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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1929
Page
3
The Shell Company seals bulk lubricants and kerbside pumps to guarantee every drop of petrol and oil is genuine. This measure protects motorists and resellers from adulteration and ensures brand truth in Shell spirit and lubricants.
A Junkers all metal monoplane piloted by Lieut. B. A. Mustard with two engineers completed Guinea Airways maiden air service from Point Cook Victoria to Salamoa New Guinea. The 130 mph craft 35 feet long with 68 foot wingspan carried 2860 pounds and held 70 gallons of fuel on a 32 minute coast to coast journey via Sydney Southport Bowen Thursday Island Port Moresby and Samarai.
The Rocky River Cricket Association outlines the second round starting January 12 with matches Laura versus Gladstone Georgetown hosting Crystal Brook Huddleston facing Narridy. Future rounds list dates through March 23 with semis and a possible final.
A long list of player match results and bowling figures from Gladstone, Bundaleer, and Crystal Brook fixtures. The report covers multiple innings with detailed batters and bowlers performance, including Yates Harris, Cronin, O'Dea, Coe, and Thomson, plus Sundries and totals across several games and venues.
On New Year’s Day Mr F Trengove’s Riverside property hosted a public opening of a springboard at the local Swimming Pool. The event featured diving and swimming contests for boys under and over 14, a duck hunt, and a 36 foot high dive by C Barton. Jubilant attendees included Mr Wehrmann and Mr Barton, with a vote of thanks to Mr Trengove. The day also noted Ashes cricket celebrations with a Spalding Hotel menu tribute.
A concise observation notes that the poor uniquely settle costs with immediate cash payments, highlighting a persistent habit in financial behavior.
The advertisement touts Doan's Ointment as unequalled for all irritating skin troubles. It features a Brisbane era customer testimonial from Mrs J W Davis at Port Pirie West claiming complete rash relief after a week of use and notes the product is sold by chemists and stores with Foster Mcclellan Co as proprietors at 15 Hamilton Street Sydney.
An advertisement proclaims the Columbia No. 109 portable gramophone as Australia s greatest value at six shillings sixpence. It touts British workmanship and the Columbia Viva-Tonal discovery with tone, volume, and quality features highlighted by the seller in Gladstone.
Notice advertises a resort area in Jamestown and Snowtown with moderate tariff and good table. Booking urged for facilities including golf tennis bowls and sea bathing. Contact details not provided. End of notice dated 31 12p.
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