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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 08, 1929
Page
3
A local tyre shop pledges to receive worn tyres today, retread them, and fit them back on customers cars so they can be used tomorrow. Each tyre is meticulously inspected for faults or cuts before retreading to ensure sound performance.
A guarantee promises coverage for both a vehicle's retread and its casing over a fixed distance of 4500 miles, signaling a comprehensive warranty. The text emphasizes protection extending beyond tread life, reinforcing durability expectations for the entire tire.
Our aim is to give the best value in retreads with prices as low as possible while maintaining quality. We use good rubber and workmanship and note that retreads often mileage over 10 000 miles, sometimes exceeding the original tread.
The cost of a tyre repair is a wise expenditure that preserves mileage from a damaged tyre and helps avoid a blow-out. Promptly repair small injuries and cuts to prevent serious trouble and loss.
An Australian reader endorses Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a quick relief for kidney pain and backache. The letter notes a cold settling on kidneys caused severe pain, with four bottles driving out the pain and improving health, and cites no recurrence six years later. Sold by Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
Branch classes of Port Pirie Technical School in Dressmaking Art Needlework and Millinery resume at Memorial Hall Gladstone. Fee 1 shilling 1 pence per term per subject payable in advance. Next term begins Tuesday August 20 with Miss Roberts in attendance each Tuesday morning and afternoon.
The Gladstone Golf Club held a well attended Institute Hall ball to close its season. Visitors from neighboring clubs enjoyed decorated halls and Rohrscheim's Port Pirie Orchestra. Trophies were awarded by H. M. Pascoe to J. V. Thomson and D. Pinch for club championships and to E. Taylor and D. Pinch for handicap aggregates. A supper followed under Mrs. Pascoe, with many members and guests in attendance.
From Areas Express November 8 1889 details a Beetaloo water arrival in Gladstone, a fatal horse accident involving Mr Cheek, Melbourne Cup winner Bravo, a tennis match lineup, Blue Ribbon Army vocalists, Georgetown Institute committee, and a cricket match with Gladstone and Crystal Brook scores.
The Gladstone Branch of Port Pirie Technical School held its annual dressmaking display in Memorial Hall on Thursday. Exhibits by Gladstone ladies included costumes coats frocks lingerie and embroidery with prize tickets showing at neighbouring shows. A short musical program and afternoon tea complemented the event with proceeds of 1 shilling for tea yielding £3 15 shillings donated to the Institute Committee. The two year old class drew wide interest from young girls to middle aged ladies and promises further success next year.
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