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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Apr 23, 1948

Page

4

Crystal Brook Hospital Ball Highlights Support and Thanks

Crystal Brook on April 12 hosted a hospital ball arranged by the Ladies Hospital Guild. The event featured Andrews Sisters Orchestra, dancing, and a grand reception in a flower-decked hall. F. N. Young spoke on funds raised and guild contributions, with about 60 guests later celebrating Len Braddock’s coming of age.

Ladies Hospital Guild Andrews Sisters Alick Young M.C Conway Goulter Joan Gale F. N. Young Hospital Board Ladies Guild Ir K. Hosking Sinkins Guild Miss Dunsford Guild J. Braddock Len Institute W. Lambert Peter Palmer Lars Braddock M. O'Callaghan P. Curtin Newett J. Murdock TD. Craig D. Ward A. Bruce

Country Women's Association Conference Held at Gladstone

A Dolling group conference of Country Women's Association branches met at Gladstone Institute on April 9 with delegates from Port Pirie Crystal Brook Jamestown Georgetown Yongala Curramulka Port Jermes h Mannanarie Peterborough Gladstone Appila Redhill Yuute Wankaringa. Mrs L Samber welcomed attendees and Mrs Alford opened the session, with the National Anthem and Song of Australia sung. The day included prayers, talks on a proposed holiday cottage at Port Germein, a luncheon, and branch reports. Next year's conference will be at Crystal Brook and the rally at Port Pirie.

Dolling Country Women's Association Gladstone Institute Port Pirie Crystal Brook Jamestown Georgetown Yongala Curramulka Port Jermesh Mannanarie Peterborough Gladstone Appila Redhill Yuute Wankaringa L. Samber Alford Forbes Falk Bailey Roberts

Provincial Press Association conference opens in Adelaide

South Australia’s Provincial Press Association held its annual conference in Adelaide with Premier Playford opening proceedings. He outlined decentralization aims including Eleactea light and power expansions, housing, water, education, and regional industry growth, citing Whyalla as a model and praising south east prospects.

Press Association of South Australia Adelaide Playford Eleachteily Trust Whyalla South East Goodwil W. Kirkby Robinson Angaston Robinson L. M. W. Judell Jamestown W. Gilmore Taylor Renmark Megers R. J. R. Watson Mount Gambier E. G. Sprigg Bordertown M. W. Parish Murray Bridge Tilbrook Clare J. Liddy Tanunda B. Oakey Hamley Bridge Watson Elder Park Torrens Torrenside Woollen Mills Thebarton Goode Durrant & Murray Ltd Oriental Hotel Master Printers’ Association Paper Merchants’ Association Advertising Association of Australia Australian Association of Advertising Agencies Shell Company Shell Mt. Lofty Ranges Clarendon Mount Bold Reservoir

Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting Report 1948

Jamestown Hospital board meeting notes include April 9 1948 proceedings with E T Daly chair. Finance committee reported salaries 343 pounds 3 shillings and March accounts 245 pounds 11 shillings 5 pence approved. Medical officer reports March daily average 41.3 with 9 births and 1 death. hospital end month census 23. Staffing notes warn of a single double certificated sister short in days ahead. Secretary appointed returning officer for annual elections. Salaries deferred pending group conference. Ball sub committee optimistic Governor and Lady Norrie may attend July 9 ball.

Board of Management District Council E. T. Daly, Esq Messrs. J. Gilfillan A. T. Hooper I. E. Axford F. L. Crossman T. Swearge A. J. Symonds J. 3. Kerin D. Ler. Boucaut S. Wenham H. K. Moore A. A. McLeod W. J. Beits A. R. Magarey R. McLennan J. R. Neill Finance Committee Boucaut Symonds House Betts

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Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser Main Street Simmill’s Simmill S.A. Egg Board Dairy Farmers R. J. Finlayson, Limited A. W. Sandford & CO. Ltd L.A. Egg Board Wirrabara Great Britain Austin Laura Milling CO. Ltd National Library of Australia Golf Links H. L. Cottle James Forgan Fort Pirie E. R. McLeod David Wilson Crystal Brook Hockey Club J. Summers Presilew KK. Dunsford Messrs M. Martin W. Beck Ann Schapel Edwin Avenue Collenswood Huddleston E. H. Schapel L.A Fred Ernie Phillip Crystal Grook Kathleen G. Cronin Dolly W. Blunsden Mary Collinswood H. J. Frith Jack Symons Vic Mayfer C. Davidson Enod Mayger Bowling Club Wood. Abell J. Murray H. B. Chapman B. Baker A. T. Tucker Ben Weston J. Symons Mr. Frith Angus Dillon R.S.L W. T. Sharman Pt. Pirie Jim Cahalan Metro Dillon H. T. Head Don Forgan Norm Young Biro Pen Country Women’s Association Commonwealth Hank of Australia Provincial Press Association Jamestown Hospital Hospital Norrie M. H. L. Burgess Gladstone Meat Store Main ST Gladstone and District Gladstone Shop Laura General Motor Enginer Buick Pontiac Chevrolet H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd East Bros Massey Harris Massey-Harris KE. K. Edwards Subway Baker, Confessioner Condon North Laura Hotel W. H. Moyle J. Inglis & Son A.J Ariel Royal Enfield Ray Templer Nla.gov
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