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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1937
Page
2
The Jamestown Institute Committee introduces a new library system and asks subscribers to return all books by June 1 1937. Each subscriber must have their current books marked off before choosing new ones, says President John Souter.
Notice to owners and those with estate interests in land in Tarcowie district that defaulted rates remain unpaid. Each parcel in the listed allotments and sections shows amounts overdue as of May 18 1937, with three months to pay before sale by public auction.
Friday June 4 1937 notes Miss Margaret Burnett and others from Adelaide holidaying at Gladstone. University student John Stewart spends vacation with his parents. Georgetown Coursing Club to hold annual meeting June 16 17 with a 32 dag stake. nominations close June 12.
Rain at Gladstone yields 25 points. season total 568 points by end May. Farmers seed. tractors finish in some cases. Death of Mrs. North wife of Rev E. North of Laura mourned. Council vacancies due June 12 with retiring members listed at Gladstone and Georgetown. Master Brian Prior recovering after toe amputation from a combine accident. Gladstone Police Court fines for driving on footpath and unsafe motor cycling.
Race card lists entrants for events including Hurdles Amnesty Evander Star Lord Welter Goldcyan Triffett Insimbi Cup Prince Lion Mellion Nava ring Steeple Two Kings Atamboe How rah Gang Forward Stakes Golden Hill Point Sturt Sacrifice Norwood Hdep Dextral Phenomen Merrymaker.
A large gathering of parents and children at Gladstone Primary marked Empire Day. The event included speeches by Rev G R Parrott and local officials, the presentation of silver cups, and essay prizes won by Joan Campbell and Jack Thompson. The Song of Australia and the National Anthem closed the ceremonies.
Caltowie leads the premiership list with three wins from four after beating Jamestown on Saturday. This is the first time in the Northern Areas Association that they have such a position at the end of the first round. Mail medal winners Neil Haren and Len Holland play for the team as it aims for its best season in 1927.
Gladstone will stage its first Golf Championship on Saturday with sixteen teams in the team event and individual competitors from City Clubs. Prominent players include W. Cherie J. H. Adams K. Clift and F. Harbison among others. play starts at 9 00 am with lunch from 12 30 to 1 30 and trophies donated by Geo Thomson Burnside Station and club officials will award prizes at day’s end.
A listing of attendees includes Liner Fo, Grubb MH, FT Marstett, W Nourse and J E Steff, indicating a formal gathering or committee. Names appear in a brief roster style from a local source.
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