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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 21, 1934
Page
3
Gladstone endured one of its worst dust storms on Monday with dust clouds at 2 p.m. and temperatures above 100 degrees. Strong winds toppled trees and damaged outbuildings while electric light service failed, forcing residents to use lamps and candles until rain eased the dust.
The Gladstone Bowling Club committee plans a grand Carnival on New Year’s Eve. A Flannel Dance and music by Carnell’s orchestra will fill the Institute, with Bond’s orchestra on the Bowling Green. Supper stalls, midnight revels, illuminations, and fruit salad ice cream and cool drinks will be available.
Gladstone Primary School closed for holidays after a teachers’ party. The Qualifying Examination results were excellent with all scholars successful. Top marks went to Dawn Hall and Joan Campbell in the Primary School, and Moira Hollitt in the Sisters of St. Joseph group. All Grade VII girls earned Domestic Arts Certificates, and the boys earned Wood Work Certificates.
Council brief notes list attendees led by Chairman W W Robinson. Overseer’s report received. police station improvements discussed with Architect-in-Chief. Footpath works at Children’s Playground endorsed. Gravel contracts and a £90 grant-in-aid noted. Ownership changes from Lands Titles Office recorded. property alterations to assessment rolls. Crossings repairs, terrace grading, flood control, and other works reviewed. Multiple accounts approved for payment. Merry Christmas and best wishes for the New Year extended to members and press.
A Monday evening collision between a car and lorry at Rhynie killed Mrs Mary Virgo aged 70 and Kevin Osborne aged 5 and injured four others. Sergt W Virgo and his two children plus his father were admitted to Riverton Hospital with multiple injuries. The Virgo family had been visiting Gladstone and were returning home when a dust storm delayed their trip.
Prof. A J Perkins, Director of Agriculture, warns Koolunga that decomposed oyster shells offer limited value beyond lime content. He says claims of replacing super phosphate are unfounded and most South Australian lands already have sufficient lime, so the Koolunga district should not use carbonate of lime.
The Proprietors announce they have taken over the hotel and invite old customers to visit and meet new patrons. They advertise top quality wines spirits and excellent table and accommodation with a trial solicited and phone contact.
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