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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 25, 1929
Page
5
The District Council of Gladstone advertises tenders due November 15 for the Georgetown to Caltowie road works. Nominations for Gladstone Town Council vacancies are due November 5, including the Mayor and several councillors.
The annual sports day will be held at Helalie North on Saturday October 26 with a good programme of events. In the evening a dance will be held with the Jamestown Dance Orchestra providing music. Mr J Atkins is Secretary. Elder Smith & Co Ltd announce a clearing sale at Gladstone on Friday November 28 at 12 noon due to G Fisher and Sons Ltd and G Fisher & Sons voluntary liquidation.
Circuit Court opens in Gladstone on Tuesday November 12. Cases listed include Adimantious Damianos for receiving stolen property, Mark Louis Rontaunay for breaking and entering, stealing and larceny, Jim Limbeak for previous bodily harm, Daniel Bernard Crowe for murder, John Stanley Gerke for larceny, Joseph Patrick Cummings for indecent assault, John Rayworth Howe for indecent assault, David Arbuckle for breaking and entering, James Reuben McCarthy for breaking and entering.
At Monday evening's Jamestown Corporation session Mayor Judell announced he could not accept a renomination after earnest consideration. He thanked the council for their confidence and help during his term. Drs. Stanton Glasson and Daly voiced regret that he would not continue.
Georgetown October 22. A district hall dance hosted by the local football club drew a modest crowd due to hot dusty weather. Cyril Nipper Page won a gold medal for best player in the semi finals and final of the country carnival Adelaide 1929, presented by Chas Budge.
Minutes show the Gladstone district council meeting on October 11 1929 with chair Dr W S Bennett and councilors. Actions include approving paysheets and accounts, appointing an auditor, donating to the Limbiess Soldiers Association, and re advertising contract 195. Reports cover roads, gravelling, and Federal Aid tenders with progress on main roads and Caltowie and Beetaloo roads.
Weather concerns for wheat crops described as thinning with Holt and Nugret varieties in one paddock. Elections passed quietly with compulsory voting noted. October 14 annual crop inspection by Adelaide Agricultural Bureau members discussed best wheat varieties. Influenza surge reported. Bundaleer Springs school picnic drew large turnout, with Miss Snelling thanking helpers. Foot racing and events entertained youths.
The St Andrews Presbyterian Church held its Sunday School Anniversary in Jamestown Institute Hall on October 20 with notable decorations and special singing by the school and choir led by A D Mitchell. Rev A E Page preached on "What is that in thine hand" in the morning, addressing moral service and offering, with afternoon lessons on "Things thrown away" and an evening on the "Threefold Cord" aimed at boys moral development. collections totaled £12.
Sander and Son’s Pure Volatile Eucalyptus Extract received the First Award and Gold Medal in 1926 at the International Exhibition in Amsterdam. Purity and potency were proven by analyses from Professors Inglis and Delavay, with Melbourne authorities and Otago University. The product is touted as a medicinal preparation superior to common eucalyptus oil and endorsed by medical authorities and royal patronage.
Belalie Association schedules Saturday cricket with Excelsiors led by H G Prest and Warriors under A Herde at Showgrounds. Imperials face Mannanarie on High School pitch, Bundaleer meets Imperials with top performances noted and subscriptions due for cricket members.
The Gladstone Croquet Club announces the greens opening on Saturday November 2 at 2.30 pm. A match will be played between Jamestown and Crystal Brook teams with competitions a fumble stall and afternoon tea. All are invited to attend.
Tennis report lists St James team and players led by F O Loughlin to face Bundaleer in Jamestown at 2 pm. Match results in CALTOWIE v LAURA include Gents and Ladies doubles and singles with Kranz Hillam Reichstein Bundey McEvoy Barrett Dunn and others contributing wins and losses. Caltowie and Laura totals show sets and frames.
The Renovators have completed outside paintwork and now proceed with interior work. J Inglis and Sons secured both contracts and pledge best use of funds. The redecorated Jamestown church will not open for worship until the first Sunday in November, with next Sunday’s services in the vestry.
The Jamestown Institute Flower Show and Fete is slated for Thursday November 7. Ladies met in the Bank Room to appoint judges and stalls including cookery and sweets and cakes with listed committees and prize lists obtainable from secretaries C. W. Pinnell and A. G. Morris.
Roy Fourister has purchased the old established Caltowie Bakery and promises to supply good bread small goods cakes at reasonable prices. Enquiries invited for catering for all social and sporting events.
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