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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1920
Page
3
A well attended farewell social at Gladstone Parish Hall honored Mr and Mrs W L Parsons on the eve of their departure. Speakers praised Parsons town service including mayoral tenure, church leadership, and community work while gifts and books were presented. A dance and music followed the formal proceedings.
A large crowd gathered at the Methodist Church on Thursday night January 16 to bid God speed to Rev. J Raymont and his wife after thirteen years in Gladstone as they prepare to move to Adelaide. The event featured sermons, tributes from local leaders, and a flowered presentation fund. The couple reflected on their service, praised by many for Rev Raymont’s ministry across several circuits and his wife’s supportive work with families and schools. A supper followed, and the gathering closed with the old farewell hymn God be with you till we meet again.
The inaugural Council session of the League of Nations convened in Paris with M Bourgeois presiding. The Paris meeting set the tone for early council procedures and diplomatic rhythms among member states.
Port Pirie Rifle Club traveled to Crystal Brook for a 600 and 600 yard two- range match marred by glare and mirage. H Osborne led Pirie with 65 points while Mrs Saint top scored for Crystal Brook with 67. Brook won the bouts 61 to 58. Captain W W Robinson praised host hospitality and plans for a return visit to Port Pirie as refreshments and tea followed the event.
A booklet titled The Shell that Hit Germany Hardest is published by The British Imperial Oil Company Limited with partners. Foreword praises Shell group for supplying high explosives aiding Allied victory in World War I and notes statements by M Beverg and M Serenger about indispensable wartime support. The piece urges readers to study the work.
The Balaklava Racing Club committee met January 20 to appoint officials for the An' unn Meeting on March 8. Roles listed include patron Robingon, judge Bickford, steward Argan, handicapper Gordog, clerk Mavh enon, starter Campbell, timekeeper Heath, and veterinary surgeon MeaArthur. The card features Handicap Hurdles, Maiden Plate, Werocata Cup, Railway Handicap, Handicap Trials, Jumpera Fiat Handicap, Flying Handicap, and Welter Handicap with special trains from Adelaide Moonta and Gladstone.
Office notice states prices and descriptions are printed at the paper’s office. It directs readers to obtain full descriptions and price listings in person.
An obituary notes the death of a longtime North Australian pioneer, aged in the sixties, eldest son of the late Andrew Carmichael of Sout Terrace Adelaide. He moved with family from Adelaide to Morphy’s Vale and later owned the Glenbrae estate. He fostered farming ventures with brothers and conducted experiments under government supervision. Survived by his widow Mrs. Carmichael of Talowie and two daughters Mrs. W Wright of Port Pirie and Miss Enmel Carmichael.
A testimonial from Mrs Nicholls of Port Pirie West lauds Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing backache and disordered kidneys. The ad urges readers to buy at chemists or Foster-McClellan Co Sydney, price 2/9 per bottle, six bottles 18/2, with a warning to ensure you get Doan's.
W Hackett Ltd leading seedsm en nursery men and florists. High quality flower seeds bulbs vegetable seeds garden supplies and ornamental plants. Country orders invited. Expert advice and free estimates. 973 Bundle Street Adelaide phone Central 850.
Mr Henry Carter suffered a broken arm when his pony reared and threw him on a hill near Gulpare Church. He was taken home to Georgtown then sent to James Town Hospital. The Boy Scout Concert Troupe performed well in Georgetown, drawing a large audience.
Tethering master Mies Téa Ramsay has moved to the Kelly school in Kimba district. An appeal urged erecting a cuirtahla bathing fixture by the jetty. Subscriptions exceed £26 for the Franklin Harbor soldiers memorial fund, with over £145 pledged. A meeting list names attendees and resolutions call for assistive committees, social events, and Easter Monday athletic sports.
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