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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1924
Page
4
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Reports from Alma on recent accidents include a sulky capsizing near Owen with minor injuries and a horse incident after a goanna spooked mounts. A Barwell boy survived a binder mishap. Christmas Tree event at River Lea and scholar awards are noted, along with a district obituary for Mrs. Thomas Lawtie.
Just before the holidays a Christmas tree event was arranged for the children. A good gathering was held with ample time spent in celebrating and honoring the school’s efforts. Miss Boylan, who organized the event, has completed her service for the year.
The report notes fine progress at the school following a teacher’s departure. Mr. Cleary’s remarks were supported by W Stacey E H Roberts and Miss Boylan. Students led by Miss Boylan performed well and received praise. An enjoyable dance followed with MC Mr. Arge and music by Miss Roylan Nicoli and Mrs. Cleary. Harvest in the district is good with returns up to 11 bags and an average of seven to eight bags.
A Victorian era style advertisement argues that backache and hip pains signal kidney trouble. It cites Mrs A Roberts of Balaklava praising Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after months of trial and relief. The ad notes price two shillings per bottle and urges readers to ensure they buy Doan's from Foster McClellan Co. Sydney.
Ad lists high quality horticultural supplies including vegetables flower plants wreaths and pots. Features gardening tools bee equipment and garden fertilizers. Includes contact details for a shop at 73 Randle Street and 35 Uhona Centre.
Heat did not dampen attendance at the BHAS Employees Sports annual meeting and smoke social at Odd Fellows Hall Morence Street. Officers and guests, including Mayor M.L.P., discussed finances, thanked the secretary J.S. Hocking, and presentations were made for Crystal Brook sports with Brackenridge, Hill, and T. W. Hill receiving awards.
The gathering honored secretaryship and long service with a gold watch for Mr Em Mortis and praise for Mr Woodward, Mr Hocking, and Mr Wilkinson. Speakers from A. W. Lacey MLA and J. Fitzgerald MP reflected on South Australia’s federal ties, North South line, Old Age Pension Act, and local party efforts amid a large crowd.
The piece explains costiveness as a cause of numerous ailments including headaches sleep problems and indigestion. It advocates regular bowel movements every twenty four hours and promotes Dr Moree's Indian Root Pills as a mild, non griping remedy for all ages, urging mothers to maintain children's health from infancy.
A fragment reports no damage to furniture after a supposed terror ban in Trane with cow and water resistant measures. House removals were quoted as part of the brief, but details remain unclear and no injuries or further actions are documented.
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