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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 06, 1931
Page
3
A large allowance off the price of a New Tyre is offered for a Skiddy Slippery Worn Tyre. Fit tyres with a second long life when retreaded by us. Inspection Service and Fitting Advice Free. Trade in worn Tyres for a large portion of a New Tyre Free.
Mayor Glason and councillors discuss allotment extensions and a proposed deputation to press government action on rationing and bush fire safety. Reports cover weighbridge repair, street hawker bylaws, reports from the Agriculturist paper, electric wiring cautions, and a plan to protest land tax assessments with potential court action.
The Gladstone Tennis Club names teams for a Saturday match on February 7 at home. Blugs versus Red Ble, Cems. McLarthy, V. Thom ein, Robes, Pamer, Zeibe, Keamney, and several Ladies divisions listed. Emergency and additional players include H B McLachlan and J Leeble with multiple others like Read, Cook, Mansfeld, Johnson.
Readable fragments list names and numbers in a 19th century style boxing or horse racing ledger. Mentions individuals such as Vrevonow Hooper Wilson Dunnemay and May with dates and weights or scores. The text records results or entries with multiple figures like 101 and 90 and 218 and 1985, indicating a catalog of bets or outcomes.
Tennis roundup notes varied results with Gents doubles Sheath and Norton defeating Read and Page. Novak and Gee lost to Walker and Crawson. Mellen and Leese defeated Cuynford and Wallin. Sedinary and Leesue defeated by Misses. Smallacombe and Consyford won 7 0. Snowh defeated Read. Novak beat Read 9 0. Norton beat Walker 4 6. Several other doubles and singles results across multiple players and venues are listed with inconsistent spellings and partial names.
A January report notes minimal rainfall of 39 points at Belalie North. The community honors the late Mr I Cummings with a memorial service led by Rev R I Lee, praising his church and civic work, while the school showcases prizes, music, and performances by pupils under Miss Snelling and Miss Tid. Gleaned details include prize awards for test conduct, attendance, and high marks, with multiple local residents and teachers named among attendees and participants.
NARRIDY January 16 A farewell was tendered to Mr Andrew Clifton in the Institute Hall prior to their move to Melrose. During his tenure as head teacher he was beloved for kindness and help to pupils and the Sunday school. Master Ken Arbon presented a sugar stand from school children and Rex Story handed a Bible to him. Speeches, singing and recitations marked the evening with a supper and dance to conclude.
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