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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 21, 1944
Page
3
Mr. Max Hoare of R. J Finlayson Ltd at Gladstone sustained a severe accident while adjusting a rope on a horse bridle. The rope snapped tight when the horse pulled back, severing the top of his first finger at the joint.
On Sunday next April 23 at 7 pm the Jamestown Methodist Church will host a special Anzac Service with Rev. T. Harper as preacher. A cordial invitation is extended to all Jamestown residents to attend.
The District Council of Gladstone invites residents to subscribe to the Gowrie Scholarship Trust Fund. Donations may be left at any local bank.
The 29th Anzac Day Commemoration Service will be held at the Gladstone Institute on Sunday April 23 at 3 pm with Rev. R. V. Grant delivering the address. A collection will aid the local ALF Cemetery Fund. Floral tributes will be placed on the Memorial Tablet at Tresylva Park after the service.
At a Friday meeting of the Gladstone unit the FFCF decided to send a cheque for £50 as the first instalment for Miss Betty Harris candidature in the Pin-up competition representing 12,000 votes. At the March 31 meeting the bank balance was £64 10s from which authorised payments have been made. The present balance is £24 0s 6d and includes afternoon tea 3s 7d donations 5s 6d 4s 5d dance 8s less expenses 3s 2d.
T J Pridham of Crystal Brook is nominated to the Board of Management of the Eudunda Farmers Co op Society. He has run a sheep and cattle station for six years and worked as a commercial traveller for 14 years. A Justice of the Peace and member of the Justices Association, he has represented city firms including the State Bank of SA. If elected, he would benefit members.
Saturday night program features two screen hits "A Yank in Dutch" and "A Man's World" plus a news reel with "Jitterbugs go to town" and items on Hawkesbury bridge span, Yallourn coal face blaze, Gippsland bush fires, and ARP reviews.
E A Bristow chosen as Australian Labor Party candidate for Burra. Long career in primary production and public service includes 14 years with the Agricultural Department, managing Turretfield and North Booboorowie experimental farms, and leading rural committees. Authorised by L R Kemp Booborowie 27/3/44.
Large crowd attended Anzac Commemoration Services starting with a square procession of Returned Soldiers Red Cross Aids and the Defence Corps. Wreaths were laid at Trooper Goodes monument Memorial Arch and Institute salute followed by prayers by multiple ministers and a brass band led by S C Kelly. A collection for R S A patriotic funds was taken.
Jamestown competition ends Monday the 24th with entries lodged to convener Mr. D Boucaut at Irvine street by noon. Entries will be checked for spelling errors and judged by adjudicators Messrs L M W Judell J C Gibson and D Boucaut. results to be announced soon.
A fragmented note lists addition contributions received from multiple entities including ALFF Brooks and Phil James. Names such as G Winter and G Lewis appear with uncertain roles, while references to RAAF suggest allied military or organizational links.
David Alexander Williams of Jamestown dies after a piece of wool from a cutting saw strikes him in the abdomen during a wood cutting job. A 30 year old husband, father, and sports figure, he leaves a widow and young child. Deep sympathy is offered to the family.
Jamestown officials and the local RAAF Recruiting Committee met at the Corporation Chamber on Friday afternoon. Major welcomed the visitors as officers from No 1 RAAF Recruitment Centre and the WAAAF recruiting section urged more enlistments of men and women to support military needs and release combat personnel.
A testimonial to Mr Russell notes his role as federal representative for Grey as a whole, citing testimony from Acting Prime Minister J A Beasley. Beasley praised Russell for impartial advocacy across all towns, including Port Augusta coal handling, and commended his broad engagement with the constituency.
The article reports a wartime loan drive with a target of £150 million for the First Victory Loan. Gladstone aims for £11,000 with 120 subscribers. by Wednesday £2,620 is raised from 27 subscribers. Laura’s quota is £9 with £2,470 raised from 29 subscribers. Georgetown seeks £5,000 but responses lag. Gladstone committee met Tuesday night with J F O’Neill as chairman and others, urging public support via local press to meet capacity limits and shorten the war. Information available at local bank or money order post office.
Jamestown Hospital IXC held its board meeting on Friday April 14 with directors present including P W T Daly chair and Dr F J Swann. The financial statement showed March accounts £106 1 2 and salaries £180 16 4 approved for payment. The Finance Committee recommendations were endorsed and the House Committee discussed replacements and wool supply. The Medical Officer reported births two deaths and a daily average of 20 patients. The Secretary was named Returning Officer for the next election. Yeomans resignation noted with praise.
A Canowie Belt kitchen evening honored Miss Young before her marriage with Mr J W Ritschke as chair and speakers praising her district work. Gifts were given, a dance followed with music by Miss Nita Brooks and Mrs J Williams, and local election meeting notes reference Mr W Mittner MAC and Mr MacDonald LCL.
The Spalding and Booborowie Methodist Circuit held its quarterly meeting on April 12 led by Rev. M. Curry of Clare. St Trengove stepped down as Senior Circuit Steward after about twenty years. Arthur Stephenson succeeded him. farewell to Rev W L Leslie and welcome to Rev G C Dunn and Mrs Dunn followed by visits to Spalding Willtawn and South Boohorowie on April 14.
The club opened activities on Saturday with a President led ceremony. A nine hole mixed foursomes event saw ten pairs, Geo Usher and Miss Wight winning 38 3 33. Ground conditions were hard and fast. An 18 hole stroke event is planned for Saturday with pairings at the Club House, F Tully in charge.
Advertises choice butter pat and poultry items with price notes and daily produce service. Also lists surplus factory equipment for sale including engines pumps bulldozers scales and separators with parts and fuel equipment.
Wanted to buy milk with delivery by rail. Operators to collect crates and pay freight. Enquire PLONE 45, LAURA. Laura Ice and Produce Co. Ltd.
A Laura electorate meeting featured Mr WV We Blessing and Mr EL HL Edmonds addressing electors at Laura Town Mall. Discussion covered water supply schemes Beetaloo and Whiralli, charges per 1600 gallons, Tyre Peninsula conditions, and regional development. Attendees asked questions and a general debate followed before a vote of thanks.
A large Laura gathering at the Laura Town Trail on Friday hosted a complimentary social for Don Condon and Merridy Bachman to honor their wartime service. Speakers from Methodist and Baptist churches and local groups praised the siblings and families while noting ser vices in the AWF and WAAFs. Supper and dancing followed the event with apologies from the guests’ father.
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