Hail and Supper Room Open for Engagement
The hall offers open engagement with charge and terms on application to the Secretary. Seating for up to WH, electric light, two grand pianos, stage and scenery available for events.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1936
Page
4
The hall offers open engagement with charge and terms on application to the Secretary. Seating for up to WH, electric light, two grand pianos, stage and scenery available for events.
Advertisement claims Mirpil Skin Balm soothes rough and chapped skin and is good for chafed areas windburn sunburn and after shaving. It recommends use on tired feet and as a base for powder.
The Gladstone RSA branch awards the winning Anzac Day essay woru “The Spirit of Anzac” by Cora Jarvis High School. The piece extols Gallipoli valor, discipline and morale, praising diggers known as cobbers and the formation of Anzac as a nation. It chronicles the April 25 1915 landing, the fierce fighting, and the enduring legacy of courage and comradeship celebrated in Australian and New Zealand history.
Severe drought eased by heavy rain in Gladstone beginning Friday night. 120 points recorded by am on Saturday, with further rain Saturday and Sunday and light showers Monday. Feed had been scarce since 1914, allowing saline operations to resume. Rocky River and Port St. dam area saw significant runoff.
The Spalding District Council met Friday with most councillors present. They discussed road works on Andrews Road and Guinare Road, kerbing, drainage, repairs, and fees for recreation grounds. Endorsed tenders for rubble construction and ballast, and approved stage lighting alterations and curtain repairs. Notes on finances, arrears, and future allocations were tabled.
After a week of heavy rain the sky carried a fine dust carried by a strong North and North West wind. The dust appeared denser toward evening and likely came from dry interior regions in a near perpetual drought.
Householders will see replenishment of tank supplies as many residents reported empty tanks before the rains. The measures aim to stabilize water access across affected areas and prevent further shortages during dry spells.
A West weather disturbance brought heavy showers on Friday Sunday and Monday across most of South Australia. Rainfall readings at Jamestown reached 76 35 and 25 points on May 30 June 1 and June 2 respectively. Farmers begin seeding faster and expect pasture and grain to recover after a dry spell. Rainfall to end May measured 6.19 inches at Jamestown.
The opening meeting at Mrs. G. C. Sandow's home drew strong attendance. Mrs. A. Smallacombe reported a year of work, hospital comforts and monetary aid donated. The social afternoon featured gifts for mission work, musical items, and tea. Competitions by Mrs. Smallacombe awarded to Mrs. M. Appleton and Miss P. Stewart. Ending with thanks from president Mrs. E. T. Pryor and Mrs. G. C. Saundow.
Ten years ago at the Georgetown Institute the Pre miership Shield of the Rocky River Cricket Association was presented to the Georgetown team. A music programme followed featuring Mesdames Seddon Brazil Nancarrow McDonald Misses L M and N Hynes and Messrs Brazil and Wellington. A Gladstone Croquet Club meeting chaired by Mrs W Growden invested property in J R Fisher and J J Gale and agreed to lay two lawns. The Gladstone Boy Scouts held a successful social.
An advertisement touts Woods' Great Peppermint Cure as first aid for coughs colds and influenza claiming quick relief and convenient use in households. It targets families seeking a versatile remedy during illness season.
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