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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
3
A jumble of holiday chatter and wry quips alongside mentions of McBride and Scullin. It riffs on elections, humor, and social scenes with anecdotes about surveyors, punctuation, and polite exchanges in a brisk, satirical tone.
Sporting notes cover Port Adelaide Boxing Day events with listed jumpers and horses for various races and cups including Port Adelaide Cup and Oakland Plate. Gladstone C G C meets report committee actions, Talkies plan, and a Christmas tree event with Father Christmas visiting Memorial Hall aiding returned soldiers families.
The Georgetown public school held its annual event on Wednesday with parents and friends viewing woodwork, needlework, and minding displays by pupils. Rev. A H Keuner spoke, followed by music and elocution by Lesha Boehm Betty Kenner and others. Certificates were awarded to several students including Bessie Butll and Gordon Smyth.
Seventy seven scholars at Crystal Brook tribute school excelled in the QC. Hilda Oliphant scored top honors among girls and James Nicholls led the boys with 537. Scholarships were awarded to H Oliphant M Pavy J Nicholls and others from St Catherine's College J Sheriden K O Loughlin and several named girls and boys achieved sale scholarships.
A flannel ball will be held at Glau Stone on December 1 with Tait King’s Orchestra providing music. Attend to enjoy yourself and the mid year event.
The Mayor of Jamestown Mr W Haese entertained Councillors and Belalie District Council Chairman Mr B Cummings at the Commercial Hotel. Attendees included P J McCarthy M C Stanton Daly Blaskett Gis McLennan and H McDonald. Apologies were noted for Dr M McCallum and P J Kerin. The gathering opened with Loyal Toast and closed with cheers and thanks to Mrs Fleming for catering.
On Wednesday Belalie North held a visiting day and prize distribution with strong parental turnout. Inspectors praised class standards. Miss Snelling and Miss Gauids were commended for results. Prizes were awarded to Allan Simpson, Gwen Pile, Blanche Reding, and others. A program of recitations and songs followed with afternoon tea.
Jamestown forms a male voice choir led by Joseph Skurray with 80 members and officers Ball treasurer and Haese president. Practices at Insite. future plans include High School building and piano. founder Skurray delighted by local talent. concert anticipated as Moonta might envy.
A testimonial from Mrs. V. Hobbs of Gladstone praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for backache and kidney trouble. She recounts years of pain, relief after a few days, and no recurrence after three bottles. The ad claims chemists and stores widely carry the product via Poster-McClellan Co., Sydney.
A senate and house result overview follows the December Federal Elections. The defeat of the Scullin Government is noted with Lyons becoming Prime Minister. Elector counts show ALP and opposing groups across Grey and Senate rolls with figures cited for several candidates and regions.
The St Joseph School Jamestown reported November examinations with several top scorers. Master Walter Dawes achieved high marks, with Mary Hade ghieva and Donald Richards also earning prizes. Dawes won first place in 1991 and previously in 1930. A guinea prize from Mr Joseph Dar was shared by Grade VII and VI winners. Music results list theory and practical scores for Miss Morris, Miss Daly, Miss Hymes, Eileen Slattery, and others.
In your Salvation Army Sunday School Anniversary report an error appeared. Lexie Edgecambe was reported as having the highest marks among the girls while Allen Gilbons had the highest among the boys. The local Corps thanks you for publicity and sends Christmas and New Year wishes from Captain James Hunt.
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