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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 17, 1911

Page

3

Local team beats Gladstone despite weak visitors

Our news letter notes a recent victory by the local team over Gladstone last Saturday. P Dunstan bowls well and Edwards fields capably while Sproisie keeps wicket in J ping. An accident Sunday involving Funke and Clutter caused no serious injuries. Political activity sees Liberal and Labour leaders rallying names for the April 26 vote amid Federation debates.

Gladstone Pteworthy P Dunstan Glavra Edwards Ehaners Caltowie Sproisie Ig J. Ping Funke Clutterhac Jamestown Stanley

District Council Minutes Reveal Road Works and Leases

District councils in Memnoy Mave IL note minutes from previous meeting. Crown Lands Office reports new bridges and a water lease at Booleron Centre Reserve. Road widening, drainage, and vermin control feature alongside tenders for multiple contracts and special constable appointment at Port Germein.

Debate Over Narrow Gauge Extension Through Balaklava

Fort Wakefield District Council chairman W Wraser urges extending narrow gauge to Adelaide via Balaklava, arguing faster stock transfers and lower costs. Local shippers cite delays at Hamley Bridge and Hawley Bridge, calling for direct Balaklava routing and highlighting losses from damaged goods and long waits.

Gage Houin Ansley Mosgallin Mulsklava W. Wraser Fort Wekefield Ounril Winage la Hesstigk Thortelling Upctave Livestoel Bavine Baymians Haidoy Adelaide Malaklaya Mallala Long Ma Salisbury Bale Klava Mallae Stackyard Creek Faraee Dey Creek Hawley Bridge Balaklava Hawalyy Bridge Damley Port Wakefiatch Marchant Wamley Bridge Bool Hawley Balakion Port Wakefield Dry Creek Ors Mg Pon -Adalside Bagot Tania Balaklava Bamley Balalava Ballarat At & Pen Adalaide Millaley Wieidge Stamley

Railway gauge debate at Blyth commission hearing

The Blyth commission heard witnesses mostly in favor of extending the nation gauge from Ahaklava and opposing the revival of the narrow gauge to Haniley. Testimony from T Dunstone W Pratt A Le McEwin and others discussed cost, transfer, and regional benefits.

Blyth Hiyth Ahaklava Bnvil Hnntey Adaklava Moases T. Dunstone W. Pratt A. le McEwin St. Bagacoes

Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting Notes

The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met Monday March 13 with a small attendance led by Chairman W H Brayley. Apologies from Ball Budge Wellner Sargent and Bayley. Minutes confirmed. Financials show a credit balance of £2162. Chairman T Kerin and vice chairmen W Deeble and Odgers chosen with W Luke as secretary and Davies as treasurer. Town Council approved extra names joining the committee. Motions: revert sub committee appointments and create a Vigilance Committee. Meetings advised by retiring officers, then adjourned.

W.H. Brayley Ball Budge Wellner Sargent Bayley T. Kerin W. Deeble Odgers W. Luke Davies Brayley Deeble

Gladatone Council Minutes Report Meeting Held Friday March 10

The Gladatone Corporation council met Friday March 10 with all present except Dr Adams. Minutes of prior meeting read and confirmed. Correspondence noted from Crowe Land Officer light railways and sparrow destruction, E Vine about tree grubbling, and other standard notices. Overseers report read and received. Mayor reported rates payers meeting held on drainage scheme and railway reserve work. noted a successful February 24 meeting at Gladstone on extension of narrow gauge to Adelaide. Actions approved include sparrow destruction if others fail, Council Chamber access for NAL Union twice yearly, removal of Vine tree, room for Avea Oliver on a date, thanks to Vice Mayor for drainage work, road repairs to cemetery and river, price inquiry for gas pipe alterations, and custodian repair allocations. Meeting adjourned.

Gil Dr. Adams Crowe Land E.&. Vine N.A .8 Union Municipal Association Rom Hammond Boolerno Port Pirie Town Hall Dirsinage Gladstone Balaslava Adelaide Assesewent Focal N.A.L Union For Age of Council Chamber

Fragmented Australian political debate spills into public discourse

The text portrays a chaotic exchange around the Labor government in New South Wales, naming McGowan and Hughes, with criticism of opposition figures and calls for accountability. It references ministers, unions, and constitutional concerns, expressing hope for clearer justice and reform.

Tennis Match at Gladstone Between Jamestown and Wirrabara

Gladstone hosted a tennis match on Saturday with six Jamestown and four Wirrabara ladies against four gents on each side. Wirrabara led in sets 7 to 5 and 85 games to 74, but Jamestown balanced the play. Captains Hastings and Lumphrie thanked the Gladstone court for facilities and afternoon tea while committee rep Karin pledged future hospitality to neighboring clubs.

Jamestown Wirrabara Gladstone Jamestown Ladies House of the Courts Gladstons Jadig Karin Indica

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted by Mortimore Story

A testimonial from Mortimore East about kidney trouble and backache ends with endorsement of Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. The ad notes a pharmacy purchase, price, and availability through Foster & Co. Also mentions a Barkin woman and a local performer Mr T E Smithy of Magill.

Hawes Tle Lara Dean Bhewes Doan Mr. Mortimore Sll Pittetrest Sydney Barkin Inapeetor T. E

Middleton Methodist Obireht Service Overview

A fragmented report covers a Middleton Methodist church gathering honoring Mr Ilot Groton. An organist and choir presented varied canticles and hymns with notable performances by Misa Whonns and Mis A Winona, while Mr Géronten Chia led the exlaable sursinea.

Huddiestin Methuilizt Chuirch Ilot Winona A.V Smith and Co Mea Muitla Geoyide Miy Wiig Victoria Hameelres Seerown

Stanley Liberal Union Meeting at Gladstows

A Stanley Liberal Union meeting, held at Gladstows on Mone 1 day Taxi, discussed forming branches in Stanly, and delegates at Vern worth on Pri orlovk remain vigilant to push rotary action or any business they may pursue. The Secretary reported branches forming across Stanly, with steps to complete local work.

Bell Gladstows Il Arase Vernworth Priorlovk Tori Rotary McDowall Bratches Nopely Stanly Wal

Malaklaya Liberal Union Meeting Discusses Referenda

A Malaklaya Liberal Union gathering on Saturday March 11 reviewed conference reports from Humley Bridge and Adelaide. Delegates discussed bylaw plans, a future public meeting, and forming social action with Mayors, plus appointing a new secretary and organizing a branch at Millicent.

GO. Nevilla Moayrs Peake Young Humley Bridge Adelaide W. Tobinson Butakingm Woorooras Burden H. M. ‘Tuule Cai J. von Bertoweh Kepunda England Australia Labor Tley Shoreor

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