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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 12, 1932
Page
3
The listing announces clearance deals this week on balance ladies washing hats at half price and balance children's millinery at 3 11 each. Men’s fancy socks clear at 2 11 a pair and men’s short underpants and singlets at 2 6. Men’s blue cotton socks at 9 4 a pair. Boys washing hats in a large lot at 1 6 and boys knickers at 3 11 to clear.
The Jamestown Racing Club held its annual meeting at Jamestown Course on a calm Wednesday afternoon in February. The event featured the Jamestown Cup won by Great Chester owned by J Maloney with a £30 stake and a Ten guinea Cup by G P Spensley. Totalizator turnover reached £696 17s 6d. Other races included Bundaleer Hurdles and several starters, with notable finishes by Olly Dimple and Great Chester. officials praised Mr Jim Kerin in his first year as secretary and noted reduced betting activity across country racing.
District residents discuss mall and train services chaired by Mt. Fred Trongove. A delegation headed by Mr. Gill and Mr. Navies was appointed to liaise with SA Railways and Postal authorities to push for faster mail and improved midday services while keeping the early and night runs.
The Helalio Association schedules a Saturday program with the Imperials heading to Calsowie. A 1.30 departure from the square includes capt H. A. Herde and vice J. O'Brien among listed players and reserves McLennan Naismiti.
In a crowded field the Relalie effort clashed with strong rivals as Great Chester claimed victory by a narrow margin. Trainers and jockeys faced a demanding track with close finishing times around 144 seconds, while payouts showed English currency figures like £128/10 recorded for the race day.
The United Aborigines Mission held an instructive meeting at The Salvation Army Citadel Tham with Miss Hyde and two volunteers from the Quore Home. Miss Lyde, matron at the Quore Home, discussed the mission’s work and the current children aged from infancy to fourteen years. Sunday afternoon visitors from Merchrist Stimitiy Sohal and Presbyterian groups attended, with Miss Tye speaking at the Presbyterian Church.
A Saturday meeting of the Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee discussed the recent Continental total of £23 and thanked all who aided the function. It was noted the Memorial Fountain needs rewiring at about £12, a leap year ball was planned for March 1 to raise funds for park work, and cooperation with the Institute Committee was sought. An orchestra was to be secured for the event and H T Bars fe w as MC with prices set at 8/6 and 2/.
The Callowie Institute reports a busy period with croquet losses and a February meeting. Officers praised attendance, finances, and library acquisitions while thanking the Callowie Orchestra and committees for support. a hopeful note for a prosperous coming year.
Gladstone defeated Port Pirie in a close contest securing their fourth straight win of the season. The home team led at key moments, with players Bowden Sipson and C Hesul contributing to the victory as Port Pirie struggled to keep pace scoring 8 points in the final period.
A list of upcoming local happenings includes Learn to Swim weeks at Jamestown and Spalding in February, a Northern Wish Schools Swimming Carnival on March 5, and a Mid North Agricultural Bureau Conference on March 9. Also noted are Military Canty events, St Patrick sports, various market days, and a Good Friday tournament on March 25.
Attendance at the institute on Saturday enjoyed Coward's Pictures with the comedy Pardon Us by Laurel and Hardy and the drama Que Night at Susies. A travel talk and a cartoon rounded a capital program with anticipation for future appearances.
The Gladstone Corporation met on Wednesday February 1922 with Acting Mayor Th G Harris and councilors Bennet and Budne. The deputation met Commissioner at Physic Works who said water restrictions and surcharge apply district wide. A paysheet was approved and plans for bathing facilities and a swimming ditch near Boy Scouts were discussed. The council also considered water supply improvements for Crystal Rock and North Gladstone and involvement of the S.A. Railways Commissioner.
Players at Georgetown on Saturday produced a set of results across doubles and singles. Angley and Re Gagers beat Beal and Pase while Nancarrow and Dunn lost. several singles did not go to plan with Angley, Dunn, and Inglis among those succumbing to opponents.
In a dated exchange, characters discuss age, honesty, and mock threats while a teacher and neighbors debate kindness and morality. A retirement notices a rival joke about gifts, ending with MacAlister and MacGregor sharing supper and a pair of homing pigeons as a gift.
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