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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1937
Page
2
The library adds Death for Dear Clara by Q Patrick Release the Prisoner by Andrew Wood The Happy Mummba by Oliver Sandys and Trouble Trail New Magazines. A first class lot of fiction 45 books from the Lending Library are now available. Additions to the library are made regularly.
A series of midweek hotel meetings listed for Gladstone Georgetown Galnare Brinkworth with times and dates from September 22 to September 30. Events cover 10:00 to 12:00, 12:00 to 15:00, 15:30 to 20:00, and 10:00 to 13:00 across hotels in Gladstone Georgetown Galnare and Brinkworth.
Racing event details outline stakes for Bundaleer Hurdle, Lawn, Mannanarie novice, Jamestown and Belalie trials with prizes, nominations, acceptance rules, and penalties. Includes committee roles, officials, pacing, and conditions for entries, weights, and divisions under Jamestown Racing Club rules.
The District Council of Georgetown announces an assessment of all rateable property, adopting the last assessment with necessary alterations. The assessment copy is open for inspection at the Council Office for appeals under the Local Government Act 1934. The Assessment Revision Committee will sit as a court of appeal at 3 p.m. on Monday October 18.
The District Council of Spalding invites tenders until noon on Friday October 1 1937 for about 76 chains of screened rubble on the Spalding Clare Main Road. Specifications are at the Council Office Spalding. Tenders must be numbered and addressed to the Chairman. A stone sample must accompany each tender. The Council does not bind itself to accept the lowest tender.
Mr and Mrs E Risby of Moonta spent the weekend at James town with Mrs Risbys mother Mrs J Glasson. Mr Glen Chellew of the City is on holiday with his parents in Leamington Jamestown. Mr George Dawes of Renmark visited his parents in Leamington Jamestown. Mrs G R Parrott and her daughters stay in Adelaide. Maurine had an operation at Memorial Hospital North Adelaide last Wednesday and is progressing satisfactorily. St Albans Church hosted a welcome home for the Right Reverend Dr Thomas in the Parish Hall Gladstone last night, the Bishop abroad seeking clergy for the diocese.
Listing two used headers for sale. A 10 foot Gaston header in excellent condition. Also a 12 foot International header with one working four seasons, capable of handling turnips and dirty crop with a cage.
The annual event will take place on Saturday at Mr. Knauerhase's Laura property. Children will be conveyed to the grounds in lorries and buses will depart from the church in the afternoon.
A large field of country riflemen competed in the annual Port Adelaide matches. Prizewinners included H. T. Harslett H. Odgers H. M. Pascoe P. A. Lines of Gladstone J. Cummings of Jamestown L. Durrant and W. J. Lines of Crystal Brook.
Two huge mushrooms, largest seen at Gladstone, were on view in Mrs. W. Cook's shop. Discovered on Mr. Don Prior's farm by Master Ken Flavel, they measured 10 inches in diameter and weighed 27 and 26 ounces respectively. Quite a man's meal.
Splendid rains fell at Gladstone during the past week and are proving most beneficial to crops in the district. State reports are encouraging with potential bumper crops if weather holds. September rainfall at Gladstone totals 231 points.
The Sacrament of Confirmation will be administered at St Alban’s Gladstone on Sunday at 9.00 a.m. by the Right Rev Dr Thomas. After confirmation the candidates will take their First Communion at the Eucharist led by His Lordship. A communion breakfast follows, arranged by the Mothers’ Union. Visitors are asked to come early and bring Prayer books.
Entrants listed include Cyprons Caruso Tenterden Traila Saluda Several’s Delisht Sue Carroll. Red Earl Kenjin Court Jester Lotus Lady Valleyacre Demesne. Presidnnt’s Hdep Koklani Dartford Agathocles Kennel’s Hdep Witty Maid Earl Sion Yellene.
Results show Laurel Wreath final with Mrs L H Narwent defeating Mrs W McKnight 3 and 2. Page’s trophy final won by Mrs Hearwent over Miss J Spotswood. Trophy points list Mrs W McKnight high with 28 points, L H Darwent 20, Miss L Dreher 134, Silvey Spoon final won by Miss J Spotswood 105.
The Jamestown Plumpton meeting is set for Monday September 27. Inquiries from Adelaide and distant districts promise a strong turnout with excellent sport. Ground is prepared and £3 3s donated to the class stake. Mr W J Goldsworthy funds added.
Heavy weekend rain forces the Yarcowie Races and Athletic Sports committee to move the program from September 20 to September 27. President J. L. Smith urges district sportsmen to attend. the meeting will include horse events, athletic and novelty races. Joint secretaries are W. N. Bryden and Jack Walsh.
Crowded house greets Bert Lennons Musical Revue on return visit to Jamestown on Friday night. Joe Brennan draws big laughs with jokes while Tivoli steppers and dancers dazzle with costumes and lighting. Featured acts include Ida Newton Elsie Robins Shirley Lawson Hatton Sisters Vince Gleeson and Albert Drake with encore worthy performance of Lazy Bones. Company plans a return engagement soon with notices to follow.
An obituary notes the death of Jimmy Atkins who served for many years as groom at Boogolee Station. The piece also lists political candidates T C Simpson and K W Duncan nominated by the Farmers and Producers Union for upcoming elections. It records A Duncan’s transfer to Port Augusta and mentions the Ewert Grounds opening celebrated by the Great Northern Bicycle Club with Mayor E Coe officiating.
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