Ensign Fisher departs after 34 war years. Gardiner Bros. screened films at the Gladstone Institute led by Jackie Coogan and Charlie Chaplin. Donations to the Gladstone Public School Woodwork Outfit were received from multiple residents. A grass fire in the Gladestone gaol reserve burned about one acre. no arson suspected and an inquest wasn’t needed.
Wednesday meeting attended by the Mayor and councilors including Bainnett Smallscombe Osman Harley Bargent McNames Jones and the Town Clerk Budge. Financial items and the annual balance sheet were reviewed while proposals for electric lighting, park lands work, and staff allowances were debated and approved. A finance committee and public works committee were formed with specified members and duties.
Fragmentary notice from Gladstone Ornamental Grounds describes a soon to occur meeting of ladies for memorial scrolls and planning, with scattered dates and details. The garbled text mentions January and an afternoon session, but essential specifics are unreadable.
A correspondent laments a recent clash near Parliament House and warns about the far reaching impact on public conduct and trust. The piece praises the Newcastle member as a skilled minister while condemning hostile reactions and partisanship from Labour and opposition alike.
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