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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 11, 1938
Page
4
Printed and published by the Pro printer L. M. W. Indell, every Friday morning at the Review Office, Jamestown.
The annual meeting at Clare notes a record attendance of delegates and protests Royal Society’s shift of show opening to September first Thursday. It mourns S F Arthur, foundation delegate from Mt Remarkable, and thanks the secretary and press. A balance sheet covers year to February 1938 and shows receipts from subscriptions and fees.
A dense clipping records weddings and society notices. It highlights the Noonan Noonan marriage at St Mary's Postages with Miss Claire Noonan among bridesmaids, a large reception at Memorial Hall, and portraits of gowns and bouquets. It also covers a society meeting led by President A B Riggs, noting grants, show profits, and farming prices.
From Out the Past items include Gladstone beating Crystal Brook 134 to 171, a Monday public meeting at Jaal St to form a Benevolent Society with Mayor W. Hancock presiding, secretary Budge, and committee members Sampson Pearce Muller Coe and others. Also Kaiser Wilhelm’s death, Beetaloo beating Gladstone, Cardinal Pecel, heavy rain at Pine Creek, Stone Hut school grant, and a Chemical Works Trophy tied race won by W Hicks with 92 178 score.
Jamestown visited Gladstone on Saturday with no shield implications, fielding new players. Geo Thomson's rink dominated Daly. Parrott beat Williams. Harris edged Williams by one. Moore beat Pascoe by six. Don beat Holst by nine.
The easing infantile paralysis outbreak brings relief as officials led by Sir George Ritchie enforced isolation, travel limits, and coordinated medical action. Government funded respirators, hospital plans, and weekly advisory meetings helped keep the epidemic under control amid ongoing treatments and research.
Thomas Prior, 77, a respected pioneer of the Gladstone District, died Thursday March 8. Born near Margabel, he farmed at Wilson and Gladstone for decades, owned 1200 acres, supported cricket, witnessed local growth, and was known for generosity. Funeral in Laura cemetery followed by widespread mourning. He never married and resided with his nephew J W Prior. Sympathy extended to relatives.
A large crowd attended last Saturday's Jamestown Model Yacht Club meeting enjoying fair winds and competitive events. Mrs B Newman sailed Viking to victory over 14 rivals while Nancy Lawrie placed second with Red Jacket. prizes presented by Rev. W Shields. Doug Jeffs dominated multiple races and club titles were awarded to Viking Red Jacket and Shamrock among others.
On February 28, 1908, R A Cilento began duties as the new station head at Gladatone, taking charge of the day to day operations and overseeing the setup of the new heater system.
Mr and Mrs W Crawford hosted a coming of age party for their daughter Francie in Yongala. The afternoon featured tennis and tea, with musical items, competitions, and bridge. Miss Crawford received many lovely gifts. Miss Annie Bradthorn enjoyed a three week visit with relatives. Miss T Stuckey succeeded Miss M Groven as excursion teacher at the public school.
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