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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Apr 25, 1941
Page
3
Fragmentary text describes a scene in Gladstone where rainfall is noted amid a couple's interaction. One partner listens closely as the other recounts deceitful tricks and fashion talk, highlighting tension around a new dress.
Georgetown notes a planned May 1 visit by Lady Manuel Barclay-Harvey to review Circlé displays from Yacka Gulnare Narridy and Georgetown. A guard of honour will greet her, and Georgetown Circle will host afternoon tea to aid funds.
Lady Muriel Garclay Harvey will visit Gladstone on Friday May 2 at 11 a.m. for a reception at the Gladstone Institute. Garments by Circle members were displayed and a full report of the Circle’s activities will be read. V.8.D.’s will form a guard of honor. An invitation is extended to Ft. Comforts Foe members and local ladies. A Lehmann is Hon. Secretary.
The Rev. C. G. Carvosso arrives as new minister in charge of the Hadstone Methodist Circuit with a welcome at the Sunday School Hall. Illness delays Mrs. Carvosso’s travel. The gathering included Mrs. Gillernte, N. S. Jarrett, A. Barrett, Miss Z. Batuneyne, and E. A. Gale, with music by Mrs. Thouson before the minister spoke of his plans and thanks. The event closed with a meal and community singing amid cautions against sharing troop movements to protect soldiers.
The Gladstone district lists men offering service in the present conflict. Several individuals such as R. Evans and Jolly A. Duncan are named along with others like W.O. Stewart HL, Lawrie Capt, John Stewart B.C, and J. Smith HL. Some volunteers are noted as rejected.
From May 1 there will be no delivery of orders on Saturdays. Friday calls will be used to handle all Saturday orders. All meat items will be reduced in price.
A list of visiting families and residents reflects social activity in the district. Prominent names include Miss Promnitz and Mr. Ellis Dowhardt’s fiancée while Mrs. J Sheedy and her infant daughter stay with her parents. Changes in residence and official positions accompany community updates including replacements and new appointments.
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