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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 27, 1927
Page
2
ME William Odgers is named Returning Officer for the elections with John A Lyons as Canirman. The text reflects on Monte Carlo and gambling, contrasting joys with sickness and the idea of enduring influenza while taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure.
Mies Nellis Meyrick starts dancing lessons on Tuesday at Gildedtone Memorial Hall. A grand ball in Georgetown Thursday raises funds for the local tennis club. District Councils invite nominations for councilors and an auditor with fixed noon deadlines. The Mayor Mr C O Bennett praised by district members and fire brigade chairmen.
A dance is planned near the tennis club in George town for Thursday. A June 7 consultation at Gladstone Pharmacy with optician W L Palmer is noted. Saturday night at Gladstone Institute drew few patrons as Fred Rook presented a strong film program headlined by Betty Bronson with Tom Moore and Esther Ralston in A Kiss for Cinderella. The program also featured the Duke and Duchess of York's Sydney visit, a comedy, and The Midnight Sao with Laura La Plante. Court Theatre scenes in St Petersburg were praised for their beauty and excitement. A supporting program completed an enjoyable evening. Obituary: Mr Robert Smart of Narridy died May 16 at his residence. He was born August 5 1857 at Golden Grove and had a long farming career at Moolonga and Redhill before retiring with Mrs Smart to Joalin Payneham and later returning to Narridy. He married Mary Fidoch in 1890 and had six sons and three grandchildren.
Tenders are invited for rebuilding Pariel Mall and porch of St Albans Church Gladstow Plans and specifications may be collected from the City Office and tenders close on June 10. Anniversary services follow with Rev J Peara of Jamestown chairing. Two services at 3 and 7 pm with special singing. Lectura Hall event Monday at 7.45 pm features a musical and elocution programme. Collection for Trust Funds and supper charged at one shilling. Everybody invited.
We report on residents: John Bley of Gladstone back from hospital and reoffending? no, returning Monday. E Buckenorsa of Georgetown recovering from operation and returning home. Mr and Mrs Milne of Gladstone celebrate 5th wedding anniversary. R Sampson of Gladstone marks his 86th birthday with friends. Mrs Besford, aged 86, another long-time resident, celebrated recently.
The Gladstone Social and Danes Club inaugurated its 1927 season on May 19 at Institute Hall with a large attendance from nearby towns. President J. T. Bergin declared the session open. The programme featured a polonaise led by H. T. Harelett and Miss Fairchild, a prize tie between W. J. Fairchild and Miss Martin, and a supper in the Memorial Ball area. Local officials and many guests, including the Mayor and Mayoress, attended the event with decorations of chrysanthemums and autumn-toned light shades.
The Georgetown club announces a 24 day stake on July 6 and 7 with Handbilla and full particulars from the honorary secretary Mr F. E. Evane. A noted adage contrasts man and woman, claiming a vast difference in conduct and consequence.
A fragmented OCR page presents a collage of proverbs, quotes, and trivia. Topics range from guilty verdicts and winter timing to trades, science facts, historic notes, and local observations about London districts and the Areas Express birthday.
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