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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 23, 1924
Page
2
Fragmented OCR text from a June issue references Gladstone Town Hall Sahoo Library event tickets and prices. It mentions April beginnings, branded goods, and an offer for annual value with areas express posting. Names and some numbers appear unclear due to damage.
A notice in Leroby states all pasturing licences expire in May. Any stock not registered by January 4 will be impounded. Licences will not be issued.
Amid noisy notices spoke of Mr C E Seweraw visiting Gladstone and a property sale near Crystal Brook with pigs and various items. The General Secretary of SAPT and Lieut Col Smeaton visit May 30 to discuss town hall meetings and local school development. Inspector Nicolls addresses teachers. a public program with musical items follows in the Town Hall.
A Whurailie o dance at Gladmine Town Hall in aid of St. Peter’s Church drew a large crowd from Georgetown and surrounding district. The £14 5s takings topped by a cake prize won by Miss Atkins and a perfume prize won by Leal Madigan. Music by Miss M. Hynea of Georgetown. Supper served by a committee of ladies and assisted by several gentlemen.
District notes report storm damage and a break in glass windows from a plane crash scare in Georgetown. storms brought heavy rain and lightning with hail in Gulnabe, plus local football club formation and school committee actions. Rain boosts seeding as crops recover from drought.
A fragmented historical note describes small farmers embracing motor farming, led by Fordson tractors. The machine halves labor needs, enabling two neighbors to trade tractor work for limited team work, boosting efficiency and allowing the farmer to reclaim undeveloped land for revenue potential.
A jumble of personal notices recalls Mrs I Milne of Gladstony wedding plans and a houseful of names in 19th century style. A memorial greeting wishes Gawae aged 83 many happy returns and local officials note the late W Odger JP’s service as mayor. The Bishop of Willoobre reports a pastoral visitation and upcoming icy, stormy weather predicted for the month’s end.
Chevrolet plans marketing about 800000 cars this year with hopes to reach one million in 1925. The brand traces to Louis Chevrolet, once a star racer. First car appeared in 1919. Production figures rise from 8786 in 1914 to 0 in 1915, then 20000 in 1915, 62000 in 1916, 111000 in 1917, 51000 in 1918, 133000 in 1919, 140000 in 1920, 240000 in 1922 after a reorganization under K W Zioperschied. Capacity expanded to about 260 per day in 1921, up to 3000 per day by 1993.
The Leesue Relief Fund report notes collectors Metre Blossig and Conols canvassed the western district Friday but were delayed by car trouble. Additional subscriptions were promised and names like A Flaust J Baidish and C Read appear among supporters. Friends express thanks and urge more help next week.
A fragmented civic exhortation urges residents to support local institutions and public officers, praising public service and shared town welfare while warning against labeling trusted citizens as frauds. The text stresses looking ahead and unity to benefit the community.
Fragmented text shows Warren's advertising welfare terms and winter fashion items. It mentions education tax, jealousy, honesty, patience, and various quotes. The readable portion highlights Warren's Showroom with plainly marked prices and photographic supplies at Lene thall's.
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