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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 26, 1920
Page
2
Parents attend a meeting as Beane district reports public schools will close in the afternoon on Wednesday after a special session. The board cites safety concerns and outlines plans for staff supervision and student pickup, with Lt date and J Quinlan noted in official remarks.
A fragmented historical ad describes Bendet & Bons Eucalypti Extract and various remedies. It mentions Gander's Betact and Leader's Extract as substitutes, with claims of “magic” effects and customer dissatisfaction. The piece notes prices and availability in Townl and Anchiend, New Zealand.
Andrew Hodge a 22 year old former soldier from near Laure died after a wood sawing accident while with his brother Frank. Hodge was thrown against a sled causing a fractured skull and broken collarbone. He died around 3am. Funeral for Angus Hodge held at Georgetown cemetery with local participation. Another accident near Guenare involved J J McAuley. Yackamoorundi cricket results and local events listed, including St Patrick’s Day festivities and a Georgetown coursing club notice.
Misses Featherstone and Gleeson performed most of the dancing during the writing social. At its close Mr Phillis, on behalf of Mize Phillis, thanked the pair for the fine presents and for organizing a splendid evening. Supper was provided by the ladies.
GLADSTONE defeated UALTOWIE by eight wickets at Caltowie on Saturday. OALTOWIE top scores included A Hartwig 17 and W Brower 10. GLADSTONE bowlers Masters, Nankaville, Kearney and others took multiple wickets. EM Thompson remained not out for GLADSTONE as team reached target with two wickets down.
An OCR fragment touts Sander and Bons Eucalypti Extract as an unequalled remedy for colds and a range of ailments. It markets protection from infections and fever, promotes internal and external uses, and asserts legal backing and uniqueness among eucalyptus products.
A column from Kenwick Hospital reflects on digger culture with jests about ration packs and hospital stays. It notes weekend leave for undischarged personnel, debates Repatriation Department views, and mocks misconceptions about service, linking to Birdy’s popularity and wartime experiences. It references Gallipoli veterans and the Anzio badge controversy amid memories of civilian observers and Australian officers.
The annual Central District WCTU convention met at Brinkworth on March 17 with delegates Haloklava Mre Haldane and Mies Webb. Morning services opened with hymn 224 and prayers, reports praised temperance progress, and district membership stood at 225 with 173 meetings held. Afternoon and evening programs featured speeches by Mrs Hale dane and Mrs Coleman, music by the Brinkworth band, and addresses on prohibition and war work.
Gladstone Market Mesera Bagot Shakes and Lewis Limited report a lively busy monthly market held on Tuesday March 16 at Gladetons. Attendees small with strong demand for pigs and fat sheep selling well. Prices quoted include fat weathers and ewes at 28/ and 20/5 for fat lambs 18/ to 92/55. Pigs slips 20 to 25/. small porkers 3 10/ Sundrica at Goual rates.
Broken Hill South reports no dividend for the March quarter. The company cites earnings results and cash flow conditions that prevent a distribution to shareholders at this time.
The Gladstone Council met Friday evening March 19 1920 with Cr Bennett Quinlan Grow Wynlen and Clerk O Budge present. Minutes of prior meeting read, correspondence noted, and subscriptions discussed including £11 donations for Minda Home and Memorial Hall Fund. Overseer reported road and limestone work, water issues, and moves to manage piggery near Humphries yard. measures proposed to limit motor car speed and adjust funding for repairs. next meeting set for April 3.
A garbled OCR style clipping cites odd facts and misprints across themes of industry, climate, and daily life. It mentions spiders with eight eyes, a fatal accident near Gute aera, strikes at Gawler Foundry, and large figures about workers in Britain banks. The text riffs through general curiosities, weather notes, and idle anecdotes with many garbled place names and dates.
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