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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 19, 1929
Page
4
Tenders are called for septic tank work and alterations at Jamestown Swimming Baths. Tenders returnable by late August to the Secretary. Plans and specifications may be viewed at Mr. B Sinclair's Chemist Shop Ayr Street.
The annual meeting of Gladstone Institute sub scribers will be held in Memorial Hall on Monday July 29 at 8 p m.
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Advertisements urge signations and direct inquiry to improve response. Listings include carting services by B Davies Garnier in Jamestown area, a double action horizontal land pump with connections for sale, and a second-hand Fiat car offered by R McKnight in Jamestown.
Thankful messages pour in after a recent bereavement from RS ANESBURY SONS AND PAYGITTARS of Spalding. Expressions of sympathy, letters and tributes honored in memory of a greatly loved daughter Vera Follani Hanwood.
Milne at Gladstone on July 16, Jamey Milne aged 78 beloved Ausbam of Helen Milne. Sampson at Gladstone on July 14, Elizabeth Sampson beloved wife of Chad Sampson aged 78.
The Gladstone Institute will hold its annual meeting for subscribers at Memorial Hall on Monday July 28 at 8 pm. The agenda includes the annual report balance sheet and election of officers and committee. A small social gathering will follow.
Wheat prices moved higher after weeks of decline as drought threatens Canadian and U S crops. Parcels in Port Adelaide sold at 4/8 and 2/9, equaling 4/5 and 4/¢ at most country centers, reflecting the home price for the year. The rebound brings relief to business and trading circles troubled by drought and falling prices.
A surprise party honored Mrs. P. A. Crump on her birthday with musical items, competitions, games, prizes to Mr. Francis and Mr. Buyness, and a sumptuous supper. On June 29 friends surprised Mr. and Mrs. J. Murch at their home for a welcome home celebration with a pleasant evening.
Sunday July 24 1929 notices from Gladstone Georgetown and Jamestown list Baptist and Church of England services. Rev C 1 Toles from Laura presiding at Clover Hipai 7 pm. Morning and evening prayers at Jamestown 11 am and 7 pm with Wednesday 7 40 pm. Thursday daily Holy Domain van 7 am. Baptist services directed by L G Bond with combined Presbyterian services led by Rev W Keith Steward. Children’s services and choirs noted at Jamestown and North with a 3 pm meeting and 7 pm prayer services.
The death of Mrs. B Sampson at Cladstone marks the loss of one of Gististone’s oldest residents. Born in London she came to South Australia as a child, daughter of H Warren Port Pirie’s first mayor, and sister to Henry Warren. She served at the local Methodist Church, taught Sunday School, and performed on concert stages. She endured ten years of suffering with cheerful fortitude. A notice of Mr James Milne, described as our townman, follows, with a longer obituary to appear next week.
Sport notes from Euramic list horse names and race entries including Welter Qheron Whpister Dunes Nil Seal Cavendish Watersall Handicap Kilronun Kallora Brevier Nesisuer Claude Payal Pile Gleminton Rove Vault with various fixtures and steeplechase events.
The Gladstone Football Club plans its annual ball at Institute Hall on Wednesday evening. Rohrsheim's Orchestra from Port Pirie will play the latest music and a supper will be provided. Admission prices set the tone for a lively dance, with officers L. W. Payor and EB. L. Tiarris overseeing secretarial duties for a memorable night.
The Gladstone Amateur Dramatic Society, after a well received show at Gladstone and Georgetown, has agreed to repeat the concert in Cullowie onTuesday evening next in aid of the Croquet Club. Residents are urged to attend as the sketches and farce are well presented and prices suit all.
At the London Collese exams held in Yongala Institute Miss Bormann 14 L.C.M. pupils were examined by Professor Greenhall and found successful. Carmen Daly earned honours in Senior Fiano. Marjorie Denter gained honours in Senior Advanced Intermediate. Marjorie Wedding also achieved honours.
On Saturday evening last a very large crowd attended the Dancing Palais in Muiniirk Street Jamestown. The evening offered an excellent time with dancers praising the smooth floor and easy motion. A rinkaphone provided suitable magic for the entertainment.
Under the auspices of the Jamestown Branch the RS and St. League will stage annual ball at Institute Hall on Tuesday evening. Jamestown Dance Orchestra provides music. Cold Room bridge will be played. Arrangements by T. S. Brown president and A. G. Gilhey secretary. Dancing begins at 8 p.m.
The Premier Hou K Le Butler and Crown Lands Commissioner G F Jenkins attended a crowded Wirrabara Institute Hall meeting. Ritchie, W Marrow and others spoke as residents welcomed the party with a hour long address. A dance and supper followed.
On Friday July 12 Huddleston celebrated Arbor Day with six pine trees planted. The Union Jack saluted and songs were sung. Committee chair Mr H C Williams spoke to pupils as names of students delivered readings. Nuts and sweets were shared and sports and tea followed by headteacher Miss G Merlino.
An advertisement touts Sanders Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extracts as safest for flu catarrh asthma bronchitis pneumonia rheumatism and winter ailments. It promotes bath and handkerchief uses and claims medals for purity and potency including the First Order of Marit and Gold Medal NZ 1926 and Amsterdam awards.
Residents of Gladstone and surrounding district cheer Audrey Wynes daughter of TL H Wynes formerly of Gladstone now of Peterborough. On July st she earned a first class pass for Fellowship of College F.V.C.M. and six months later another L.L.A.M. exam with 89 marks at age 17. Examiners praised her work and congratulated her on the rapid achievement.
Sander and Son receive First Award and Gold Medal at the 1926 Amsterdam International Exhibition for purity and potency. Analysis by Professors Inglis and Delavay confirms medicinal efficacy. backed by medical authorities and royal patronage. The extract is promoted as a specially prepared medicinal product versus standard eucalyptus oil, recommended for infectious diseases and various injuries when used as directed.
Mrs Deeble of Ulathorne enjoys a Adelaide holiday while Mr Brown of Gladstone recovers from a sprained ankle with assistance. New Bridge Club secretary is F B Chick after Lawry departure. Autrey Crafter returns home after operation. Railways and Locomotive Enginemen branch sees B Drescher as secretary. Gladstone District Council praises Clerk Chas Budge for timely rate payments and elects W S Bennett again as chairman. Jamestown visitors Mr and Mrs Heron holidaying in city. Hospital matron returns from Eastern States. Club and school transfers noted with Mr J Ie c tor progressing after leg injury.
The Jamestown Homing Club started the 1929 season with opening flights from Mount Bryan. July 6 saw 282 miles all line for 120 birds, J Dunlop 5953 first at 885 yds per min, W Gibbing 211 velocity 883, A Hordes 900 at 880. July 13 130 birds from Mount Bryan produced a fast flight, J Dunlop 905 first at 1814 yds, W A Hockey 6006 second at 1209, C Newman's 47 third at 1307.
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