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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 29, 1925
Page
3
A local retailer announces a special clearing sale to reduce stock of men's youth and boys clothing. Featured offers include men's tweed overcoats 58/6 for 35/. boys overcoats 16/9. knickers 3/6. all-wool flannels 17/9. working trousers 8/9. fur felt hats 22/6 for 15/6. belts braces hats shirts and sweaters at substantial discounts. Includes travel rugs 25s and other items across ranges.
The Bishop of Willechra was farewelled amid praise from clergy and laity. J Francis of Port Pirie praised his guidance and kindness, noting his broad appeal and impact on the district. The bishop’s mission and lasting blessing were celebrated by guests and officials alike.
The community bids farewell to Bishop Gilbert White and Miss White as the Bishop prepares to attend the Stockholm Conference, leaving Willochra after ten years of service. Speakers praise his leadership, Christian unity efforts, and impact on towns like Gladstone, with hopes for his continued church work in Sydney and abroad.
May 26 1635 note: wading season begins as hibernal term continues. new metal production facilities arrive for uniform farm quality. hopes to reclaim main roads from swamp. suggests forming an 8 member Vigilance Committee to shield councillors from hostile residents. deputy POLG may hinder access to the post sentry box. potential aim to curb juveniles’ rowdy behavior and test respect for the dead.
A historic ad touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as a remedy for children’s hacking coughs. The flyer markets the product with promises of quick relief and notes the preparation’s availability through local shops.
The Gladstone Social and Dance Club opened amid boisterous weather with many town and district guests. Chairman A B Warren thanked attendees and wished a happy time as Mrs. H Mayfield and Miss D Pinch organized decor. Music by Fred Jefferys band accompanied a lavish supper directed by several committee members. The next dance is scheduled for Thursday, June.
The George Town Soldiers Memorial Hall hosted the local club’s first dance on May 20 with blue and amber streamers. Exuberant music by Hynes enlivened the event as visitors from Crystal Brook Redhill Snowtown Narridy attended among a long list of local residents and guests.
A collage of local notices and humorous quips, mentioning Warren's furniture showroom with fixed prices, a few public figures like Bishop of Willochra, laughter lines about women and civility, a post office fact from England in 1551, and reminders about health, mirrors, and winter millinery. Also references to Gladstone, Dodge cars, and Leathall's cough mixtures.
Gladstone Corporation held a May 27 meeting with full attendance. Minutes, correspondence, and the Overseer’s report were read. tenders were accepted for seven chains of gravelling. Proposals urged drainage works on Sixth Street and a side drain for Gladstone Street. mayor and town clerk task to meet ratepayers on Sixth Street drainage.
Sander and Bons introduce Eucalypti Extract as an unequalled remedy claimed to relieve ailments. The ad touts its effectiveness and lists simple usage instructions for daily relief. It markets the product as a trusted household remedy with broad applicability.
The text mentions graves growing flowers and old graves, a remark about fools and shameless behavior, brick prices in England rising from 36/6 to 83/6 per thousand, laying an onsen cable costing about £1000 per mile, and a line about early lighthouses using wood and coal fires atop Os.
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