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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 13, 1946
Page
3
A 1946 letter defends federal MP Mr. Russell and denounces Liberal electioneering. The writer, reprinting from The Farmer, argues Liberals chase votes with last hour organizing, while praising Russell’s work for constituents in Grey Division. Authorised by R. B. Richards, campaign director, Adelaide.
A Sunday afternoon blaze at the Laura Railway Goods Shed damaged furniture valued around £100 including a grandfather clock. The fire started near sawdust and tarpaulins in the southeast corner. A bystander raised the alarm. volunteers fought the flames until under control with help from a Gladstone power spray unit. Cause unknown.
The document records rates outstanding as of 30 June 1946: general rate £1681 18s 9d and special rates £179 4s 8d on £8545. It shows receipts including general and special rates collected, arrears, licences, public works, rents, government grants and other revenues. Expenditures cover administration, debt service, sanitation, cemeteries, street lighting and other services with a listed bank overdraft and final totals for receipts and payments.
Residents attended a ceremony in Brinkworth where the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester could not visit Gladstone. A formal address was presented to the Governor General by the Chairman and District Clerk, expressing loyalty and welcoming the royal couple to Australia.
Georgetown Football Club hosts the Vic tory Ball after securing the N.A.F.A. premiership with the Associa tion Shield and club trophies to be presented on September 20. The Gladstone scene also features golf results, croquet club elections, and local social notices.
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