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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1936
Page
3
Heavy rains fell at Gladstone and surrounding agricultural areas over the weekend. Rain totals reached 67 inches at Gladstone, bringing much needed moisture for crops and easing concerns for the season. shearing is reported as in full swing across the district.
The Gladstone Croquet Club held its annual meeting on August 31 with the president presiding. The annual report and balance sheet were reviewed by the secretary. Officers elected for the ensuing year include President Mrs. H Hewett Vice President Mrs. D S Fisher Secretary Mrs Shepherd Treasurer Mrs C H Gaptin and committee members Mesdames C Reade W Shephard and H C Bennett.
The sixty third Crystal Brook Show of the North Western Agricultural Society attracted visitors from Adelaide Port Pirie and across the state. President H B Heaslip led a strong committee to stage a successful day with fine exhibits in cattle sheep poultry and horticulture and a well attended luncheon.
A crowded exhibition page lists participants and results across divisions such as VEGETABLES FRUIT DAIRY PRODUCE and HOGS and CATS. Notable entries include Lawson J N and Ryan Bros in vegetables, J Halse in fruit, Mrs R Cox and Miss L Roberts in dairy, and numerous champions in draught stock.
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