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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 15, 1935
Page
3
Workers lay an 8 inch water main from near Boulton's to Gladstone, a six mile stretch. The project nears completion this week, promising Beetaloo water to residents of Gladstone with North Gladstone finally receiving a steadier supply after years of povertyed service.
A local notice defends the Ladies Kitchen Committee for their unpaid kitchen support at fortnightly bridge evenings for Gladstone Institute improvements. It refutes claims of paid services and urges the public to match their charitable effort for community institutions.
A Gladstone letter from J W Norman chemist offered a room at his shop for farmers to transact business while in town. Inspired by the Adelaide Show, where country people meet or rest, the idea proves convenient and fills a long felt need for district residents.
Port Adelaide notes list hurdles results for Steel Guitar Caruso Po loko. Sires Produce Stakes features Beamish Boy Petunia Belle Orinda. Finsbury Handicap Dornford Tamtana Eyes Right. St Patrick’s Handicap Beau Silver Prince Paladin Glenvarloch. Steeple Flavedo King Gum Flash Two. Welter Verdale Meyans Royal Academy. Cove Handicap Veridique Tekesa Dextral.
The Gladstone Institute will hold an annual sale of papers and magazines on Friday May 22 at 8 p.m. beside A. T. Graham's store featuring titles such as Chronicle Australasian Western Mail Every Lady's Journal Sphere London News Life Bulletin Pearsons Strand Tatler Bystander Daily Mirror Popular Mechanic and more. Also a March 27 1935 ethyl petrol demonstration by N. Conrad to compare white and ethyl petrols will be at G. S. Kearney’s and H. T. Harslett’s service stations in Gladstone with all motorists invited.
The 9th Club Competition produced low scores amid mirage and shifting light. Top shooter H M Pascoe posted 45 45 97, with H T Harslett close behind at 44 42 92. In yearly aggregates R W Lines led both Handicap and Championship while Bulls Eye totals reached 102 for H T Harslett and R W Lines.
The death of William Vincent McAuley of Georgetown occurred on February 6 from an injury received while playing football. Born February 5 1909 he was active in local sport as a footballer and cricketer and served as Hon Secretary of the St Patrick's Day Sports Committee. A large funeral with sport clubs and H.A.B.C. members formed a guard of honor, Father Dunn officiating.
A Sydney Bulletin correspondent proposes a hay and sheep loan model from South Australia to help farmers. He recalls west coast settlers granted 200 sheep each to boost wool and pasture, with repayment by return of ewes or purchase at ruling prices. The scheme reportedly secured many livelihoods while wheat aid left farmers indebted.
A firm’s chief salesman creates a loud scene in his office. The manager overhears the shouting and learns from the secretary that Mr Hill is talking to Edinburgh. The secretary suggests he switch to the telephone to quiet the noise.
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