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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1922
Page
3
A report describes a clearing sale event at Jia 8 A and Parnes cooperative talon with farmers attending a speed attendance. The notice lists plow drills, a Bun drill, and other farming implements scheduled for Tuesday the 14th February, with a goal of moving 960 cores to Manes T. Kame Kaiby.
Fragmented text appears to be garbled not enough readable facts. No clear event date person organization or location present to summarize reliably.
Fragments describe a tense scene in a dim bar where travelers fear a lurking figure. A foreboding presence stares from the trees as a frightened group hides, then a sudden noise signals a swift, silent exit into the night.
Readable obituaries recount the lives of Mr J F Pearce known as Cid Pard and several South Australian residents. It notes John Houston of Port Wakefield who immigrated in 1865 and farmed at Nantawarra for over 50 years, plus John O'Dea of Hamley Bridge who rode to Barossa copper mines. Rev Father John O Mahony of Port Pirie praised for philanthropy and church works with his funeral held after a St Mark's service.
The notice lists White Cotton Gloves 1/11 pair and Floral Striped and Figured Dress Muslin 2/6 yard. Ninon Vailings 9/9 for 9/6. The items are offered as weekly specials with price and quantity details.
Minutes record Friday session with Meeking holding, requests from E Gold and L Panwick, and Mrs Sargent. Council moves to separate Cresk reserve plans, discusses Panwick electric license and 680 by law, and notes payments totaling 22d 17/6.
The Soldiers' Memorial proceedings report committee recommendations on funds and events. A motion to leave the matter with the Mayoress to convene a ladies committee was approved. Names like Mr A F Deyver and Mr J Goenish appear among those named for tasks.
Fragmentary notes claim grant Britain based on population per 100. Orange trees are said to bear fruit when they are 180 years old. The text is unclear and lacks verifiable details or context.
Port Pirie council discussed water supply issues at a Monday meeting. Residents complained of foul water and investigations were ordered into storage and pipe conditions. The Fire Brigades Board was asked to report on cooperation, with possible inquiries to the Minister of Irrigation about Baroota reservoir and a new storage tank plan.
Owing to town obstruction last Saturday only a few games were completed. Mixed doubles saw Miss A and G Merbartin defeat Rev. and Mrs. top 13. Ladies doubles ended with Mrs. White and Miss Thompson over Mrs. Frayne and Mrs. Stevens 63 54 6 1. Gentlemen singles concluded with White defeating Clements 3a.
The departure of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Seaman to New South Wales was marked by a February 6 farewell at Mount Templeton Hall. District figures praised their neighborly service, with tributes from Gr. W. H. Hurst and letters from W. J. Green, and a presentation of tea set and travelling rug. The Crickit Club awarded Mr. Seaman a gold medal as the event featured a varied musical and elocutionary program.
Major BI Speech at Ballgiva Institute to raise funds for Light Horsemen memorial. He traced gallant service from Gallipoli to Damascus, praising aires and sacrifices. Audience small but attentive. Corporal Gordon Ranford performed songs, earning encores.
A crumbling match report notes Ramblers and Balaklava with Hurley and Kirke leading for Ramblers while Balaklava’s Fiedler bowls for 32 runs and Sundri contributes seven. The text is fragmentary but records score activity and key players.
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