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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
3
A global census at the start of 1938 shows 52 600 000 motor vehicles in use, excluding motorcycles, up 6 percent from last year and the highest total in industry history. The United States accounts for nearly 30 million vehicles, with Europe over eight million and Australia about 800 000.
The May items cover the Woman's Agricultural Bureau homestead meeting on P R Smallacombe's farm with a secretary win, plus a move of postal duties from W O Shea to F C Boyce. Local sports see Georgetown defeating Crystal Brook at home with improved juniors, golf mixed results against Yacka, and a Crystal Brook outing. Also mentioned are weather dampness, SAL G U spoon results, farm sowing doubt, and the Mutual Hospital Fund canvass led by Mr. Raymond with a local district agent appointed.
The North Western District Convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at the Uaura Baptist Church with Rev G B Stribley Mrs A Harris and Mrs Herbert welcomed. Officers elected include President Mrs A Harris and Treasurer Mrs M E Clift. Talks covered Youth Coronation celebrations and the world convention as the choir and organ provided music.
On May 12 at Gulnare Hall the local cricket team Gulnare Club received the Rocky River Cricket Association Shield from patron J H Teakle. Toasts honored The King The Rocky River Ascend The Gulnare Cricket Club and other local clubs. A victory ball followed with light entertainment and humor.
Gawler-Saturday results list trials and entries across horse and greyhound events including Aurdles Alfange Highland Fling Malification Tridle Soochow Princess Orania Wentonia Cup The Riff Centenary Star Be linda. Steeple Collegian Pavison. Welter Beau Nash Attract Antor grange Stand Holp seerleon Prince Bac co Minetration.
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