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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
3
The notice lists Flette Pyjamas warm wear with sizes 7/11 for 5/9, men's tweed overcoats size 3x7, 45/ for 32/6, ladies silk and wool hose good shapes 4/11 for 2/6, ladies tweed skirts 19/6 to 24/6 for 9/11.
A meeting of the General Committee of the Back to Gladstone celebrations at Institute Hall outlined plans for a Queen Competition with four Queens representing Railways and Commerce Agriculture and Production Sport and Children. They discussed publicity, a potential Governor visit, a public meeting of old residents, and coordination with sporting and amusement committees.
The annual combined Social of local Agricultural Bureau branches is planned for Friday August 8. A musical and elocutionary program is arranged and life members’ certificates will be presented to Messrs. R. F. Lines and G. M. Black. A dance will follow with music by a local orchestra.
At the July meeting President Campbell presided as J F Dowling and L Carthew led opposition. Hon E J Shepherd MP spoke on parliamentary practice and duel of trotting races. W H S Sheppard acted as clerk while L Carthew and J F Dowling thanked Shepherd for inspiring a Model Parliament effort and Gambier Sub-branch noted. Mr J McCarthy attended as Hansard Reporter. Legacy Clubs outlined aims to widen club activities with BUS,8.1.4 branches and support for children of deceased comrades.
The Gladstone Rifle Club opened with a Saturday match on July fifth a double round of 10 shots at 300 yards. Scores show J G McMahon winning the handicap sweep stake and Grub tying with 44 47 1 for the day among many competitors including Coe Richards Thomson Dowling Gray Zerhe Lines and Pascoe among others.
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