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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 30, 1931

Page

3

Passing valueless cheques in Gladstone court

Robert May and his wife Hilda May faced Gladstone Police Court on October 22 charged with passing £3 cheques, cashed in Wallaroo Kadina Port Pirie Crystal Brook and Gladstone. They allegedly used cheques to advertise irrigation schemes, with multiple dishonored payments and small goods bought in various towns.

Gladstone Mesars F. C. Grubb H. T. Harslett J. G. Deebler S.p Robert May Hilda May Crafter David Milton Gravestocks Bank of Adelaide Brinkworth Ralil May Wallaroo May Kadina Port Pirie Crystal Brook Robt Savings Bank Bradshaw R. W. E. Roeger Grubb National Bank Francis E. Lawson A. R. Turley Albert R. Turley Michael Lee Hudson Muldoon M.C. Crafter M.C. Hudson Mar

Death of Crystal Brook settler Mr Goulter ends long service

Mr Allen Goulter died after 15 months illness at Crystal Brook District Hospital. Born at Riverton in 1867 he moved to Crystal Brook at age seven with his parents. He served in the 1st Light Horse and was a noted rifle shot and stock show exhibitor. He helped run the North Western Agricultural Society stock sections and attended 57 of Crystal Brook’s 58 shows. He leaves a widow, two sons, six daughters, and eight grandchildren. A delegation from Adelaide’s Chamber of Manufactures will visit Crystal Brook on November 17, with a luncheon at the Royal Hotel after arriving from Clare at 10:30 a.m.

Allen Goulter Crystal Brook District Hospital Riverton Crystal Brook FE. Goulter Marion Greig James Greig Crystal Brook Club North-Western Agricultural Society Goulter B. Goulter W. Johns C. M. Strudwick W. Beeken Port Pirie A. Whelan Snowtown Elsie Phyllis Goulter Adelaide South Australian Chamber of Manufactures W. W. Robinson Clare Royal Hotel

Clare meets oppose Blyth line extension to Gladstone

At a town hall gathering in Clare the community passed resolutions against Bill to extend Blyth line to Gladstone. Speakers said the campaign is unnecessary and the proposed route would be a grave mistake, a view echoed by Gladstone residents. In cricket, Laura defeated Caltowie by 96 to 84 at Caltowie with Wenham Pepperill Moore Summer Stick Trestrail Walsh Parker Robinson Rundle and M Donald in the visitors side.

Clare Blyth Gladstone Laura v Caltowie Laura Wenham Pepperill Moore Summer Stick Trestrail Walsh Parker Robinson Rundle Mdonald

Bank cheques flagged in Kadina swindle case

Mounted Constable Crafter described Oct 16 pursuit of Robt May near Railway Station then to Klearney's garage. May, using aliases Bradshaw and May, admitted funds misused to cover unpaid cheques. verdicts found both May and Mrs May guilty with sentences of 12 and 6 months. Evidence cited prior offences in N.S.W. Victoria and Adelaide.

Crafter May Klearney Robt Bradshaw M.C. Crafter Gladstone Brinkworth Harslett Kadina Robi Savings Bank Rott. May N.S.W Victoria Adelaide Hilds May

Mannanarie v Hornsdale cricket match result summary

Cricket scores from Horns daye October 24 show Mannanarie vs Hornsdale with Mannanarie 99 all out and Hornsdale 113 in Bundaleer, while Bundaleer defeated Spalding by 113 runs. J Travers took 4 for 29 for Mannanarie. F Bretag and J Clark led bowling for Hornsdale. Bundaleer totaled 113 with Malycha 22 and Siegert 7 not out. Spalding were all out for 132 as Mannion 6 for 3 and McCarthy 7 for 13 led Bundaleer bowling.

K. Hill J. Bishop B. J. Travis R. Clarke B. F. Travis F. Bretap C. Slattery B. J. Travers A. Campbell B. T. Travers J. Thomas Sundries J. Travers L. Bishop F. Travers Meanney Hornsdale B. J. Clark L. Anderson B. F. Bretag J. Slattery Show FL. Bretag B. O. Clark M. Stacey Bh. O. Clark VW. Meaney St. P. Clark L. Swearse K. Meaney F. Bretag J. Clark QO. Clark J. Yates Bun Ec. Davies Lb. Davies L. Siegert W. Cooper F. Mannion W. Dingle H. Davies A. Vivian A. McCarthy D. Brodie T. Malycha W. Baulderstone Spalling WW. Davies L. Baulderstone C. Dennis TP. Brodie Li W B. Dennis C. Cooper Va. McCarthy M. Cronin J. Cronin C. May T. Wyley E. Siegert F. Dennis K. O'Dean

Jamestown Institute Hosts Afternoon Tea Meeting

A gathering for friends at the Jamestown Institute is planned for Thursday afternoon tea on November 5th. The event invites attendees to meet and socialize in a relaxed, communal setting at the institute.

Jamestown Institute

Jamestown Rifle Club forms tight match shows captain team edge

Captain John Williams coaches a keen Jamestown Rifle Club match amid tough weather with fishtail mirage and wind. Ralph Cummings leads scores for Williams team, Chips Brown tops the vice captain team, new member W Schmerdt debuts. Total scores: Capt Williams 363. Vice Captain 351. other shooters listed with individual scores.

John Williams Ralph Cummings Mel. Williams

Farmers to receive extra wheat pool payment in November

The wheat pool will distribute about £150,000 as a third advance of two pence per bushel for the 1930 91 season. Total payments to about 2 shillings 1 penny per bushel after freight charges, with a further small year end sum probable. The date of distribution will be announced within days as harvest costs press on farmers.

