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The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Feb 17, 1928

Page

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Georgetown Racing Club race meeting set for March 3

The Georgetown Racing Club announces its annual race meeting at Georgetown course on Saturday March 3. Nominations closed last Wednesday as track upgrades including grading and levelling, a new telegraph office, and improved enclosure facilities were completed. Prizes total over £200 with £175 in stakes, plus cups and bridle prizes donated by members.

Georgetown Racing Club Georgetown Totalizator A. E. Nott E. Buckenara Messrs G. Humphris G. Ferme Fiat Amatuer J. Page M.J. McAuley J. J. Angly E. Bucketara Lang J. J. Anglyg. Humphris F. Page G. Ferm A. Erickson P. McLaren G. C. Goode B. A. Gordon A. J. White R. Matthew R. B. White EB. V. McGregor

Forty Years Ago Cricket Gladstone and Crystal Brook

Forty years ago cricket match Gladstone played Crystal Brook last Wednesday. Gladstone scored 24. Crystal Brook totaled 62 with Pengelly 16 and Budd 9 leading. Georgetown 75 with Ryan 26 and Buckenara 18 top scorers.

Gladstone Crystal Brook M. Higgins W.coe A.C. Catt W. Kylob G. A. Kearey P. Murrie G. C. Driffield J. Crabb J. Ryan C. D. Southcombe R. Berryman Scoches J. Pengelly J.D. Miller H. J. Claridge E. Stretton J. C. Harry W. G. Parkinson W. Huskisson J. Laughton H. Radford H. H. Budd Sundries LAURA H. Weston J. Spicer E. W. Sabine A. Britten R. Thornber R. Cotton W. Hannett C. Felstead J. Saunders J. McKenie Butterworth Georgetown J. H. Sexton J. Lawrie D. R. Ryan H. Ryan E. Buckenara C. Read M. King J. Myatt G. Read J. Brogan T. Myatt

Drowned in the Murray

A 23 year old man, Howard Brooks, drowned after apparently cramping while swimming during a Murray River outing near Merbein. Brooks, a Gladstone resident and noted cyclist with several race trophies, was the son of Mr and Mrs John Brooks. His death drew deep sympathy from his family and friends.

J. H. Sargent Gladstone Howard Brooks Murray Brooks Merbein John Gale John Brooks Wallaroo

Gladstone Defeats Jamestown in Croquet Match

The Jamestown Croquet Team visited Gladstone on Saturday for a lawn match, but strong wind and boisterous weather affected play as Gladstone claimed victory.

Jamestown Gladstone

Cricket Rock River Association Round Two Schedule

The Rocky River Association rounds list matches from Feb 18 to Feb 11 next year including Crystal Brook Georgetown Narridy Huddleston Merriton Laura and railways, with March finals and possible challenge games. It notes a Narridy victory over Gladstone and outlines bowlers and scores, plus three Falcon Knights road tests by National Roads Association with three routes across South Australia.

Crystal Brook Georgetown Narridy Huddleston Merriton Laura Laura v Railway Gladstone Georgetown Vy. Railway

Falcon Knight Endurance Run Through James Town

One of three Falcon Knight cars passed through James Town at about 2 am on Thursday as part of a state wide endurance test promoted by Knight Motors Limited under the National Roads Association. The test aims to prove sleeve valve engines' reliability rather than speed, showing potential power retention and a likely finish improvement.

National Roads Association Ihs Gawler Clare Crystal Brook Port Augusta Quorn Hawker Orroroo Peterborough Teetulpa Broken Hill Mutooroo Manoora Saddleworth Tailem Bend Meningie Kingston Naracoorte Mount Gambier Murray Bridge Strathalbyn Port Victor Yankanla Adelaide Jamestown Falcon Knight Knight Motors S.4.) Limited South Australia

Afternoon Tea Sets Scene After Delayed Game

The home team ladies hosted visitors at Memorial Hall for a dainty afternoon tea. In the match results Mesdames C Schmidt and H Vanning lost to Mrs Haskard and Miss Thomas 19 to 24, Mesdames H Osman and W B Creber beat Mrs Humphris and Miss Palmer 26 to 14, and Gladstone 45 defeated Jamestown 40.

Memorial Hall Mesdames C. Schmidt H. Vanning Haskard Thomas Mesdames H. Osman W. B. Creber Humphris Palmer

Falcon Knight Representative in Jamestown Tour

Mr. P. H. Smart, local representative of the Falcon Knight, will be available in Jamestown to explain tour features. Actual results will be announced at the end of the run. The British Imperial Oil Co. has arranged for Shell Benzine and Oil supplies throughout the tour.

P. H. Smart Falcon Knight Jamestown British Imperial Oil Co Shell

Funerals and supplies advertised across the district

Funeral notices sweep the district with wares offered including affordable wreaths and wallpapers. Builders can obtain galvanised iron tanks of various sizes at prices claimed to beat Adelaide costs. Box 3% is noted alongside marketing lines about worldliness and missteps.

Adelaide

For Sale for Vendors Abbott Bug ey and seed drill items

For sale to vendors Abbott Bug ey Harvester Binder Massey Seed Drilla and 15 hoes. Phone number 1 Letter box 11.

Abbott Bugey Harvester Massey

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Commonwealth Bank of Australia THE Farmers OF Australia Commonwealth and New Zealand Forgan Australasia J.& R. Forgan Crystal Brook and Port Pirie Chas. Geddes & Co Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and Tumby Bay Redcliffe Williaries J. R. Fisher National Library of Australia Areas Express Laura Vy Cricket Rocky River Association E. Button A. Coleman Harris Coe Coleman Clifton Button Baker Warridy A. Button B. Coleman B. Thoman F. Smart C. Smart B. Thomas A. Collins O. Smart A. Crawford B. Coe C. Johnscock C. Masters b.Coe W. Baker J. Coe W. Thomas S. Harris A. Masters B. Baker A. C. Masters W.b. Button Collins B. Clifton G. A. Smallacombe C. Baker b.Clifton Wieke Ae D. Prior C. Harris b.Clifton b.Button K. Maddigan B. Dutton P. Hannigan C. Renshaw B. Button Sundries de Reas A. Crawford J. Clifton Endurance Laubman & Pank Rundle &I E A. Gale & Sons Undertakers Sixth Street F. A. Cleveland & Sons Northern Assurance Company Box R. J. Finlayson Ltd R. J. Finlayson R. J. McDonald Clotterbuck Bros. Ltd Massey-Harris Co. Ltd New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd National Mutual Life Association Ltd Cyclone Propy. Ltd Cross Street Limpa C. Grubb Review” Office L. M. W. Judell Melrose Mo Ghambala the Wheat Pool Mr. Wheatgrower Nla.gov
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