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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1927
Page
3
Community notes report Rev W Mobissos presiding at services with choir singing anthems and brief mentions of church events. Local residents attend as the church continues weekly observances and outreach activities.
A fragmented notice lists individuals including Claridge and J. Claridge along with the Martin family of Port Pirie and Mrs Forgan Pirls. The readable fragments reference involvement of H Ulsridge and Laura Porder among others in a local matter.
An annual fete on Tuesday October 11 featured a Black on Frete theme with bias decor and festive stalls. Volunteers including Morara W. Urowden Alf Gals C Handow and W T L Brana assisted in preparing the stalls while Mins T Laonns and others staffed the door. Despite inclement weather the event proceeded with a variety of stalls such as Tongue Fancy and Coal Drink hosted by Mrs Musson and others.
The minutes cite proceedings on finance reports and public meeting plans for appointing volunteers to a brigade. The mayor and engineers discuss crossing safety, hydrant procurement, and a by law committee to prepare a requisition. several named individuals are noted for delegation to committees and upcoming reports.
The Georgetown community hosts a church concert and school program led by Rev. Ledger Pita with performances by Miss Aileen Walker and Mrs. Joan Walling. Attendees enjoyed singing, recitations, and a children's dance, followed by a fundraiser dance and music by local talent to support future events.
A partial OCR fragment discusses a difficult shot by a player named Mario Almas and mentions woven variance and a low score, indicating a troubled sequence in a game. Names and complete details are unclear, but the context centers on crisp shooting trouble and a scored outcome.
Sports brief lists first division contenders Daty and Morty Alw. second division options Dilkera and Pietorial. hurdles feature Wilgeos and Hoia Park. other events include Cockina versus oxen and Stesplechaco with Tou ant. Welter matchups Northaboa versus Rollat. Flying handicap Aurin Anton or Sotonella. Moonae Valley Cup Bilville and JStar d'Or Baochue listed.
The October 18 Premier Ball in connection with the Gladstone B Grade Football Club drew over 200 attendees with many from Port Pirie Jamestown Laurs Unicowia Crystal Brook and George Town. Captain Novak and his team were praised for winning the premiership and the Travers Cup while trophies were presented to A Coleman and H Yates for service to their teams. The event featured dancing to Jack Fass Peterborough Orchestra and decorations in black and white with a social program, tributes, and acknowledgments to donors and volunteers.
A reminiscence of Mr Beaford born near Hesbrough who celebrated his 88th birthday on May Bth. The record tracks his life from farm work to school, merchant service, four years in the Navy, whaling, mining in Bogiaod, and a long career in shipping and stockbroking with Hing & Beoford. He sailed to South Australia, worked in Gladstone and Brow, joined Port Pirie, aided the Broken Hill rush, and later participated in mining ventures and Oriental Sinciog property. He spent years in England, Australia, and the Northern Territory, ending years with the firm in Gladstone.
The comedy Love Em and Leave Em is set for screening at the Gladstone on Saturday night. The plot follows Mamne Waleb and her love triangle with Bill Billingeby, Turmoil, and double dealing as mischief and romance unfold.
A fragmented ad note questions miraculous praises for Sandee's Extract claiming extraordinary health benefits. It lists dubious awards and markets across regions, urging caution as the text attests to unverified merits and inconsistent data.
A detailed cricket summary notes a chaotic day with many dismissals and notable contributions. Individual scores include N. T. Mandwe 7 and 16, Hing and Riots Burnet providing key partnerships, while Brooks and Brook contributed to the innings. The report mentions Melehaby and Gladstone opponents with a probable draw, and lists bowlers such as C. Kearta, G.Cronis, and J. Howels among others.
The article outlines the Commonwealth War Loan and Redemption Loan terms, including interest rates, expected returns, and redemption provisions. It mentions December payment schedules, investor entitlements, and regional loan office notes alongside local race results and bowling scores from Wirrahaka and Murraytown.
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