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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1932
Page
2
A/e Kerin's Estate offers 1500 pigs, 10 cattle, 25 horses including 9 driven horses, plus farm tools and gear. Items include a Nash motor car, Elliott motorcycle, a 14 foot sun combine, plows, harrows, corn crusher, swine gear, and misc equipment. condition described as good or better.
District Council bids for graveling forming and rubbling works near N G Tivers Shackleford's Stock Road Willalo Corner and other local sites. Tenders due 12 noon March 19 with specifications available March 12 at Gill & Baynes Booborowie and Mr W B Ashby Hallett. No tender guaranteed.
TOWN OF JAMESTOWN invites tenders on or before noon Saturday March 19 1932 for felling cutting and splitting up three gum trees in Memorial Park. Specifications at Municipal Chambers, tenders close. W Naismita Town Clerk.
Auction announced for Tuesday 15 March 1932 at 2 pm by Elder Smith and Co Limited from Ms E Massey full livestock and farm gear including bedsteads wardrobes dressers tables and chairs sewing machine Wertheim wireless set Ford car 1929 model and numerous utensils all in first class order.
Mr R W Wilkinson of Caltowie notifies customers that during his three week absence the business will be conducted as usual under the charge of Mr E Merton. Cal towie 4.
Passengers aboard the Gulf Trip motor ship Moonta berth at the Federal dock Pirie on Monday. Crystal Brook residents C W Jock and LL Townsend are named among travelers. Victor Harbor holiday plans are noted for W J Growden and wife of Allandale Cladstone. Dr Clifford Nowning takes over at Clatstone from H J P Thouerant. Mrs C O Bennett and daughter Gledys stay at up camp with Rangers at Clare. L R Ferguson, National Trunk manager at Crystal Brook, receives a promotion to Bunbury WA Hawk Branch. Ferguson departs after four years in Brook town sports and civic life. Rev R B Mlowes and Mrs Plows of Wadinna West Coast holiday with A L Smattacombe at Gladstone. Plowes to lead evening service at Gladstone Methodist Church Sunday.
Messrs. Goldsbrough Mart and Co. announce a monthly sale at Gladstone on Tuesday offering 450 sheep 50 cattle 29 pigs and assorted sundries in a combined livestock and goods market event.
The annual St Patrick's Day Spots ened Races will be held at the George town Racecourse on Wednesday next. A lively program of athletic events including horse events is scheduled. Tom King's Orchestra will provide music in the grand hall in the evening.
A meeting of land taxpayers will be held at Institute Hall Georgetown on Saturday March 19 at p.m. to protest high federal and state taxes and urge remission of fines and interest on paid taxes. Taxpayers from adjoining districts are invited. J A Lyons convener.
Adeeting of taxpayers will be held at Georgetown on Saturday March 1 at Span to protest high Federal and State assessments and rates of taxation and to urge remission of fines and interest on unpaid rates. All taxpayers are invited to attend.
Jade Wil Ivy Growden and Phyllis Lessne lead the VI group with Betty Beckwith and Francis Harris earning V Core recognition. Dawn Hall and Lorna Jones also receive V designations while Melville Prior appears in weather notes. Mavis Herslett secures M with Jack Thompsey and Joan Ballantyne. Peter Ballantyne notes Valda Flavell.
While tarting foot paths for the Gladston Corporation last week George Howard burned three of his ankles and required medical aid. A Thursday incident involved tar dust catching fire in the main street but no clear evidence of a cause. Weather was hot and no one else was injured.
Community notice announces a musical evening and related sale of goods with refreshments. The event promotes friendship and fundraising, inviting attendees to participate in a supper and activities supporting local groups.
Rev. A I Page of HLA, B D Jamestown conducts 11 a m and 7 p m services. Canowie Delkt holds 1 p m. All welcome. Methodist services noted.
Circadt Court will be held at Gladstone on Wednesday next before Mr Justice Piper and James. Cases set down include Matthews accused of stealing a postal nerve, Farrell alias Cooner for escaping custody, Chellew for criminal knowledge, Pix for indecent assault, Cinnhamen conspiracy, Debulio conspiracy, Canidlia conspiracy, Rosser murder, Bellinall factory breaking and larceny, Renney factory breaking and larceny, Smith attempted arsen, Ransberg horse stealing.
Despite bad weather, Gladstone Methodist held Harvest Thanksgiving services with a beautified church. Rev R Plowes assisted by Rev H Alvey led the morning service. L G Harris acted Mayor presided over a musical afternoon. The choir with Mr T Hackworth trained by Mr Allen Lines performed with instrumental and vocal groups. Lantern lecture on Beauty Spots of Wales by Rev A Hemmings drew good turnout.
The local scene announces a festival and musical service featuring Rev. Alvey and named organizers Huddleston and Viarvest. Ter. I. Jones and Chaitnyan MV also listed as participants with a seven o clock start.
Mrs H R P Boucaut was guest of honour at a Gladstone residence gathering hosted by Mrs W Growden before her move to Mallala. Guests included Mrs Boucaut and many local ladies. games awarded prizes to Mrs J P Martin and Mrs Boucaut. A farewell message was broadcast on 5CL during tea.
A Leap Year Ball in aid of the Institute Library and Ornamental Grounds funds drew about 200 attendees from Port Pirie Jamestown Caltowie Laura Georgetown Crystal Brook and nearby towns at the Gladstone Institute. Music by Tom Kings orchestra plus decorations and supper led to total receipts over £45. Organisers and helpers were praised for a successful evening ending about 2 am.
Reds beat Waratahs 10 sets 108 games while Waratahs total 5 sets 77 games at Georgetown on March 5. Railways defeated Blues in men and women events with scores across doubles and singles, led by R Sneath and L Norton in doubles and a slate of singles wins for Read Keen Growden and O'Brien.
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