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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 18, 1947
Page
2
Executors of the late B Starr announce a public auction of farm implements including Massey Harris combine and Fordson tractor, a Essex tourer motor car, tools, hay and grain, timber and fencing stock. All items pass under the hammer for cash. Location one mile south of Murraytown. Conditions: cash only.
Nominations close at District Council Office Georgetown at noon on Saturday May 10 1947 to fill vacancies caused by retirement of councillors John Alexander Lyons Alfred Ernest Titbrook Thomas Browne Frank Redvers Houpston Smour Guinare Ward eligible for re election If insufficient candidates election by ballot will be held on Saturday July 5 1947 adjournment notice given Dated April 14 1947 F T Acott District Clerk
Notich states Section 94 Township of Georgetown has been declared a pound under the Impounding Act by the council's order. The notice cites sections 4 and 5 and announces the pound designation.
South Australian Railways restates service resumption from Monday April 21 with Adelaide to Wilmington trains at 7 55 a m Monday to Saturday and Wilmington to Adelaide at 7 55 a m Monday to Saturday. Adelaide to Gladstone runs 7 50 a m weekdays 4 40 p m Mondays 6 25 p m Saturdays with Gladstone to Adelaide 6 45 a m Mondays 10 42 a m Monday to Saturday. P F Cherry Secretary Railways Commissioner.
Local Boards of Health in Jamestown urge parents to join the campaign to immunize children against diphtheria. Parents of children aged one to twelve must return consent forms by April 20 1947, obtainable from teachers or secretaries.
The District Council of Laura invites nominations at the Laura District Office until 12 o clock on Saturday May 10 1947 for three councillors to fill vacancies due to retirement. Eligible candidates include Patrick Joseph Lynch Charles Leonard Smith John Bowker. If more nominees appear than seats adjournment to Saturday July 5 1917 will occur for a ballot vote.
District Office Melrose invites nominations for four councillors to represent Port Germein Ward units Walter Lennard Willowie Jones Philip Wong Yarra Stephens Boole McCallum Yarrowie. Nominations close noon May 10 1947. If over submitted, ballot held July 11 1947.
The 21st of April at 2:30 p.m. the Laura School Welfare Association meeting will be held inviting all mothers and friends. Special invitation extends to past members. signed by R. 2 Kohler, Hon. Sec.
J P Maddigan and Sons Builders Contractors and Painters of Gladstone offer estimates for all classes of work with satisfaction guaranteed.
A. W. Sandford reports butter production to rise in coming weeks with strong demand for the Blue Valley brand and steady top grade prices. Eggs are tight seasonally but expected to ease as early layers begin laying. local demand remains good with no change to board rates.
Me and Mrs Ward and Waughter Elsie reside in Wierabara. Mr Ward manages SAFU branch from Hamilton Victoria. Ales Pender of Semaphore holidaying with TL Bowman at Bongdales Hotel Gladstone. Errol Jackson and Mrs Jackson of Adelaide holidaying at Gladstone with M Leesne. Thomson District Clerk Gadstone holidaying at Parkes NSW with his mother celebrating her 80th birthday. Weaver family of Gladgraue holidaying at Roseworthy with Mrs Weaver’s parents. Sportsmen reminded of meeting at Glad store on Anne Day. entries expected. Association to begin season April 24 with central figures S A D HM ALM Tee van and A G Gray of Adelaide. Plans to pay Hinders Association at Gladstone on Jamesh and Port Pirie. Clubs publish team designs in these columns to Jamestown Review by Wednesday. Children fears rise at night with croupy cold. Peppermint Cure offers aid.
Rain last week measured 119 inches and transformed the landscape. Grass growth and stock condition improved, a rare early green season not seen since 1982. Obituary notes death of Mrs. William Dansie in the City while visiting daughter Sarah Ann Cox. she spent youth in Moonta and most life in Warrahara Forest with her husband in timber and later Forest Dept. The Dansie family includes Will, Dessie, Knilling, Clem, Nina, Dorrie, Norm, Jury, and George. Mrs Dansie lived 39 years with Mr and Mrs N Belichamber. The piece mentions retirement of two artists and a long trip to Albany and western Australia, highlighting a 600-mile motor visit and a profitable trip.
Gladstone Golf Club presided over by vice president R A Mundy in absence of president P C Grubb. Balance sheet shows credit. Winners named for Ciik Championship and various trophies. Election of officers approved all positions. Working bees to extend course to 18 holes. Opening date to be fixed with plans for a stroke competition and prizes.
A Georgetown social at Metcaral Hall honored Abel Ferme and notable residents in a farewell event attended by Mr. and Mrs. George Ferme and other local figures. Gifts included chairs, a cheque, and club memberships as tributes. music and speeches followed with community leaders recapping Ferme family contributions to coursing swimming and Baptist church activities.
Anzac Day commemorations will be conducted at Milstone Thetis on Sunday with prayers and a service led by Rev. E. Tuckatt. A procession to Tresyiva Park will place wreaths on the Memorial Tablet and honor the fallen.
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