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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 29, 1932
Page
4
Jamestown Institute announces updated hours for Public Reading Room and Subscribers Room with weekly schedules. Membership options start at 2 shillings 6d per quarter, 10 shillings per year, granting access to books and magazines with set loan periods and youth memberships available.
The Gladstone Institute held its annual meeting of subscribers at Memorial Hall on Monday with attendance noted as satisfactory. The president praised the turnout while reports outlined income of £230 for the year, a closing balance of £91 15s 11d, and reduced insurance costs. Investments in the library, trophies, and property were discussed, along with plans to resume interest payments and improve facilities including the tennis and bowling sections. A social committee event and donations from the Ladies Committee were acknowledged, with thanks to contributors and residents for past support.
Local board notes moving welds set for July 20 1998 and reports from surveyor and finance committee read and approved. Pay sheet includes 4616 pounds 4 shillings general and 120 pounds federal aid. loan sought for preliminary expenses. Mayor reports gravel sale permission 60 yards and street bitumen work. footpath graveling and tree planting approved. Central Board of Health correspondence and a meeting pending in August referenced.
A promotional leaflet describes an information booklet explaining car engine internals in plain language. It promises motorists practical insights into engine operation, starting from the first gear and moving through mechanical parts, performance, and maintenance tips.
Jamestown Rifle Club held a Saturday match under captaincy leadership. The ten shot two-weapon event tested riflemen under difficult conditions. Results show Vice-Captain’s team led by K. McLennan 45 and An-Hi 43 with Stan Grown and Jove Williams posting strong scores, while Captain’s team led by Ralph Cummings totaled 408 points.
Forty years ago in the Areas Express the 29 1992 issue notes an entertainment program led by Mr J Moyes with Fat elocutionary and music items. Performers include Mes Suumpson Crabb A McDonald M Jacobs Live sey Markintt Sampson Mel Stephenson Gum Smallacombe Cheek Tostevin Hancock. Gladsto Company VMI inspection by Major General Downes. forty two members reported to roll call.
Fifty years ago in the Areas Express from July 29, 1882 reports a football squad selected to face Laura. The lineup includes Allen, Brent, Bonnar, Buckerfield, Ternard, Fergusson, Goddard, Hea lip, Hussey, Hawkes Inglis, Jones, Jacob, Kearney, Kylph, King, Kelly, Murrie, Quinn, Scrutton and Smith. Wheat prices noted at 6/9 to 7/ a bushel.
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