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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
1
Fragment from a postal guide outlining rates for books printed outside and in Australia magazines and other periodicals. Includes charges per 4d per item and references to parliamentary reports and commercial papers, with unclear OCR details.
The obituary recalls MT Forrest as a long time resident of Napperby Ward who served on the District Council of Pirie and chaired the Pirie District Council. He was a pioneer landholder in the Hundred of My cousin’s Fryer Aggie Vale Peachy Bel near Gawler. He passed away after a period of illness, leaving a wide circle of friends and strong district ties. Renowned for kindness and public service, he contributed to Goumeil matters for two years as district representative.
The text recalls a long serving ward representative associated with Crystal Brook Connell and the district’s former attachment. It notes Mr Forreatel as a head councilmember in 1842 and highlights his jovial, genial nature, respected in business and politics, with ties to the Pierie Racing Club and local social circles. It portrays him as a trusted adviser and a beloved figure among neighbors and visitors.
The Minister of todatry announced that the Industrial Court under Section 22 of the Pastories All Amendment Act cannot appoint Wagen Hoard of Stavadoowa Port Pirie. Notices were advertised in the Gazette and Port Pirie papers for appearances. Only entry came from the Association of Baxplayers of Maritime Gabo to Youth Australia. A sitting is fixed for Wednesday.
Fragmentary historical text mentions court proceedings and individuals but lacks coherent facts. The readable portions refer to a case with names like Bert Pine and Gee Leet LiNetoice, plus references to Vine or Hiatus Le and Bemals. no verifiable events, dates, or outcomes are present.
A fragmented OCR listing from Gladstone telegraph exchange and local firms includes names such as Siaith & Co, Bagot, Shakes, Lew Gallasvh, J. G. Fisher & Boos, Wellner, W. Wearaty, Odgers, and W Wileon. Referenced numbers and dates appear interspersed with logos and entries for Gladstone Gaol and Huvaphia.
A fragmented 1913 public notice page lists church and market schedules, stock sales monthly figures, and postal and library hours. It notes Reading Room hours, subscription costs, and office times, with detailed postal rates within the Commonwealth and by sea. It emphasizes open daily hours, Friday and Saturday gatherings, and local government appointments.
Annual London Directory lists export merchants and their markets, detailing ships, ports, freight terms, and colonial foreign trade. It promotes advertising for agents and describes shipping routes and payment methods.
Timetable details show arrivals from Port Pirie Port Augusta and other centers plus departures to Adelaide Terowie Blyth Port Wakefield and Moonta. Noted services include the midnight Adelaide via Terowie train arriving at Gladstone and departing for Port Pirie with Sunday exceptions and Saturday/Sunday restrictions.
A historic poultry catalog note highlights egg production from Famous Bursing stock. It mentions Stillduers aAlso White Leghors and White Wyandotte hen lines, with emphasis on egg yield and breeding quality.
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