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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Aug 02, 1940

Page

2

New July Books Placed in Circulation at Library

Several titles join the shelves this July including To Wake the Dead by John D. Carr The Shallow Cup by Nita Muskett The Beloved Physician by Jacobi Garlth the Ploughman by Thomas McDonald Lion Feuchtwanger Men Martyrs Mountebanks by Beverly Baxter The Sea Row er by Hugh Walpole plus about 60 volumes from Institutes Association Additions to the Library are regular Suggestions for New Books are in draft and may be procured by the Committee A Suggestion Book is in the Library Subscription 6 per Quarter

John D. Carr Nita Muskett Jacobi Garlth Thomas McDonald Lion Feuchtwanger Beverly Baxter Hugh Walpole Institutes Association

Auction of Estate Property Near Spalding

Instructions from the trustee of the late J F Fitzgerald Estate offer the Block 245 Reynolds Perpetual Lease No 380 about 741 acres ten miles northeast of Spalding for auction subject to Crown Lands consent. Annual rent £143 8s with four room residence, outbuildings, 220 acres cropped, boundary wire netting, four paddocks, spring water. Terms require 10 percent deposit and balance within 14 days of consent. Full particulars from Jamestown or Adelaide auctioneers.

J. F. Fitzgerald Commissioner of Crown Lands Spalding Reynolds

Sheep Sale Notice at Goldsbrough Mort & Co Limited

3000 sheep from Goldsbrough Mort & Co Limited to be offered including 2000 Northern wethers April to July shorn. Further entries invited.

Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Limited

Income Tax Returns Due in Adelaide and Penalties

Joint State and Federal returns must be lodged at the Taxation Office Railway Building Adelaide for all individuals and enterprises with income from all sources at least £100. Late returns incur penalties. Commissioner W F Bishop signs.

Adelaide

Train alterations on South Australian Railways announce mixed runs

From August a series of timetable changes affect the Port Pirie to Peterborough and Adelaide connections. The 6.10 am rail car will run as a mixed train leaving Peterborough at 3:50 am arriving Port Pirie 8:40 am with connections to Gladstone and Adelaide. The 5:30 am freight from Port Pirie to Peterborough shifts to 4:30 am, linking with the 6:50 am at Gladstone for Adelaide. Weekday 4:20 pm rail car Port Pirie to Peterborough becomes a mixed train leaving Port Pirie at 4:00 pm, arriving Peterborough 12:12 am. Saturday 10:20 pm Port Pirie to Peterborough rail car runs as mixed train leaving Port Pirie 10:00 pm arriving Peterborough 2:12 am.

Peterborough Port Pirie Peterbrough Gladstone Adelaide

Train schedule changes to Adelaide via Hamley Bridge

The 8.10 a.m. Gladstone to Adelaide daily via Bowmans is cancelled and will run at 6.50 a.m. via Hamley Bridge arriving in Adelaide at 11.30 a.m. The 11.45 a.m. Balaklava to Adelaide daily is cancelled. P. F. Cherry, Railways Commissioner Secretary.

Gladstone Adelaide Bowmans Hamley Bridge

Church Services Scheduled Across Local Parishes

The notice lists multiple churches and ministers with Sunday's service times across Jamestown Gladstone Georgetown Narridy Caltowie and surrounding districts. Holy Communion Evensong and Sermon and Baptism services are scheduled at St Alban St George St Mary Mag St Aidan Jamestown St James and other churches with afternoon or evening sessions.

St. Alban's Church Gladstome St. George's Georgetown St. James Jamestown H.C St. Mary Mag Caltowie St. Aidan’s Tarcowie

Local Notes From Gladstone and Jamestown August 2 1940

Mr and Mrs C Edson of Gladstone holidaying in Renmark district. Capt John S Stewart of the Australian Army Medical Corps weekend with Dr and Mrs J Stewart at Gladstone. D Smour left Jamestown for Wayville camp with the 2nd AIF. Mr and Mrs J C Waiters plan a fortnight at Salisbury after purchasing a hotel. Ralph Hancock son of Ben Hancock formerly of Gladstone serves in RAAF stationed at Darwin. Keith Grayson promoted to Port Pirie branch of McLeod Tyre Stores and takes over from Sellar now in City business. Cheer up Knitting Circle note Mrs Toholke and Mrs A EB Coon listed.

