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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 15, 1921
Page
3
Readable items show reduced prices on good quality denim jackets and trousers, heavy denims, all wool tweed suits and coats, plus boys and men apparel including knickers, shirts, hats, braces and overcoats. Frequent price drops from original amounts across both mens and boys lines.
Georgetown notes the death of Constantine Nicholls, aged about 75, a Greek-born long-time resident who worked as a contractor and shopkeeper. His funeral was conducted by RB Vaughton with Monsignoreon officiating, and he leaves a widow.
Delegates from Yarrowia Port Pirie Gladstone and Laura met in Laura to press construction of the Gladstons to Coonatto railway. Mr Wilson chaired with speakers Coombe H Warren E A Gliddon Hiraouk Bonnar and Ingram. The government later announced plans to build the line. An annual meeting of subscribers to the institute elected officers including President F P Morris Vice President G Inglis Treasurer M McMichael Secretary H A Mage and committee members M Agnes Bourke W Virgo BR Richardson and F J Lewis.
At a public meeting the Back to 8 Arnaud Movement was decided. Celebrations begin October 1 1921 and run seven days with shows, sports, carnival, reunions, bowls, tennis and croquet tournaments, shooting and other fixtures. A special train will leave Melbourne October 1 for older Amandites. Former residents urged to send names and addresses to the Town Clerk.
Mrs J Hopeina of Auckland N2 testifies to using Sander's Eucalypti Extract since 1876 for neuralgia and various ailments. She recalls a failed substitute and notes the extract' sustained efficacy both internally and externally. The message dates to May 26, 1918.
Local ad lists cream flannelette and calico at deep discounts along with sheetings and unbleached fabrics. Shoe prices drop on gentlemen, ladies, and children styles including patent glace and box calf options, with a note that some common lines are not stocked. Military tan bluchers and watertight boots appear among reduced items.
Catalog notes heavy discounts on wool coats undress items and millinery. Prices listed include 57/6 and 29/6 for coats, corsets 12/9 to 18/9, camisoles 4/11, underskirts 16/9, aprons 3/11 to 4/11, costumes 66 for 44, robes 3 3/3 for 45, and dress fabrics with over 40 percent reduction.
The notice urges Adelaide area readers to hold shares with the S A Farmers Union and join the Insurance Day plan. It claims benefits from a self owned company and asks shareholders to contact the Adelaide office for details and timely insurance renewals.
The Co operative Insurance Co Ltd operates as the sole insurance office for the 5.A. Farmers Union, detailing its role and relationship within the union.
The Gladstone Institute hosted a library subscribers meeting with a social evening led by Mra Gale and Mr A J P Kumnick. Music by Mrs F C Grubb and others followed formal business and a competition guessing the number of magazines.
The report records fifty to sixty subscribers and a near £30 credit balance. Government Grant stood at £27. A new book exchange system was started, with bi monthly loans from the Institute Association in Adelaide easing book purchases. Mrs Gale becomes librarian and assistant secretary. her work is valued.
The Northern Areas Association publishes a July to August schedule with matches: July 9 Gladstone v Crystal Brook and Laura v Jamestown. July 16 Crystal Brook v Jamestown and Gladstone v Laura. July 23 Laura v Crystal Brook and Gladstone v Jamestown. July 30 Crystal Brook v Gladstone and Jamestown v Laura. August 6 Jamestown v Crystal Brook and Laura v Gladstone. August 3 no matches. August 20 semi finals for first and third teams. August 27 semi finals for second and fourth teams. August 8 final. All games on grounds of the chosen club name.
Crystal Brook edged Gladstone 5 goals 6 behinds to 4 goals 4 behinds as J Cottle, O'Brien and Kearney led the Brook attack while Gladstone relied on Harris Hill and McKay. A large crowd watched a fast, well contested match with tight defense and late drama, Brook pulling ahead in the final minutes.
The Yackamoorundie Football Association publishes a revised program with match dates and pairings. Notes indicate home venues by club and umpire initials K and L for Leo, detailing semi final and final structure and arrangements for grounds and attendance.
Hundreds of yards of beat quality English Lino leum six feet wide. Good patterns priced at 15/6 per yard. Lower quality linoleum 7/9 per yard. Passage Linoleum six and eight shillings. Hearth rags carpet runners and coco matting offered. Goods on approval returnable within seven days if not kept.
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