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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 23, 1931

Page

3

Local protest over Gladstone District Council amalgamation

A large Gladstone Corporation and District Council meeting at Institute Hall discussed the Local Government Commission report proposing Gladstone join a new Boagoolie district. Ratepayers urged amalgamation with Gladstone District Council while protesting loss of local councils and urging submission to the Royal Commission.

Gladstone Corporation and District Council Institute Hall J. W. McNamee B.D. Nicholls Caltowie Caltowle Redhill C. Budge Nicholls Northern District Councils H. M. Pascoe Bennett R. E. Lines Laura C. C. Bennett H.R. Clark Gladstone District F.C. Grubb C. Q. Bennett Gladstone Gladstone District Council Laura and Gladstone Corporation C. O. Bennett Mr. Grubb Local Government Commission U. Harris H C. Bennett W. &. Bennett Royal Commission

Gladstone Croquet Club Matches and Results

Gladstone Croquet Club hosted a ranger afternoon on October 10 with several matches. Gladstone defeated Gulnare by 15 points while other results included Read and Shepherd 13 16 loss, Hewett paired wins in two doubles, and Crafter with Harris triumphing in a 65 point tally.

Gladstone Croquet Club Gladstone ranger @ soda Gulnare C. Read Mesdames J Pisher N.C. Hewett Mesdames Smart Belcher Mesdames LG

Ancient Foresters celebrate 81st birthday of Bro T F Jones

An Old Foresters gathering at Count Bladstone 5271 marked the eighty first birthday of secretary Bro T F Jones on October 12. Officers present included E A Roberts C R L Hoover S C R C Leesue secretary A Smaltacombe SW L Sargent JW L Gite SA PAR J H Sargent PC R H J Ele PCR and T Brown Chief Ranger. Court Gladstone praised Jones for long service and presented a decorated birthday cake with A F initials amid coffee and social chatter.

Count Bladstone Thesday T. F. Jones E. A. Roberts C.R Bro. L. Hooper S.C.R C. Leesue Bro. A. Smaltacombe L. Sargent J.W L. Gite S.A. Par J. H. Sargent H. J. Ele PCR T. Brown Court Gladstone Bro. Jones Foresters Lodge P.C.R. Bro TJ. Browh P.C.R P.C. Bro A. J. Bley L. J. Sargent G. A. Smallavombe A.F Dora Amey Jones Messames A. E. Pinch M. Botting

Gladstone Rifle Club Fifth Competition Report

The fifth Gladstone Rifle Club match on October 17 at 900 yards faced a gale from the right and high wind allowances. Top scores included H. M. Pascoe 432 and F. C. Grubb 429 in championships with leading marks in handicap and bullseye aggregates.

F. C L. C. Zende MT Hewett F.C Grub TM. Pascoe Coe C.H J A Page A. IT Snitch Barsted BRN Survie Hy Coe Palmer Barrett P. A. Lines W. Thomson IL. Dowling L. D. Gale H. M. Pacoe FC. Grubb Lez Maniicap Askregates H. M. Pascoe F.C Grabb S. G- Coe J. C. Zerhe Bullseye Aggremdtes N. M. Pascoe FC. Grabb B.C. Jarvis

Gladstone Institute Sees Mixed Finances At Monthly Meet

Gladstone Institute held its monthly committee meeting Monday evening with President T. Carthew presiding. Treasurer J. F. Dowling reported a deficit of £643 2s 6d across combined accounts, after a slebit balance of £142 9s 9d and library credit of £99 7s 3d.

Gladstone Institute T., Carthew J. F. Dowling Rigby Longbotham Institute C. C. Bennett Literary and Debating Society

Georgetown and Gladstone open season in rocky river cricket clash

Georgetown posted 168 with Nankivell 42 and Thomson 20 as Edmunds and Travers led Rabbits fielding. Gladstone replied 199 with Nankivell 34 and Collins 37 not out, Thomson 39, and Treasure 27. Next round ends Oct 31 with Georgetown hosting Crystal Brook and Gladstone visiting Narridy.

Gladstone Georgetown E. C. Nankivell Eximunds J. Noonan Dowsett N. Wellington Thomson Fh Dowsett Treasur B Travers T. Noonan Coe Travers L. Noonan B Edmunds K. Noonan Thompson H Thomson T. A. Hiskey A. Collins Carthew G. Nankivell B. Noonan H.w V. Edmunds I. Cov Cos J. V. Thomson A. McDonald J. Travers C Dowsett O. Dowsett Colling I. Nankivell Collin B. Treasure B. Nankivell V. Coe A. T. Graham Noonan G. "Thomson Wellington W. Billiands R. Thorpsony II Wellington Candries G Howling C. Treasure G. Nanktvell Nonnan

Gladstone Fire Safety Meeting Sets Up Control Committees

A large Gladstone town and district gathering at Institute Hall formed fire control committees led by J. Crosis and H. L. M. Pascoe. The mayor reported the water cart ready for use, and a motion urged fire breaks on roads. Officers promised Bush Fires Act enforcement and urged community cooperation.