John S. Stewart Australian Army Medical Corps Mrs. J. Stewart Gladstone D. Smour Jamestown Wayville Alf Don Ralph Hancock Ben Hancock R.A.A.F Darwin Ralph Keith Grayson M. §. McLeod Tyre Stores Port Pirie Sellar Keith

Jamestown Show October 9 1940 Red Cross Fundraiser

Belalie Agricultural Society announces the annual Jamestown show on October 9 1940 to raise funds for the Red Cross and Fighting Forces Comforts Fund. Volunteers are sought including thirty gate staff plus stewards. names may be recorded with M McCallum president L M W Judell secretary and R McLennan gate supervisor.

Belalie Agricultural Society Jamestown Red Cross Society Fighting Forces Comforts

Gladstone Institute Meeting on August 5 1940

Members of the Gladstone Institute will meet in the Library on Monday August 5 1940 at 5 p.m. Reports and alterations of rules will be considered after the transfer of the Institute to the District Council. Election of officers. F C Barter Hon Sec.

Gladstone Institute At & P.m

Prewar Shirt Prices Advertised at Blas kett's Jamestown

Advertisement notes that shirts for men and boys are offered at prewar prices with limited stock. Booking doubles the rate and the ad lists Blas kett's in Jamestown as the retailer.

Blaskett's Jamestown

Entertainment Night at Belalie North Hall

A Wednesday evening program at Belalie North Hall features a splendid orchestra and novelty dances. Home-made supper available with tickets priced for men and ladies with proceeds donated to Red Cross Funds.

Belalie North Hall Red Cross

Local social notes mention several women at events

Miss G Wisnevske worn scarf and described activity with Miss Toholke age six. Mrs B Heron noted with books and Mrs W Naismith tied to cards and games in a junior society gathering.

G. Wisnevske Toholke B. Heron W. Naismith

Train schedule changes Gladstone to Adelaide announced

Alterations in the Gladstone to Adelaide train service From Monday the early morning train departs Gladstone at 6.5 percent daily instead of 10 am and will stop at all stations via Hamley Bridge arriving in Adelaide at 11 30.

Gladstone Adelaide Hamley Bridge

Soldier Writes Home From Front In Positive Tone

A letter to Mr. J. C. Watters from L-Cpl Saler of the A.L.F. ClARRY reports he has just completed four days leave. He notes his health and weight at 11 stone 5 pounds and sends remembrance to James Town friends with best wishes. His cobber Tpr Cliff Brown is also mentioned as doing well.

J. C. Watters L-Cpl Saler Sion A.lf Clarry Cliff Brown O.K. Clarry Jamestown

Northern Areas players wear armbands for late official

Players in last Saturday's Northern Areas Football Association matches wore black armbands to honor Mark Weaton of Crystal Brook. Weaton, the first secretary of the association, served nine years and was a devoted supporter of Australia's national pastime.

Northern Areas Football Association Mark Weaton Crystal Brook Australia

Gladstone Artists Prepare Sep Variety Show for Patriotic Funds

Gladstone artists rehearse for a three grand patriotic variety program at the Gladstone Institute in September. About 28 youths perform with a balanced orchestra and special lighting planned. further details to follow.

Gladstone Gladstone Institute

Gladstone Institute Plans Annual Meeting August Fifth

The Gladstone Institute will hold its annual meeting of subscribers on Monday, August 5 at 8 pm. Reports and officer elections are on the agenda and a rules alteration is considered after the Institute was transferred to the District Council. A large attendance is hoped for.

Gladstone Institute

Gawler Saturday Trials Selects Division Winners

Gawler Saturday trials named Depinca and Byrona Aurie’s Gem as first division winners while Fidelmi Black Night and Dashaway led second division. Jallard Amnesty Two Kings topped hurdles and Bob's Idea Acroshot Pardoner won steeple. Winter Hdep Punloe The Boss Kilogram saw Flying Hoep Maradadi Shalah Rushvan. Kentish Boy L'Eclair De nodys G.N. Hurdles Cheery Jack Mamillius Dark David featured among events.

