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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 27, 1912
Page
1
A damaged OCR fragment lists prices and formats for printed works such as magazines and newspapers. It mentions volumes, pages, and publication terms, with scattered references to periods, authorities, and classifications, but the text is incomplete and jumbled.
The Knowsley Hall arrived at Port Pirie to load wheat for Mosars Crosby Co and others. Work began Friday but halted after a dispute over pay rates. Shippers offered 35 day demand while wheelers claimed 18 rate should apply, diverting wheat shipments elsewhere.
Fragmented local report notes Port Pirie securing a victory in a Henley on Torrens rowing event. The text references numerous rowers and placings with unclear names and scattered details about races and outcomes.
The Mayor welcomed back Crs Warsaw Frooiion Rainey and others after elections. He spoke of a harmonious year ahead, noted the Wharf Bill delay, and discussed river and rail plans affecting Port Pirie. The death of Mr Arthur Watts was mourned and council congratulated on election returns.
The council debated the mayoral allowance with Dr Ramany proposing £100, while no seconder for an amendment emerged. The Town Clerk’s accounts for general pay and electric lighting were approved. Appointments and salaries for officers were fixed, with considerations for future engineer and assistant salaries due to an upcoming extension. Subcommittees and reports were reviewed, including fire representation and suburban service proposals. Housing shelter needs for bathers near the wharf were discussed, with a Works Committee referral. Christmas greetings were exchanged, and health board notes documented infectious diseases and disposal actions. The meeting covered insurance and public health matters as the year closed.
The Northern Areas Cricketing Association lists a tentative fixture slate with Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Gladstone, Wadstone, and Wadstone Jamestown among clubs. Dates appear inconsistent and some entries duplicated, suggesting draft notes for January to March play in Crystal Brook and surrounding venues.
A court at sea saw nine men brought before Mr S J Bluehall for assaulting a captain and detentions. Barwell led, several detainees were imprisoned or fined, and a riot was averted by police. The incident highlighted severely inadequate court accommodation and pressured officials to undertake immediate reforms.
A brief item lists participating firms in the Gladstone Telephone Exchange including Aress Exprem Otte Bilder Smith & Go Ltd Bagot Shakes & Lewie Ed Gallasch J A Fisher Hoos Wellner W O Grady Gln 13 Humpherg B 4.
Fragmentary OCR listed year ranges and numeric codes likely from a weather or financial table. Readable items include years 1893 1898 1999 and figures such as 1.90 0.20 and 0.35, with place abbreviations Las Tok Lak and codes like TL WIS 129 049.
Fragmented timetable lists arrival and departure times for trains between Gladstone and ports including Port Pirie Clare Blyth Booleroo Port Wakefield and Adelaide. It notes daily operations with Sundays excluded and connections at Port Pirie and Petersburg along with through services to Adelaide and back.
Classified rate list shows blocks for display and printing across multiple firms. It details monthly stock, hire terms, and parcel rates, with entries for Elder, Smith & Co., Ltd and other publishers, plus penalties and weights for reprints.
Daily frog roading hours from 9:01 to 1:09 PM and evening office hours 10 to 3. Subscriptions offered at Wadusaday and Saturday nights with annual rates. Committee meetings led by Moadey in the month. T. F. Jones librarian and Mr Odgers secretary. Open daily emergency cover. Gladstone Town Hall notices list meetings every alternate Tuesday with secretary T. Juaae.
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