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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 12, 1923
Page
3
A heavy storm swept through the town Friday night, toppling trees and damaging roofs after strong winds. The event disrupted homes and daily life as residents, including Mr J B Lehmann, reported downed structures and debris, with repairs and committee action underway.
Adelaide reader urges support for farmers' bulk handling and grain elevators as a means of cheaper, controlled grain flow. He recounts the failed government-backed plan with the Farmers' Bulk Company Limited and warns against allowing opposition to hinder cooperative grain storage and transport among farmers.
In a crowded railway carriage a boy named Johnny neatly rises to offer his seat to a lady, addressing her as Mademoiselle. The scene shows his careful upbringing as his father, mother, and other passengers react to the courteous gesture.
The Balaklava Electric Light and Power Scheme advisory committee submits urgent recommendations to the council. Proposals cover lighting charges, meter based rates, a coke generator and dryer to replace the wood unit, overhead system overhaul, and overdue account penalties. Engineer reports repeated overhead faults and maintenance challenges amid December storms.
A distressed ad urges Farmers' Union shareholders to place insurance with their own company. It warns against buying external shares and invites touch with the Adelaide Office for information, stressing the benefits of the Farmers' Union and its profits returning to members.
A brief notice details the sole insurance fire incident involving the A A Farmers Union, outlining investigators and location. Further facts focus on the event scope and next steps for claim handling and coverage.
Matches resume on Saturday January 18 with Gladstone facing Georgetown at Gladstone Oval. Team selection includes Parone, Yovole, Berry, Cos, Boiallecombe, Taizis, MoLsren, Frown, Gomer, Madigan, Odgers, Latey and Edwards. Other games listed: Nerridy v Crye, Brook Weat ard Huddleston v Oysatal Brook East.
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