Gladstone Library Adds 160 New Books
The Gladstone Institute announces a well stocked library with 160 new volumes purchased in the past six months including a fine Jet of Juvenile Books.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1929
Page
6
The Gladstone Institute announces a well stocked library with 160 new volumes purchased in the past six months including a fine Jet of Juvenile Books.
Friday afternoon farewell event honors Sister A M Wing who leaves the Spalding Hospital after serving as Sister-in-Charge since October 1928. Speakers praise her service, gifts presented, and tea served. Sister J Sehlinger becomes new charge nurse with Sister Rowe as charge nurse.
The Gladstone Institute held a Monday meeting chaired by Mr. L. Carthew. Minutes, correspondence, and a financial statement showing a £549 10s 8d combined debit were read, with accounts passed for payment.
Spot Lights from 27/6 Trouble Lights at 17/8 Autorite Luggage Cartiers 18/8. oe Shock Absorbers per set 10 Balloon Jacks best makes 26/6. Alemite or Zerk Grease Guns from Spartan Electric Horns 6 volt 21 Egyptian Car Polish our recommendation 6/6 Supreem Hood Dressing per tin 2/3. Tube Repair Outfits from 2 Tyre Gauges all types 8/6 Hydrometers 5/4. Rubber Mats front compartments Tins of Grease 21b4 2/6 All brands of oil per gallon 7/ At your Service all hours during Holidays. Phone 20 day or night LAWRIE'S GARAGE WITH WHAPPING PAPER Suitable for lunches shelves and general Kitchen use 1 per roll. Review Mice.
At a December meeting Mayor J W McNames and councilors including Pannell and Flinn were re elected. Reports read and adopted, accounts approved for £200 6s 6d. New committees named for finance and public works. The annual balance sheet adopted, and wages and leave approved. Public works include footpath and railway crossing repairs and a new advertising sign.
Fragmentary listing shows several firms with varied roles including a tractor dealer agent for John Deers Tractors, John Darling & Son grain and supplies, Evans & Cihls taxation and electrical services, washers, steamers, toasters. Readable items are names and vague trades.
An auction or shop listing notes Guns Rifles and Ammunition of every description Acetylene Gas Generators Manufactured and Installed Gen Pipings and Fittings in Stock for Customers indicating a hardware and gun dealer offering a broad inventory at a single address.
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