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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 18, 1936
Page
1
Jamestown Racing Club marks its centenary with a meeting slated for Friday October 16 1936. The event plans include racing programs and club celebrations at the course. Local officials and members invite enthusiasts to attend the special anniversary program.
The notice lists race events at Jamestown with purses, trophies, and donors. It includes Joseph Travers Hurdle Race, Phil Jones Novice Race, Flying Handicap, Governors Handicap, Trial Stakes, Broadview Pars, and rules. Nominations close Sept 29, weights announced Oct 3, and acceptances due Oct 5. Admission details and officials are named.
A fragment warns that mild colds can worsen into pneumonia if untreated and urges immediate first aid, noting pneumonia is rare but dangerous and advising vigilance around Woods' Peppermint Cure.
A large crowd watched Jamestown face Georgetown in a fast, close premiership game at Gladstone. Jamestown led by five at halftime, with Trevorrow's late bell goal keying a 7 point win. standout players included Dawes and Jeffs, while Carver left with an ankle strain. A postmatch meeting noted trophies and interassociation plans with Flinders, highlighting strong junior and overall team support.
The Tatiara District invites former residents of Bordertown Mundalla and Wolseley to a centenary reunion from October 21 to 29. Mr A B Patterson of Border www will send invitations and the programme on receipt of addresses.
A Sunday rate revision will extend ordinary weekday trunk line charges to Sundays from September 13. Full day 9 am to 6 pm rates, intermediate 7 am to 9 am and 6 pm to 9 pm, and night 9 pm to 7 am. Distances over 35 miles get about 25 percent cut. Christmas and Good Friday will also follow Sunday rates.
A large crowd gathered at the Parish Hall Gladstone to bid farewell to Miss Peggy Stewart on September 9 as she leaves for Adelaide to join Wakefield Street Hospital Nursing Staff. She leaves a record as a vocalist and active local club member and receives farewell tokens from the Methodist Sunday school, choir, kindergarten, and community supporters.
Jamestown Bowling Club bid farewell to Mr J Young at the Globe Hotel prior to his move from Jamestown to Port Pirie. He has led the Eudunda Farmers Co op Jamestown store for four years and will take charge of the firm’s recently purchased Jamestown outlet. The club praised his bowling and offered a gold mounted fountain pen.
The English cricket team will play its first match in South Australia at Mare on Wednesday October 2. Clare and the Mid North expect a large turnout with Clare Racing Club hosting the visit on race night October 27 when Captain G O Allen will present the Cricketers Cup Handicap. Country team players include P K Lee White G Thomas A Dillon Kurnow G McCarthy E Baker L T McKay W G Edlington A R Williams C G Treasure. A grand ball in honor of the visit will be held at Clare Town Hall on race night.
Dr. H. E. Dunstone and his son Sidney intend to reach Jamestown by aeroplane during the centenary celebrations, likely on Wednesday the day of the Annual Show. Sidney, a medical student at Adelaide University, is a qualified pilot with his own plane and many prior flights.
An advertisement from a meat supplier emphasizes daily delivery and a motto of civility and attention. The text promises a trial to convince customers of quality. No specific names or locations are provided.
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