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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1913
Page
3
A State Labour Member warned before the Referenda Campaign that Labour would harm farmers. He said the party places the farmer in a hollow log with the state treasurer ready to strike with higher land taxes. He urged voters to vote NO on the six papers to prevent disaster to farming and to oppose progress.
S irtient discussion on extending postal voting under the Electoral Act, with MPs from Labor and Liberal factions arguing for and against. Prominent figures criticize abuses, defend universal franchise, and call for safeguards while noting earlier support and historical context of postal ballots.
Empire Day events at Georgetown and Clover Hill featured speeches, songs, recitations, and a flag salute. Prizes awarded for running events, with silver medals to non-winners, and a football match concluded the program amid tea. Community figures attended, including Representative Poynton and local riflemen practicing nearby.
Jamestown beat Gladstone in a lively match with Goalkickers James town Paine Lambert Dickson Stevens Cronin and gladstone Thompson Yates Jones among scorers. Brody forward Brogan unable to play due to hand injury. crowd attendance high as plans announced for Crystal Brook clash May 1.
A ragged clipping reports an ARC meeting with race names including Toorak Trial and Parkside, and notes Bowmans Cricket Club farewell to Mr and Mrs Thos Smart in Adelaide. Speeches by Morers W. Eraser and R. Gale, plus songs and supper followed by dancing amid fragmented text and stray verses.
Gladstone Coursing Club held a meeting at the Boogoolee Hotel on Monday night to set July 3 as a forthcoming meeting date. Nominations were invited for SM dogeat with prizes and medals funded by Be. JF Taverington. The event will feature first prize 220 with gold medal, second 212, and third 27 10, with three dogs at 222 early ME. Road wiley and Mr. Geo Jovea dipper presiding as judges. Hon. Sec. H i ra anticipated a successful meeting. Most courses will be on the Gladstone road about three miles north in Baugnava Tessa Coup Sector. On Wednesday May 21 Balaklavs Tennis Club hosted a pleasant evening with 109 friends, decorated hall, progressive games, prizes to Mrs R. H. Carter and Mr. Spells, dancing, supper, and efforts to reduce club debt.
A varied program notes community activities with a choir, lectures, and dramatic scenes. Supper funds benefit the Roman Catholic Church while the euchre tournament raises money for the hall. Empire Day featured speeches, a Glenelg Beach painting gift, and school assemblies highlighting British empire themes.
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