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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 01, 1938
Page
1
A vintage guide advises on reducing fuel use by selecting proper grade, maintaining tires, avoiding idle time, and using spark plugs and lubrication properly. It stresses moderate acceleration, avoiding racing or high revs, and timely servicing to improve miles per gallon.
In ideal football conditions at Gladstone oval, Gladstone outplayed Wirrabara with four goals to none in the third quarter and finished strong, Wirrabara scoring late but unable to overtake Gladstone. Georgetown edged Caltowie by a point, Jamestown defeated Crystal Brook, with best players named and goalkickers listed.
Advance notices promise Wirth's Circus will tour Soul Australia with an expanded program. An international troupe includes aerialists from Madison Square Gardens and performers from Cuba and Paris, plus trained animals, daring acts, and new clowns. Performances set for Crystal Brook and Ghulslane with tickets at local newsagents.
The Northern Areas Open Amateur Golf Tournament occurs Friday and Saturday with 27 hole championship and 34 hole amateur events. Secretary contacts and programme availability are listed for entry details and event notices.
A detailed look at the production of Australia's Shell Show reveals the extensive planning and technical effort required to broadcast to a vast network. The article describes stage design, sound mixing, and the roles of electricians, stage hands, and the Bert Howell band as well as the show’s ambiance and visual presentation.
The Angastan Court sentences a cartlet to twelve months in prison and urges stronger action as car thefts rise. Judges Mesers Farmer and Truss along with Justices note the crime spike and commend efforts to curb this illegal activity.
Short minutes record a Georgetown council meeting held June 20 1988 with present members J A Lyons Roth White Smart ALG Thomas B J Harvey A E Tohrouk BC Williams WF Pidek and others. It notes ward nominations for Martias Vacancies Georgetown Ward R B White G J Noonan Guinare Ward E Smart Yacky Ward P J Harvey Nmiidy Ward and an election by billet on July 2 1888. Actions include abattoir support at Gladstone, councillors to meet at Gluntane, royalty charges on stone from Yacksuary, printing tees for Yaeka De Test, material use for Corniel quarries, a tether grant for Georgetown Narridy road, sheep travelling requirements, and various works for wards.
Gladstone District Council meeting on June 24 reads and receives correspondence and reports. Delegations discuss tree-planting with Returned Soldiers Association and cooperation with council. permission granted for sale of Tubercular Association badges on July 13. funds approved for accounts. road signs, abattoirs meeting setup, and footpath construction proposed. electric foot warmer for clerk and other minor items approved.
The annual ball for Gladstone Primary School will be held at the Institute on Wednesday July 13. Jamestown Orchestra will supply music and ladies will provide a fine supper. An excellent evening's enjoyment is promised.
The Georgetown council decides to leave main street issues to councillors and appoints Mr. S. 8 Sergeant as auditor for two years at £6 per annum. The clerk is to prepare an inventory of council plant for the next meeting. Royalty charges are set for M. J. Cunningham for material used from the district road under a federal aid contract.
Ay McDOUGALL, a railway and general carrier, provides prompt transportation of wheat hay and furniture with contact by Phone 43.
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