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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 05, 1937
Page
2
A detailed list of livestock entries includes 199 prime wethers 150 fat wethers 170 fat wethers 200 fat wethers 150 fat wethers 40 fat wethers 50 S M wethers 40 fat wethers 50 fat wethers 230 F M ewes 230 S M ewes 120 F M ewes 60 fat ewes 60 GT to F M ewes 60 F M ewes 30 fat ewes 150 wether lambs 146 wether lambs 150 fat lambs 80 fat wethers 400 M S lambs 300 M S lambs 50 lambs 10 lambs 200 mixed sheep to be drafted. Further entries invited.
Jamestown services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. with Communion at 12 noon in Jamestown. Belalie North and Belalie East hold 3 p.m. Communion. Canowie Belt 3 p.m. Communion. St. Albans Gladstone hosts 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Evensong preached by Rev. Bro. Darke. Rev. G R Parrott presides at Gladstone and Yangya é service in the afternoon.
The Commissioner of Railways informs Port Pirie Trotting Club that the weekly Saturday night rail car to Gladstone Peterborough and intermediate stations will be detained until 11.45 pm. This allows patrons to view trotting and return home the same evening.
Mr P F Smart and Miss Audrey Smart returned to their Nth Bundaleer home after visiting Western Australia. Miss Smart stayed with her brothers Eric at Miling and Cliff at Minivale for eight months. Mr Smart's trip lasted four weeks. Eric and Cliff are farming in their localities. Under Gladstone sub branch BSL, a simple service will be held at Rock Cairn Gladstone at 11 a.m. Thursday with two minutes silence and a broadcast service. large attendance expected.
Mrs M W Gurney and Mr E Les sue announce they have purchased the Butcherine Business of Mr J Lee in Main Bt Gladstone and seek support from town and district residents.
At the exams conducted by Mr Harold Wylde in connection with the University on September 28 the following pupils of Miss Kathleen Newlyn were successful candidates Dorothy Baynes Grade IV Credit Heather Harding Grade V credit Patricia Estick Grade VI pass.
The annual Catholic Strawberry Fete for St. Peter's Church at the Gladstone Institute netted roughly £50. Rev Fr Molloy opened the event. J A Page showed pictures, E Robertson ran a bowls contest, and dancing followed with music by J Page and Mrs Meaney.
The annual Nurses Ball to raise funds for a piano for Jamestown Hospital staff was held last Thursday at Jamestown Institute. It drew a large, festive crowd with novelty dances, a strong program by Mr. R. Trevorrow, and music by the Jamestown Dance Orchestra. Proceeds totaled about £32, with Mrs. S. K. McDowell, Jamestown, winning the accompanying competition.
Richard Albert Humphris died suddenly at his Gladstone home on October 18 aged 68. Born in Stockport he became a farmer and grazier with properties at Gladstone and Telowie. He served on the Gladstone District Council, was a Past Master of the Gladstone Masonic Lodge, and a patron of the R.S.L. He leaves a wife Elizabeth Cashmore, five sons, two daughters, six grandchildren, and many friends. Funeral held October 19 with service by Rev. S. Evans.
Gladstone bowling club welcomed clubs from Peterborough Caltowie Jamestown Laura Port Pirie Crystal Brook for the season opening on a perfect day. President C O Bennett thanked ladies for support and presented trophies to Grubb Read Holst Harris Duval Lee Sandow. Mrs Campbell started the kitty and Mrs Bennett unfurled the pennant as bowls began.
The Railways Commissioner informs Port Pirie Trotting Club the weekly rail car from Port Pirie to Gladstone Peterborough and intermediates will be detained until 11.45 p.m. on opening night and the two following Saturday events November 20 December 4 and 13. Patrons may see an excellent trotting night and return home the same evening. Inquiries can be made at local railway stations. The opening programme promises an attractive program.
The Bank of New South Wales argues taxation funds public goods and services such as defence law education roads and social services. It warns against overtaxing high earners while noting progressive rates and the need to balance incentives with community benefits.
Jamestown Racing Club held its annual meeting with attendees including P J McCarthy acting chairman and H F Jones. The balance sheet showed a strengthened position with a reduced overdraft of £297 18/11 and three successful meetings highlighted by a Centenary event attended by Governor Sir Winston Dugan and Lady Dugan.
Belalie Tennis Association report shows St Andrews losing to Reds with doubles Gilmore and Chambersey and Read and Creber among players. Singles results include Gilmore, Chambers, Hal, Brown, Gribble, Clift, Crump, Newman, Hamp, Spotswood, Smallacombe, and Bennett, with numerous set counts and game totals.
Premier harness event in Los Angeles features top trotters. Bookmakers and the totalizator will operate. Secretary W. W. Fiddaman oversees arrangements.
The Gladstone Rifle Club fired its sixth club competition on Saturday October 30 amid a strong frontal wind. R W Lines topped the day and won the sweepstake, with results showing several shooters and scores predominating. A match against Yacka Rifle Club on November 6 was canceled, and a Peterborough match on November 13 will see a selected team announced next week.
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