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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 21, 1923
Page
3
The report surveys teams like Crystal Brook Jamestown Gladstone Georgetown and Laura, praising Bright prospects for 1924. It notes premiership ambitions, trophy presentations, and the strong future of football before a transition to cricket.
Gladstone won easily after a prior defeat as the teams met on Saturday. Final scores were Gladstone seven goals nine behinds to Gulnare two goals twelve behinds. Mr. Peter Berry gave satisfaction as spire.
A Band of Hope gathering at Institute Hall featured Mr A Keating of the 8.4 Union as speaker. Services were held at Gied atone Methodist Church and Huddleston with strong attendance and earnest temperance messages. Mayor B A Gale chaired. Bishop of Willochra and Rev P H Cheapell attended, with several speakers and a pledge response.
An imperfect OCR reads a claim for a remedy titled MENSAL as a most effective treatment for unbroken chilblains. It mentions application up to a stated quantity, suggests a specific technique, and lists a price of 1/6 with a page reference 1/8.
The Rocky River Association announces the season with matches set for Brook and Georgetown venues. Principal games include Jadetone versus Crystal Brook East, Crystal Brook West versus Narridy, and Gladstone versus Huddleston with semi finals in March and the final to follow all at the first mentioned grounds.
An old advertisement touts SANDER S EXTRACT as superior for colds bronchitis and various ailments claiming forty eight years of reliable use. It markets the extract against inferior brands and lists widespread cures from digestive issues to itching and piles while urging chemists to stock it.
Workers including Masons Meare F Delaar Hillard Biebig and W Robinson assist Mesere T H Harper H J Hillier J Leanne H and T H Seducary as the structure rises. The Wiesel Jones encouraged the crew with an afternoon tea. Front and back door frames stand, more helpers needed to occupy the building before the deadline. a few loads of stone are welcome.
Bebe Uoniele, star of Boast, headlines a breezy Saturday show at Glagstona Hall. The light comedy features speedy motor antics and lively crowd energy, delivering fast paced humor and playful stunt moments.
The Gladstone Corporation notes for September 19 show all members present. Reports cover land finance, wages for W EK Endock and P B Bradock, and a pay sheet approval. Items include a licensed beaut detained, discussions with Railways on water reporting, donations to Japanese Relief Fund, club room conference, cross street tree removal referred, and town finances to pay off debt.
A wartime appeal from Bishop Gilbert of P. H. Ghennell urges readers to donate to the Japanese relief fund. The letter frames subscriptions as a Christian act of charity to aid Japan and to show universal compassion for fallen soldiers, invoking Christ’s love and humanitarian duty.
A misread era note describes a Gloria Swanson star vehicle directed by Im Wood filmed in Paris New York Los Angeles and San Francisco. It mentions production scenes in each city and a showing at Gladstone on Saturday night with Conrad Nagel leading a clever cat.
The September meeting of the Port Adelaide Racing Club attracted a large crowd. Pistolator won the hurdle race ahead of Sarah Curran and Comic Knight. Ble Noir took the Juvenile Handicap, with Bright Poppy and Redacre in minor placings. Margeon led the Spring Handicap, beating Rich Gift and Tressgale, while Castleton and Margoon earlier signaled Rasheed’s form. King of Mirth captured the Port Adelaide steeplechase ahead of Stormy and Steel Bronze. Amheroid won the Welter first division, with Alocosia and Highcockett second and third. The second heat went to Lady Nallen, Humoris second, Lemina third. The Flyin Hanticap revived Little Linda, with Southgate and Abbeyville placing. Little Linda and Southgate posted strong dividends of 47 to 4 and 15 12.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference an Orroroo meeting on a Saturday with uncertain place names and outcomes. The readable text hints at a scheduling or venue ambiguity involving terms like Tongerra Somebrook Renal Monat Look. Further details are unreadable.
Tailem Bend hosts a set of races on Saturday featuring hurdles selections such as Boossaboo versus Royal Wave and Harien versus Fte-ehkeapeeiais Lady. Jumpers include Fist-Vespers Gong of Boolsboo and Trial Giakos versus Shakeeperian Lad, with several other matchups noted among local contenders.
Cricket enthusiasts met to discuss the game’s pros and cons and to organize two social events, one on Thursday Sept 27. Mr Webr donated a large bore for the committee, and G Lambert was named returning officer for the awards. Also noted is the death of Mr Wai Crawford, aged 69, at Gulnere after a long career in farming and migration from Gleegow to Port Adelaide in 1854.
Promote local trade and public spirit by praising hometown efforts. Welcome visitors, support institutions, and tell others about town business. Look beyond self to help the community and encourage collective benefit for all.
The Australian Wheat Board met on Friday to review wheat rotors from London and to handle claims, most of which were rejected or held over for review. The board approved a policy on funds totaling 1 7500000 to be kept ready with government financial institutions for rapid deployment across states.
A large number of primary producers answered an invitation by the Liden Union's agricultural committee to meet at Trinity Schoolroom Adelaide on September 11. Hon D J Gordon and chairman addressed attendees on hospital extension, roads, and immigrant health, with tea provided by ladies.
Norbert e s generally commend Parmere Union and Mr HC Hawkins as chairman. Hawkins, long tied to farming in Napperby Port Pirie and Willow War, led farm operations of 1,700 acres. He helped create advisory committees and served Port Pirie Warnertown, attending all union debates as shareholder or director. Elected director in 1912, he has seen rising votes and now leads the union, with over 10,000 shareholders praising him.
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