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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

2

Bank branch to open in Gladstone South Australia

A branch of this bank will be opened at an early date at Gladstone in South Australia to conduct the usual banking business.

Gladstone South Australia

Northern Kite Fighting Association Meet at Gladstone

The Northern Kite Fighting Association holds a general meeting at Gladstone today starting 7 o'clock. A farewell social was given to Mr and Mrs Hill at Gladstone Institute last Wednesday evening. A genuine auction sale of household furniture and effects by Mr Harslett will take place on Friday June 5th on the premises Gladstone Street Gladstone for the estate of Mr W H Deeble.

W. H. Seeble Northern Kite Fighting Association Gladstone H. R. Hill Gladstone Institute H. T. Harslett W. H. Deeble Gladstone St

Bank of Australasia to Open Branch at Gladstone

An advertisement in this issue states The Bank of Australasia plans to open a new branch in Gladstone in the near future.

The Bank of Australasia Gladstone

Concert at Gladstone Postponed to Later Date

The May 29 concert at Gladstone has been postponed and will be rescheduled. Further particulars will be announced next week.

Gladstone

Rainy week boosts seeding in Gladstone district

This week the Gladstone district saw excellent rains with several seeding operations starting. Sunday brought light showers and ongoing showery weather. Total rainfall since Sunday recorded at 58 points.

Gladstone

Distinctions for Sander and Son's Eucalyptus Extract

The extract won First Award and Gold Medal at the 1926 Amsterdam exhibition for purity and potency proven by professors Inglis and Delavay. Authorities commend it for malaria treatments and antiseptic uses, with royal patronage noted.

Dunedin N.Z Amesterdam Inglis University Qolago Delavay Melbourne Supreme Court Sander

Cruelty to Animals Cases Heard at Georgetown Court

At Georgetown Magistrates Court under the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act Charles King was found guilty of ill treating two horses on April 18 and fined £4 15s 9d. Bridget Pillion admitted neglect of two cows and was fined £4 15s 9d. Both hearings were conducted with Inspector Hakendorf of the S P C A and Bruce Roberts for the society.

Messrs Smallacombe Odgers Georgetown Magistrates’ Court Charles King Georgetown Hakendorf S.P.C.A Bruce Roberts Adelaide M.C. Gardiner Bridget Pillion P.C.A

Motor accident at Port Pirie crossing injures Mrs White

A Sunday evening crash at the Port Pirie Railway crossing on Georgetown road left Mrs. White with a black eye and minor injuries while Rev. T. Geddes White escaped unharmed. The incident occurred near a cattle pit after he misread the fence line. the stationmaster assisted in clearing the obstruction and calls were made for safer fencing and lighting to prevent future strikes.

Port Pirie Georgetown T. Geddes White Methodist Mr. White White Fairchild Gladstone

The Dog Nuisance Protest

A letter complains of dog nuisance and urges Town Council action under the Dog Act after near-miss road incident. It notes police limits without council request and calls for enforcement without awaiting an inquest.

Crystal Brook Club Celebrates Victory Ball and Shield

Crystal Brook Cricket Club held a Victory Ball at Institute Hall with electric light daffodil decor and Mrs. Ogilvie’s orchestra. The shield was presented by Mr. Hen Weston, noting five victories in eight years. N White received the shield and Patron’s trophy for best batting average. W Button won a Sterson for bowling hat trick.

Crystal Brook Cricket Club Institute Hall Ogilvie Phillis M. Dennis Sargent Hen Weston Crystal Brook N. White W. Button Sterson

Golf Club Ball At Gladstone Draws Large Attendance

A Gladstone Institute ball hosted by the Golf Club drew a large Monday crowd. Organizers Mrs. Harslett and club ladies arranged decorations, with a Port Pirie orchestra providing music. Present were the mayor, club officers, and many members, including Mr. and Mrs. Hill, who received gifts as a token of appreciation.

Gladstone Institute Golf Club H. T. Harslett Port Pirie Messrs F. Pammenter J. Hanley F. White W. Stradford Feornet M. McDonald L. Battve H. R. Hill Hill H. M. Pascos Gladstone Kim Mrs. Hill Renmark C. J. Lawry E. A. Gale E. W. Winkler W. Coe A. E. Pinch Molly Maggie Travers M. Coe N. Coe Walker N. Dalby D. Fairchild B. Creber E. Creber M. Barclay J. Barclay J. Budge C. Humphris BE. Heaslip M. Strudwick O. Delsar V. Delagar M. Carmody B. Thomson PD. Pinch J. Inglis M. Wellington I. Page M. Winkler D. Taylor M. Andrews R. McDonald V. McGowan B. Pinch 5. Clark Mesars J. N. Roberts T. Andrews W. Bond R. King L. Millard E. Harris A. Travers R. A. Hanrahan C. Smart J. Fogarty H. C. Radford P. Killicoat W. Harslett Ff. Pammenter W. Stratford L. Battye Port Firie F. Bergin A. Chick L. Green Bowman

Gladstone Branch Port Pirie School Enrolments Grow

The second term of the Gladstone Branch of the Port Pirie Technical School began May 16. During the first term 23 students enrolled in dressmaking art needlework and millinery. Officials expect a marked rise in enrolments this term.

Gladstone Port Pirie

SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT Promoted as Health Tonic

An advert touts SANDER'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT for daily use in baths, on handkerchiefs, as mouthwash, in water for sneezing, and on gums for toothache. It claims awards from Amsterdam and Melbourne, warns against imitations, and notes Gladstone Pharmacy as a retailer.

Sander N.Z Amsterdam Sander and Sons Supreme Court Melbourne Gladstone

The McRoberson Expedition Narrative Across Far West Tracks

The diary recounts the McRoberson expedition starting from Fowlers Bay through mallee scrub and salt plains to Eucla, noting a deserted township and a comfortable camp. It details the Madura Pass climb, a meeting with Madura cattle station, wild turkeys for meals, Balladonia Station with first encounters with aboriginal people, and progress toward Norseman and Perth with fuel supplies and a 450 mile remaining target.

Fowlers'’s Bay Eucla Hampton Range Madura Pass Madura Balladonia Norsman Perth

Septic tank fees rise under new government policy

Householders planning septic tank installations face a new central board charge of one guinea for plan examination. The Sewers Department also levies a small tracing fee of five pence per hour with a minimum charge. The piece laments higher costs of homebuilding as government policy shifts from “something for nothing” to paid public services.

Central Board of Health Sewers Department Enquirer Sven

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