Gawler Depinca Byrona Aurie Gem Fidelmi Black Night Dashaway Jallard Amnesty Two Kings Bob Acroshot Pardoner Punloe the Boss Kilogram Flying Hoep Maradadi Shalah Rushvan Welter Kentish Boy L'Eclair Denodys G.N Cheery Jack Mamillius Dark David

Mananarie Coursing Club Nominations Close Soon

Nominations for the Mananarie Coursing Club are due Saturday night with 8 pm closing by Secretary Fred Bretag. The club seeks 16 dogs with additional entries possible, winner to receive £19 and a trophy donated by J Edwards of Wilmington. Event judged by Ralph Napper of Jamestown. C Barker handles slipping. Coursing starts 8 am Tuesday August 6, in Mannanarie township. An evening hall event features Miss D Goodes' orchestra.

Mannanarie Fred Bretag J. Edwards Wilmington Ralph Napper Jamestown C. Barker D. Goodes

Georgetown Matrict Council Annual Balance Sheet Published

The council prints its annual balance sheet and distributes Areas Express to ratepayers across Georgetown Gulnare Yackal Narridy. Subscriptions cost 7/6 per year. J A Lyons M P reelected chairman. F T Acott J P appointed district clerk and presents the first balance sheet. Council members R B White E Smart A E Thomas P J Harvey A E Tilbrook H C Williams J Browne noted for their experience and service.

F. T. Acott J.P Messrs R. B. White Georgetown E. Smart A. E. Thomas Gulnare P. J. Harvey A. E. Tilbrook Yacka H.C. Williams J. Browne Narridy

Willochra Diocese Jubilee Celebrated Across Regions

The Diocese of Willochra marked its silver jubilee with the Rt. Rev. Dr. R. Thomas visiting St. Paul’s Port Pirie Risdon Park and Port Germein. A new church at Port Augusta West was dedicated, and evening services were held at St. Augustine’s Port Augusta. The first bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Gilbert White, was noted for scholastic attainments and long service in Carpentaria.

Willochra R. Thomas St. Paul’s Port Pirie Risdon Park Port Germein Port Augusta West St. Augustine’s Port Augusta Gladstone St. Alban's G. G. Evans Gilbert White St. Paul's Port Pirie Diocese of Carpentaria Epping New South Wales

Gladstone Primary School Week Results July 1940

Gladstone Primary School reports weekly honors for week ending 20 July 1940 with students from Grades III to VII listed for two and three honors. July 27 results show multiple students earning two or three honors across grades including Hawke, Novak, Magner, Flavel, Lines, Ballantyne, Thompson and others.

Ron Camm John Hawke John Black Mavis Yates Ron Richards Bert Flavel Brian Thompson Ducie Hopgood Beth Treasure George Abell May Ballantyne Ruth Black Mavis Shetlat Bobby Novak Joan Bywater Lois Lines Bobby Read Betty Gale Yvonne Rice Gwen Chenoweth Ray Clothier Dawn Nash Connie Harris Rene le Francois Barbara Parsons Valda Flavel Margaret Gale Monnie Bache Joan Magner Joan Duval David Hobbs Fred Yates Geoff Lines Verna Hocking Kathleen Hooper Mayine Morcom Len Jones Aileen West Fay Ellis Graham Staker Stanley Phillips Warren Harslett Douglas Moyses Graham Gale Coral Partridge Marion Hackworth Betty Novak Mary Ballantyne Max Reid Ron Cramm Cathay Ballantyne Josie Eley Herb Yates Dulcie Hopgood Stan

Farewell for CPL M Mighall in Gladstone

At Memorial Hall Gladstone a farewell and presentation was held for Cpl Morris Mighall RAAF on his final leave. Speakers praised his service and wished him safe travels and a speedy return after duty in Adelaide tomorrow.

