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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 26, 1928
Page
2
Crystal Brook market sale on Wednesday offers 3090 sheep 30 cattle pigs poultry and sundries by Galdsbrough Mort Co Lich. The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau branch meets this Friday evening at Institute Hall with a Question Box session.
Mr J G Reimann conducted examinations for the Australian Music Board at Lanra on September 17. Results include Grade IV credit for Doris Winter, Grade V credit for Peggy Stewart, Grade VI credit for Margery Burryill age six, Theory Grade VIII for Miriel Staude, pupil of Miss R M Spiver of Laura.
Advertisement shows Hon. R. W. Foster M.H.Sr. and Sir Edward Lucas will address meetings at Koolunga Brinkworth Yacka and Blyth in relation to the Federal Election Wakefield division.
The Crystal Brook Bowling Club begins its 1928.29 season on Saturday October 27 at 2 15 pm with greens in splendid condition. President is Mr H J Frith and honorary secretary is Mr P H Giles, with high expectations for a successful year.
An advertisement touts Sander's Eucalypts Extract as a cure and preventive remedy. It promotes drops for baths mouthwash gums and fits various ailments including coughs croup influenza asthma and infections. It cites awards and urges buyers to avoid imitations and purchase at Gladstone Pharmacy.
Mr J A Stephens of Gladstone notifies that he is prepared to cart farm produce wood and similar goods at reasonable rates and invites enquiries.
The note records that printing is done at the Review Office in Jamestown by the proprietor L M W Judell.
Mrs J I Noonan and Miss WN Hynes hosted a District Hall gathering in Georgetown raising about £13 for St Marys RC Church strawberry fete. The event featured old and new time dances MC M J McAuley, several music sets, Iceland poppy decor, and a well supplied supper.
Minutes show October 23 meeting with all directors present except Dr. McNamee. Accounts for 76 pounds 14 shillings 3 pence approved. Road condition to Catholic Church noted. Public Works to inspect Fourth Street at Miss Shephard's, plant trees at Mr Hewett's site, and a committee to review street renaming in North Gladstone. Town Clerk authorized to arrange annual elections with Memorial Hall as polling place. returning officer named. Land Values Act assessment authorized and held over. Scarifying West Terrace and protecting a water pipe intersection planned.
A large audience at the Gladstone Institute heard Ht. West of Shell Company SA discuss power farming evolution from plows to modern tractors. He stressed time savings, fuel quality, and proper tractor care including lubrication and engine tuning, noting tractors offer cheaper, round‑the‑clock work and reduce horse drudgery.
The Good Samaritan Convent Crystal Brook and University of Adelaide announced theory exam results from May and September 1928. Kathleen Bond earned honors in Theory, with several McKeoughs, Noonan, Reinke, Tucker, Dennis, Kain, McBride, Pilkington, Plush and others listed across Grades III to VI and honors medals. Primary and Elementary passes noted for multiple students. Sometimes we think that Justice really should consult on goulist.
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