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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 08, 1935
Page
4
Public reading room and library at Jamestown Institute announce alteration of hours. Jobo Souter serves as president with W. J. Burford as secretary guiding the change.
An article by H Womersley outlines common home pests such as ants centipedes bed bugs cockroaches and other arthropods. It describes habits how to locate nests and practical control methods including poisoned baits and fumigation with benzene based solutions, with cautions on safety for children and flames.
Veterinary surgeon James Rundle warns against neglecting fistula in horses and outlines cautious treatment. He cites cases treated for Colonel Joe Brooks and others, stresses isolation to prevent cow contamination, and notes the need for skilled knife work and veterinary involvement for severe cases and cryptorchid conditions.
The writer warns vets to euthanize horses showing tetanus symptoms and stresses prevention. He recalls cases from Bundaleer and Jamoatown, shares seed wheat experiments at Yaeka, noting high yields from selections like Joffre and Waratah, and mentions experiments planned for the coming season to improve cultivation methods near Linco and Kyanetta.
From Messrs H. Robinson Ltd Sydney we have received a new road map of South Australia. The map covers the whole of South Australia and the Northern Territory. A pocket edition is available from the publishers for 2 shillings.
Jamestown council discusses 10 tenders for cemetery caretaker and grave digger posts. Decisions approve Mr Gentle as caretaker at 10 shillings 8 pence per week and Mr T Brooks as grave digger at 24 shillings 1 pence per grave, with terms of notice. The meeting also supports Mr F C Lloyd for Central Board of Health representation.
A large gathering at the Fjamestown Methodist Lecture Hall hosted by the Methodist Sunday School and Methodist Tennis Club honored Misa Bylvia Crouch ahead of her marriage to Mr. A Lehmann of Caltonte. The Rev. D Dickson led the event with best wishes from friends and groups.
A historical rainfall table for Jamestown lists monthly totals from February to December with annual totals and long‑term notes. The data show varying rainfall amounts across years, including totals around 106 to 20 inches and several years with higher totals, reflecting a long climate record.
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