Gladstone Monslay Institute Hall J. W. McNamee Sr. A. C. Bennett

Sporting Notes Fancy Runners and Races

Novice heats feature Gloria Mundi and Sister Provence in division one. Hurdles include Centre King and Phaidus. Spring medley lists Bachelor Gren and Simotts Belle. Flying Huey Run highlights Antball. Amain includes Trists Amalfication and Wundy Lar Tromique. Welter showcases Ruaticians and Wentlover.

Hitet Starshine Gloria Mundi Provence Pari Passu Missena Centre King Phaidus King’s Scribe Sprng Mdep Bachelor Gren Proson King Simotts Belle Antball Amain If ‘Trists Amalfication Tromique Welter—Ruaticians Wentlover

Obituary of Mrs Margaret Goode in Pirie Rast region

The obituary notes the death of Mrs Margaret Maggie Goode wife of Mr G C Goode of Oakland Part Pirie Rast on Friday October 16. Born in Jamestown daughter of the late Mr and Mrs P Downey she lived in Jamestown and later moved to Oakland Payl. The funeral in Pirie Ends drew large crowds with many sympathisers from Tar and nearby. Deep sorrow is expressed by husband children and brothers.

Margaret Maggie) Goode G. C. Goode Oakland Pirie Rast Goodes Tamestown Jamestown P. Downey Hare Wesley Warriaee Oakland Payl Taok Suune Pirie

Belalie Tennis Association Mixed Doubles and Singles Results

The Belalie Tennis Association reports results across divisions. Men’s doubles saw Hillan/Brothers defeat O’Loughlin/Kern 7-5-6-2, while Bath/White beat Dawes/Brogan 6-2 6-5 and Catford/Dy Bennett lost to Howry/Gilmer 5-6. Men’s singles featured Hillam, O’Loughlin, and Hillam again with various wins and losses, including O’Loughlin’s 0-6 defeat and Gilmore and Brown matches. Women’s events included Schuafer beating Brogan 6-5 and McCarthy/Pohalan taking pairs, with White and Balitho among losses.

Hillan Bros Y O'Loughlin J. Kern Bath and White W. Dawes Brogan L Catford Dy Bennett Tost Howry and Gilmer Efi Tailies Dowbies Mes. Sehaler Bennett Erwittt White Balitho Misses McCarthy

Jamestown Rifle Club Championship Shots Fire

The Jamestown Rifle Club held the Chil Chan championship and Hankcaps stage last Saturday at Sun yards Day frame. Herb Modlin led with strong afternoon showing while others like Joe Williams, Joe Cummings, Capt. John Williams and Roy Jones posted notable scores in double eight shots at 150 yards and related events.

Hankcaps Sun Yards Herb Modlin Mare Herb Ix Frank Day Medlin Joe Williams Joe Cummings Miser John Williams Ker Roy Jones Tony Raington

Byndaleer Cricket Club Holds Final Meeting in October

The Byndaleer Cricket Club held its final meeting on October 2 with 20 prospective members present. Captain M. J. Cronin reported the season’s balance showing a credit of 22 pounds 13 shillings 2 pence. A match against Jankstown Lewin yielded a 196 total with several players noted for scores and dismissals. W Walker and M Wilmabness were lead contributors.

Uke Byndaleer Cricket Club Mr. Cronin Samuel Onssine Vean Wares M. J. Cronin A. Lambert Lee D. ML Cronin Ahov Jankstown Walker NW Velew Ls Cooper Sie Eer Hall O'Dea Knok My Lovter Ce Crabin B. Walker F. Hall M. Wilmabness J. Cronin Hamilton E. Wylie J. Walker R. Goldsack I. Siegert H. H. Pelton Notant Sun W. Watters M. Cronin B. Siegert C. May C. Cooper EL Gibbs

Endorsements Boost Dean's Backache Kidney Pills

Read of Mrs Baldock of Laura praising Dean's Backache Kidney Pills after a family member endured kidney pain and backache. Two years later she confirms lasting relief and urges readers to buy DOAN'S from Foster McClellan Co. at 18 Hamilton Street Sydney.

Dean Baldock Laura Doun All Chemista and Storekelperm Foster McClellan, Co Propriators Hamilton Street Sydney Bub Doan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Ancient Order OF Foresters Gladstone Rifle Club Rocky River Cricket Association J. Crosis HLM Pascoe J. A. Flavelsa 4. Smith W. M. Neate G. Thomann R. Potter R. R. Atkinson GO. Hennett Harstett A. C R. EB. Lines J. Duval K. Ballantyne C. Hutson FG. Crafter B Lines A. M. Pascoe Corporation and District Council of Carrie MC. Crater Sporting Notes G. ¢. Goope Belalie Tennis Association Galtoche St. James Jamestown Rifle Club Byndaleer Vacuum Oil Coy. Pty. Ltd Ives Jamestown Cash & Carry Mystic Mills North Parade McLeod Main Street Peterborough Ayr Street H. W. Blaskett Currie ST. Adelaide S. Wenham J. S. Stephens Confectioner
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