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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1924
Page
3
Sir Henry Barwall retracts an Emith's Weekly piece amid questions about data sourcing and accuracy. The error prompted apologies and a formal withdrawal, with Barwall expressing regret for the misinformation and promising corrections.
District notices in Caltowie recount a farewell social held at Soldiers Memorial Hall for Mr and Mrs W Dempster who are departing. The event featured speeches by local council members, a presentation including a river mounted ey and tea, a cheque wallet, and a dance with music by Miss Blunden.
Fragment shows an advertisement for Mander and Bons Pure Volatile Extract. It mentions Sanders Extracts and appeals to customers for quality. The readable text is garbled but centers on a cosmetic or medicinal extract sold by the brand.
Reports from Port Pirie and Gawler races highlight the January meeting with Uriah placing third in the main event and Kadina winning the Handicap and Welter. Arthur Milne’s prospects praised as Uriah’s form boosts Milne’s standing. Plans discuss improvements to a nearby track and forthcoming Country Cricket Carnival and week in Adelaide with multiple teams invited.
A sparsely attended Georgetown Racing Club gathering at Memorial Hall on Saturday January 5 listed officials for the upcoming meeting. Patron Mr EB Dever presides with a long slate of vice presidents stewards and officers including J Angley G Ferme W Munt and many others.
The 4.A Licensed Viotuator's Club plans its first meeting on Saturday with entries received and six events on the programme. Nine races from Christmas meetings in Adelaide are noted as too many. Opening Trial Stakes divisions feature Moribilly or Zum Zum and Farmcoate or Coober Pady. Handicaps include Gemina or Coal King, Sensation or Bors Dighton, Confiers or Popalong, Veauvius or Little Linda.
Gladstone poised for a final clash as Shollat faces Ned Lee after defeating W Yon and Tim Duffy. The winner claims Mr A E Warrens gold medal in a Saturday night contest at Mr W C Cooks paloon with both players returning to form after A I E service.
Fragmentary ad copy urges readers to buy Doan's Backache Kidney Pills priced at 2/8 per bottle. Claims of relief for backache and kidney-related discomfort appear amid garbled text and partial phrases.
A parliamentary candidate is described as courting the opponent’s supporters in a rowdy, rumor-filled exchange during a ferry event. The piece hints at political tension and local rivalries with limited specifics.
Mild Sunday morning blaze in Balaklava destroyed a straw stack on Mr Ballig’s paddock. Fire Brigade aided by favorable wind saved a nearby haystack. Reports note local officials and community concern over ongoing rail committee and veterinary lodge matters. Fruit culture notes describe productive trees at W H Sires garden with numerous plums apricots nectarines.
The London Directory Co Ltd advertises a directory valuable to firms seeking to extend connections and broaden trade. It notes a range of provincial and foreign entries, with details on how to obtain copies from 28 Abchurch Lane, London.
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