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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 16, 1931
Page
3
A vintage advertisement promises a large allowance off the price of a new tyre for worn tyres described as skiddy or slippery. It promotes fitting tyres with longer life when retreaded by the shop, offers inspection service and free advice, and invites trade in of worn tyres for a substantial portion of a new tyre.
A long column records holiday visits and gatherings in Gladstone and nearby towns. It lists individuals and families traveling to and from Gladstone for Christmas and New Year leisure, plus social events at the Agricultural Bureau, a church confirmation at Crystal Brook, a Port Pirie excursion, and a cinema programme at Tresylva Park with a big crowd and charity stalls. También mention of education and music achievements.
The edition of Australis PoDey from the United Commercial Travellers Association of Australia features lavish illustrations and notices. Auctions by Rider, Smith & Co and a clearing sale of farm stock by Goldsbrough, Mort & Co are listed with dates. Police work noted for capturing two men suspected of Jappony, with Constable Gardner tracking over 100 miles to recover goods and bring suspects to Snowtown.
The text lists Gina Stone's team for a local oval match tomorrow with Reams as captain and several players named. It notes postponed fixtures rescheduled for tomorrow: Imperials vs Cultowin at Cultowie, Warriors versus Belalie North at Jamestown, and Ex celsior against Bundaleer on the High School pitch. The Imperials team roster is provided with captain P. Frost and players including J. C. Matter, A. C. Newm, Mearthy, and others.
A fire in a shed owned by Mrs G Clarke caused minor damage to bags of chaff and a motor hood but was subdued by nearby helpers. Wheat carting nears completion with yields higher than last year though much of the crop will be delivered at the station due to ongoing transport to Germein. The article notes wheat movements and a voluntary event related to the Bull of the Wheat.
Gladstone Corporation met January 7 1031 with Mayor J W Me Nemee and council. Reads minutes, receives correspondence and purveyor and finance reports. paysheet approved. accounts for £46 12s 10d. Lloyd nominated to Central Board of Health. highway grant on Gladstone street discussed. old hospital fund action paused. crop sale from council property noted. verandah floor inspected. stock restrictions on Corporation lock clarified.
GEORGETOWN on January 7 recalls a quiet end to 1990 with cautious optimism for better conditions ahead. A New Year gathering at the focal hall featured Molly Hynes and others, while wheat shortages worry farmers as the community braces for economic strain and rebuilding plans.
A garbled 40 year old column discusses population value and leadership, mentioning figures and places in a disjointed critique. It references a group of diverse names and a debate on status, tradition, and competence without coherent detail.
The Gladstone area records the death of Mrs Ay Cornelius daughter of Gur baie Mir Wy Guile qual the Com trout Hotel Gladstone and Mrs Cook. The funeral at Clad etene was well attended. Ernest Pinch aged 53 collapses and dies at his Charles street Prospect home likely from heart failure. he was a well known Gladstone figure and brother of Bert Pinch.
Fragmented notes describe various sports figures and teams with unclear spellings. Mentions include Green, Maiskal, Clorofony, Stow Gian, Maiden, Lady Bihan, and Flying Twa. The text lists strokes and fields but lacks coherent events or outcomes.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention two musicians possibly teaming up for a live show in Tavwony but details and exact names are unreadable. Further readable elements are needed to produce a factual card with entities and event specifics.
Officials announce a racing event with starting machines loose boxes raised courses and free stabling. Management includes B J May and T J Kelly with H F Morris and P J McCarthy. Admission lists motor cars horses and riders with prices for different spectators and a medical officer is named.
A list of race handicaps including Gundaleer Hurdles Lawn Handicap Mannanarie Novice Jamestown Cup Belalie Trials Canowie Stakes with prize values and penalties. It notes nominations close January 27 1891 weights declared February 3 and acceptances February 5 with totalizator dividends and contact for Gordon's Agency.
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