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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 02, 1938
Page
3
A reprinted essay argues prices hinge on consumer income and purchasing power in Australia. It urges wheat growers to boost domestic incomes to match commodity prices, proposes barter with overseas trade, and stresses money should reflect the value of goods available to consumers within Australia.
On August 20 Calowie lost to Wirrabara by four to twelve and on August 27 Calowie defeated Booleroo Centre seven to four. Individual match results list Nayda, Hennessy, Fuller, Wooldridge, Moebus, Dunstan, Royal, Holland, Hillam, and others with scores ranging from two up to seven and two. The Hawlicap Stroke Competition featured scores from McCallum to Goldsworthy, with overall high nets. Sept 3 marks the annual wind-up with a mixer foursome and a dance followed by pasty supper and trophy presentations.
A kitchen evening at the Galnare Institute honored Miss Mavis Smart before her marriage to Collin Crawford of Georgetown. Guests traveled from nearby towns for dancing, games, and a vocal item by Miss Venning of Gladstone, followed by a light supper. Georgetown won the O'Callaghan Cup in a drawn rugby match replay, defeating Washpool 6.15 to 2.7 as J. Noonan and others starred, with praise from captains and officials. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Lehmann was hospitalized with pneumonia but shown no immediate danger, highlighting the district’s Mutual Hospital fund benefits. The season ended with good harvest optimism after favorable weather and rain.
Notes record August 31 1928 events in Gladstone including two new letter pillars at North Gladstone and the railway station. Also mentions August 30 1918 death of Jas Thomas Huddleston, August 28 1908 subway near ready, and other dated items about meetings, officials, and local happenings in Gladstone and Georgetown.
A large crowd attends the High monthly meeting, with attendees noting robust turnout and active participation. Officers outline upcoming events and community projects, inviting broader involvement from residents and local organizations.
Third Round Points Trophy at Gladstone Golf Club on 27 August features divisions A to GB and Ladies. Notable scores include Thompson 80, Thomson 76, and Darwent 91. leading points leaders listed for A Division and Ladies with several close totals. Next Saturday hosts Handicap Stroke Competition and Final round Second Points Trophy.
A large village meeting at the Gladstone Institute on August 24 organized a benefit ball for Miss C Jolly, an Adelide Hospital patient with infantile paralysis. The event, planned for September 16 with the Ambassadors Orchestra from Port Pirie, aims to raise funds for her necessities. Admission 2d and 4d, with Mrs P R B Bradock as general convener and multiple assistants handling food and arrangements. Secretaries are CL Loeeswe and Wt Cook.
About 40 ladies attended a gathering of the School Parents Association held at Avenst South. Agricultural Bureau representatives spoke on domestic science and a Pasity demonstration led by Miss Gardiner was presented. An invitation was extended for all parents and friends to the next meeting on Thursday at 2 30 pm. Mr FC Grubb will discuss his recent trip to Broken Hill and students will receive ribbons won this term.
Celtic King Tempus Fugit Erlend headline the hurdle event with Grenfell hurdles Salmar Pompeo Juvenile Hdep Dreamsome Cyric Chaussettes Steeple Pallbearer Bounty Silver Daton September Hdep Golden Hill Master Roseland Bythorne spring hurdle lineup features Lady Normandie Kaerleon Ilustratioh.
The Gladstone Liberal and Country League branch held its annual meeting at the Institute on Tuesday with H. M. Pascoe presiding. The report showed 64 members. officers elected include President H. M. Pascoe, vice presidents W. Williamson and W. S. Jarrett, auditor C. Bennett, treasurer G. M. Black, secretary G. M. Black, and delegates to conference Messrs T. M. Pascoe, W. Williamson, and G. M. Black. Acknowledgement was given to ladies for afternoon tea at the recent district meeting. Apologies were received from Pen Weston, C. O. Bennett, and H. B. Deecke.
The Gladstone Rifle Club and 9/23rd L.H. Rifle Club will hold an all day shoot at the Gladstone Range tomorrow. Shooting starts at 8.50 am. Trophies donated by E. L. Cohen, A. H. Smith, HK. EK, Lines, J. I., Herman, and R. H. Coe. Captain is H. T. Harslett. acting secretary is H. S. Creber.
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