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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 28, 1916
Page
2
Sunday services listed for St Alban's Gladatons at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Lay Reader duties. St George's Gaertown hosts a 7 p.m. service led by a Lay Reader. The notes show a lay participation pattern in the parish calendar.
The article discusses the bulk elevator system for wheat, criticizing party politics in its debate. It notes government plans to spend £20,000 with Metcalf elevator contractors, provoking opposition among farmers and some politicians. It questions suitability for South Australia and warns against partisan bias in evaluating the scheme.
The discussion weighs three propositions on bulk handling: system operation in Canada and Argentina, adaptability to South Australia, and the financial cost versus farmers' gain. It cautions against letting politics obscure the merits and urges thorough study before any decision, with various local notices and events listed.
On Wednesday afternoon the Methodist Church hosted the marriage of Mr Walter James Carpenter and Miss Violet May Hobbs witnessed by a full congregation. Rev J Raymont led the service with a hymn and prayer, the bride given away, followed by a church reception at the bride’s home. The couple expressed their thanks during a health toast. The bride wore white silk with embroidered veil and carried white flowers. bridesmaid wore pale blue silk with black velvet hat. best man was Mr D W Hobba and bridesmaid Miss A B M Carpenter.
Healthy situation with spacious balconies and outdoor sleeping. Grounds of five acres with cows poultry and vegetables. Sea bathing nearby. Prospectus and all information available from the principal Glenelg 215 by telephone.
Norman Campbell pleaded guilty to larceny of two cow tamals and saddles from Richard Arnold at Hergott Springs. Judge Buchanan sentenced him to two years, noting the offence’s seriousness but considering the guilty plea and lack of prior convictions. Hurle James Gorman was found guilty of common assault after a witness testified he struck another man with a poker. He received one year imprisonment. The trial featured testimonies from Williams, Cottle, Evane, and others at Crystal Brook with references to Gaol records and prior charges.
The Gladstone Town Council meets Friday July 21 with members including Ore, Cra Gale, Grabb, Growden, Hann, Humphhris and the Town Clerk. Topics cover correspondence from Crown Lands and Roads and Bridges, a bank grant, Reeves Family rent issue, flood updates, and a debate over sleepers for Calvert. A nightwatch coat and barb wire removal are approved, plus a subcommittee to report on Park Lande cropping. An inserted Life magazine review discusses World War I fronts Verdun and broader operations.
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