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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 15, 1947
Page
3
Crowds gathered at Mannanarie to watch coursing on Saturday with Molly Anton and Molly Spitfire among contenders. Blue Ruby defeated Wilmington Lass in the third round as spectators noted a lengthy day with best efforts from judges and officials.
William Henry Venables, 73, died August 7 at Laura Hospital. Born in 1874 in Burra, he moved to Laura as a youth, worked for Uriah Smith and as a teamster, and played for Laura Football Club. He married Beatrice Wiesner in 1908 and leaves a widow, two sons Lawrie and Perce, daughter Lorna, and three grandchildren. Remains interred in Laura cemetery.
The Georgetown golf season closed with a mixed foursomes tie between Crawford Noonan and Angley Inglis. trophies were presented by President M Smallacombe to Clare Noonan Rose Inglis Angley and others.
Wirrabara overwhelmed Caltowie 21 5 after 35 scoring shots in a minor round clash at Caltowie. Jamestown defeated Crystal Brook 14 10 to 11 7 at Crystal Brook with Daly and Robinson each scoring four goals. Jamestown meets Wirrabara in the Grand Final at Caltowie while Jamestown travels to Georgetown for a Saturday match.
In the Jamestown Table Tennis Association results the Methodist Blue beat E S L Ureen in men by 7 rubbers 16 sets 488 points to 3 rubbers 10 sets 455 points. R S L Khaki defeated Presbyterian 18 sets 491 points to 2 rubbers 6 sets 401 points. Presbyterian defeated Methodist Blue 10 rubbers 20 sets 452 points to 2 sets 320 points. In women Methodist Blue beat St James 13 sets 420 points to 4 sets 9 sets 361 points. Methodist White beat Presbyterian 12 sets 444 points to 12 sets 484 points. Blue 12 sets 424 points to 12 sets 422 points. Grand finals set for Friday night with men R S L vs Presbyterian and women Methodist White vs Presbyterian.
Eric Wheeler defeated Fred Clift 9 up in the semi final to reach the final. Wheelers par 70 led Stableford with 39 points, Rex Axford 37, N. Royal 35, M. Holland 32. Draws list many matches for Aug dates, with Mrs Clift to appear in Irvine trophy actions and final August 20.
Lester Gillis and William Layer, both 19 from Victoria, admitted larceny at R J Finlayson's office in Gladstone. They stole £4 and 10 stamps, were arrested in Georgetown, and jailed for three months with hard labor. Both had prior Victoria convictions.
Mr. N. E. Orchard the Government Weeds Adviser will speak at the Jamestown Branch Agricultural Bureau meeting scheduled for Monday evening at 8 p.m. in the local meeting hall.
Bouleroo Centre defeated Appila 11 goals 12 behinds to 5 10 as crowded play lacked teamwork. Appila were weakened by missing Clarke brothers. Bouleroo and Appila to meet in the second semi final at Melrose on August 30. Best players listed for both sides. Orrarce beat Murraytown by four points with four players among top performers.
Canowie Belt hosted Peterborough with a large crowd as Peterborough won 7 10 to 5 5. Best players included James Thomas Cox Matthewson on Peterborough and L Corcoran Jdims G Young Gordon Jamieson and Gordon Tloyd for Canowie. Mrs A Tudor remains in Jamestown hospital and Mrs Bailey visits sister Mrs Robinson.
The Youth Club edged Football Black 27 25 on Wednesday night to claim the 1947 premiership in a tight match. Lehmann tallied 17 for Youth Club while G Martin led Football Black with 13. Individual trophies will be awarded at the Youth Show on September 1.
Last Saturday the Jamestown Rifle Club hosted a range event over 200 yards. Joe Cummings top scored with a double possible, posting 40 40-80. Next Saturday a handicapped trophy shoot starts at 1:30 PM.
Mrs Laura McKenzie died at Jamestown Hospital on Tuesday August 5. Born Crystal Brook in November 1865 she moved to Jamestown 73 years ago and married Alec McKenzie in May 1838. She was a Presbyterian Women’s Union member and is survived by three sons Alick Sydney N S W three daughters Bessie Blair Athol Lily Roy and Helen J Slattery of Jamestown.
A packed Belalie East Hall hosted about 140 guests Friday night in honor of Miss Nancy Williams before her marriage to Ray Ellis of Jamestown. Music by Mrs. F Steggall accompanied dancing as speakers praised Nancy’s help in making hall events a success. Local figures from Getalie North, Jamestown and Canowie Belt attended and presented gifts while the RSL and others offered best wishes.
On August 8, branch managers and staff of R. J. Finlayson Ltd gathered at the Bohemian Cafe in Adelaide to honor Mr. Finlayson on his 70th birthday. The event featured speeches on company expansion since 1911 and notable losses, musical numbers, social games, and a presentation chair from branch members.
Donors to the Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal are thanked for contributions received this week. Names include Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Hall Belalie North £4, Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Braik e Yongala £4 4 0, Mr. John Parker Canowie £2, with previously acknowledged £474 5 0, totaling £455 9/.
The Australian Journal highlights tales by R G Perry Ben Nagel and Frank Walford plus the second Yearling installment by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings. It showcases bridge building in North Queensland goldfields drover reminiscence and contributions by women writers with a main feature on the Pulitzer winner.
Friday night entertainment featured Great Leonard the magician in Out of the Hat with Illan Turner comedian from Majestic Theatre Adelaide Lionel Pickering tenor and Vocalist Ventro with talking Doll Jerry Dranvel juggler and equilibriste. Buddy Thompson Yodelling Cowboy Pearl Turner Tivoli Perth Paulette mental marvel Mary McCullough pianist all appeared to applause. The program toured nearby towns.
The Inter-High School Athletics Sports set for September 3 at Gladstone oval will draw nearly 500 students from Gladstone Jamestown Peterborough and Booleroo Centre. The Gladstone High School Parents and Friends Association arranged catering and a luncheon while Mrs Las Rohrlach won a Tuesday competition. Attendance is expected to reach about 4500 with many adults.
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