Buick's 25 Year Journey From Detroit to Flint Sparks Auto History
A September anniversary recalls Buick's 1904 start in Detroit with a failed axle fix turned tow to Flint. The tale covers Buick Manufacturing Company birth, early model sales growth, and General Motors acquisition in 1928. Luick introduces a new Buick as engineers improve on the once revolutionary car.
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Buick Manufacturing Company
Buick
General Motors
Detroit
Flint
Luick
Quotable Fragments From a Busy Day
A mix of wry aphorisms notes two men who understood women, comments on aging with humor, and asserts happiness lies in accepting limits. The Chinese Government has issued a requisition prohibiting tobacco and alcohol for all under twenty.
Unusual Harvest Follows Late Rains At Georgetown Sunflower Fair
Georgetown November 27 1928 reports an unusual farming season with late rains reviving crops and haymaking proceeding as November nears end. The Georgetown and Clover Hill Baptist Churches' Sunflower Fair in the District Hall raised funds, with Mayoress Harslett opening the fete and four girls competing in a floral queen event. Profits totaled £116 as stalls hosted by local ladies offered sweets, cakes, crafts, produce, and floral displays.
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Georgetown
Clover Hill
D. Shaw
W. Rudgers
District Hall
H. T. Harslett
Gladstone
Harslett
Shirley Holloway
Carnation
Jean Growden
Violet
Beryl
Sambell
Poppy
Mary Wankivell
Rose
Lois Nancarrow
Work
Mesdames
W. J. Freebairn
Nancarrow
S Wilson
M. Smallacombe
I. Inglis
FR. Treasure
M. Wilson
E. Odgers
C. Millard
Mesdames D. Shaw
C. A. Smallacombe
J. A. Lyona
K. Inglis
I Mumford
Messrs
I .Inglis
R. Odgers
G. Wilkin
G. Smallacombe
Wellington
S. Francis
2. Freebairn
E. Fudton
G. Small
Gladstone Croquet Club Matches At Booleroo Centre And Jamestown
Gladstone and Booleroo Centre competed at Booleroo Centre with Booleroo winning by 9 points. The Ladies pairs results included Booleroo 62 Gladstone 5 and Jamestown defeating Crystal Brook 98 to 3 with multiple 26 22 and 26 11 scores. Afternoon tea followed at the Crystal Brook match.
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Booleroo
Mrs. McMartin
Miss Bastian
Mesdames W. Creber
W. Shephard
Gladstone
Mesdames Williams
Dixon
Mesdames W. Growden
J. S. Fisher
Mesdames Rogers
Foot
Mesdames J. R. Fisher
E. A. Gale
Gladebe
Jamestown
Mesdames Haskard
Humphris
Mesdames C. Read
C. Schmidt Gladstone
Mesdames Palmer
Moore
W. B. Creber
Mesdames Haese
Hocking
Mesdames W. Coe
N.C. Schmidt
Moffat
Mesdames
Magistrates Court at Crystal Brook deals with suicide attempt
At Crystal Brook magistrates court on November 21 1924 before Mesers Mark Weston and A G Head John Daniel Cox a 38 year old farmer from Clement's Gap pleaded guilty to unlawfully attempting death by his own action on November 8 1928 by drinking Strichwyne. He was bound over in 10 pounds personal surety for 12 months with assurances from Dr Kendrew that he is now fully recovered and unlikely to reoffend.
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John Daniel Cox
Clement's Gap
M.C. Sheridan
Dr. Kendrew
Ford Man Praises Canada Plant Leads In Production
In Geelong today H C French general manager of Ford Australia said the Canadian Ford plant has taken the lead in world production. Demand for the new car is so strong deliveries seem to sell further cars. prices across the auto industry are rising. He noted Canada's prosperity based on mineral resources and warned Australia’s overseas publicity focuses on strikes and borrowings rather than growth of industry.
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Buick
Geelong
H.C. French
Ford Motor Company of Australia
Canada
Ford
United States of America
French
U.S.A
Sor
Australia
Caltowie Croquet Club Opens and Fete in Caltowie
The official opening was held on Saturday November 17 with a large district gathering. Mrs W Coe declared the green open and the new clubhouse ready for use. A brief club history was given, and croquet followed a tea. The club started with an 11 member first court near the tennis courts and later added a bowling green. A clubhouse erected recently will aid the ladies. Land, green planting and clubhouse cost £186 with debt to be cleared by season's end. The Annual Strawberry Fete of the Caltowie Institute occurred Friday 23rd with stalls and a cake competition. Prize winners and entertainment followed, including a notable Ugly Man contest won by Les Lloyd with a trophy.
