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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 29, 1922
Page
3
Local venue in Horse Town hosts a fortnightly dance as the Easing Club schedules its first meeting. Organizers aim to revive social events and encourage broad participation with ongoing efforts to ensure sunone.
The article notes new rates for the Federal Entertainment Tax taking effect on a Monday in 1922. It states existing tax details will continue under the new scheme, with admission charges set at one shilling and related charges adjusted accordingly.
A local figure speaks plainly to his wife about important matters while others in his circle refuse to admit the reality. The contrast highlights differing approaches to honesty within the community.
Obituaries note the death of Mr James Maitland at Anama Clare aged 59 after years of public service. Surviving are his widow two sons and two daughters. Other notices recall the deaths of Mrs J Willett Gladstone 86 and Mr William Leese ? plus Mrs Hibton and Mr F Pitman farewell at Gladstone. Several staff departures mark transfers and retirements within local towns and rail stations.
The Gladstone Methodist Women’s Foreign Mission Auxiliary hosts activities with visiting members, a display by the Girls’ Club, and a Sunday School visit planned for the coming Sunday. Reverend P. G. leads the day’s services and inquiries.
A condensed notice of Stead's Review features articles on the Irish Free State Democracy and Government British Unemployment Insurance Prison Reform Soviet Justice plus special sections on International Friendship World Social Legislation and Women. It highlights pioneer air routes from Hagland to Australia and mentions Bir Row Bir Keith Smits.
Randwick hosts the Epsom Handicap and the Metropolitan Handicap with top rivals Gloaming and Beaufort meeting again after equal wins. Fiueristeer Rostrum heads Epsom contention, while Caserta and Soorak duel for the Derby option and Bitalli Cupidon or Purser vie in the Metropolitan. Easingwold eyes Caulfield Cup with Kalgoorlie Cup form noted.
The Prospect event is set for Saturday with eight A class athletes chosen as a representative team. At the Adelaide rifle matches last week several Gladstone shooters performed well, aiding in covering expenses for the trip.
The Adelsids Hoat Club schedules a Saturday meeting featuring several races including the Belestions Novica Steeplechase and the Navy or Terowie dash. Entries include novelty nicknames like Tally-ho Hurdles, Bracelet Cattilo, and Kennila Handicap with multiple contenders listed.
Port Pirie races slated for tomorrow feature selections across several events. Maid or Spas in the Hordlee Shusher or Roll of Honor and Maid or Red Mielshaby Handicap with Chinta. Five Jumper’s Flat notes Departure of Roll of Honor. Welter features Goldenform or Nomin.
The final match report praises Gladstons Cricket Club for an excellent performance against Burton's team. A fall program for the season is announced and will be published next.
The Gladstone footballers faced Quorn in a wind affected match with a high scoring first half. Quorn led 7 9 at half but Gladstone rallied late, Head and O Leary scoring as Quorn edged ahead 9 4 before final notes. The crowd praised the Gladstone side’s attacking play and the mayor attended the function.
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