Masic Tool Board

Jamestown Council Minutes Report Fatalities and Finances

The Jamestown Corporation notes the mayor reporting the upheld appeal against Mrs Wilsdon’s property assessment, and announces the deaths of George Steggall Alexander McKay and Mrs G C Goode. Council approves sympathy, discusses petrol pump fees, and considers tree cutting by the Post Master General’s Department.

W.C. Glasson Esq Crs Wilkins Geerge Steggall Alenxander McKay G. C. Goode Port Pirie Goode M. Downer Dr. McCallum Dr. Daly

Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endure A Local Endorsement

A local trust in Dean's Backache Kidney Pills is showcased by Mrs E W Winkler of Gladstone who credits the remedy with curing a severe kidney and backache after several bottles. The testimonial notes lasting benefit four years later and urges readers to obtain Doan's from chemists and McClellan Co proprietors of Sydney.

Dean E. W. Winkler Fifth Street Gladstone

Gladstone Bowling Club Plans Green Planting and Debentures

A Gladstone Bowling Club meeting presided by president C Budge approved imminent green planting with Dawson to plant and Grubb coordinating. Water sources from Laura Caltowie Croquet and Bowling clubs deemed suitable, fencing to be erected, and a plan to raise funds via two one pound debentures per donor. Appreciation extended to Nicholls MP Buttfield and Green for support.

C. Budge Messrs R. D. Nicholls M P C. C. Buttfield A. J. Green BULA Smelters Club Crystal Brook Mr. Budge Wi Growden Laura Caltowie Gladstone F. C. Grubb Dawson Budge Messrs. Grubb W. Growden N. T. Harslett Rubb F. BE. Chick J. F. Dowling Mr. Grubb T. J. Brown Grubb Messrs. R. ND. Nicholls M.lp C. Buttfield

Church of England Fete at Jamestown Institute Nov 5

The Church of England Fete at the Jamestown Institute is billed as the most popular event of November 5 with expected crowds and diverse activities. Organizers emphasize community participation and local vendors.

Church of England Jamestown Institute

Crystal Brook Hosts Local Musical and Literary Contests

The Crystal Brook competitions opened under Rev N Lade with adjudicators from Moonta and Wallaroo. Winners and ties listed include Dawn Hall Gladstone P Evans Crystal Brook in recitation, Liola Venning in multiple humor and non humorous divisions, Eula Grubb, J Everett, G G Phillips, Liola Venning and Flora Tucker among others across piano, singing, speech and instrumental categories. Secretarial duties were managed by P H Giles.

Crystal Brook N. Lade Carl Thomas Moonta E. W. Dehnt Wallaroo Miter Dawn Hall Gladstone P. Evans Leta Pearce Crystal Greek M. Evans Liola Yvenning Liola Venning Eula Grubb J. Everett M. Dennis G. G. Phillips Flora Tucker Ethel Hamlyn Selo Mary Hammill Laura WV. Knopper Thelma Gale Gwen Plush Cecil Wild Mise T. McNamee Gwennyth Storey Crystel Brook Miss 'T. Searle Vandearsh Pisna Yvonne Hemmings Gardeun Gwen Plish V. Klopper M. L. Dennis Miss iI. Tucker Ailsa Davidson M. A. Roberts J. Boehm L. A. Sutcliffe P. H. Giles

Georgetown Triumph In Gladstone Cricket Match

Rocky River Cricket Association reports a Gladstone clash where Georgetown and a local side posted scores. Key performances include K Noonan 44 and W Cronk 6/7, while Myatt claimed 6 wickets for the rivals as the totals reached 123.

Gladstone Georgetown D. Prior B. Myatt C. A. Master C. Braggy K. Madidigan C. Noonan Ik. Gale Leesne Ec. Hynes B. Brugey L. Maddigan B Myatt J. Stephens C Hewett B. Cronk S. Masters T. Sivuggy G. Yates Sularies Dowling K. Noonan Myatt W. Sanders T. McLaren UO. Cronk H. Brugey K. Myatt W. Cronk To Myatt F. Fage B.w B. Gale TL Brugey C. Masters B. Yates J Myatt C. Cronk Hewett B. Madigan Bl. Gale

District Council of Caltowie meets to adopt reports and discuss resignations

At the October 23 1981 meeting the District Council of Caltowie adopted the Clerk and Surveyor and Ranger reports. They accepted the resignation of Vermin Inspector O Keding effective December 1. A trustee in bankruptcy J L Barrett cheque for rates was acknowledged. An appeal by Limbless Saliers for 100 buttons purchased and distributed for sale was approved. Items from the Australian War Memorial Board and others were noted. A petition against the Royal Commission plan to abolish the council and split the area between Yongala and Booyoolle was to be presented.

Ll. Rechner Ayr Street Fould & Son M. S. McLeod Dr. McCarthy Cr. Blaskett Cr. Daly Cr. McCallum Post Master General P.mug S. Dept Dr. Blaskett A. ‘Trengove M.C. Gethings J. «. Hele Adelaide Jamestown Adelaide Milling Co., Ltd Dr. Hockey O. Keding Vermin Graham Cr. W. Swearse E. W. Painter J. L. Barrett Limbless Saliers G. G. Lines H. Edwards Tarcowie Dist. Council Georgetown British Standard Machinery Co T. Swearse Postal Dept Royal Commission Caltowle Yongala Booyoolle

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