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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 01, 1947
Page
1
Georgetown defeated Laura with 11 goals 17 behinds to 6 goals 12 behinds in a clash at Laura oval. Jamestown beat Gladstone in a tight contest at Jamestown oval, edging them 11 goals 17 behinds to 5 goals 11 behinds after a late burst of scoring.
Appila defeated Melrose 9 goals 9 behinds to 4 goals 9 behinds in a scrappy crowded display. Best for Appila were F Clarke K Reichstein A Clark J Redden W Reilden and W Francis with OC Slee E Frazer L Arthur and T Morrow for Melrose. Booleroo Centre beat Orroroo 8.16 to 1.6 with E Lowe L Brigden M Smith scoring two goals each. Best for Booleroo Centre were R Lowe G Groves L Brigden and M Smith. for Orroroo J Ackland V Martin W Parnell D Teddaway. Wilmington beat Murraytown with strong team balance and solid defense led by Wehrmann and Gordon. Hoffmann and Harvie showed form, while Rosle and Hines contributed in defense and attack. Ravenscroft starred for Gladstone and Gierseh impressed throughout. Georgetown defeated Laura in a high scoring clash 11.5 to 9.16 with Rawlings Read Lehmann Sims contributing. Real and Phillis for Georgetown were notable. Jamestown and Wirrabara played a tight semi final at Calrowis, Wirrabara winning 11.8 to 7.7. Jamestown’s Williams, Mowlett and Wilmsen scored, with Dest and Monney prominent. Jamestown advances to meet Fitzroy and the final winner faces Wirrabara.
The Jamestown Institute Supper Room hosted the Jamestown Hospital annual meeting on a Friday night in July 1947. Chairman B T Daly noted fourteen meetings with high attendance, staff achievements, appointments, and plans for Theatres and X Ray unit upgrades. Financials showed receipts of £5407 and expenditures of £5316 with subsidies and patient fees forming the main revenue.
Tim Tonnard known as The Great Leonard with Haroll Raymond the blind violinist launches a touring variety show titled Out of the Hat. The act follows their Bifall Show association and stars Hal Turner Bridy Thompson Raillo Roundup Pearl Turner Lionel Pickering Mary McCulloch Nannel Velivo and ventriloquist Jory. The company plans appearances in major country towns and towns across Australia and New Zealand with a large vaudeville lineup and a 1000 dollar challenge trunk mystery finale.
Advertises regular sets of Heenzo cough remedy with limited supplies for home use. Claims concentrated formula mixed with water yields instant relief for chest and throat ailments. Quoted price 2 shillings with guarantees for adults and children.
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