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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 05, 1928
Page
2
An 11 cow dairy herd and various farm equipment will be offered for sale by seller Laura Bowker and partners. Items include engines, pumps, piping, hardware, household appliances, and miscellaneous farm goods with terms to settle on buyer’s account if desired.
The government faces a heated confrontation over enforcement of laws amid industrial and political tensions. Delegations insist on upholding order while highlighting moral courage and the need for constitutional methods to resolve the dispute, with public support leaning toward decisive action.
Owing to time constraints the report of the Premiership Celebrations is held over. The delay is due to the need to await completion of related events and to ensure accurate coverage of ceremonies and results.
At ing recent University Musical Examinations in Gladstone Mrs W L Balmer reported piano pupils passing. Miss Tati Praeburn Grade 0 Miss Doreen Gravenlocks Grade VL and Master Vic op Coe Grade VL achieved success.
Friday October 2 sale at Laura features an account of Mr FP L. Uundey presenting 19 selected dairy cows and helpers from Laura. Sale at Mr T P Gowker's premises includes various other cattle and items. Elder Smith Co. monthly market at Crystal Brook follows next with 32tz sheep 19 cattle pigs and implements.
An Anglican church announces Sunday School at 11, morning and 2 and 7 services for the day. Rev. T. Gedides White is the pastor. A noted advertisement references Yangya-Wosergue and Georgetown-Itany. Evening topic titled Not far from the logdom. Anniversary event listed for Clover Mik on the 13th.
The St Marke Brass Band from Vort Pirle presented a blunt concert at Tresylva Park Gladstone on Sunday with large attendance and a well enjoyed show. Mr A Bond contributed two vocal numbers and the program was completed with an excellent performance by the band. A conwork followed at Laura later that evening.
After weeks of misappointments rain finally fell at Gladstone from Tuesday morning to Wednesday morning, totaling 1.5 inches since Saturday and improving harvest prospects. Severe winds caused damage including a verandah collapse in Croxa street, a large signboard blown onto a car, several fences to be rebuilt, and multiple outbuildings needing replacement, though overall destruction was limited.
The Areas Express reports the 1928 strike by Waterside workers at Port Adelaide and Melbourne. It condemns leaders for alleged unfair actions against the Beeby award, cites a destroyed ballot box incident, and argues the dispute is about jobs and licensing rather than principle, warning of monopolist control over port labor.
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School plans three services at Institute Hall on Sunday next and a Monday evening Annus Pune Meeting. Children will sing hymns led by Mr W 14 Palmer, with the pastor conducting morning, afternoon, and a novel evening service. A picnic is planned for the following Saturday possibly at Bundaleer Forest reserve. Distinctions awarded to Sanger & Son's Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract include a First Gold Medal at NZ exhibition, and international recognitions.
The Georgetown Hibernian Society held its annual dance with Minn Cnemody's orchestra and Miss J Page leading Polonaise. Attendance included many locals. Secretary duties were handled by J Page and L Page. The weekend saw heavy rain with 14 inches locally since Saturday. Attorney-General FT Fom iwirg addressed electors on Friday. A garage note documented a dramatic funeral transport by Mr. G R Hamilton.
A brief notice reminds residents that an order under the Firearm Registration Act requires all wood owners to register their firearms with police. The act defines firearm as any weapon from which a shot or missile can be discharged and states penalties for noncompliance.
An ad touts Sander's Eucalypt Extract as a versatile remedy for coughs colds hay fever and tooth ache with daily uses on bath handkerchief mouth wash sneeze and gums. It cites awards and a Supreme Court ruling in Melbourne while warning against crude imitation and urging purchase at Bradstone Pharmacy.
Local ad notices a patent remedy called Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for coughs colds influenza and similar ailments. It touts quick relief and broad use with claims of curing multiple ailments through peppermint-based formula.
October 4 at Crystal Brook residence of Mr John Warshall a gathering celebrated his 86th birthday and 26th year on the farm with family and old friends. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marshall and a large group from the local farming community. High tea featured a lavish display as stories of early pioneer days were shared and well wishes extended.
On October 3 1925 observers report a fierce storm with gusty winds and heavy rain. A large tree toppled in the main street and several veranda blinds were damaged while gardens were disrupted. No major damage or injuries were noted as the storm ends.
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