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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 12, 1937
Page
3
David Jones of Sydney markets the latest machine with no attachments to the head. It delivers remarkable self setting ends and is especially recommended for fine hair, highlighting its advanced design and efficiency.
The British and Foreign Bible Society held a lantern lecture at the Baptist Church with Mr. Derbyshire as speaker and soloist. New president Rev L G Brook, secretary R G Odgers, and collectors Mrs Nancarrow and L H Sambell were elected.
At a November 4 meeting, the Gladstone Districts Cycling Club is formed with officers led by President A J Lawrie and Hon Sec H W Bennett. Membership costs are 2/6 for adults and 1/3 for under 14s. A 14 mile road race saw C Leesue win, with C Maddigan and K Bradock in other groups. K Bradock clocked fastest time.
Gladstone and District residents are informed that the J Lee butchering business on Main Street has been purchased. The new owners promise strict attention to service and aim to earn public support with satisfaction guaranteed.
The Gladstone Croquet Club opened its season on Saturday with a large turnout. Mrs. Smart of Gulnare declared the season open and received a gift from Miss Betty Harris. Afternoon tea followed with a successful ladies sale. Notable results include Dunsford and Tucker 26 over Medlin and Hockey 22, Thomas and Pavy 26 over Moore and Williams 23, Chandler and Shephard 26 over Burgess 11. President J. S. Fisher and Hon. Secretary H. C. Bennett noted.
Tattersall's Saturday list includes horses Woolmit Hdep Bonique Sue Car roll and various events such as Hurdles The Chaperon and Williamstown Cup with entries like Black Mac Donaster and John Wilkes. Notable sires or horses include The Boss Silver Dash Rata and Lady Kidston in several divisions.
The famed Australian cyclist Hubert Opperman known as the World's Greatest All-Round Cyclist is expected in Gladstone on Monday. He has competing credentials in the Tour de France and record rides including Bol d’Or pacing 585 miles in 24 hours and Paris Brest Paris 729 miles in 49 hours. H T Harslett is named as the Gladstone agent.
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