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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1926
Page
3
All remnants to be cleared at half marked prices. Hosiery, gloves, shoes, silk fabric and writing pads offered with bold markdowns. Items include Roya Golf Hose, 19 designs light prints, Dicor gloves, natural Foji silk and ladies court shoes with deep discounts. Sale ends today to drain stock.
Local column reports a long dust storm period over three to four Sundays, a Harvest Thanksgiving service under adverse conditions at St Silas, and a near-miss fire at Mr Harowden’s farm. It covers Boy Scout and Girl Guide talks by Captain White, school presentations, cricket results, and visits by Mrs Allanson and others, with community updates on local residents.
A fragment from February 18 1926 outlines three hopefuls for a vacant seat in Stmpley. It notes the preferential voting plan and the Liberal Federation’s strengthened position while praising the idea of campaigning as a troupe and warning that only one candidate should be chosen after full audience scrutiny.
Lionel Walsh's popular musical comedy company visited Gladstone on February 11 presenting No No Nanette. Mira Mae Moore led as Misc leading lady with bright songs and costumes. Lionel Walsh portrayed Jimmy Smith with deft deception. Supporting cast included Laurel Streeter Sydney Hollister Leni Ryan May Jackson Adie Collings and Jane Adell. gowns noted and audience praised the show.
The town discusses Crystal Brook revival efforts with enterprising townsfolk urged. Bowlers enjoy tournaments with weeks of play ahead. Croquet members push for electric lights to enable night play. Liberal Union residents hear three plebiscite candidates Megara Lyons Hawker Tilbrook with limited attendance. Frith presides as Ben Wanton thanks speakers and urges voting before Marehab. Hawker thanks organizers.
The Georgetown Football Club held its annual meeting on Saturday with strong attendance. M H Page chaired. balance sheet showed receipts £105 17s and expenditures £94 7s 11d, leaving a credit balance of £11 9s 1d. A B grade team to join the 8 Grade Association is proposed. F Page was presented with a gold medal for outstanding play. J Angley and others were thanked. committee and officers listed, including captains and secretaries.
Trade mark style claim notes Sandere extract as a daily bowl preventive against infectious diseases. It asserts 1 percent cures colds and influenza rapidly and its deep penetrating action aids pneumonia relief and loosens phlegm. Claims Supreme Court Victoria validation of absent irritants vs similar products.
In a Beavon era second round play date the Crystal Brook West and Gladstone clubs drew at Gladstone with top scorers Parkes Morrison Tucker Hanit Phillis for Crystal Brook West and Carthew Winter Meyfield Harris for Gladstone. Final tallies show individual bowlings and totals for both sides as the teams prepare for the semi finals and final in March.
In a tight cricket bowling feature, Marriton-V. Gombe team details show top scorers with Brevap 84 and Brennan 30 as rivals, while Gryetal Brook Feat-N. H Oleridge and O'Shaughnessy lead with 9 for 6. Final totals listed as 196 for Gryetal Brook Feat. Bowling notes credit Brennan and Sinclair with multiple wickets.
Gladilone defeated Georgetown at Georgetown on Saturday with a lineup of Buckenara 4, McLaren 6, Fullivan 1, Angley 0, Page 18, Hill 11, Page 3, Hu 9, Meduley 0. Key scorers included Thomas 65.
Gladstone Boy Scouts hosted a well attended social in the troop room with decorations, games, and dancing. Kath O'Brien won a competition and M.C. J Baodock led a lively program while Mayor and Mrs Bennett and many locals attended.
Minutes from a February 8 meeting with President J T Bergin and 13 members. Reports show Library credit 465 16 8, Hall 168 8 2. 7 day extension for Evans. 9 3 3 proceeds from paper sale. Schmidt renovated 39 books for the gaol. Bank balance 236 in hand. piano plans and tea for football matches. platform for piano. old piano not sold. kitchen funds 41. croquet proceeds 146. committee to assist football material. Hall and Grounds report adopted. decorators authorised for stage scenery and £20. tenders for tank and doors invited.
Lester's Pictures screens at Gladstone on Tuesday February 23 presenting Kindred of the Duaat a tale of love conflict sacrifice and a father’s rescue. supported by Norma Talmadge's The Wonderful Trick and features European Spatic Strolling Player and A Money Making Industry.
A remark that a woman is clever can seed self belief if repeated, whereas men often assume confidence without encouragement. The line contrasts gendered reception of compliments and the potential impact on self perception. The tone is reflective and cautions against uneven praise.
OCR reads show players such as OBrien Me Me Laren Me Me Goe Harrie Myatt Magda Buckenara Hill Bullivan Schluter and Page, with totals around 120 and 74 for various bowlers. The line lacks full context and clear teams or dates.
War path plebiscite hopefuls and three returning soldiers appear among a jumble of notes. Obituaries note Mr. J Gartrell of Adelaide and others with large estates. Curious anecdotes, ads, and quotes fill the page alongside railway, education, and social comments.
Sporting notes list entries and likely runners for Gawler on Saturday with Atnket Amicos or Dilkooah in Trial Market, Hordlea Piatol Barrel or Poppy in Modern Athens Handicap, Jumpers Fist Dacorum Carlwyne, Welter Rakworth or Stage Queen, Flying Handicap Aurie Anton or Erlown, and Ori ih sates Biakes Haroio or Top Gaunt among others. includes club listings like Port Broughton, Gawler Jockey Club, Balaklaya Racing Club, Port Adelaide Racing Club and more for February and March racing at various venues.
Splendid nominations received for Georgetown meeting on March 6 featuring events including Handicap Hurdles two miles and six furlongs flats, with entries such as Hing Frederick Bulk Banatta Wychinga and Lord Nobra. One and a quarter miles Jumpers Flat Race lists King Frederick Lord Nobra Master Mick and more, plus a one mile Welter and other races featuring Perlaa Gay Bo and Spinifes among the entries.
An antiquated trade card touts SANDER & SONS EXTRACT as a universal remedy. It claims antiseptic strength and infection resistance, promising relief from coughs, colds, flatulence and indigestion, and says daily use maintains health and vigor. It attacks rivals and markets itself as superior and rejuvenating.
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