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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 09, 1940
Page
2
Auction listing for Jamestown market with multiple lots of pigs and sheep. Includes numbers of wethers ewes and lambs with May July shorn dates, forward store conditions, oats feed, and breeding notes. Terms by auctioneers. arrangements needed before sale.
The Belairs Football Association invites applications for central umpire for two semifinal matches and one final staged August 24. Send details to secretary Ron Sullivan.
Additions to the library occur regularly. Suggestions for new books are invited and will be considered by the committee if approved. The 4 Suggestion Book is available in the library subscription for 6 per quarter.
Notice to members and friends of the Gladstone High School Parents Association that income tax returns are due by 31 August 1940. Forms include Form 1 for individuals, Form 2 for professional business, and Form 7 for companies. see Government Gazette for details. Office contact at Railway Building Adelatte.
Weather favored a Jamestown trip by Gladstone High School students who played basketball with the Jamestown teams, winning the first 20 to 11 and the second 29 to 4 while football saw Gladstone clear in front. Arbor Day was marked at Gladstone Primary with about 20 trees planted along main street and North Terrace by staff and students.
The annual ratepayers meeting of the Gladstone District Council is set for next Friday evening August 16 at 7 30. The agenda includes the terminal balance sheet the chairman's report St Johns Ambulance and Recruiter Committee. Also notices warn that unregistered log owners by August 19 will be prosecuted.
Church notices from Gladstone and Geelong area list service times, Sunday schools, and sermons. Notes report Rev W J Stafford, Constable J P Tamblyn appointment, visits by Mr and Mrs Gillespie, and health updates for Frank Phan. Community events include Knights and Comrates parade, floral fete planning, and anniversary services set for August 25 and September 1.
Summary of results from Gladstone Golf Club events on Saturday August 3 including Captain's Trophy quarter finals A. Th Havvie defeating R. S. Thompson 1 up and other matches such as W. Thomson beating F.C. Barter 1 up and A. Francis defeating J. G. Coxtet 1 up. Details of Stroke Competition divisions and ladies events with several players and scores listed. Next Saturday features Choir Championship final and various formats.
Registration of dogs and owners listed are due for renewal. notice posted on August 1 requires compliance. Public authorities urge owners to verify pet registrations timely to avoid penalties.
The annual meeting of ratepayers is set for Friday August 16 at 7 30 p m in Memorial Hall. Agenda includes the annual balance sheet the chairman’s report and items related to St John’s Ambulance recruiting committee and district clerk budget matters BUDGE Byonde?
A patriotic program at the Gladstone Institute on Wednesday August 24 features W. C. Fields Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy in a comedy act You cant cheat an honest man and a gramophone sketch Next Time 1 Marty Proceeds benefit local patriotic funds led by Mrs. Lehman president and Mrs Francis secretary.
The Federal Government agreed to pay an extra 4d per bushel on wheat sent to the 1940 harvest pool, lifting the total payout to growers to about £3,250,000. Officials say the higher advance reflects improving pool finances due to additional payments on account of realization.
The wedding of Glanys Bennett daughter of Mr and Mrs C O Bennett and C J Haeusler son of Mr and Mrs Haeusler was held at Higney Sweet Methanist Church with Rev H Alvey officiating. Attendants included Miss Mar joie Bennett and Miss Heather Cook. Mr Johns of Renmark was best man. After the ceremony guests gathered at Avendis for a wedding reception and a four tier cake. The couple reside at Renmark.
Northern Day meeting set for Plumpton Thursday August U with three stakes including the Northern Cup for all ages. Nominations due Monday August 12 at 8 pm with a draw sale at the Commercial Hotel. Mrs D J Cleggett of Laura donates Sup for the Northern Classic. Owners and supporters urged to attend or buy tickets now at 2 shillings.
Crystal Brook defeated Jamestown 17 goals 11 behinds to 4 goals 13 behinds as spectators packed Crystal Brook on Saturday. Top players included Winnere, Wellington, Agara, Storey, and Michaelawny with multiple goals by F. Michalamocy, Wellington, and W. Michalaney. Georgetown suffered a heavy loss to Laura, 81 to 7. Caltowie forfeited to Wirrabara. Northern Areas Football Association named Port Pirie squad to face South Adelaide at Port Pirie next Saturday.
In Port Pirie on Friday the death of G. Jones an old Gladstone resident was announced. The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau held a social with F. Chick presiding. Local meetings elected officers for the George Town subscribers to the Institute. Rifle Club officers were chosen with R. Coe as Captain and C. Coe top-scorer in a double shoot. Postmasters and jail officials moved to new postings. Welcome-home events and church farewells occurred in Gladstone with Archdeacon Nash presiding. Football results featured Danta defeating Gladstone and Crystal Brook, with August dates noted and finals planning under way at Caltoowle and Gladstone.
Regular chewing after meals is promoted as healthful for digestion and teeth. The ad highlights three flavors Peppermint Spearmint and Juicy Fruit and urges buyers to keep two packs handy in pocket purse or home.
The Gladstone district council reports messages of thanks from the Governor General and the Prime Minister regarding resident generosity to the war effort. Gifts totaling 785 and 734 pounds are noted, with suggestions for a spare ambulance placement after the war and funds deposited in the Commonwealth Sub Treasury.
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