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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1937
Page
3
A new range of Gulbransen semi automatic refrigerators made for us by Hallstrom promises benefits for country homes without electricity. They are efficient economical and rely on no moving parts or valves for reliability. Leftovers can be preserved and used for inexpensive dinners.
Intermediate and Leaving results listed for Gladstone High School with pupil names and marks across subjects. Notable entries include Leila Kathleen Campbell Bg F Bk and Patricia Mary Todd Ez F G Bk H. The report notes the results are moot satisfactory and compliments scholars and teachers.
Gladstone Rifle Club held the January 20 match at 300 yards in a pairs contest with a double round of 10 shots and two fighters. R H Coe and M Osman won the day with 77, while R W Lines and A G Coe tied rifle with 90. Next Saturday, February 7, the club continues with a 300 yard competition.
The Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club held its 10th annual carnival on Monday with good crowds and capital swimming. Jamestown and Ethelton swimmers dominated events including the Jamestown Cup 200 yards and the Ladies race, while presentations by Mrs. H. F. Jones capped the day praising club progress and district support.
A local family, Mr and Mrs P M O Loughlin and their many children, departed to Kilkenny after residing here for several years citing limited opportunities for their children's welfare. O Loughlin, born locally, lost a leg in the war and later learned bootmaking. He served as councilor here, supported the Swimming Pool project, pine plantation, cemetery improvements, and helped returned soldiers groups. Also in town, Mr Lincoln Lyons was treated for appendicitis at Brook hospital. Ethelton Swimming Club members visited the pool on a trip to Jamestown led by H L Tapping and others, enjoying the facility though a planned demonstration was delayed by an invitation issue.
The article notes possibilities for the pool at an inter club Carnival and hopes for consideration of the proposal. It praises the cheerful willingness of older and stronger clubs to mingle with and support younger and weaker clubs.
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