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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1947
Page
3
Georgetown residents bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Ferme and Mr. J W Lee and family as three departures leave the town, with a Memorial Hall farewell planned. Tennis, golf, and church groups announce season events, and a March wedding at the Baptist Church features Rathleen Freeman and Keith Rawlings with a large reception.
The Me Par ens and Friends Association met at Bligh School with Mrs. M. St. Pyne presiding. Officers elected included President Mrs. WM Pyne Vice Presidents Mrs. Pledge and Mrs. R A Mandy Secretary Treasurer Mrs L G Harris and committee members. A High School Scholars Ball was planned for Thursday May 29 to benefit school funds. Mrs J A Daw won a competition.
The Gilnare Easter Bowls Tournament enjoyed ideal weather and fast greens. Spectators watched strong play from Crayton Gladstone Laura Yavka Crystal Crook Hort Pirie Prospect Catrowis Tanne Underdate Glen els Hineuarsh and Adelaide No 2 Femi. W Giles from Pt Pirie captained the winning team, with Baldy s Prospect as runners up. Monday’s pairs event drew 86 entries, won by E Jenning Ro Catford Calowle and W Mundy with partner G Mundy as runners up.
Nominations for the Gladstone picnic race and meeting close Friday April 7 on Anzac Day. A strong response is urged and the Britain Appeal may benefit from good weather. Members tickets admitting Persons are on sale at 5 shillings.
Last week at Gladstone Methodist Church many friends bid farewell to the Rev B 8 Jew and family ahead of their transfer to Two Wells Circuit. Messages of thanks and best wishes were given by circuit members, with gifts including a cheque and silverware. The Jow family depart after three years of service. Rev E Tuckett from Broken Hill will begin at Gladstone on April 20.
The National Catholic Rural Movement holds its annual congress in Jamestown starting Sunday. Bishops A Hensehke and M Beovich attend with other clergy from Adelaide and Port Augusta. Key events include an address by M B A Samuuuma on The Land and the People at Jamestown Institute, plus sessions at the High School and a Tuesday afternoon talk by Miss N Minville.
Florence Sawatzke 72, longtime Jamestown resident, was found dead at her North Parade home on Saturday. Milkman reported unattended milk and newspaper. police and neighbour entered, death deemed natural by Dr. Rey Magarey, coroner not requiring an inquest. Remains to be buried at You Sela. Also notes Sunday School Anniversary at Laura Baptist Church with floral service and a life of Christ picture service.
The Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal asks public support for upgrades and extended living quarters. Readers are urged to visit the hospital and donate, with contributions totaling 4912 pounds 12 shillings 0 pence previously acknowledged and other gifts listed.
The Cal practice at Jamestown on a rainy afternoon drew a strong turnout with favored pitching and steady shooting. Cimmings and Wal Weltr mann tussled for top honours, ending the day with the former narrowly ahead by one point. Axford and Suart also fired well with solid scores.
The Jamestown Public School Mothers' Club hosted a Methodist Hall tea to mark the 16th birthday of the Chile charity drive. Mrs Draper outlined goals for the year and announced plans to raise about £200 for a lunchroom to serve the children. Mrs Brooks spoke on travels in South America and Hasler's past era. Candles were lit, cake cut, and attendees from Caldy and London offered floral and other gifts. A reading table and flower sale supported by Mrs Peres and Mrs Glassundi raised brisk funds.
Broken Hill party including cricketers and supporters spent Easter in Jamestown playing two one day matches against Be Lalie Association selections. J. Daly starred with a century, aiding Be Lalie in a total of 216 for 7 while Broken Hill South Colts showed strong bowling and fielding in pursuit.
On March 20 at Belalie North Methodist Chun Bovey married Gordon Crawford in a ceremony officiated by Rev O L Noski. The couple from Jamestown will reside at Strathdene Jamestown with a future home planned in the City and Port Lincoln.
A dated coupon list details multiple offers with various expiry dates. Several items expire April 27 or April 28, including THA 820 1 12 and SUGAR SI SIV. Other coupons run to May 17 or June 80, with items like CLOTHING 71 and 156 71 Jit.
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