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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 22, 1932
Page
4
A historical notice urges clearing away grass near barns and sheds to prevent fires and protect homes and stock. It recommends accessible firefighting equipment on every farm and describes makeshift beaters and leather flaps as aids, stressing practical fire prevention and a slogan safety first.
Crystal Brook reports a busy harvest with 12,000 bags moved from farm wagons in eight hours and total depot receipts reaching 210,000 to date, three extra depots at Huddleton Redhill Wandearah boosting deliveries. A Meriton farmer yields 2,400 bags from 220 acres. Water shortages loom amid dry weather, while a district dance raises funds for the institute.
Strathalbyn Saturday hurdles preview lists Palasa Chateau Boy Adon in the novice race Maltey Bean Mone Star Monitor and Strathalbyn hdep contenders Trireme Rose Releum Flying Hdep Belle of Richmond Oakland Belle. Prial Stakes features Traliress Inyon tub uglasa Bracelet Expert Cherry Ribbons Oneality.
A dense OCR fragment shows rainfall figures across months and years with numerous numbers and abbreviations. The text lists monthly totals, year markers, and place codes, forming a weather data ledger rather than a narrative report.
The record lists Georgetown batting for 139 with top scorers J Noonan 18 not out and Trebileack not out. Wylie took 4 for 44 and Cronin 2 for 9. Bundaleer replies with 8 in bowling figures. Noonan and Kirk cited among bowlers with multiple wickets amid a detailed seam of totals and pour.
A letter posted at Spalding post office sits until Wednesday. A daily paper arrives about 10:20 p.m. but mail cannot be retrieved until 9 a.m. next day. The Adelaide rail car to Clare hangs up for an hour, then returns to Adelaide. The writer urges a midday mail and rail car to Spalding through Postmaster General and Railway Commissioner.
At Crystal Brook on the preceding Wednesday a farewell soirée was held for Mr G L Debney who departs for Queensland. Mr Parkinson presided as customary toasts were honored and the guest received a gold watch.
At Caltowie on Monday evening residents hosted a farewell for E Siekmann with A McCallunt presiding. A purse of sovereigns was presented and the toast was proposed by the Chairman with A Kerr J A Leahy W S Pepperill and A McDonald supporting.
Grateful readers praise Dean's Backache Kidney Pills with repeated, time tested endorsements. A caregiver recalls a family kidney and backache relief and lasting improvement lasting two years, while Mrs Baldock confirms continued cure. Sold by chemists and stores. request DOAN'S from Foster-McClallan Co. in Sydney.
Spalding reports a successful Continental on New Year’s Eve aiding the District Hospital. The program featured local artists, a humorous sketch, and refreshments. After the show a dance in the hall drew a large crowd, with Miss Cieely Mcworthy and Lance Reel providing music. Mr Slee departs to Two Wells with supporters wishing him well. Sparkler Club members performed, praising his efforts.
Public Reading Room and Library changes open days and hours for the James Town Institute library and reading rooms. Adults pay 20 per year or 3 per quarter, with 4 books and 2 magazines allowed. juveniles 2/4 per quarter or 10 per year with 2 books and 2 magazines.
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