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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 22, 1921
Page
2
Mr and Mrs BESFORD express sincere thanks to Mr and Mrs C F Schmidt and family and Mr O s tree for kindness during Mr Besford illness and for many gifts and expressions on Mrs Beasford 43rd birthday.
Advertisements invite bids and applications for share farming in Georgetown and Bunodaleer, with repairs and painting offered at Redhill and Appila post offices. Crystal Brook sales feature cattle and goods, while a Gladstone Town Hall meeting plans the Soldiers Memorial Day. Arbor Day plans at a local public school invite plants and donations. Reports cover Australian millionaires tax data and a humorous address by Mr Forsyth comparing British types.
A rough ledger lists donors for the Gladstone Soldiers Memorial Fund including Hughey Thr Prior and Thomson Family among others. The document records a grand total of 1,905 pounds 13 shillings 11 pence with promissory balances and various committee roles.
The Gladstone Corporation held Friday evening July 15 1921 with Mayor and six councillors plus the Town Clerk present. Minutes, correspondence on milk licences rating and destitute board, and a hire of a hall for pictures were noted. Overseer’s report discussed road work, sanitary maps, night work rates, gas leakage, and a condolence letter. accounts totaling £70 4s 8d were approved.
A large crowd watched the Gladstone versus Laura match at the Gladstone oval with Laura winning decisively. The report covers team lineups, key players, scoring bursts, and notes lingering bitterness among Gladstone players.
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee convened on July 18 1921 at Prescot with members Osman chairing and other directors including Mears HH Evans Delwar Stephens Harris and F Pitman. Correspondence from St Mark's Band for a band concert donation from Gladstone Corporation and work by the banking committee were noted.
The Rt. Rev. Dr. White bishop of Willachis has been indisposed but is expected to regain mobility. Friends of Mica White at Bishop's House are saddened by illness while hopes persist for a temporary setback. Also noted are J. F. Pearce seen in town after three months away, and J. Beeford who has recovered enough to leave home after a bad turn. F Jones, recently back from Adelaide after surgery, shows slow progress. Mia Beaford of Gladstone celebrated her 88th birthday with many heartfelt wishes.
A brief tribute to Hon. John Verran and Key E. A. Davies of Wallaroo, praising their character and leadership amid challenging times.
A collage of aphorisms and snippets from a periodical issue discussing politics, manners, health, and social clichés. Notable items include Sir Richard Butler and Parliament reference, household tips, wage notes, love and marriage quips, and humorous exchanges about coffee and weather.
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