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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 16, 1928
Page
2
Branch classes of the Port Pirie Technical School in dressmaking art needlework and millinery have begun at the Memorial Hall Gladstone. Fee one pound one shilling per term thirteen weeks per subject. Miss Roberts will attend Tuesday mornings and afternoons. B V Berriman ASASM Principal.
Under the Patronage of the South Australian Athletic League an evening entertainment is announced. Admission to grounds for adults plus tax, children half price, and care and vehicles arrangements are noted with price money won during the day to be distributed.
Notice to creditors and claimants of George Howard late of Gladstone SA dairyman that probate was granted December 1997 to Elders Trustee and Executor Company Limited. Claims with particulars must be sent by April 17 1928 to Elders Trustee and Executor Co Ltd Adelaide.
Anglican services listed for Boglis Mother's Day and Alban's Gladstone with Holy Communion and Evening Prayer. Baptist notices include Forestown and Mover Hill with morning and evening services and Rev G W Kendrew leading anthem. All are welcome.
Mr Cranz Boge announces the start of business at 9 Grose Gladstone nearly opposite the institute offering fruit vegetables ham beer confectionery cold drinks and other goods. He solicits a share of patronage.
A reprinted unabridged summary from The Round Table discusses the Canadian Wheat Pools. It addresses farmers concerns over turning crop into money and compares pooling versus other marketing methods. The article outlines both pro and anti pool arguments and highlights key points in the debate.
Postal notes require payee name and paying office from March 16. Gladstone Methodist Circuit appoints T G White to replace G W Kendrew Vo. Market at Gladstone offers 125 sheep 20 cattle 1 pig. Cricket incident on Gladstone oval injures G Clegentt. Local workers plan Saturday training. Blyth hospital sports nominees close March 17 with events and prizes. Gladstone Returned Soldiers Athletic Club meeting April 21 with significant prize money. Royal Institution for the Blind promotes Renown brand furniture. St Patrick’s Day sports set for Georgetown Racecourse March 17 with pedestrian and horse events and a concert lineup.
District Council of Gladstone and Maisting met March 5 with present councillors Blealug Chatramen Black Potter Lines and Beaget and Clerk Mr C Budge. Minutes read, finances reviewed, tenders considered for road work, and resolutions passed including funding requests, hospital board representation, publication notices, Tobac product bids and council cooperation with local bodies.
The Georgetown service at Glover Hill Church Sunday afternoon featured a sermon by Mr F W Ditmas and a visit by Mr Dinnis expected Wednesday March 14. The Clover Hill evening service was led by Rev D Shaw with choir music and Marie Crowniat. An attempt to form a Bridge Club in town led to a meeting at the copper tops where R J McDonald presided. a committee was formed and a union pool to be submitted for approval at the next meeting on March 24. Proceeds from oval entertainments were noted as supporting a good cause.
A Tuesday meeting presided by Mr W resulted in forming the Wirrabara Glee Club to harness local musical talent. Officers elected include President W H Jettner, Vice Presidents Grant and Brinkworth, Secretary Treasurer R S Ford, with conductors J E Hamill and Z Havelberg. Membership opens to youths 14 and older, with rehearsals Thursdays 2 pm to 4 pm, and a grand ball to follow featuring Carmody’s orchestra.
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