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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 15, 1928
Page
2
Message records requests four seats for a BLG concert at the Institute next Wednesday. References Tom and Josephine along with ad from F. B. Dellar of Gladstone. The note mentions an OST-Chain Pipe Wrench between gaol hit and residence.
The field lists a market sale offering 2000 sheep 20 cattle and household items for auction by Messrs Goldabrouen Morta& Co. Limited next Tuesday. Four nominations for Gladstone District Council vacancies trigger an election by ballot on July 7. A furniture sale by Mr B T Harlett occurs at the rear of the Commercial Hotel. A football match and a dance are announced for June 16 at Georgetown with Port Pirie Propriety B. Weather notes report light rains aiding the northern area after Dust Week. An advertisement promotes Sanders Eucalypts Extract with claims of merit and medicinal uses.
An Adelaide publishing notice promotes a limited printing of a book titled Woman's Destiny and Birth Control by a university student. The ad urges readers to order by mail from Adelaide Publishing Co. at 86 Grose Street with prices listed as four shillings plus postage and a reduced rate for autographs.
About 400000 Australians viewed the New Ford car during a four day advance showing in six capital cities Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide Perth and Hobart. Showings also reached rural areas as production and dealer deliveries expand.
Crystal Brook residents gathered for a farewell to Mr Mervin Claridge and his wife Mrs Claridge ahead of their move to Assalita. The event featured civic and cricketing tributes, a tea and a travelling case presented to Mrs Claridge. A dance and euchre night raised funds for Croquet and Bowling Club activities. An accident nearby left Mr Tenkde with a minor forehead injury but no serious harm.
Nominations received Saturday for district councils show Gladstone East Ward three seats with A Blesing J R Potter W S Bennett and H F Coe. Geelong Georgetown ward returns Lyons elected and Thomas Fursey elected in Guineare Ward. Narridy Ward Thomas elected. Auditors Wellington elected. Town Ward candidates Forgan and U B Um. Napperby Ward Robinson re-elected. Auditor candidates Watson Wake show for one seat.
A fractured reminiscence from June 1988 hints at budding musicians and a fading football fame dream. The text mentions a team with mixed roles and cautious strategy, referencing Hammer and Tongs and Loft stalwarts as inspirations.
Unclear fragment references the Gladstone Unemployed Fund and a prior acknowledgment involving individuals or groups abbreviated as ABGs. The text is garbled and does not provide a clear event, date, or outcome.
The document states 200000 in new cash subscriptions to be used solely for the redemption of Commonwealth securities and not for public works purposes.
Town notices that the lower portion of the oval padlock has closed to stock until October 1st next, by order of Town Clerk BUDGE.
The Gladstone district council met on June 8 with present members and the clerk. Minutes were read, finance and works reports received, and the Fire Protection Committee noted preventive measures. Deliberations covered roller purchase, moiety of keeper fees, road works contracts, and a public horse trough opening request.
At the annual Court Ladstone meeting of the Ancient Order of Foresters in Gladstone Town, Thomas Francia Jones celebrated 40 years as Secretary and Measurer. A longtime resident, he also served as pastor, librarian, and acted in racing administration. Born October 3, 1850 at Watervale, he moved to South Australia in 1845 with his parents and built a career from Auburn to Gladstone, marrying Margaret Gardnurd in 1871. they had seven children and Jones remained active in the community for decades.
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