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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1931
Page
3
A column brimming with quips and light verse on self reliance character and modern life. It features jokes about health society manners and daily curiosities with playful exchanges among spouses parents and youth interspersed with brief notes and ads.
Jamestown marks season opening with Mayor Glasson declaring the Green and Croquet Lawn open. President F A Sweetapple notes reduced subscription and aims to attract new members. The event features first balls by Mrs Daly and Mrs Sweetapple, bowls and croquet play, refreshments, and a sightseeing flight for visiting guests.
Gladstone Women's Branch of AGRICULTURAL BUREAU visited Jamestown on Tuesday November 1. Twenty members attended led by Messrs. Bandon Smalacombe Botting Gillis and Thomas. Mrs. Richardson welcomed the visitors and Mrs. Pritchard Mrs. Clarke presided. Mrs. Spatswoort read Welfare of the Child and a letter from the House Wife's Association sparked discussion. The program closed with songs and a tea.
Crystal Brook defeated Gladstone by a narrow margin in a long cricket match at Gladstone last Saturday. Key scores include Crystal Brook 76 by G Peters and 29 by J Phillis, while Gladstone’s J Thomson and G Thomson contributed with multiple wickets as the Brooks posted a total of 283. Final outcome credited Crystal Brook with the win. bowling highlights featured Coe 3/58 and Thomson 2/81.
Members of the SA Chamber of Manufacturers led by President C H Seppell visited Gladstone on Tuesday morning. The Mayor J W McNamee and others welcomed them at Memorial Hall asserting the visit could boost state employment through South Australian purchases.
On Saturday, a requisition presented by Mr. A C Cult asked for his nomination to the post of Mayor for the coming year. The Mayor, McTomsally, made the first presentation on behalf of residents. Mr. Catt acceded to the request.
The annual strawberry fete at St. Alban's Church Gladstone was held in the Msttime Hall on Tuesday last. Bishop of Willochra opened it and praised the ladies for attractive stalls. Afternoon items came from children and Tom King of Adelaide. Stall themes included strawberries and cream and ice cream. Evening turnout was large with visitors from surrounding towns. Proceeds totaled about £45.
The Commonwealth Railways Department announces the 1929 map reissue useful for Central Australia North Australia and WA north west reference. It highlights railway ranges creeks wells telegraph stations stock routes and pastoral homesteads with each range in a separate color. Copies available by application to Commonwealth Railways Melbourne or posted on request for two shillings.
A contemporaneous essay by E A Beverley urges action over passivity, arguing prosperity returns to those who advance rather than wait. He notes Australia faces renewed demand for food, coal, cars, oil and clothing as industry labors on, challenging business leaders to push forward to new success.
The Annus meeting of the Joew Pichting Committee elected officers including President Mr W EH letter and vice president Mr 4 M3 hood, with a general committee list. An address on Bush Fires Aut was given and a Kew Kusnsiek Fire Extinguisher shown. Artists Marcella Berardi and Jack Pews ler performed. proceeds exceed £17. Weather report notes rain on Sunday night and Monday easing crops eastward.
In our last issue five winners were listed for six events at Cheltenham on Saturday. Names like Hurdies Puriges Adit and other elusive entries appear in a fragmented lineup including November Tiles Jeffrey Bachelor Green Spanish Queen Suvetile Eilop Keakaton and Montrose with Closing Hilcp Simons Bier Sonne teen.
Rainfall this fortnight totals fifteen joints with little benefit as harvests progress. Wheat Growers Association held a meeting on November 15 with Mr. F. Cummings presiding. Helwile New Church marked anniversary celebrations on Sunday and Monday November 8. The Rev Davies and Rev Wellington delivered addresses and the choir led by Mr. Nivaile performed, with Miss J. Cummings notably in voice. Mrs A. Lo Jones arranged an unusually good programme with items by D. and W. Cummings, Misses D A and W Cummings, and other duets. Supper ended a successful anniversary. Personal notes mention Miss Francis Cummings making progress after illness.
At the Council Chamber Returning Officer W Naismith announced mayoral nominations with two contenders for the post. Current mayor W C Glasson faces Fyfe Haast. In Leamington Ward H C Stanton is opposed by A Baldwin. North Parade features ex-Councillor S N Haskard and TL McDonsll as new aspirants. South Ward includes P J McCarthy and C 8 for North Ward. Ballot set for December.
Excelsiors and 1 superiary will meet for the first time this year on Saturday on the local pitch. Team lists include Excelsiors players Hall Tenyer Jeffs Carmichael Blaskett Axford Rosie Cavenett Bampton Deering Naismith Hamilton Maniilton and Imperials players Werle May Fosdike Iforean Evans Me Carthy Steerray Siviour Dawes Cronin Mannion Watters Dumaentann plus Annialeer Cronin Mannion Lambert Methirihy Wylie and others. Total 65. Bowling and fielding figures feature Mannion Baulderstone Cronin and Watters among others.
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