Public Reading Room and Library Institute Meeting Schedule
The committees meet for business on the first Monday of each month from April to September at 7:30 p.m. and from October to March at 8 p.m. John Souter serves as president.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 02, 1934
Page
4
The committees meet for business on the first Monday of each month from April to September at 7:30 p.m. and from October to March at 8 p.m. John Souter serves as president.
A short health note links ill health to digestive irregularities and advocates Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a remedy. It claims the medicine stimulates the Liver and Bowels, cleanses the Stomach, and restores proper function to fight Life's Little Daily Ills.
Friday morning publication by proprietor L. M. W. Judell issued in Jamestown. The notice states the periodical is printed and published weekly.
A collage of humorous quips and witticisms on manners love luck and human folly. Jests touch on flattery habit married life cynics and social classes with light banter and puns.
The Parliament Wheat Growers Committee criticizes the Federal Government over delays on barley exports to Belgium and the risk to South Australian barley. It contrasts strong Glass industry profits with potential harm to SA barley, citing production figures and the need for protective tariff reforms.
The Jamestown Troop of the 9th Light Horse, led by Lt. T. S. Brown, camped on McInerney Bros property at Canowie Belt. They conducted machine gun practice and skill-at-arms on Saturday and held a well attended barn dance with entertainment by local performers. The troop thanked the McInerney family and returned to Jamestown Sunday evening.
A brief news item describes a man dashing into a road in front of a motor car. He was carried away after the collision.
The National Bank declares a dividend of 134 p c. A Georgetown club cricket beat Farmers by 41 runs. Farmers players listed alongside era members. Caltowie defeats Jamestown by 170 runs to 35. Gladstone tops Laura by 109 to 38. Local title match at Gladstone features Lieut Neil and others. An institute fundraiser held at Caltowie with local residents contributing. The steamer Wairarapa wreck at Great Barrier Island with 134 fatalities.
The Jamestown Football Club held its annual wind up ball with a strong turnout. President E T Daly and Association President T B S Nancarrow spoke, then presented trophies to R Curver N Carmichael H Pascoe J Dawes and N Smour for various achievements. F Hall received a silver cup for services. supper was by the lady supporters.
The Jamestown Rifle Club held the fourth stage at 600 yards on Saturday October 27 in hard wind. Joe Cummings shot 39 of 40 in round two to take third place. Reg Cummings scored 70, Herb Medlin led with 72 of 80. Leaders after the round: Joe Cummings 301, Herb Medlin 300, Ross McLennan 299.
Jamestown Sub-branch NAPBA announces top hens from April 1 to October 28. Leghorns led by S Haskard with 183 eggs, F Kelly 159, J Cundy 129, Australorps led by C Lines with 129, S Kelly 123.
The Gladstone Methodist Sunday School held anniversary services with a large afternoon and evening gathering. Rev. Milton Tresise preached on varied topics while children led by W L Palmer performed with orchestra and pianiste Mia Keen. A Monday meeting awarded prizes, praised helpers, and noted Mr B Mellen’s move to Port Adelaide and a £4 plus treasurer’s report.
Car maintenance notes advise using a carpenter's pencil to grease closed window channels by rubbing up and down, ensuring graphite coats the walls for smooth sliding. It also covers testing vacuum tanks and fuel pumps for leaks, and highlights the return of the Oldsmobile Six to Australia with details on performance and features.
Belalie North notes a rainfall of 3.08 inches for October, with 115 points added since last report. Rain improves feed and wheat crops, though fields are dirty. farmers have depleted stock of old hay, learning hay stacks are assets as wheat yards stay busy trucking grain away.
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