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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 14, 1926
Page
2
Grandsons announce the death of Annie Elisabat Pearce relict of the late JF Pearce aged 78. Died on May Tth. Funeral details to be announced locally.
A chaotic 1938 column reports water rate talks with Gladstone, township works by Electrix Supply and Gisdetowa builders, and local social and business changes. It notes Adaide residents, factory plans, a Detroit option, musical performances, wage discussions, and Gladstone Dance Club elections with officer changes.
Report notes bad sight affected the final shots as the Gladstone club contest concluded. The Lh Cop family won by seven points amid confusion in the match reports.
Obituary notes the death of Mr J F Pearce who served as warder at Gladstone Gaol for 19 years and lived in retirement with his wife. Born in Sheffield, he and his wife moved to South Australia in 1886 and the funeral occurred in Gladstone with services led by W Bargill. Additional notices mention the town mourning the loss of a respected citizen, Mr Schmidt, after a recent operation in Adelaide, with funeral arrangements by B A Gale & Bane.
A wedding at the pro Cathedral Peterborough on Monday April 19 joined Aileen Patriots third daughter of Mr and Mrs J Hefferan Peterborough to Daniel Joseph Hillery of Gladstone son of Hillery and the late A Hillary Ostridon. Rev Father Ryan officiated. The bride wore a gown of embossed chiffon with silver trim and a silver bouquet. The bridegroom’s sister left the church with bouquets. The bride’s mother wore navy with a black hat and Mr Durick was best man. The couple left by the midday train for Adelaide on their honeymoon.
Gladstone district parents and guardians gathered at Gladstone High School on Wednesday night. The head explained new regulations for selecting council members while council and district nominations were listed. discussion focused on boarding facilities, teacher numbers, and the need for better training, equipment, and longer pupil attendance.
A community social at the Houettend saw games, supper, and prizes with many locals present. Notable attendees included Messrs JH Blorng HE flleving and M. Hawks, plus the Royal Sub-branch of the Returned Soldiers Association held a Memorial Hall toast and a dinner plan, with toasts to Mr HE and the town.
A trade mark showing a definite quality standard for the Sander extract used in medicinal prep. The document notes the factory aims for high quality output and mentions the 2008 wave claiming a health benefit. The extract is linked to pneumonia imagery and bronchial cleansing claims, with agency verification noted.
Gladstone Institute hosts a May event as the Ladies Committee marks the opening of the new dance floor and piano. Mayor Bonnett and the Vision Committee president will open the stage area. Funds raised will support the institute and public patrons expected from town. A band performs at 8 o clock with novelty dances and prizes planned for attendees.
A jumble of trivia, aphorisms, market grafts, and ad blurbs spans from postal quips to weathered health tips. References mingle to London, ships, and the navy with random notes on phones, diction, and poetry, alongside a few product plugs and address snippets.
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