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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 14, 1935
Page
2
Daily sale catalog lists fat wethers and ewes, lambs, hoggets, ewes with lambs, rams, assorted cattle and pigs, horses, a Jersey bull, and sundries including a 3000 gallon G I tank and pumping gear. Terms by arrangement with auctioneers prior to sale.
A historic notice advertises an auction offering sheep including 50 fat wethers 20 fat wethers 30 fat ewes 10 fat lambs 50 wethers and more with descriptions such as well woolled and not mated. Cattle include 20 fat steers and heifers. Sundries list timber iron from an old office building and a usable trap in good order.
The District Council of Gladstone invites nominations for the vacant position of Councillor in Gladstone East Ward, following the resignation of Councillor A M M Flinn. Nominations close June 22, 1935 at 12 noon. If multiple nominations are received, proceedings move to July 5, 1935 for an election by ballot with due notice.
Mrs W G Cook hosted a 21st birthday dinner at the Wheatsheaf Cafe on 13 June and dancing followed at the Gladstone Institute Hall. Sister Scarlett to leave Port Pirie Hospital with farewell amid Sisters Nevin, Heinrich, Twining, Megaw and McCormack in attendance. A. M. Flinn resigns from Gladstone District Council after years of service. council pays tribute. Goldshorough Mort & Co., Ltd. to hold monthly market in Gladstone offering 1742 sheep and 20 cattle plus pigs timber iron and sundries.
A June 5 fundraising bridge event at Railway Refreshment Rooms drew a large crowd for the Gladstone Football Club. Prizes in bridge went to Mr. Tel Leesue and Mrs. M. Palmer, while euchre winners were Mr. F. Bourman and Mrs. J. Myatt.
Next Sunday Pastor J Ninnes a longtime Home Missionary in the Peake District will conduct the morning service at the Baptist Church and the afternoon service at Canowie Belt for the Baptist Union.
The District Council of Georgetown says nominations received last Saturday yielded four elected councillors for the coming term. Georgetown Ward John A Lyons Gulnare Ward Arthur Thomas Narridy Ward William G Johncock Yacka Ward Alfred E Tilbrook all were duly elected as only the required number nominated.
Jamestown services at 8 a.m. 11 a.m. 2.30 p.m. and evening prayer by Presbyterian Rev William Shields. Canowie Belt Baptist Rev 8? Evans. Jamestown 1st and 3rd Canowie Belt led by Pastor J Ninnes Methodist. Second talk on gambling at Jamestown 11 and 7. Belalie North Salvation Army Capt W Jacobs Lieut Hill. Saturday June 15 8 p.m. welcome to Captain L Smedley. Sunday 7.30 a.m. Kneedrill 11 a.m. Holiness Meeting 2.30 p.m. Children's Meeting Salvation Meeting all day by Captain Smedley and Lieut Hill. All welcome.
Nominations for mayor and council were received by noon June 8 1955 with candidates listed for mayor Douglas Boneaut LeRey and Matthew McCallum. Ward nominees include Patrick Joseph McCarthy Reinholdt Otto Archibald Stewart Gordon Edmund Daly and Peter Noonan with adjourned balloted election set for July 6 1935 in Jamestown council chamber. Voters must pay all rates six days before polling.
On Wednesday about 50 ladies met at Mrs. J. R. G. Thomas North Parade for a social afternoon to raise funds for the Methodist fair tea stall. Activities included games competitions and a notable elocutionary item by Mrs. A. J. Skenton. Winners were Mrs. Solly and Mrs. D. Brooks. Jamestown Institute Nurses Ball June 25.
The first meeting of the newly appointed Council was held at the High School Council on Tuesday June 11 at 8 pm. H. L. Berridge was elected Chairman for three years with W. Blaskett as treasurer J. Marehland as Auditor and A. Richards as Secretary. Members listed under Parenta Nomination and Corporation categories follow.
Welter-Prince Virgin Lemonia Encounter Lass. Acorn Hdep-Toxaway Merrymaker Stardex. Federal Hocp-Alfange Silvada De mesne. Moana Plate-Almura Royal. Rest Triffett. Morphett Hoep-triffett Arbutus Opera Bag.
Mrs. W. Shephard of Gladstone visited the City for a few days. Mr. A. Coe of Gladstone spent several days in Adelaide. Miss Elsie Stewart daughter of the late Dr. and Mrs. J. Stewart of North Adelaide holidaying with Dr. and Mrs. John Stewart at Gladstone. Mr. Lester Catford of Gladstone recovers after an operation at a private Adelaide hospital. Mrs. Catford and Mrs. C. Miller were in Adelaide during the operation and have returned home.
A large Belalie East Hall gathering celebrated Miss Jean Cummings prior to her wedding to Mr. W C Scott of Jamestown. Guests danced and a cup and saucer surprise gifted kitchen requisites. A post noon event featured a trousseau view, a competition, tea, and songs.
Football fixtures for Saturday list Gladstone versus Jamestown and Caltowie against Georgetown on the Gladstone oval promising strong teamwork. Gladstone names Read captain Page vice, with Jaffer Masters Growden Harris Jacobi Gale Hooper Cockburn Fletcher Hill Leesue Maddigan reserves Yates and Leesue. Jamestown led by Hall captain and Curyer vice with a large squad. Georgetown led by Noonan captain with Noonan dynasty in the backline. Caltowie led by Tabe captain with Haren Hartwig Holland Dunn and others making up the line.
The Ramblers host Belalie North on Saturday in what promises a good game. lineups include C Moroney captain W Fawcett J Cronin C and A Dawes BE Dawes F Dunning R Ellis J McDonald C Williams C Burton J McMahon A McDougall and F Merri-
Weather data lists annual rainfall figures for Gladstone from 1890 to 1940 with a long sequence of yearly totals and monthly breakdowns. The note ends with a remark about a Jubilee Ball featuring fast floor, wonderful music, and a good time.
Georgetown edges opponents 11 8 in a tight B Grade contest with Laura leading scorers and Cam paign Piper sharing two goals. Best players include Laura D Scott L Miels and R Campain with Ferme Myatt Wilkins and Parsons also contributing.
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