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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 04, 1932
Page
3
A fragmented page of witticisms, proverbs, and quips with references to March, autumn, cricket, and social observations. The miscellany includes puns about horses and clothing, jokes about women and men, and brief exchanges showing rural village humor and everyday life.
Community listings announce a series of dances balls sports and meetings through March. Highlights include the Leap Year Ball in North Ball Fundas on March 11 and the Military Ball at Jamestown, with markets tennis and races scheduled in Spalding Cal towie Jamestown and Belatie areas.
The Gladstone Croquet Team led by Mesdames Rea Osman Fisher and Growden posted wins and losses against Port Pirie Laura and Gulnare, totaling 104 points for Gladstone to 70 for Port Pirie with several close two point finishes and mixed results across five pairings.
Crickets details reveal Bundaleer and Mannanakie totals, wickets, and bowlers. Scores show 218 by Bundaleer with Campbell dominating, while Mannanakie reply includes Clark and Horgan with multiple dismissals. Imperial and Excelsiors clash noted with lineups and upcoming Sale Wednesday.
Clouds of smoke rose east of Georgetown as Mr G K Davidson burned stubble a whirlwind fanned the fire out of control spreading to Mr W B Sanders fencing timber and Mrs D Smyth grassland. Gulnare Narridy and Georgetown firefighters attended and saved valuable feed as men watched through the night with numerous sheoaks burning.
Fragmented list of riders and horses with divisions and placements. Names include Murray Pridge, Monarch Lad, Adon, Rivnet Geld, Better Plot, Prestport, Mobah, Starena, Karaicha, Auta Hiep Mellinian, and others. No clear event or final results. items appear as brief notes from a sports column.
Correspondence describes a Sunday hare netting event at Canowie Belt with Jamestown Coursing Club members. The hunt features horsemen, nets set on Ritselske Bros paddock, successful hare chases, a hearty meal of bread fritz tea and cake, and praise for riders En Fondinter and Claude Stanton. The piece invites readers to join next Sunday’s Cup candidate event.
The annual High Schools Swimming Carnival takes place Saturday at Jamestown baths with Kadina aiming to win the shield. Jamestown Port Pirie also enter strong teams as the long program features the State Championships and keen student competition. Inspectors Dans and Allen are among expected visitors as organizers anticipate large public attendance.
The Belalie North Harvest Festival drew large crowds over the weekend with Rev. D. J. Wellington leading services and special choir performances. Jamestown visitors contributed an elocutionary program, and a Learn to Swim Campaign sent local scholars to the baths. A public meeting backed by A. Bray and J. Atkin discussed debt relief as 75,000 bags of wheat were reported for local stocks.
Crystal Brook Golf Club reports a successful year with six wins, three losses, and one drawn match from ten played. The club announces an opening day on April 2, approves membership fees, and lists officers including patron A McDonald and president J Forgan with various committee roles.
The note states printing and publication by proprietor L M W Judell every Friday morning at the Review Ofler in Jamestown. The phrasing suggests a small local newspaper announces its weekly issue schedule and origin.
Parlor, bedroom and bath set to headline Tinster Keason comedy Pat for Bevlroon and Bath. Actress Wis with stars Monte Blue in Skin Dean underworld drama. Universal News Reporter included. Program aims to amuse thrill and instruct.
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