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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 22, 1929
Page
2
A fragmented sale notice lists numerous livestock lots including wethers, ewes, lambs, and lambs aged up to 12 years, with counts from 7 to 400. Prime wethers and merino varieties are described as well grown and well woolled. Sundries include oats, barley, fodder, and related goods. writing quality is uneven and many words are garbled.
The F grade semi final between Gladstone and Georgetown will be played at Laura tomorrow. Gladstone A grade, though not in the final four, will play Caltowie on the local B grade grounds and has several matches arranged for the Hasier holidays.
Local dealer J R Fisher introduces the six cylinder Chevrolet replacing the four, priced near £218, with seven passenger models and a line of commercial vehicles sharing the same engine. The car reportedly reaches 70 miles per hour in tests and may be inspected at Fisher's Garage today.
The notice lists Church of England and Baptist service times and events. It mentions Evensong and Easter Day services with hours, a Friday morning 11 event, and a 7 evening service. Baptist items include 1 and 7 evening, Pastor D Shaw, sermon topics, and sacrament. References to Rev J Ry Andrew and Rev TT Gea ite appear with anthem. All are invited.
Gladstone District Council announces a noon Friday April 12 deadline for Contract Number 5 Main Road Breghing work. Specifications and full details available from the Local Pierk. A five pound deposit accompanies the lender and tender forms.
On the premises of EH Hollis Esq Laura will sell household furniture including dining room suite, chairs, tables, chests, wardrobes, linens, china, glassware, kitchenware, tools, garden items, and over 100 books. Also a Bodge car in tip tap condition with 12,000 miles, two spare wheels, and related sundries.
Georgetown Football Club holds its annual general meeting at Memorial Hall on Saturday evening March 2 1929 at 5 pm. Present balance sheet, election of officers, and other important matters will be discussed. secretaries La J McBride and S Nanvarrow to announce.
Gladstone defeated Caltowie by ten points after a close game at Caltowie last Thursday. The Devils team led by Mesdames Hewett and Shepherd beat Clark and Bluneden 25-16 while Ward and Clunsden beat Fisher and Greber 26-20. Gale and Hewett topped Both and Both 15-9. Totals show Gladstone 61 points to Caltowie 51.
A Friday night blackout in Gladstone left lamps and candles in use until power returned at 8 30 p m. The Humphrey Bishop Company show relied on candles for an hour while lighting failed. A mayoral meeting in Gladstone on March 1st formed a committee to raise funds for the Tubercular Soldiers Association, proposing badge sales on April 1st and a potential June 3rd Picture Show, with Harslett chairing and Budge secretary.
Space constraints force postponement of Georgetown St Patrick's Day Sports and Circuit Court items. Georgetown Football Club holds annual meeting on Saturday evening March 23 to discuss important business. contractors invited by District Council for Lanra Main Road tender in another column.
A series of dances will be held in Gladstone Institute Hall with proceeds reserved to provide better seating accommodation. Events run fortnightly with dances and supper as decided. venue and times vary.
Crystal Brook market will hold its monthly sale on Wednesday. The event lists 2236 sheep and various livestock and sundries from Messry Goldsbough Mort & Co Mi. Sea adv.
On Thursday last the citizens attending Huddleston Public School were taken to Bundaleer Springs for a picnic. They spent a very enjoyable time playing games and taking part in lawn activities. Luncheon and tea were partaken of and the outing concluded in fine order.
A meeting of ladies will be held at the Hastern dressing room Gladstone Institute on Tuesday next at 3 30 PM to arrange for sale of badges in connection with the Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society Appeal All ladies desirous of helping this worthy effort are cordially invited to attend.
Auction sale notices at Laura indicate F L Buntley will sell, Wednesday next, the household furniture and effects of H Hollis who is leaving town. Over 100 books in various genres will be offered. On April 4 an account of R P Hales brite and lime business will be detailed in the next issue.
The first semifinal of the Mlocky River Association starts today with Georgetown the minor premiers facing Laura at Sladstone and Huddleston meeting next in the knockout.
The Laura Jockey Club reports a strong Easter Monday annual meeting with 161 entries, up from 137 last year, and membership at a historic high ahead of the event. New judge Mr. M. Odhams will replace Addison, improvements to the ladies’ totalizer completed, and racing preparations underway despite possible rain. Publican’s booth sold to S. J. Condon for £138 and stalls to Sexton for £36 10s, up on last year.
A Crystal Brook ratepayers meeting at Crystal Brook Institute Hall discussed selling the town’s overhead and distributing plant to H C Gadd Ltd for 2200 pounds with a 1 shilling per unit charge up to 36 000 units and rising thereafter. The 15 year term with renewal, annual meters, street lighting, and council conference rights every five years were outlined, and a motion to proceed was carried subject to a suitable agreement.
Georgetown held its St Patrick’s Day programme on Saturday at the racecourse with children’s sports and races starting at noon, followed by a large crowd at an evening hall concert. Highlights included Mrs. F McMahon of Port Pirie and Mr. Spargo of Laura delivering popular songs, plus Miss Katz and Miss Smith contributing items. a fine supper and dancing concluded the event.
Advertisers and contributors are reminded to send all copy for changes of contract advertisements and contributions for Areas Ky Dress to reach Gladstone office by 12 am noon on Tuesday and casual advertisements by 7 pm on Wednesday.
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