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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 08, 1934
Page
3
Over the past week Gladstone received light showers though farmers still need more rain. Year to date totals read 3.85 points with January 86 February 64 March 232 April 158 May 11 June 17. Shield winners listed with multiple grade levels and names. L.V. Meeting scheduled for Saturday and various event notes including trials and hurdles names.
Pirie Rifle Club won a triangular match by 16 points over Orroroo and Gladstone Rifle Clubs. Top scorer was C. K. McDonald of Orroroo with a possible on his second shoot, edging out E. T. Martin and A. A. Meskike of Pirie.
Local column notes baptism at Anglican Church Caltowie where about half of 21 children were postponed. Gladstone to Laura railway opening described with no celebration. Caltowie Police Court May 29 adjourned case against Robert Shillabeer for furious driving, case later referred to Jamestown. Gladstone Skating Rink to open Thursday. Parliament opening sees Hon. S. D. Ross chosen as Speaker. Rifle Club vs Corporation match score 337 to 340. Blyth Gladstone Railway opening planning meeting held at Brinkworth led by Mayor A. C. Catt with regional officials present and banquets planned at Wallaroo and Gladstone.
Special 5DN broadcasts cover Australia's Test tour with nightly updates from Nottingham Lord's Manchester Leeds and The Oval starting June 8. C W Walker and E J Kelly provide expert commentary with score alerts and bowl ing analyses during Luncheon Tea and Stumps.
About 60 friends gathered at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. J. Forgan Crystal Brook for an evening hosted by the Girls' Club to honor Misa K. Forgan before her marriage to Mr. B. McIntosh of Beetaloo Valley. Bridge dancing and community singing followed a home made supper. Mrs A. B. Thomas presented a mulga nut bowl on behalf of the club.
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