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Caltowie
W. Berryman
H. Batten
Caltowie Institute
W. Graham
Elaine Batten
J. Kelly
M. Hillam
Haren
EL. J. Kranz
A. L. Thomas
A. Neindorf
K. Haren
BH. Murphy
Les Lloyd
Jean Foubister
Muriel Holland
Mildred Chamberlain
Hillam
H. Hartwig
Wirrabara social aids St Margaret s Church
A November 26 social at the Local Institute Hall Wirrabara supported St Margaret s Anglican Church. Rev Burvill presided with A M Mahood secretary. Guests enjoyed music games and dances with Mrs Seaman Miss Zilm Potts and Sellin performing. A Miss Fisher won a competition.
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St. Margaret's Anglican Church
Wirrabara
Burvill
A. M. Mahood
Seaman
Zilm
Potts
Sellin
Mise Fisher
Printed at the Review Office Jamestown by the Proprietor
Publication note credits L M W Judell as proprietor and printer of the Jamestown Review Office printed text.
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Review” Office
Jamestown
L. M. W. Judell
Jamestown Swimming Club opening carnival amid strong turnout
The Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club opened the 1928-29 season at Jamestown baths on a favorable afternoon and evening with Moonta swimmers joining local rivals. Port Pirie failed to arrive, the teams race was abandoned, while junior and open events showcased close finishes and notable performances by C Curver, K Carthew, and E Sharples.
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Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club
Jamestown Baths
Port Pirie
Moonta
Jamestown Club
Jamestown No. 2
Jist
Jamestown No. 1
C. Curver
K. Carthew
Sharples
Lathleau
Messrs
J. Donovan
J. Walker
A. Phillips
J Biscombe
B. Sinclair
J. Saunders
E. Sharples
C. Moroney
C. Curnow
R. Wenham
J. Donoghue
C. Curyer
K. Cartheaw
A. Trennery
P. Matters
E. Lathlean
Srd
B. Sharples
Jamestown No
A. Wehrmann
Areas Ex presa offers professional and business cards
Printing services advertise professional and business cards at Areas Ex presa Office with phone contact for orders and inquiries. The snippet highlights card printing capabilities and a contact number for customers seeking design and production.
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Isiting
Expresa
Spalding Polo Club Proposed by Local Enthusiasts
A meeting of polo enthusiasts in Spalding formed a committee to seek ground and start play soon. Interested players are to contact Hon. Sec. Mr. D. O'Connell for sticks, balls, and pony training arrangements. The note urges initiative to establish a prosperous club.
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D. O'Connell
Spalding
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement
A local testimonial urges quick action for kidney trouble with Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. Mrs Baldock of Laura states a family member found relief from back pain, dizziness and fatigue after using the medicine. Foster-McClellan Co. sells the pills at 15 Hamilton Street, Sydney.
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Doan
Dowan
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Five Jamestown rinks beat Crystal Brook in close bowls clash
Five rinks from Jamestown Bowling Club met Crystal Brook home teams in a keen contest of accurate bowls. Jamestown edged the home side by three points and started the season strongly. Afternoon tea followed as winners were congratulated by the hosts.
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Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Distinctions for Sander and Son's Pure Eucalypt Extract
The 1926 Amsterdam and New Zealand exhibits honor Sander and Son's Pure Volatile Eucalypt Extract with First Award and Gold Medal. Authorities at Otago University and De Baryay Melbourne confirmed purity and potency, and Supreme Court Melbourne endorsed it as a medicinal product for infections, headaches, burns, and other ailments.
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N.Z
Dunedin
Amsterdam
University
Otago
de Baryay
Melbourne
Supreme Court
Sander
Sander’s
Proverbial Jokes and Odd Outlooks from a Bygone Era
A collection of wry maxims on fashion, work, trust, and social views. The notes mock Christmas attire, stockings, and gender roles while contrasting past and future, with a remark on Afghanistan’s alcohol ban applying to Europeans.
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Afghanistan
Programme of MCC cricket tests and matches 1928 29
The programme lists first to fifth Test matches and minor games across Brisbane Sydney Melbourne Adelaide and Adelaide venues. Dates span November 30 to March, covering New South Wales Victoria Queensland South Australia England and Australia representative fixtures with multiple Test dates and intercity clashes.
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Brisbane
Sydney
NEW South Wales
Victoria
Melbourne
Queensland
South Australia
Adelaide
England
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General Motore
Sunflower Fair
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Gladstone v. Booleroo Centre
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Crystal Brook Green
Jamestown Ladies
Crystal Brook Ladies
Mark Weston
A. G. Head
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Co. Curyer
T. Dawes
T. Curyer
HE. Lathlean
Ece F
C. Bampton
Spalding Polo Club
Morris
Rice
Lehmann
Rees
Haskard
Palmer
West
Hopking
Ireland
Martin
Daly
Blaskett
Both
Boyle
Coombe
Pinnell
Mitchell
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