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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 08, 1937
Page
3
The new Gulbransen semi automatic refrigerator range made for Hallstrom targets homes without electricity, promising safety cleanliness efficiency and lower cost. It claims no moving parts or valves and reliable service, preventing food spoilage and preserving leftovers for cheaper meals.
The Xmas and New Year holidays passed quietly in Jamestown with city and seaside resorts sightseers enjoying cricket tennis and swimming. The Cycle and Athletic Club held a sports meeting amid heat and good attendance as 1937 begins with wishes for happiness and prosperity for readers.
Owners of race horses are asked to nominate for the Summer meeting of the Jamestown Racing Club to be held on Wednesday January 27. Nominations close with the Secretary at 8 p m on Monday January 11. The club offers 100 in stake money across six events. The Lawn handicap distance is reduced from six to five furlongs. Lance Taplin, longtime club assistant judge, will officiate.
January 6 entry notes a quiet Christmas season with Father Xmas arrival by Belcher & Co. New Year’s Eve pranks caused no damage. Obituary recalls Mr J A Erickson of Pt Germein born 1880 who died in his sleep December 30 and served as Swim Club caretaker. Funeral at Georgetown Cemetery followed by church service. Also reports hospitalizations of Max Hill and G J Nankivell and highlights Jim Myatt’s teaching college training and holiday return.
Fragmentary listing shows Gladstone hours Tuesday through Thursday varying 10 to 6, plus 10 to 1 on Saturday. Georgetown provides Monday 2 to 4, Crystal Brook several morning and evening slots, Laura Thursday 2 to 5. Addresses include Nets Address at corner of 4th and 6th Streets in Gladstone.
A local correspondent reports the grand opening of the Georgetown and District Amateur Swimming Club Bath on 26 December. MP R D Nicholls attended the ceremony with visitors from Jamestown Gladstone Port Pirie and nearby districts. The pool and facilities were praised and the cost of construction about £600 with a remaining debt of around £90 for windmill concreting and showers.
A sale or transfer notice seeks continued patronage for Messrs Leo Bro butchering business in Gladstone. The announcer requests public support and promises strict attention to service to sustain the business in the district.
Saturday events feature Hurdles with Inyoni Motley Last Trick and Barker Hdep with Memsahib Flying Seal Flavikin. Ruthven Hdep Juene Star Illustr ation Yackatoon Welter Busselton Robust Kalyb New Year's Gift The Riff Bereshaven Bangham. Marine Hdep Most Charming Cluniac Kaltlla King.
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