Gladstone Cpl Morris Mighall R.A.A.F Cpl. Mighall Air Force Victoria Read Gladstone Cycling and Athletic Club J. F. O'Neill M. Botting R.S.L H.S.S J. G. Deeble Mr. Mighall K.8.s Godspeed G. G. Partridge G. Biggs Loco Joan Budge Adelaide

Gladstone Methodist Church Notes and August Events

Attendance at Gladstone Methodist Hall for a cake stall fundraiser and moving picture event supports the church fair. Rehearsals proceed for the Church Dramatic Club with listed cast members. Friday prayer and intercession meetings precede Red Cross and Comforts Fund sessions. Next Sunday's parade service led by Rev W J Stafford includes a Communion. Stafford to preach at Gladstone and Yangya with Communion there as well. August church anniversary at Huddleston delayed to late September.

Gladstone Methodist Hall G. C. Sandow Church Dramatic Club J. Phillips J. Jolly F. Barrett C. Jolly L. Leesue H. Ballantyne R. Ballantyne P. Hopgood Stafford Gladstone Yangya Huddleston

Make It Grow South Australia’s War Savings Certificates

War savings figures show South Australia contributing £4,311,380 while New South Wales Victoria and others subscribe across dates in late July. The totals include NSW £2,917,051 and WA £1,812,091 with Tasmanian and Queensland figures listed as £719,949 and £227,729 respectively.

Football Matches Set for Tomorrow in N.A.F.A Series

Caltowie visits Wirrabara, Georgetown travels to Laura, and Crystal Brook hosts Jamestown in the eleventh N.A.F.A. series with umpires Guiney Ellis and Pascoe. No club games August 10 due to Port Pirie association matches. Jamestown identifying players and results from last Saturday show Jamestown 6 19 to Georgetown 5 12 with notable players listed. Jamestown to meet Washpool next Saturday at Jamestown ground.

N.A.F.A Caltowie Wirrabara Georgetown Laura Crystal Brook Jamestown Guiney Ellis Pascoe Port Pirie Winnera Dunlop P'Mclaren J. McLaren L. Couzner J. Williams Jackson A. Angley B. Hynes Canfield McLaren Myatt Washpool

Gladstone War Rally Donors List Total £735 Raised

Complete donor roll shows £735 raised at Gladstone war rally to fund two Bren guns an ambulance and equipment. Many names across multiple gifts from £50 to 2 shillings accompany a variety of clubs, societies, and businesses contributing to the effort.

Gladstones Ams A. B. Shepard R. E. Lines W. G A. Thomson G. C. Sandow P. A. Lines L. J. Sargent Wheatsheaf Bakery A.c.read H. Osman Dr. J. Stewart R. A. Rundle J. A. Page E. H. Andrews G. F. Flavel R. Edmunds BE. A. Smallacombe W. D. Edmunds G. A. Thomson J.W. Prior H. M. Pascoe J. S. Fisher F. C. Grubb W. Growden J. Builder W. B. Creber A. R. Treasure W. H. Pearce R. M. McNeil T. W. Thomas J. A. Flavel A. H. Smith Mrs. A. Smith M. K. Slattery E. Growden A. P. Blessing M. L.C Messrs J. A. Lyons M.P E. A. Smallacombe Gladstone Golf Club G. M. Black W. 5. Jarrett F. C. Barter J. L. Hawke R. Noblet E. A. Gale and Sons L. V. Symbell Co. V. Wight L. Lehmann R. A. Mundy E. Ball M. Read Gillis Phylis Cook A. KR. Treasure C. Treasure H. E. Klemm C. O. Bennett W. M. Coe R. Coe A. K. Pearce W. Thomson J. Duval Willochra C. Hicks M. Jd. Meaney Gladstone Croquet Club Jim Stewart L. G. Lloyd E. J. Eley A. H. Tiller Gladstone Football Club Ballantyne G. Brann J. J. Osman E. E. Clothier W. J. Heard M. J. Prior L. Darwent H. F. Hudson Gladstone V Gladstone Boy Scouts C. J. Morcom Saving Bank C. Thomson J. R. Potter E. D L. M. Hackworth F. Rock W. G. Cook M. Botting R. E. Henallp Join Smith W. Gillespie J. P. Maddigan K. Wilmshurst A. C. Masters C. Ganley R. Thompegon J. Lee C. Hollitt Gladstone E. Hill R. Parnell H. Novak T. Meaney H. V. Hough E. Creber M. Jones F. Thistleton Miss Nash Hollett J. Duffy Serg J. Francis R. Dodman H. R. Hocking J. Novak L. Rosser

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