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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1938
Page
2
Beloved father of Nellie Wilson Moyletown died December 24 at Jamestown in his 78th year.
Horace F. J. Hill, collector for the Royal Institution for the Blind at North Adelaide, will make his annual visit to Jamestown and District beginning Tuesday January 11 1988 to solicit and receive locations on behalf of the institution.
An auction will offer 2178 sheep under specified terms. The sale aims to liquidate stock with bidders registering beforehand and payment upon transfer of ownership.
The District Council of Spalding amends the burning period under the Bush Fires Act from October to March to February to May and warns of altered dates. The notice lists livestock consigned for auction including wethers, ewes, rams, and aged stock, with entries and arrangements for the sale day, and notes calves to abattoirs.
The family of Bors. H. F. Jones and relatives express sincere thanks to relatives and friends for telegrams letters cards and personal tributes during their sad bereavement. Special thanks to the Jamestown Hospital nursing staff and Sister Ashton for their care.
Sunday January 3 1938 personal notes report Mr and Mrs J R Crebor of Gladstone holidaying in Adelaide while Mr Willes 4 duage of Gladstone and others enjoy a break during the holiday period.
A festive notes page lists residents and visitors spending Christmas and holidays in Gladstone Port Pirie Loxton and Whyalla. Includes Barbara Cook Madge Coe Maria Harslett Rosy Vickers and L. Harris among others. Also mentions Nurse Peggie Stewart recovering and R S Evans’s banking exam success with 85 percent. The South Australian Cricket Association appoints George McCarthy to play in the upcoming carnival.
Gladstone cyclists staged two road races with many spectators. In the youths to Georgetown and back race J Cox and Maddigan took first with D Bradock third. fastest time by D Bradock at 39 40. The Old Buffers Race to Coe's corner and back drew 34 entries and was won by Alec Rawle, president of the Crettas club.
Instructions advise signaling before changing lanes near kerbs and watching for faster vehicles. Do not park near a turn or obstruct views. When parking in restricted spaces, back into the kerbside to align wheels. Practice backing from a front vehicle to fit the space, then straighten. On hills, turn front wheels into the kerb to prevent roll. Do not block pedestrian crossings or gate entrances.
Jack Thompson of Gladstone earned a qualifying exhibition after achieving top marks at Gladstone Primary School. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Thompson and was a standout scholar at his school.
The Christmas and New Year holidays passed quietly in Gladstone with a good street crowd. Business places were busy on Chylatmias Eve, and two major events stood out: Cycling Club bicycle road races and a New Year five flannel dance by the bowling club, both well attended.
Cricket schedule for Sladstone E L Association listing January to April fixtures. Includes Warriors Colts Railways RSA SA VS Railways and Warriors matches with dates and venues. Notable matches include Railways versus Warriors and Warriors versus Colts across January February March and April with ada, openings and premiership events.
Gladstone Primary School reports a 100 percent pass rate in the Qualifying Certificate Examination. Top scores include Jack Thompson 648 and Frank Gillespie 622 among boys, Helen Black 593 and Merle Staker 574 among girls. St Joseph's School lists Jack Caulfield 601, with Mary Landers and others also noted.
About 120 people gathered at the Gladstone Parish Hall on Tuesday to bid farewell to Les Yates who departs for Loxton to join the Eutlands Farmers Co-op Society. Rev GG Evans presided and praised his work in raising funds for the hall and church and presented a wallet of notes and a travelling rug.
Lailes and Gentlemen, I have the honour to present the Gladstone High School Annual Report for 1937. Mr Parsons will be absent from November 29 to year end for a physics school of instruction at Adelaide High School, and I will perform his duties. The staff share teaching load evenly, and despite the headmaster's absence the year’s Intermediate work is complete.
The year saw enrolment rise from 61 to 68, with losses due to bus service economics for Wirrabara pupils. Anzac Day rites, Empire Day, and league readings marked school life. Sports included football, basketball, cricket, and tennis with Gladstone victorious in several matches. Annual sports at Jamestown crowned winners. student prizes honored across years. Old Scholars and Parents associations active. End-year break-up day pending. A. Bowness signs off with season’s greetings.
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