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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1920
Page
2
The passage notes a shift from old road building methods to new needs driven by rubber‑tired vehicles. It argues conditions prior to widespread rubber tires are obsolete in the age of rapid travel and modern mobility.
A regional notice argues for faster road development and cement highways to connect towns with the capital. It proposes rubber‑tired speedways, government cooperation, and the use of modern roadmaking machinery to cut costs, raise property values, and boost taxation revenue.
Community events and notices report a free picture show at Gindatone Town Hall hosted by EA Parmert Co operative and an upcoming Crystal Brook market run by Hitler Smith & Co Limited listing livestock including LAT sheep cattle horses pigs and poultry for Friday November 15. Government defence policy speech notes voluntary enlistment for Citizen Forces and reactivation plans with promotions timing and eligibility. ex service members urged to forward details to Kanwick Barracks or district HQ. Mentions Killarney schoolhouse success and Gladstone Cricket Club appointments with several local gentlemen named.
Harold Pank presides as Gladstone club discusses 1920-21 oval results and a push for a district butter factory. Report notes receipts from Gladstone Day events nearing £979 with balance due, plus a mayoral nomination and acknowledgments for past service. The meeting advances plans for a North Western dairy factory centered in Gladstone, citing railway access and regional needs, with cost estimated at about £10,000 and local support pledged.
The friends of Mr Fred Heastip of Wirrabare and Gladstone announce his recent Adelaide operation went well and he is expected home soon. Mr T S Korin of Gladstone injured when his mare toppled on him, fracturing a woven bone, now mobile. Mr Charley Hollitt injured on his farm near Gladstone yarding cows, nine aut oste-surgery stitches needed to close wound. Mrs McCracken sister of Mr RB Sampson of Gladstone hospitalized in Adelaide with an incurable condition. Mr Bob Leshee resigned from Mesers Bagot, Lhokes, and Lewis staff and started an agency in Jamestown. Archdeacon Nash, recently indisposed for a week, has recovered to resume duties.
Fragmented OCR recalls a local sports and crime roundup. Mentions a Saturday match with Saree McKensia Brens Laura, won by five fans, and Ned Kelly trial or conviction news. References Fort Garauin Joie and Terowie navvies with work details.
In Friday evening proceedings J. W. Tata and 7H Jon led requests for support while Bren moved to address public objections. The council discussed repairs in front of a residence after an injury incident, with mayoral remarks about improvements and safety.
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