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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 04, 1934
Page
2
Church service times listed for Gladstone Jamestown and surrounding districts with multiple denominations including Anglican Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian. Local society notes report residents Miss Gwen Bastian D J Hillary nurse C Clack Mrs S May and others visiting holidays and recoveries.
A large consignment of sheep including 500 shorn wethers 3 and 4 years old and 100 Merino lambs will be offered with other lots such as 300 2 and 4 tooth wethers and 150 wether hoggets. After the sheep sale items from the Official Receiver in Bankruptcy include farm equipment and township property at Forbes Avenue James Town and Clifton Road Plant along with harness and riding gear.
A April 14 gathering at the Schumann residence in Gladstone celebrated the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. F W Schumann. Guests included relatives and friends and items were given by Melnerney and Lehnmann. Supper followed with singing and remarks on a furniture sale to be held at Sixth St Gladstone later today.
The death of Rev. John Tiller at Torrensville on April 7 at age 68 is noted. The article also covers Carnival committee proceedings, WCTU reports, a dogs and coursing club meeting, local travel for civic leaders, and upcoming film screenings at Jamestown Institute featuring The Song You Gave Me and A Passport to Paris with Cinesound News reel.
A 19th century advertisement promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure claimed to treat coughs influenza and colds. The patent medicine markets its soothing peppermint formula as a universal remedy with endorsements and price details. The ad touts quick relief and wide usage across ages.
The Northern Areas Football Association lists tomorrows games Gladstone versus Wirtabara and Jamestown against Georgetown. Team rosters include Georgetown captain Page and Noonan, Jamestown players Suwalzkecauty and McCarthy, and Gladstone’s Read as captain with Becker and Page among others.
Gladstone hosted Blyth in a bowls afternoon with President C Budge welcoming players. Gladstone won 57 to 50 with J Duval and team members Read Page Coe Pascoe McKiernan Harria Spotswood and Hewett among scorers. Blyth lineup included H Thomas Drennan McEwin Steinhardt Mugge Williams and Griffen.
Gladstone faced Crystal Brook in a rifle duel on Saturday April 28 1934 at Crystal Brook with two rounds and two fighters at 600 yards. Crystal Brook won by three points in a tight contest led by T Tall and M Roberts scoring 73 for Crystal Brook while SW Thomson top scored for Gladstone with 72. The match featured twelve men per team and included a detailed tally of各 shooters and scores in a tense shootout.
The 82 year old Donald McDonald of Bundaleer died recently. Born in Harris Invernesshire Scotland he came to Australia on the Royal Albert with his parents. He worked 50 years for Massins at Bundaleer Station as a shepherd and forester. He was unmarried with one brother and six sisters, two surviving.
Proceedings show arrears of rates discussed and a refund approved for a mistaken payment. Reports include fire association participation, water drainage adjustments, fundraising appeals, road works updates, and vermin destruction progress around Spalding.
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