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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
Fragmentary notice requests recognition for a person who carved a coat depicting three wild boar from the Town Mall during a Flower Show. It mentions morning and evening speakers Rev J Raymont and Mrs J Raymont and references Gipsy Smith.
The writer blasts the governments changes in showmanship around reform and rejects progressive land tax as unjust. They warn of the dangers to farmers and landowners, arguing that subdividing estates with state purchases harms all and that taking assets without consent is indefensible.
A long list of local happenings describes social gatherings, entertainments, and civic notices. The Royal Adelaide Hotel undergoes management changes while a farewell party and a public dance mark departures. Gladstone Dramatic Club and Gladstone Ornamental Grounds report rehearsals and missing items. Snakes are spotted after warm weather, with residents near St Alban's Church and Clover Hill noting encounters. St Alban's ladies plan a strawberry fete and goods sale on the 18th, with a committee led by the rector and local notables.
An old advertisement touts GENUINE SANDER & SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT claimed to cure cold flu fevers diarrhea stomach and kidney issues and soothe neuralgia and rheumatic pains. It also promotes SANDER & SONS SUPERBA SKIN FOOD for skin care and a clear complexion with W H Deeble as local agent.
The final meeting to receive the balance sheet and report of the St John’s Ambulance class was held at St Alban’s Parish Hall on Friday at 8 pm. The balance showed a satisfactory surplus and a group photo session for passed examinants and the lecturer was arranged for Tuesday at 3:30 pm at Mr Deeble’s.
News notes from 1908 mentioning Melbourne Cup triumph by Lord Nolan, public events and sales, theatre plans, construction in Adelaide, court dates, and political shifts. Mentions exports, church retirements, and social items including golden wedding and a union strike fine.
The Caltowie Rifle Club progresses toward the McCasllum trophy with F Petatz and N K Flewetti as likely winners. Junior firefighter Frank Both fired. next Wednesday the firing will occur. The trophy is a marble clock. Nearby Roman Catholic picnic drew a large crowd despite Hornsdale’s rain. A Diverary Society banquet followed, with 100 plus attendees and varied toasts and entertainments led by local dignitaries and guests.
A compact racing card from Gawler features maidens and handicaps with multiple entries. The General previews races including contenders such as Arotoras and Lord Eruinence, with notable horses like The Pretender and Hotspar Steepie among the entries.
The North Western District annual Synod met at Crystal Brook with Rev W James presiding and Rev J Raymont as secretary. Ministers faced teaching examinations on character and doctrine. F J Barnes of Port Pirie circuit was named a ministry candidate. The body noted Ren Raymont’s recovery and reported £2,202 raised for trust property, £911 debt, and interest free loans to Terowie Petersburg Port Pirie Laura and Gladstone. Assistant appointments include Ray J Hi Williams to stationing committees and Hon T Pascoe to the mansment committee.
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