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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 01, 1925
Page
2
A fragment notes support for applying the Adelaide Electric Supply Company's acts 1897 and 1922 within Gladstone town limits. It records agreement to the abovaproposition and opposition to the abovos proposition as part of a local decision proceeding.
The Gladstone Institute offers Wednesday and Saturday evening sessions from 7 to 9 and daytime base days from 3 to 5 p.m. These time slots cover adult education programs and public lectures at the institute.
The Gladstone column reports Mrs O Budge recovering from surgery and lists new justices of the peace A C Curtis and K E Smart. It covers Institute and Rifle Range news, a profit from a picture show for the Soldiers Memorial Hall, a chrysanthemum and dahlia show, a pantomime at Institute Hall, and welcome to Rev G W Kendrew. Also included are local elections, a Grey division Liberal candidacy, a death at Crystal Brook, and upcoming youth services and social afternoons.
At the National Bank in Gladstone a group including Mayor Bannett and District Council members gathered Saturday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr B Davies the local branch manager moving to Quorn. They presented him with a travel bag and other mementos and wished him health wealth and prosperity. Mr Davies thanked all for their goodwill noting his ill health kept him from public duties and pledged loyalty to Gisdatone and the district. Mr Hill welcomed Davies successor and pledged to advance district interests.
Guinare News reports Hector Tight Foot visited Monday night to honor a well received performance. The piece lauds the artistry and public appreciation while critiquing stageland pretensions and calling for spring cleaning of the hall. The Athletic Club held its final meeting Friday, noting a balance sheet and cash for next year.
A Methodist Presbyterian ceremony in Koolanga united Daisy Ellen Lawrie and Raydoo W. Fuller on April 28 with Rev P Wylde officiating. The bride wore ivory georgette, carries white flowers, and received a gold ring. bridesmaid Miss Doris Lawrie wore bolerostrap and pink roses decorated bouquets. After the ceremony the couple hosted relatives at their home before leaving for a honeymoon, receiving many cheques and congratulations.
Gladstone Corporation held a meeting on April 20 with present members and Dr Omman absent. Minutes were read. finance and accounts approved. Proposals included launching a rifle range south of the Government plantation, rent arrangements for the Insbiénta Committee, a donation to Minds Home, leave and appointment changes, and site inspection for Primacy School. Requests covered road access, electric supply, stone crushing on the main road, and a poll of ratepayers on May 16 with the Memorial Hall as polling place.
Text fragments mention Woods' Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and influenza, claims about sea sunk gold and silver amounts, and reflections on sympathy, womanly qualities, war penalties for Britain, and marriage trends among widows.
A fragmented verse recalls fading summer beauty and a sapphire light. It contrasts with harsh winter winds and rain and mentions Woods' Peppermint Cure as a remembered remedy.
A mixed page lists football mentions and a not guilty verdict, along with odds and ends on weather, fuel, and retail promos. It includes jokes, quotes, tips, and notices about sales at Warren's, medical ads, and local appointments. The collection reflects a snapshot of daily life and common curiosities.
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