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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1926
Page
3
Readable items include men's and ladies undergarments and frocks, silk hose, linen cloths, lace, and trim remnants with low clearance prices. Quantity limits noted, with days and scales cited for many items, including multiple yardage and per piece offers.
Crystal Brook residents enjoyed a sun soaked holiday with record heat reaching near the mercury peak. Crowds traveled to Fisherman's Bay esplanade for a day of laughter, pranks, and water fun while social life eyed improvements for host facilities. A near miss accident to Mr Fred Bain during a horse shoeing incident was followed by medical help from a student, and a backyard fire tests safety amid dry conditions. The community notes several relocations and local sports recollections as families plan future trips.
The February weather remains unsettled with odd warm spells. Ice cream and drinks sell well as residents attend local amusements including a bock-jumping exhibition and a comedy hall show. Georgetown hosted a Gladstone continental gathering Monday night and a Croquet Club restart meeting Friday with an open invitation to enrol early and support the new club ground and opening.
An ad promotes Sander’s Extract as manufactured under medical supervision and claims high quality and health benefits. It touts prevention of infection and digestive issues and promises renewed youth through daily use. The copy emphasizes superiority over competitors and includes misspellings and branding inconsistencies.
A Wednesday meeting at the hall discusses departures of twenty five residents from the district including Mr D. M. Hodge and Mrs RK S Teakle. Tributes praise Hodge kindness and Teakle long life as families of McLean Bros plan separations.
Lionel Walsh presents No No Nanette at Palace Theatre in London and Longacre in New York, a lavish comedy admired for its music and farce. In Australia the tour opens in Perth at His Majesty's Theatre January 16 with elaborate costumes. The plot follows Jimmy Armit, a rich man who spoils many companions while staying true to his wife Sue Smith, leading to comic misunderstandings as a trio of ladies arrive and chaos ensues. The show features songs like I Want to Be Happy and Tea for Two. Booking through Mr Cook. Booleroo Centre visits February 16.
A reflective note laments the impossibility of announcing respect to the deceased before their passing. It contrasts the futility of cosmetics with the enduring value of sincere recognition.
The report covers Gladstone's 133 for eight with Hill 38 and May 36 leading to a 153 total for Merriton. Terowie reply featured Dr Harbison 133 for Terowie against Smith and Harris bowling. Also lists lineups and results from several Feb and Mar matches with Huddleston, Georgetown, Crystal Brook, and Narridy involved.
The extract is a trademark preparation claiming top quality and a strict factory standard. It is said to be irritant free and daily wood use acts as a preventive for infectious diseases. It promises rapid relief for colds influenza pneumonia and bronchial issues with components approved by the Supreme Court of Victoria.
Racing clubs and fixtures list with february entries for Tattereall Jamestown Port Broughton Balaklaya Gawler Balaklaya Adelaide Crystal Brook Redhill LV Basing Georgetown Port Adelaide Adelaide Murray Bridge Onkaparinga Laura Port Pirie Taléornall Amateur Turf Murray Bridge Borra and others. The appeal section lists trials and handicoes with names of horses and handlers scheduled for Saturdays.
The Tubercular Soldiers' Aid Society in South Australia reports 204 members as of August 16 1935 with TB undermining many veterans health and families. It calls for workers for its badge sale appeal and the formation of local branches, urging contact with Secretary BE Clegg ett at 74 Franklin Street Adelaide or box 207 G P O for advice and printed materials.
Tennis scores show Appila and Gladstone competing at Gladstone on a Saturday meet. The record lists doubles and singles results with several players named including Reichstein, Francie, Fos, Read, Featherstonbaugh, Botterick, and Kerr, delivering mixed outcomes and a total of games.
The program lists basketball games for Rocky River eighth grade. Dates include January 23 Georgetown and Crystal Brook. January 50 Crystal Brook vs Narridy. February 2 Gladstone vs Georgetown. February 27 Narridy vs Gladstone. March 6 Gladstone vs Georgetown and Crystal Brook vs Narridy. March 27 Crystal Brook vs Gladstone. March 28 Crystal Brook vs Georgetown. March 31 first to play and a possible fourth game if needed.
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