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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 06, 1932
Page
2
SALTOWIE and GLADSTONE host institutes with dates on May 11 13 and 14. WIRRABARA also hosts an institute over the May weekend. The schedule lists venues Saltowie Gladstone Wirrabara and the May dates for each event.
Jamestown Institute announces revised library hours for public use. Exchange hours are Tuesday Thursday and Friday 3 to 5 pm and 7 to 9 am. Reading and Subscriptions rooms open Monday Wednesday and Saturday 11 am to 5 pm, and Tuesday Thursday and Friday 10 am to 9 pm. Monthly committee meetings run January through June and October through March in the evenings.
R W J Cox and family express sincere thanks to kin and friends for sympathy, flowers and cards after their bereavement. They especially thank Dr Swann Rev Father Heuschke Dr Toal Sisters of St Joseph Mr P W Haese and many others for kindness and assistance.
James Town records note the May service for Resalie Norn Cox widow of William Jol Cox formerly of Moockro. Rev D J Wellington presided with mentions of parish connections and local denomination events.
A Jamestown deputation led by Mayor F W Haese urged resuming part of Bundaleer Forest Reserve for closer agriculture settlement. Minister S B Waitford called for strong evidence to subdivide the forest. The report notes forestry policy, drought risks, and the need for long term afforestation, with emphasis on soil, climate, rainfall, markets, and viability of small holdings.
Gladstone schoolchildren resume lessons on Tuesday May 17 after holidays. A season-opening dance under Gladstone Football Club auspices will be held at Institute Hall on Thursday May 12 with music by the Jamestown Orchestra, a good floor and supper at moderate prices to attract attendees. Gladstone Bridge Club held a Tuesday teams match with about eighty players. Spades Tea won six tables while Diamonds Hearts and Clubs each had four. Supper was served. the event was organized by C M Ball, E Mellenseery, and a committee including A Lee, A C Masters, G S Kearnay, Dolimann, M Botting, and S Whomson.
The Gladstone Teachers' Association met at Gladstone Primary on April 30 with D J Corry presiding. Delegates listed from Jamestown Megars Sanderenck Cavenett Crystal Brook Corry etc. Officers elected include D Carry as president S Keen as vice president A M Sandercock as secretary treasurer. Discussions revived district Sports Day set for August. A program of entertainment and officer reports followed including Adelaide visits and royal secretary C E Mellen handling arrangements. The Gladstone Methodist Women's Foreign Mission Auxiliary annual report and officers were announced. An American afternoon by the Ladies Guild occurred May 2. The Gladstone Ranger Company celebrated its second anniversary with new enrollments and speeches on duty loyalty and service. A birthday cake was cut and thanks extended to supporters.
At the Gladstone Town Council meeting Mayor J. W. McNamee said arrangements are being made for a public meeting soon to discuss the proposed Back to Gladstone celebrations. He hoped for large attendance, with the date to be announced shortly.
Gladstone High School Old Scholars met at Memorial Hall on Wednesday April 27 with President L Carthew presiding. The balance sheet by Secretary J McCarthy showed healthy finances. Officers elected included President L Carthew Committee Miss M Tyler Miss Graham and Mr L Higgins Honor Secretary and Treasurer I A McCarthy. A dance and supper followed with plans for a series of social evenings.
The late rains boosted flowering plants in Northern gardens with danlias and chrysanthemums thriving. Gardeners I Smith A B Gordon Wenham W C Glasson Ming Mitchell Osher J WW Haeusler and others reported beauties. Mr G Osher yielded 253 well developed blossoms from 8 plants, some up to eight inches across, a potential local record.
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