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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 19, 1932
Page
3
A collection of short witticisms and gibe laden squibs and quips on money marriage teachers servants and social manners. It includes jokes about misers laughter rules of conduct and everyday observations with a London flavor and a playful tone.
Fifty years ago the Areas Express reports a February 1882 cricket match at Gladstone between Abstainers and Non-Abstainers. Score not finished with Abstainers leading two innings 45 to 38. players listed include G A Keargey A P and W Buckerfield for Abstainers and Kylph Gorison Kelly Dunlop Warren Barnard Rowell Cowan and McGowan for Non-Abstainers.
The Express notes Pirie Central v Gladstone cricket with Gladstone 42 Pirie 13, and Georgetown versus Surveyors with Georgetown 102 in first inning and 7 in the second. A Glitstone Club rifle match shows top scorers like Pare, Sampson, and Bond. Residents of Gladstone complain of water shortages from Beetaloo amid stalemate over charges.
Alfred John Noll was arrested in Batkday and brought before Wilmurgton Talie Court by Detective Ferginsol and mounted constable Fitzgeral. Charged with lighting a fire during a prohibited period the case was adjourned to February 23 with Mr Hani of Port Pirie defending.
The Northern Areas Association announces tomorrow's tennis games featuring Redye Woodbines and Waratahs versus Stitways in a regional set. Local clubs and spectators are invited to attend the events at designated courts.
The programmes for St Patrick's Day sports include twelve pedestrian events and two horse races to be held at Georgetown on Wednesday March 16. Secretaries listed are Moss, T O'Brien, J Noonan and F Pare. Easter tennis meetings at Gladstone Tennis Club were held to organize events for the holiday with M J Dowling presiding and M MB McLachlan named secretary for tournaments and a dance planned for Easter Monday night.
Mr Ben Weston secretary of the Stanley Division of the S A Liberal Federation reports from Mr P A McBride M U R that the wireless station near Crystal Brook is expected to open in February. The Deputy Postmaster General Mr Ramsay will officiate in a ceremony at the Port Pirie Studio.
Harvest Festival will be held at Vangya on Sunday with Rev H Alvey conducting services at 3 and 7. Mrs. Alvey will be the soloist at both services. The Gladstone Methodist choir plans a Monday evening concert with Mr C Budge presiding and a good programme arranged.
The Australasian Methodist Church holds a ministers session in Adelaide at Pirie Street Church starting Monday February 22 with Rev S Carroll Myers set to become President on February 28. Attending will be Wellington Jamestown chair and J H Pointon with ministers and lay representatives from across South Australia to discuss church matters.
The passage records heavy rains in February followed by cool weather, producing green grass and abundant mushrooms in sheltered spots. It notes December heat, January warmth, and February moisture aiding water supplies and soil moisture after six years below average rainfall.
The Gladstone Branch of the Ladies Agricultural Bureau met February 12 in the Eastern Dressing Room. With the President and Vice-President absent, Mrs. R. By Lines chaired. Twenty members attended along with visitor Mrs. Schinfilt. Miss Janie Sargent read a paper on Economy to the Fore. A discussion followed. The next meeting heads to Cal Town for the Annual Conference on March 9 with papers by Mesdames M. A. Schmidt Spotswood and Sister Milne.
Jamestown Male Voice Choir members will meet for practice at the High School on Monday next February 22. Rocky River E Grade Cricket standings show Lanra, Gninare, George, town, Arysnd Brook, Giilstone and Nawidy with varied scores. The schedule lists Georgetown v Nureidy, Lanra v Clairstove, and Gainare v Crystal Brook.
Mort Goushlough and Co held a sale at hmextown on Tuesday February 4 showcasing a selection of wether sheep and yardage of wethers. The listing includes prices for different lots such as 47 wethers and 14/2 quality, with rounds from New South Wales and several cull out bids. Market notes mention orders and values for future consignments and extreme culls in the sale catalog.
Belalie Cricket Association lists Excelsiors and Galtowie meeting at Cultowie on Saturday with team lineups including Imperials Lat Cheek Captain Penna Wilson Bawes Hall Hooper Rosie Bampton and others mentioned in partial form. Cars depart the susiare at 140 slutep.
Mrs Catherine Treasure age 54 of Georgetown died after the car she rode in was struck by a Glenelg tram at Portetville crossing. Her daughters Mavis and Irene Treasure were injured and taken to Adelaide Hospital with a fractured forearm and bruises. The driver was Andrew Treasure.
In Jamestown matches the four man teams compete for points as Moore's side leads with five wins and one draw after six games. Cal to w ie defeated Jamestown in the second Pennant Series match at Caltowie, a vital result as Jamestown seeks to keep the trophy from moving to Damostowh for 1937.
The half yearly meeting of delegates to the Liberal Federation was held at Gladstone on Friday. President Mr G Adamis chaired with wide attendance from Drinkworth Crystal Brook Gladstone Loeblel Spalding Georgetown Clare Blyth and notable figures Hon W Duncan President Hon W Morton MLC and Messrs Lyons Nicholls MP. Reports were read by the chair and an inspiring address by Hon W Duncan followed. Afternoon gaiety arranged by Gladstone ladies concluded the gathering.
A fire broke out in the Bundaleer Forest near North Bundaleer, burning about a hundred acres before it was subdued by roughly 120 workers. Fire fighters aided by hoses and portable extinguishers battled dense smoke and dry grasses as officials investigated the scene and local residents assisted with refreshments.
Caltoie defeated The above clubs at Cal towie on Saturday to claim the second pennant. Scores show Caltoie 11 with Larsson He Graham Wilkinson Bennett Royal Moore A Both Brown Neate Catford We Batten 18 Osborne W Grahson Berryman Lohmann.
Georgetown mourns after Mrs. Andrew Treasure died at Adelaide Hospital following a car crash at the Porestville crossing. Her daughters Irene and Mavis were injured, with Mavis hospitalized for a broken forearm and cuts while Irene suffered shock. Mr. Treasure escaped. the family had moved to Clover Hill about ten years ago. Funeral arrangements are set for Mitcham cemetery with local church representatives traveling from Georgetown.
A series of local happenings includes Learn to Swim Week at Pedro s 20 Conehuting. Gladstone hosts the Northern High Schools Swimming Carnival on March 1. St Patrick's Day races and St P qviex Day events are scheduled, with tennis treatments and a cultural bureau conference noted for mid March.
The record lists a series of vivid horse names and race mentions including Balaklaya Tomorras, Linanagne, Centre Kibue Noyice, Mains Maid, Silver Moss, Great Chester, Greek Gift, Trials Royal Auton, Gaine King, Purse Ethtvherry, Suita Mars Werle, Ihraelia, Queen, Mins Johnie, Farlivity Stakes Arnion Ru,l lnam, Midie Watel.
A readable list of students and associated names including Shins Spetline, Grates ts Voy Monga, Penny Bak, and Tyan Moor among others. The item names Cradle TV Mavis Wilson Alan Sy wonils Rona Hawke Thelma Wims turst and Grate V Betty Boys appear with multiple first and last names.
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