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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1929
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR shows references to public works and service construction heads, brig footpaths, hospital surveys, and road maintenance plans with numerous numbers. The readable items indicate departmental planning activity and infrastructure projects dated around 1971.
The North Bundaleer Literary and Debating Society held its annual Fanny Dress Ball on Monday July lath with about 150 attendees. Prize winners included Miss B Both, Mr M Kirk, Miss A Walsh, and others in various costumes. A large display of costumes and a social supper followed, with thanks extended to the secretaries and judges for a successful event.
A historical advertisement touts Wooda a peppermint remedy claimed to cure children's hacking coughs. It promotes soothing expectations and highlights gentle relief for young patients through a flavored product.
Chairman W S Bennett presided at Memorial Hall as the council presented its annual report and balance sheet. The document notes 12 regular and 4 special meetings, road works across Hast and West Wards, Main Road and Federal Aid grants, staffing changes, office move to Gladstone Institute, and ongoing highway projects with expected improvements for 1980 31 programme.
Jamestown Hospital members gathered at the Jamestown Institute for the annual ratepayers meeting. Five new board members were elected from six nominees, with G W Leeman and others reelected. Auditors reappointed, thanks extended to the James town Institute, and appreciation voiced for ongoing hospital work and staff effort.
An advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills claiming relief for kidney weakness and back pain. It cites Mrs W Smith of Peterborough describing chronic torture from backache and two bottles curing him, with a later relapse cured again. Also mentions Facile princeps products for flu and coughs.
Mr Gale praised the adoption of the report and balance sheet saying the council did well with limited funds. He urged road repairs on the Blesing road and suggested widening near his property. Mr Growden also congratulated councillors, noting strong annual work despite few ratepayers present.
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