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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 22, 1935
Page
2
A vacancy for a District officer to take charge of Jamestown Gladstone and Port Pirie Districts exists. Liberal commission paid on completion of business. A capable man can secure a substantial income. Written applications confidential to MLC Office Box 491E GPO Adelaide.
A summary of services across Gladstone and nearby towns notes Harvest Festival observances at multiple churches. Anglican Rev. B. North and Rev. H. A. Williams lead various services in Gladstone and Jamestown, with Matins, Evensong, Holy Communion, and afternoon and evening prayers. Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Salvation Army gatherings are listed with times and presiding ministers, including Rev. Davy BE. Dickson and Rev. William Shields, plus youth and holiness meetings.
Jamestown residents will be invited to publicly address whether Parliament House or Adelaide should be completed. Premier R L Butler proposed a centenary donation to finish Parliament House, an offer supported by Sir Langdon Hayth on behalf of the Parliament five months ago.
The essay argues the £160000 state project for Parliament House should proceed despite opposition fostered by a daily newspaper. It notes high taxes, discusses annual interest costs, and urges calm discussion at a public meeting in Jamestown to weigh the proposed expenditure and its impact on employment and prestige.
Crystal Brook bowlers bid farewell to Mr. B. Ward as he leaves for three weeks in Kirkcaldy. Acknowledgments praise Mr. Ward and others for their kindness. Mr. Kim Harris of Gladstone is praised for clearing the Gladstone Cricket ground and reducing ground hire charges in appreciation of his volunteer work.
The shore council holds a half yearly meeting at Gladstone starting at 12 a.m. on the Local Government Act 1933 Debtors Relief Act 1933 proposed alterations to Northern Councils Boundaries and a by law for itinerant traders licensing. The president Mr J A Lyons presides. The Northern Fire Fighting Association annual meeting is at Gladstone on Friday March 29 at 11 a.m. with president Mr H K Moore presiding.
A motor car and truck collision on Crystal Brook road six miles from Port Pirie injures Crystal Brook cricket team members. W. J. Ogilvie and A. T. Heat suffer head and body injuries. A. Hardy breaks a finger. Bees swarm after the crash. other passengers escape serious harm. Crews report Head Ogilvie and Hardy progressing satisfactorily.
The Gladstone sub-branch of the British Empire services met at Memorial Hall on February 13 with President H N Marriott presiding. Officers were elected including H T Harslett as President and C M Hall as Secretary, with praise for retiring president Harold Marriott and notes on past sub-branch activities.
Players contested the Areas Express Trophy at Gladstone Bowling Club with multiple first round wins and team matches. Highlights include J W Prior beating J Creber and R A Rundle defeating A Lee, plus a series of foursome team results across rounds.
A Hillman sedan driven by Alfred Hodges 41 of Sefton Park and a Ford tourer owned by Colonial Mutual Life driven by William McKenzie of Jamestown collided on the Callowle Main Road near Jamestown. Hodges suffered severe injuries including a broken collarbone a fractured thigh and a skull fracture and was taken to Jamestown Hospital. McKenzie had leg cuts and shock while Dalby escaped injury. Cars damaged and police investigated.
Novice-1st division shows Yel lene and Saxon Prince with 2nd place Sir Hubert. Hurdles feature Rafatol and Caruso. Jumpers include Flat Eastern Star and Drim. Futurity Stakes win by Wonooké with Press Gang and Radiant Star among entrants.
Crystal Brook bowlers visited Jamestown for a lively match. Jamestown tops Crystal Brook with scores listed for players from both sides. Tuesday results saw Blaskett and others win key singles as local clubs clash. Committee Night Show noted with seats at Boental. No tax details provided.
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