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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 18, 1928

Page

3

Georgetown News Reports Buchan Recovery And Clover Hill Tea

A fortnight after a riding accident, Mr J W Buchan of Georgetown shows improvement following two operations and expected full recovery. Also noted is a Clover Hill Church social hosted by Mrs R Peter with ladies contributing to a tea urn fund and performances from local guests and musicians.

J. W. Buchan Georgetown J. U. Buchan Parkes N.S.W R. . Peter Clover Hill Mrs. Peter Peter Mesdames L. Sambell Nankivell M. Treasure A. Millard K. Sandow R. G. Peter T. Sandow Guinare A. Treasure M. Smallacombe P. R. Smallacombe D. Smythe D. Smythe, Mra. J. Smith, Mrs. G. Smallacombe, Mrs. F. E. Wilson C. A. Smallacombe E. C. Nankivell P. Millard L. Sambell A. C E. Millard BD. Wilson G. Smallacombe Inglis Adele Thorn

Leap Year Ball sparks town excitement despite rain woes

Weather delays seed planting but heavy showers bring relief with over an inch fallen. Wirrabara residents hail the Leap Year Ball at the District Hall as a festive success with Misses Molly Hynes and Kath Miller praised for planning. The event featured mauve decorations, an arbour roof, violet lighting, and a converted verandah smoke room. The supper pleased attendees, though taxes topped £10, leaving a £6 surplus donated toward a hall stage carpet.

Hall Wirrabara Booleroo Molly Hynes Kath Miller Pt. Pirie Dance Orchestra 8. Nanecarrow

Gladstone Selects Squad for Saturday Clash at Local Oval

Gladstone announces the 18 named players for Saturdays football match against Crystal Brook at the local oval led by captain J. M. Read with vice captain A. Travers and seniors A. Coleman W. Cornelius F. Durick K. Gale M. Head J. Kirk G. Kearney F. Leesue K. O'Brien T. Reichstein F. Read RB. Thompson H. Yates Emergencies J. Barrett C. A. Masters J. H. Dutfield.

Gladstone J. M. Readcapt A. Travers L. Atkins F. Bergin A. Coleman W. Cornelius F. Durick K. Gale M. Head Harrin J. Kirk G. Kearney F. Leesue K. O'Brien T. Reichstein F. Read RB. Thompson H. Yates

Gawler Race Card Saturday Trials and Cup Odds

Gawler racing notes list Saturday trials with first divisions including DOUBLE AL LEY and WARFLAG, second divisions BONITARIAN and IM PECCABLE. Hurdles options NAUTICAL and ANTALI TY. Welter divisions feature FORGLEN, REDACRE, and DIALECT against LACKA. Gawler Cup contenders KELLIDIE and LINA MAGNE. Steeple COOLDOWN or BANG BAN. Stand Handicap KEENEDGE or TWOZANIA.

Forglen Redacre Lacka

Woods Great Peppermint Cure for Coughs and Colds

An early 20th century product claim describes Woods Great Peppermint Cure as first aid for coughs colds and influenza. The note promotes its healing properties and market availability.

Woods

Australian Goodyear Tyres Cut to Ordinary Price Levels

Announcement of Australian made Goodyear tyres and tubes at prices equal to locally produced goods. The Granville plant began with a sod turning on February 24 1927 and opened eight months later by Sir Dudley de Chair. Managing Director W G Esther and Mr Kither tout the price reduction as enabling Australian motorists to access high quality Goodyear tyres at standard levels.

Goodyear Granville James Kell Goodyear Company Dudley de Chair New South Wales W. G. Esther Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co. (Australia) Limited Kither P.c

Death of Mr P Landers in Gladstone

Patrick Landers died at Gladstone after a brief illness aged about 73. Born in County Limerick he came to South Australia 53 years ago and worked in road construction in Clare and Port Germein before joining the railways then retiring to Gladstone. He married Johanna Magner in 1899 and leaves a widow and five children. Funeral at Georgetown cemetery led by Rev Monsignor Mulcahy.

Gladstone Patrick Landers County Limerick Ireland South Australia Clare Port Germein South Australian Railways Johanna Magner John Magner Magner Newcastle New South Wales J. F. Landers C. J. Landers Railways Gladstoneh A. Hannagan Caliowie M. Landers Georgetown Monsignor Mulcahy

My trousseau and wedding plans in verse

A playful verse describes a bride to be collecting garments for a future wedding and expressing certainty of marriage to Harry. It references a personal treasure and a fondness for Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for colds.

Trousseau Harry

Gladstone Notes on Local People and Former Residents

Gladstone residents share holiday reports with Adelaide and New South Wales. Clarence Henry Howard, 34, of Gladstone, died at Wondinna West Coast. A. E. Warren returns from Adelaide, with improved health. H. J. Hillier, ex secretary of Willochra diocese, enjoys a Gladstone holiday and comments on Kattaning grazing prospects. Oldtimer in Adelaide News recalls John H Latimer and Jimmy Moorehouse, both former Gladstone residents.

W. L. Evans Gladstone Adelaide Warren H. J. Hillier Willochra Hillier Kattaning Western Australia Oldtimer Adelaide “News John H. Latimer Booyoolle Norfolk Island Jimmy Moorehouse Gladstonettes

Seta of Footballers' Numbers 1 to 20

A compact listing of footballer numbers one through twenty printed on durable calico. Offered at five shillings per set with free posting from the Review Office in Jamestown. Contact Phone 36 for orders and details.

Jamestown

Trackless train tours Australia in revolutionary motor transport

In Queensland on a tour spanning all Australian States a new Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer project, the trackless train, features a 40 foot replica engine and a two 90 horsepower motors propulsion plus a Pullman coach with modern amenities. The dual sections weigh 11 tons and travel 53 feet. The vehicle has toured globally and aids charity with its journeys, including to South Australia.

Queensland London Daily Mall Mettro-Goldwyn-Mayer Central America Great Britain Europe Tunis Algiers Egypt Asia Minor South Australia Metro-Goldwyne-Mayer Ernie Jodie

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