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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 19, 1930
Page
3
A local tyre dealer advertises big allowances on new tyres for worn Skiddy or slippery tyres. Free inspection and fitting services plus advice. Trade in worn tyres to receive a large portion of a new tyre free. Claims the largest and best assortment of tyres and tubes in the North.
A shore cricket match ended with a 58 run win for the Joes over Blaservone. Batters include Thavers Fuller and Jacobi among others. A welcome service for His Lordship the Bishop Richard Thomas was held in Parish Hall with remarks on Lambeth Conference. A Gladstone ladies meeting reports papers on annual conference and a cake competition won by Mrs Gravestock.
The motor ship Bir Jamanark Rose, built on the Tees, is described as the world’s largest tanker with capacity over 20900 tons. It is reportedly to be used in whaling waters near Australis, with an outward voyage expected to take weeks and a months’ stay pursuing whales.
The Belalie district council minutes note the chairman and councillors receiving the Overseer of Works report. Floods damaged wards, with road erosion and silted breaks at the reservoir. Thistles along roads were to be cleared, and landholders urged to cut vegetation. Ploughs and drains were addressed, with expenses approved and staff leave granted. The Ranger was reappointed, and debts to daymen and contractors approved for payment.
A Wirrabara gathering led by W. H. Stevens discussed high prices for sari products and fairness of the Australian system of pricing and arbitration. Attendees urged government action to ease burdens on wheat growers and requested partial relief from sugar quotas.
A largely attended Balaklava meeting of South Australian farmers demanded support via a specific sales tax and favorable exchange rates to protect primary producers. They urged government action to reduce wheat growers’ costs and enable long term lines of credit at low interest.
A large turnout from the BSA, Swimming, Tennis and Gulf Clubs, hospital board, agricultural bureau, and local committees bid farewell to M L J Gerlach who leaves Jamestown after four years as head teacher. He departs for Port Lincoln to take a School Tagpedtor post, receiving gifts and best wishes from the town as prayers for his future happiness are offered.
On December 11 1980 the Jamestown Troop 9th regiment held a rifle shooting event against Tamestown Rie Chi. Two watches were fired at 200 and 50 yard targets narrowed to 25 yards. The Rifle Club won by nine points led by J Woolituas with 47 and Lieut Coeporn A Joes each scoring top marks. Light Horse team posted 40. After the match the Rifle Club hosted a supper followed by a Badeington match where Rifle Clubs prevailed again.
A December 8 concert by Miss Rosa Walter's pupils drew a large, enthusiastic crowd at Leelura Hall. The program featured mystic items, games, and competitions, plus solos by Audrey McGregor Elaine Moore Victor Witte and others. Betty Davidson and Allen Hawke won prizes for yearlong progress, and David Davies earned praise for Chapel in the Mountains. the event closed with encores and warm applause.
In Montlhery France on November 25 Jack Dunfee set international speed records driving a Bunbeam Mobirail. He logged 20 miles at 117.2 mph 125 miles at 11603 mph 200 miles at 1614 mph and 1 mile at 1146 mph. He also reached 110.88 mph for 3 hours and 200 miles in 1 hour 41 minutes, fastest distance speed to date, surpassing Ray Don. Records include 100 miles at 117.30 mph 200 kilos at 117.55 mph and 200 miles at 117.87 mph on Mobiloil.
A Baptist News piece describes a Tuesday market at the Indies of the Jonestown Baptist Guild with Xmas cucumbers, gifts, and Indian brass. It notes well arranged tea tables, crowd demand for useful articles, and lists coordinators for stalls and activities. Upcoming services include Christmas Anthems and a United May Service with Rev Mond presiding.
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