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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 29, 1926
Page
3
Special price week features men's boots in black white and assorted colors, prices slashed from 12/6 to 21/6, with clearances on trousers undergarments hats and coats. Stock includes heavy cotton stockings, cotton hose, Panama hats, blouses, and trowsers at reduced rates with multiple size and pair quantities.
January returns to Crystal Brook with teachers and children resuming work amid cool weather. The staff remains stable, one wedding likely, and excitement as students begin their academic paths. Local sports see Port Pirie teams win croquet and bowls competitions, with afternoon tea and speeches marking the interruptions of holidays.
The Gulnare team defeated one of Limuru’s seven clubs by a single point after a closely fought round of play on the local courts. Weather remains dry and roads are dusty ahead of winter, with farmers wary of deteriorating transport and potential rain impact on yields. Timmy Woodser is mentioned in local chatter as a noted figure amid political and pest concerns.
In Georgetown the reopening of two schools signals a return to normal routines after holidays. Residents, still departing a windswept look, hope for rain as water shortages persist. A town meeting about inviting a local resident doctor ended without a resolution though broad support existed. Cricket results favored Georgetown over Diyes tal Brovuk East, and a farewell party for Mrs Read celebrated friendship, gifts, and thanks in the Supper Room with music and speeches.
Gladstone Corporation notes record January meeting items including correspondence and overseer reports, finance, and a paid cheques list. Resolutions pass to procure copies of the Municipal Corporations Act 1925, allow the Institute Committee to lay drainage under foot path pending approval, and seek cost estimates for a weighbridge at the local wheat yard for potential installation.
The local Liberal Federation branch held its annual meeting with President Jenkins in attendance. Three prospective Stanley candidates were named as present. T Dunsford of Crystal Brook spoke passionately on immigration, criticizing federal policy with engaging personality and vivid England trip anecdotes.
Southern Flinders Association match at Gladstone resulted in a Stone Hut victory over Gladstone. Gent's doubles saw Moebus pair win 9-8. Northeast and Milne won 9-1. ladies doubles and singles matched with multiple close scores. Totals: Stone Hut 11 sets 105 games, Gladstone 7 sets 77 games.
A trade mark preparation named Sander and Sons Eucalypts Extract is described as a tested product ensuring its high standard of quality before leaving the factory. It claims to prevent infectious diseases when used daily and to rapidly ease colds and influenza with powerful penetrative action and rubinances.
January 20 1926 Mount Gambier reports a quiet holiday season with many visitors from other states and rising motor traffic. Harvesting proceeds with New Zealand Blue wheat yielding 40-50 bushels per acre, barley and oats grown, chaff hay pricier due to drought, and ongoing oil bore near the border with fresh bore at Kingston. Local efforts for Back to Mount Gambier celebrations anticipate about 4000 visitors. Afforestation plans gain public support, promising timber assets in 15 years, while pinus insignis land lies with bracken and rabbits awaiting pasture improvements.
In the Rocky River Association, the second round fixtures unfold with Jan 30 to March 27 dates across venues like Crystal Brook, Georgetown, Gladstone and Narridy. After a Gladstone win at Laura, key scorers include Dumps Fuller 39 and J Harris 31. Laura top scored with 113. Matches resume with a busy calendar through April 10 final if needed.
Sporting notes report the Frome Racing Club annual meeting to be held Monday next February 1 at Laura racecourse. Record entries announced for seven events with notable horses listed for major races and several prominent officials set to run booths at the meeting, including Mrs E Treaf Port Pirie and M Ithaws of Laurs.
The fragment lists likely race entries and horse names such as Pyta cole Gasper Lady men Noise Plate Molnye Martindale Hsndieip Lord Anton Kesanl Triala Aetol Lady Simon Flying Hacdicap Inverkietbmay Lathargie 5 dumnper a Flat Hesso Harper's prin Welter Forglen Vapor.
In Bedaloo nearly 200 men seek or hold work with over half employed. Gladstone Mutual Improvement Society debated with W W Finch J Ee s von Ber touch R Stewart A Clark B J Knight Kearney Neil Meylan Kent Livesay Thwaites Parkes Allen Warn Buckerfield Higgins. At Caltowie Mr and Mrs Roberts farewelled by Georgetown schoolchildren. George Fisher of Georgetown injured by falling stone. no serious harm expected. Railway ratepayers meeting held. mayor and town clerk present. Dr Neill the prime mover appeared. councillors absent. Weather severe with persistent heat. C Budge new Clover Hill teacher from Plymouth. Gladstone v Georgetown cricket match: scores listed with Kyloh Murrie Coe Cavh Kearney Poole Mamcy Farrell Brown Sleep and others. Georgetown players Scutchings Inglis King Porter Buckenera Read Sexton Read. Total scores shown.
The secretary to the Commonwealth Treasury urged holders of old 4% War Loan bonds to convert or cash in, noting £1,000,000 of bonds unpresented. He highlighted lost interest and promoted a new £5,100,000 Commonwealth Loan offering 5 percent interest with tax advantages.
Dr. C. W. Hamilton sat as Justice of the Peace for the first time in the Gladstone Local Court on Friday. The last rail was laid yesterday on the line between Tailem Bend and Border Town.
A. H. McDonald and Co displayed the EB Tractor at Lake View Field Trial, hitching to a 41% run Shearer Combine on hard stubble. Despite crop conditions, the tractor worked thoroughly, with observers noting ample reserve power and strong value at £450, urging buyers to investigate before others.
A printed medical tip describes a bunion cure involving shaping an outer flexible piece to fit over the bunion like a cap. It advises cutting the middle, placing the outer portion, and binding it nightly. The method claims gradual disappearance of the enlarged bone and pain with three weeks of use.
A reflective essay argues that human power arises from facing danger and choosing progress. It emphasizes the value of each person, the duty to push forward, and the importance of benevolence, sociability, and self-reliance while warning against unsocial solitude and conformity. It urges seeking counsel of the good while resisting pessimism and drift.
An advertisement proclaims Sander's Extract manufactured under personal supervision of a medical practitioner. It claims standardization and the highest antiseptic power of any eucalyptus preparation. The copy promises protection from infection and relief from flatulence and indigestion, touting energizing properties.
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