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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 14, 1938
Page
2
Persons with claims against the estate of Herbert Frederick Jones a farmer of Mannawarie deceased must forward particulars to the undersigned without delay. file date noted as December 1, 1937 in Jamestown.
An auction notice details cattle including 4 fat cows 1 fat heifer 2 springers 1 vow in milk 1 Jersey bull plus 10 pigs and sundries. Barley 100 bags and grazing rights over 70 acres with 130 acres fallow until May 1938. Real estate includes sections in Belalie North and Mannanaric Road with improvements and utilities. Auction set for Thursday January 20 at 2 pm with deposit terms and possession in one month. Also notices of charitable meeting and a remembrance day from James Town branch.
Friday notes show Mrs. Davis and son Jack visiting from Broken Hill and Mrs. Ry Atkinson hosting in Gladstone. Mr and Mrs G A Kidil of Gladstone enjoy a holiday at Port Avasta and Broken Hill, while Line T Click spends a holiday with new mother Mrs Clack in Gladstone. Mrs H E Gale and children visit the city for the holidays. Mrs J Herman of the Combierelal Hotel Gladstone is progressing satisfactorily after an ailment.
The Roseworthy Agricultural College opens first term on April 1 1938 under Principal A Callaghan DPhil BSc Oxon BSc Agr Syd. Annual fees £50. Six scholarships offered annually by six state districts. Examinations February 11 and 16. Prospectus from the Principal.
The Gladstone institute committee plans a meeting Monday at the Wisitches' Association hall to discuss welfare matters affecting institutes generally.
Walter Shephard of Cross Street Gledstone died Wednesday morning after a long illness. He was highly respected and had resided in the area for many years, with many mourners attending his passing. Reginald Swearse, a candidate at Hornsdale School, passed the certificate exam though other grades were challenging. James Swearse and Norme Robinson tied at 86 percent, while Ray Robinson earned 85 percent. The Christmas Eve concerts and events were cancelled.
Gladstone Market in Mesors Golishrangh will hold its monthly sale on Tuesday January 25 with early entries invited. A second market at Yaeka will occur on Thursday January 20 with offerings including 12 sheep and 20 head of poultry.
The Jamestown Racing Club received 128 nominations for its Summer meeting to be held on Wednesday January 26. Entries include many new members and reduced membership fees, with horses coming from metropolitan areas by rail and float.
Agricultural adviser notes rainfall patterns from October to December 1937 across Jamestown and region. He records heavy showers disrupting harvest, light crop bleaching, and limited sprouting with no major crop loss. sheep market improving and hay stocks sustaining despite weather.
Goldsbrough Mort and Company Limited report a regular monthly market on Tuesday 1 January 1988. With late harvesting and good weather, about 250 fewer sheep than advertised were submitted for a small buyer turnout. Yarded sheep offered and sold included 613 yarded and 509 sold with prices noted for Wethers and Ewes. next market and two stand sales planned for Tuesday February 8 1988.
At a special meeting at Watters Hotel shareholders resolved to wind up Middle North Amalgamated Coursing Plumpton Ltd and transfer assets and liabilities to the newly formed Middle North Coursing Club. Officers elected include President P Daly and Secretary J W O'Brien. The committee will meet in February to plan the year. A hare trapping start is planned for January 16 with a gathering at We lyow's shop for a 9 am departure. dinner will be provided.
The Jamestown Cycle and Athletic Club stages a 15 mile cycle road race Saturday at 3 pm from Pilkington's corner. Nineteen riders are handicapped with times listed, aiming toward a 20 mile Derby and other events planned for February 5 at the Show Grounds.
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