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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1930
Page
2
Fat and store sheep quoted at market rates shift toward prime cattle demand as buyers seek improved weight and quality. Local growers report steady turnout, with feeders planning bid strategy for forthcoming market sessions.
Tenders invited for the goodwill of a Laura based business operated by an established auctioneer and land agent, plus a stone five room house with modern fittings and gardens. Property includes courts and tennis facilities. Exchange for suburban property may be considered. Tenders due by 6 pm May 31 to F L Bundey Laura or The L A Farmers Cooperative Union Adelaide.
Annual meeting held Wednesday and Thursday July 2 and 3 1930 with a possible following day. Judges include Geo Palmer Slippere Mesars M Bentley and G Palmer. Entries list 32 dogs at various fees with prizes including cups and special trophies funded by local donors. Prizes pro rata if the stake fails to fill and a £10 Special Trophy to the first owner winning twice.
The District Council of Gladstone invites sealed tenders at the council office for Contract 211 and 212 on Bondowie roads detailing spreading and blinding maintenance. Tenders close 12 noon Friday June 13. Specifications available from the Clerk's Office Institute Gladstone with a 5 percent deposit.
Gladstone Methodist holds 11 am service and 7 pm evening service led by Rev T Geddes White with Whitsunday specials. Anniversary service set for June 15 at 3 pm with Rev White. Georgetown Baptist offers 11 am Worship and Gospel Service at Clover Hill at 3 pm led by Rev A H Kenner.
An advertisement appearing elsewhere notes reductions on the 1929 Pontiac Tourers from 315 to 269 and Sedans from 385 to 339, announced by Mr H T Harslett in The Areas Express and Farmers' Journal.
Gladstone croquet members played several matches in May. On May 8 Port Pirie seconds defeated Gladstone 100 to 73 with individual pair results listed. May 17 four Gladstone players beat Guinare 26 20 and 26 10 in two pairs. At home against Georgetown Gladstone won 103 to 59 with multiple pair results across the day.
Nominations close at the District Office Fisher Street Georgetown at noon on Saturday June 14 1930 for four councillors to replace Lyons Thomas Harvey and William Thomas. If more candidates are named elections by ballot will be held Saturday July 5 1980 notice dated May 12 1930 by Returning Officer William Odgers and Chairman John A Lyons Georgetown.
A light rain early Thursday morning reached Gladstone with about ten points by dawn. Farmers anticipate deeper soaking rains as the season passes, though the current atmospheric depression appears not energetic.
A former James Town resident now at the Home for Incurables in Adelaide seeks a discarded or cheap wheel chair. The woman cannot walk again and any usable chair, even damaged, could be repaired to help her move about. Readers with chairs or offers should contact Hoitor of the Review and Express.
Saturday's program features the Glen Osmond Handicap with Pious Kate Lady Adalaide and Lady Comique. Welter includes Green Sign and Special Call. Trireme. Birthday Cup lists Scentum Quality Seaholm. Gang Forward Stakea features Golden Pride Saccha Sakao and Kidaton. Jumpera Flat presents Rabneb Pistolya and Sang Bang. Norwood Handicap includes Prince Paladin Double It Fruition.
Empire Day was celebrated at Gladstone High School and Primary School on Friday. With the School Committee chair absent, Mr. W L Palmer presided at the Primary School as parents and friends gathered. Rev T Geddes White and Messrs J F Downg and W L Palmer spoke, and children performed items before scholars received the usual half-holiday.
Residents of Gladstone and surrounding district will enjoy a musical and elocutionary treat on Monday next June 5 when the Port Pirie Male Voice Choir performs. The company, famed in northern towns, features top talent outside the city. Mrs W J Dickson of Gladstone will recite, having won gold medals and trophies in competitions. Proceeds go to the Croquet Club funds and a bumper attendance is anticipated.
The North Western District Methodist Sunday Schools hold their annual conference at Jamestown Church Monday starting 3 p.m. The afternoon features demonstrations on graded work for Junior and Senior classes led by Rev. R H Davidson and Miss Davidson. An evening public meeting will launch the Campaign for Simultaneous Decision Day.
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