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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 19, 1920
Page
3
Residents urged to support local tradespeople during a Gladstone sale of footwear. All footwear displayed on tables with early purchasers gaining first pick, while prices are stated as equal to encourage circulating money within the town.
A council meeting discusses placing a fence along a road crossing and the safety implications for pedestrians. Debate includes opposition to closing the crossing and the mayor warns of risk to individuals who cross. The presiding officer notes a delay as the session concludes with resolutions and thanks to attendees.
G K Chesterton writes to the Illustrated London News arguing prohibition is not a revolution or reform but a sweeping hang that leaves roots intact and embodies barbarian impatience, defining the barbarian despot.
Bander and Sons advertise Eucalypts Extract as a universal remedy for numerous ailments including lung trouble rheumatism and fever. They claim Supreme Court of Victoria validation for its antiseptic healing power and insist on genuine Sander's Extract for internal and external use, warning that no other is as good.
A murky report describes a one run victory for the home team at Aka Gladstone Oval. E C Naakivell took 9 for 20, averaging 32.9 per wicket, with 43 runs in the innings. Gaergetang's Ivan Moltey led North Adalaids footballers with 31 as top scorer. line mentions players and scores, plus local club notes and ads.
Rifle shooting clubs from Glaustone Georgetown Crystal Brook Laura and more competed in a home and away double shoot at 600 yards with eight shots per fighter. Teams scored across long and short ranges as wind hindered high totals. A F Thomson won the medal with 336 points, M F Page second with 331, and Frank Page third with 380 in a scratch event.
A garbled racing page lists handicaps and stakes including divisions for Prince Valido or Avery and Tonic at Naxberry Star Hurdle with various contenders. The text devolves into incoherent reminiscence about experiences and a 1910s memory, ending with an unrelated anecdote and a signature.
News letter from Georgetown dated November 17 notes farmers anxious as evening storm appears to settle in, with work to resume next week if weather permits. Details mention Strawberry fete at St Mary’s Church on November 27 and parish efforts to please patrons. Also a report on increased telephone rates and subscriber reactions, including a single case of cancellation reconsidered.
Reads like a rural sale sheet listing numerous farms and properties near Mallala. Details include 101 acres with 9 rooms, 1085 acres, 580 acres fallow, good water, 14 miles from Mallala, price guidance around 25 2/6 per acre, and multiple parcels up to 504 acres. Mentions well-improved homesteads, stables, outbuildings, water, and rail or road access. Aimed at buyers seeking large allotments with arable, pasture, and developable land in the Mallala district.
Parish notices describe a November 24 event at Saleyarde opposite Gladalooe. An illustrated Strawberry Foto session appears in the Parish Hall on the same Wednesday. Details mention Bennett and Albén'n Sanday School as organizers.
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