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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 09, 1943
Page
3
Personal notices record Rob and Ken Coe of Gladstone staying with Mr and Mrs C Dahlenburg at Mambray Creek. Friends and relatives at Laura Jamestown Murraytown and Adel visit each other, with several listed names and brief travels during a period.
Gladstone High School invites all to a social afternoon meeting of the Parents and Friends Association on Tuesday April 13 at 230 p m at the school. All are cordially invited.
Gladstone High School played Saturday with standout efforts from J Abail 72 and Wright 69. Other notable totals include L Growden 19, L Giersch 17, Duffy 3/22, Amey 2/13, and Gladstone 8/132 with Duffy 48 and Oiersch 4/22 plus J Abell 2/43.
The Gladstone unit of the F.F.C.F. reports success at the Thrift Shop last Friday raising funds. Mr C Hollitt won a competition. A plan to aid the Empire Appeal includes a ball on May 6 and a bridge and cachre evening on April 20. Salvation Army Major Mawson returns to present Serge of Tobruk with mime entertainment in Wirrabara on April 13 at 8 pm and Gladstone on April 14 at 8 pm.
Enid Jeffery of Hallett married K R McDonald of Jamestown at St James Church of England on April 3. Rev D Anthony officiated. Bride walked with Mr Wobling, Matron of Honour was Mrs Wobling, Best man was Mr B J Williams. Couple received many congratulations and best wishes.
Federal Government asks State Governments and Returned Soldiers League branches to cooperate in Anzac Day celebrations this year. Mr Curtin notes churches may join, as Easter allows, and says the day’s solemn reverence aligns with Easter’s spirit.
A big war loan rally is held in Gladstone tonight at 8 o'clock to support the Third Liberty Loan and reach Gladstone's quota of 11,000. Visitors include J A Lyons MM and a State War Loan Committee representative J F O'Neil will preside. Residents urged to attend the hall at capacity and boost the town's contributions.
The sudden death of Mrs. Honoran Imilda Daly wife of Jamestown mayor BT Daly follows a recent operation. Born 1893 Cradock she lived in Canowie Belt and Jamestown since 1923. Mayoress for four years ten months she supported Jamestown Cheer Up Club activities and service members. Survived by husband, one son and three daughters Daphne Veronica Anne Marie. Funeral held at St Jamies Church and Jamestown Cemetery with hundreds in attendance.
A Georgetown report details a March 15 tribute to Lieut. Jack Martin, Tom Noonan, and Jack Metarun with speeches by R. B. White and others, singing by the school band, and a supper and dance. March 26 saw a new School Committee elected, while local workers began a camp at Waterworks and Red Cross funds fundraising continued with £3 raised.
Mr Allan Lehmann sustained a painful accident while repairing a windmill on Monday morning. His hand was crushed, resulting in the loss of part of two fingers and a thumb on his left hand. He was taken to Jamestown Hospital and treated by Dr E J Swan. he is progressing well.
Mr Norman Jones Guardonte suffered a wrist injury while cranking his car last Sunday and is now an inpatient at Jamestown Hospital.
Laura School announces honours for February 4 1943 listing Grade I Roy Munchenberg Grade H John Davy Briiy Ven ables Leslie Baohm Andrew Stuker Betty Tucker Jean Smith Grade II Brian Amey Noel dwar Rex Wilson Barbara Evans Grade V Collu Meaney Maurice Rebrluch Ivan Gill Rhonda Mun cherberg Betty Zwar Thelma Schulte Marion Owen Jill Hunn Grade VI Valda Smith Phyllis Smith Marjory Worden Grade V Nardra Bowker Grade VII John Wurn Norma Johns.
Gladstone High School students, led by Headteacher Mr W Thomas, visited Pirie High for a day of tennis and cricket on March 26. Gladstone girls won in tennis while the boys were defeated in cricket. Cricket scores show Port Pirie 164 and Gladstone 108. tennis totals: Pirie 59 games to Gladstone 98.
The April 2 1943 meeting notes routine business including accounts passed and reports read. Retirements by Crs Deeble Black Page Potter were noted with re election possible. Public works topics included property tidy up Port Street and contour drains demonstration. Local health board immunization and a dead horse in a watercourse were reported.
Local producer Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited promotes a large market for Golden North Butter Milk and eggs. It highlights quick weekly turnover yields higher prices for dressed poultry and cream with prompt fortnightly payments and near market freight savings to boost returns for Northern towns.
General Sir Leslie Morshead returns to Australia and pays tribute to Red Cross workers in the Middle East. Representatives worked behind forward lines maintaining high service standards. Brigadier Harold Cohen and Deputy Commissioner Mr Selleck continued the work. Morshead thanks the Red Cross for its wonderful service to his division.
The Third Liberty Loan interest is rising and applications flow in steadily in northern towns. A table lists quotas and subscribed amounts and per capita figures for the wartime program, based on last year's Wap and Austerity Loan data.
At the annual parents meeting in the Primary School the Booleeroo Centre committee re elected Mrs M B Winter W A Mills as chairman N Williams as secretary R W Noble and other retiring members M Warne J Brown and B W Stanton The committee named the teller from BS A Bank as auditor The Frame Schools Teachers Association elected officers L A Marka president I J Oswald secretary W V Dawson and W R Daw vice presidents Auditors UK McPherson and W R Daw Also the Vacotic Purposes Committee hosted a social for ACW Reade Ar tine ACW Terenne Athinus and Pl Cil Horner Speakers included Roy J H B Traeger W A Mills C Marrow J Heddle L Alexander R Stanton R W Nablet and Mrs Heddle The chairman Mr J E Marks urged district subscription to the Third Liberty Loan After presentations guests replied M Warner was master of ceremonies for the dance supper supervised by the ladies committee
The Georgetown district council met on March 22 1948 with Crs Lyons White Williams Byowhe Thomas Smart Eilbrook Fuller and clerk present. Enquiries from Wheat Board on abhor and an agreement about roads and taps were discussed with Mesars Haynes Mros and Lehmann. Dr White to confer with Waterworks on a pipeline matter. fines on sales to remain standing.
The council discussed postwar action under the noxious weeds act and decided matters on administration, while a free French appeal donation of £2 2s was carried. Central Board of Health immunization advice prompted outreach to school committees on whooping cough and typhoid. road work and district expenses were approved.
District Council of Laura continues minutes noting bids and alterations to footpaths in West Laura Ward. Authorities authorize clerk to seek tender prices and approve repairs funded from existing materials. Paysheets show Main Road and General Account payments. councillors report ward works and re-election eligibility for Cra. GW. Smith PJ. Lynch and J. Bowker.
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