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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 16, 1943
Page
2
All classes of saws repaired and sharpened by specialists with years of experience. Wood workers and metalworkers gain from tools ground and honed in Adelaide's most modern and complete plant.
The report notes rapid falls in country supplies, especially for Ten grades, as requirements tighten. Eye Board Wholesale prices hold steady with Best Hen at 2/-, Medium 1/19, Pultet 1/7.
Dalgety & Company Limited to offer by auction at Jamestown Market on Thursday April 22 1943. A wide range of stock including 5937 sheep 1050 wethers 250 wether lambs 151 fat wethers and many hoggets ewes lambs and rams from multiple vendors. Cattle pigs horses and miscellaneous sundries listed with numerous owners and horses described as suitable for children. Auction to commence at 12 o'clock sharp with terms available on request.
Town of Jamestown notifies that on the First Saturday in May 2043 four officials will retire by petition and elections will be held for Mayor Edmund Thomas Daly Councillors Archibald Gordon John Wisnev sk e Eric Wight with further ballots if needed, notice to be posted.
Nominations invited for four councillors to fill vacancies due to retirement. Nominations close 12 noon on Saturday May 1 1943 at the District Office Melrose. If insufficient nominees, adjourned to Saturday July 3 1943 for election by ballot. forms available at Melrose District Office.
Thanks are extended to Very Rey Dr Prembergast Dr Swann and the hospital staff of Jamestomm Memorial for their care. Special appreciation goes to Star of the damestown Hospital Matron and to neighbors Mr and Mrs E J Williams Mr and Mrs Brogan Mrs Franks Abbott Miss A Martin Mrs McCann Reverend A T Harner and Messrs Smour and Sons K G Irvine and the Jamestomm Post Office staff.
The historic office invites nominations until 12 o clock for vacancies in the ward elections. Eligible candidates include Smith George William White Cliff Ward Lynch Patrick Joseph Stone Hut Ward Bowker John West Laura Ward and others. If insufficient nominees appear the proceedings will adjourn. An election by ballot will be held Saturday July 3 1943 with notices to follow. District Clerk J Cooke Laur March 24 1943.
April notices list venue details for Kenny's Hotel and Crystal Brook Institute with sale items and contact numbers for P. D. Quinn. Listings include dates in April and phone contacts for Yongala and nearby towns.
Laura Hospital Inc offers an annual subscription fee of 10/6 that reduces 10 yc. of all fees incurred by the member during hospital stays. The 1/1/ subscription also extends the concession to the member's family. Members participate in hospital management and benefit from this investment as the hospital supports help to the community.
Instruction in FIRST AID for men and women will be led by Dr J Swann at the Corporation Chamber Irvine Street Jamestown. Interested persons may hand in their names to Mr Li Gray at Bank of New South Wales or to Miss Rosalie Hockey c/o Mr R M Cox Chemist.
Local notices list multiple church services and events for Holy Week including Palm Cross blessings, sermons, devotions on Good Friday, and special meetings. Activities span Cattowie Spalding Jamestown FaMe n St Andrews Presbyterian Danowie Belt Salvation Army and others with times ranging from early morning to evening.
In the April 16, 1943 issue the AREAS EXPRESS AND FARMERS' JOURNAL notes wartime disruptions affecting rail service, with emphasis on freight movement, fuel shortages, and how farmers adapt shipping schedules to convoy and prioritize essential goods during shortages.
Rev K Chat fell leads a new Cub Pack with the first meeting on Tuesday. The group will meet each Tuesday at lunch hour in the school. Boys and parents express enthusiasm for the plan.
The Gladstone Bowling and Croquet teams visited Gulnare on Saturday. Gulnare defeated the bowls team, while the Gladstone women won their croquet match.
The Georgetown Board of Health requests lists of children whose parents consent to diphtheria inoculation. No charge for the immunizations and attendance is planned in the early part of May.
District asks men to attend two working bees on upcoming Saturdays with shovels and tools to prepare the oval for the Red Cross Carnival on Easter Monday. Carnival committee urges district support for the event.
Nxt Sunday the scholars of the Lauwa Baptist Sunday School will hold their Anniversary. Mr. A James has prepared them for the special Anniversary byns which they will sing at all the services. The morning and afternoon services will be conducted by Rev L W Brook of Pt Pirie and the pastor Rev K J Chatnell will conduct the evening service. The picnic will be held on Easter Monday on the property of Mrs Knanerhuse.
The Third Liberty Loan Rally in Gladstone, arranged by the District Council, was held Friday with J F O'Neill presiding. J A Lyons MP and J J O Sullivan of the State War Loan Committee attended. Gladstone’s quota is £11,000, with £3,480 already subscribed. O'Sullivan urged wide subscriptions. loans offered from £1 down with six shillings weekly, appealing to farmers to invest. A strong appeal was made for subscribers, and over £40 was promised for the day. The motion for a vote of thanks to the speakers was carried.
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