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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1929
Page
6
A Columbia No. 109 portable gramophone is advertised as Australia’s greatest value at £6 6d. The ad touts British workmanship and the Viva-Tonal discovery, claiming superior tone, volume, and quality for a low price from Columbia Records 4/ Regal 3/.
A blunt advertorial note extols Dr Morse's Indian Red Pills as a treatment for a sluggish liver and related symptoms. It claims toxin buildup affects blood, skin, kidneys, and digestion, urging prompt action and claiming the pills empower both liver and kidney filtration.
The Gladstone Institute notes read and approved minutes and correspondence. It votes no charge for Bridge Club cards, accepts Menin Gate at Midnight picture, joins Caltowie Institute jubilee, and approves hall improvements including access ramps removal, concrete kerbing, and lavatory painting. Treasurer reports deficits. donations to chair fund. old forms to be offered to the Corporation.
The Northern Areas team travels from the five clubs under managers S. T. Nancarrow and A. Lee to Adelaide for the Country Football Carnival. Led by captain H. Wainwright with vice N. Head the squad meets Wakefield at Alberton Norwood Torrens Valley in Kensington before semi finals and finals. The group quarters at Tattersall's hotel and include C. Budge H. Page A. G. Head among officials.
The balance sheet to 31 March 1929 shows continued progress with total assets rising to 47,431,000 and deposits to 37,841,000. Advances increased by over 6,000,000 in five years, funds distributed across city and country branches, and the dividend maintained at 10 percent. New premises at Brisbane and branches in Melbourne and other centres expand the bank's reach.
The fifty sixth annual North Western Agricultural Society show at Crystal Brook drew a record 264 entries in blood stock and horses in action. Prizes went to G Ferme with Emref and Red Alwyne, Belmont, Red Pottage for blood stock. G A Simons and others won in roadster classes. numerous winners named across harness, pony jumpers, hacks, and horse racing events. Poultry, livestock, poultry judging, sheep, pigs, dairy, produce, and crafts sections also reported strong displays with top honors to J E Goulter, A Reichelt, and others. overall, exhibitors praised the quality and variety of entries.
A mix of brief witticisms and facts notes radium value at about £50000 a teaspoon. It includes urban vignettes about London railway stations numbering around 700 and a self centered person described as unengaging. A clipped dialogue about nightmares and relationships appears among disparate items.
H Hockey and Sons Wood Merchants offer Bundaleer Springs wood at 24 per ton and 12 per 4 ton, plus 6 per 4 ton. Service includes deliveries from Leamington and Jamestown with phone contact 214 Jamestown.
A Royal Institution for the Blind in North Adelaide announces the availability of Renown branded brushware and seagrass furniture at local shops. The notice highlights durable household items and invites customers to inquire at nearby retailers.
Guns rifles and ammunition of every description and acetylene gas generators manufactured and installed. Gas pippings and fittings in stock and screwed for customers. Phone 214.
Dainty Cares offers homemade sweets for afternoon teas and suppers in town. Choicest assortment available at short notice. Cheaper and more wholesome than factory confections. Orders receive prompt attention.
Tamestown Institute offers a public reading room open daily from 10 am to 9 pm with papers from the Commonwealth and Adelaide papers on display. Library hours for book exchange are 3 pm to 5 pm and 7 pm to 9 pm on Saturdays and holidays, with a 4,000 volume collection and 28 class shelves. Subscriptions vary by age, with adults at 20 shillings yearly or 5 shillings quarterly, giving four books and two magazines. under 18 may join for 2 shillings 4 pence per quarter for two books and two magazines. The institute hosts monthly committee meetings and offers hall and supper room engagements with capacity up to 600, under the presidency of John Souter and Burford as secretary.
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