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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 26, 1913
Page
2
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The piece reflects on the Christmas season as a global spirit of goodwill that transcends social classes and backgrounds. It notes Christmas innsures a shared sense of kindness and religious sentiment across society, fostering mutual faith and renewed energy in life’s battles.
A critic attacks the railway system for holiday congestion and poor carriages at Gladstone, Port Pirie, noting late Port Pirie Express arrivals, overcrowded second class cars, and lack of lavatory facilities. The writer urges railway reform and even suggests handing traffic to Mr Woodman of tramway fame, pledging coverage of Gladatons Corporation balance sheet.
The notice reports a forthcoming trip to Uogland for Hijadin Toaves with wishes for a pleasant journey and safe arrival. It notes varied weather through the year, a major cycling and athletic meet at Ewart Grounds, and plans for a children’s program and raffles, with admission details and prizes. A separate item notes a Liberal victory in Alexander district elections. The Eagle Hotel in Adelaide is praised for service ahead of holidays, with a plug for Sandar Extract and local agents.
Gladstone High School praises former pupils for top results including Garris Cronin and Vincent O'Brien in 1910 exams. Cronin, now at Adelaide audit office and a footballer for Sturt, stands out for senior pass. Several ex-scholars teach in the Education Department as the school upholds its traditions.
A brief old fashioned greeting expresses pleasure in welcoming a new year or phase, offering best wishes for health and happiness. The tone is formal and cordial, noting gratitude and good will from the sender to the recipient.
Gladstone Sports reports results from the Gladstone Cycling and Thine Club event held at midday on December 20. Winners include TD Whitelam, Korine, and Korine’s WN K Formo with multiple heats and bike races featuring competitors from ALP WR Dickson and others, as heat by heat tallies are listed.
On Wednesday next Dee Broken Hill team will travel to Gladstone for a week of cricket at Bisdows Centre. They plan a reception at 11 o’clock on arrival and play begins at 12. The team includes W Edwards captain J Kearney Mutter Masters Cook Uriddle R G Lee Scotcher Chandler Chase.
A water spout nearly 800 feet high chased the White Star liner Oratio as it steamed from the Mediterranean to New York. Captain Lodes sighted the phenomenon around eight in the morning and ordered full speed ahead to outrun the spout. The vessel, traveling through rough seas, gradually moved away as the spout crossed its path about a mile to the south, heading north.
The Gladstone council met Friday with mayor Mrs Bley presiding. Minutes of the prior meeting were read and confirmed. Various motions covered decentralization, subscription requests, sanitary work, ice cease applications, and a permit to stack bay. Financial items included a payment of £52 8s 4d and a Main Road Fund entry. Reports from returning officers and over- seers were presented. Several motions passed, including neglect of decentralization league, and limits on public meetings to discuss a new hospital for Gladstone. Night patrols and rabble control were discussed.
Minutes of the December 18 1913 District Council meeting note the presiding officer W Growden and several motions. The Overseer’s report was discussed, finances outlined with a 38 shillings 6 pence expenditure, and delegates appointed to the Main Road Committee.
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