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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 18, 1939
Page
2
J M Beerworth Labor Party candidate will address electors in Caltooie Spalding and Jamestown in a series of meetings at 8 p.m. August 24 22 and 23. Vote No 1 for Beerworth. Authorized by R S Richards Parliament House Adelaide.
Land tax returns are required from landholders as of June 30 1939. Residents with unimproved land value £4000 or more and absentees with unimproved land value £1 or more must file Form A by August 31 1939. Penalties apply for late lodgment. W A Pert Deputy Commissioner Adelaide.
Advertisements outline rates for 24 words at 2 shillings and add for extra words, prepaid or double rates. Community notices for jamestown Parish Hall events on Aug 18 include Learn ers Class, Long Night Dance on Aug 22, Jamestown Orchestra events on Aug 24, and Madhatter Dance with hat prizes and supper.
Jamestown Bowling Club announces a meeting starting at 7 30 p m. T M Luck is the honorary secretary coordinating arrangements.
This notice asks for applications from candidates with previous umpiring experience and a fee quote. All submissions must reach Secretary A. L. Jones by Saturday August 19. Include contact details Box 7 Belalie North Phone 1.
For Sale by Tender under Sections 124 and 130 Hundred of Whyte. 219 acres perpetual lease with rent 35 pounds per year. Three miles from Canowie Hell Post Office. Improvements include stone house, sheds, windmill. Purchaser may fallow 85 acres. Possession March 1 1940. Tender deadline August 24 139 with Trustees Estate AL W Jamieson Jur. Canowie Helt.
Church notices list Rev J Mahoney in Jamestown with services at 11 am and 7 pm. Gladstone locations include Belalie North Trinity St Alban’s Evyenseng Sevinen Georgetown and Natridy with various morning and afternoon Holy Communion and Sunday School times. Rev G G Evans and Rev G R Parrott named with multiple services in Gladstone and Yaneya spill noted.
Returns for the year ending 30 June 1939 must be lodged with the Adelaide Taxation Office. Joint state and federal returns required for individuals earning £100 or more, Form 1 due by 31 July 1939. In business professionals and companies use Form 2 and Form 7, due by 31 August 1939. Late returns incur penalties.
Mr R W Wilkinson a recent Cal tow ie resident now in the city attended the Installation Masonic Ball at Jamestown and renewed friendships. Mr and Mrs Reg Curyer of Port Augusta visit Jamestown before Melbourne trip to see Reg’s brother. Ron Spog Curyer repeats last year’s Mail Football medal win in Port Augusta Association. Jamestown Bowling Club warns in ad that its annual meeting is next Tuesday at 7 30 pm in the Club House with officer elections.
A brief note praising a social event highlighting quality floor, music, and meals. Describes strong partnerships and overall satisfaction with the gathering.
Commonwealth Treasurer announces in the Gazette that the Flour Tax rises from £6 per ton to £6 2 9 per ton. The higher levy applies to all millers sales and imports starting August 11.
A distinct earth tremor was reported in Jamestown on Thursday around 5 37 AM. It lasted briefly and caused no damage.
The advertisement warns liable persons that Cornish Federal Land Tax returns are due on or before 31 August 1939. Return forms may be obtained from the Federal Taxation Department, Post Office, Place, Adelaide.
The annual Ball in aid of the Sisters of St Joseph will be held at the Gladstone Institute on Thursday next. Special music will be supplied by the Ambassadors' Dance Band. An excellent supper will be provided by the ladies and the evening should be enjoyable. Messrs. A. M. Flinn and J. P. Maddigan are joint secretaries.
Mr Lance Sanderson of the Clare Hotel sent a donation to the Jamestown Plumpton Club committee to add to the stake at the final meeting on September 25. Sanderson, a known host and former Clare Club secretary, is also the L C L candidate for the Northern Division Legislative Council by election.
Laura Owner wires day by day report of the Great Northern Cup meeting at Jamestown Plumpton held Tuesday and Wednesday. Powder and Patches won the Great Northern Cup for Mr D Cleggett in a keen field, with Arabian Sunshine taking the Class Stakes and Miss M Danny’s Octoroon prevailing in the Novice stakes.
The Northern Areas Association finals unfold with Gladstone and Crystal Brook meeting at Wirrabara oval for the Premiership decider. Umpire B N Ellis to officiate as clubs eye trophy funds, with semifinals and finals scheduled through September in Wirrabara Crystal Brook and Gladstone.
The Nurses of Jamestown Hospital hosted a well attended annual ball at Jamestown Institute Hall on Wednesday night. Debutantes paraded as film star lookalikes while the Jamestown Vance Orchestra provided music. The event, sponsored by the Jamestown High School Old Scholars Association, raised £25 for improvements to the Nurses quarters.
Obituaries recall H W A Muller former Gladstone Commercial Hotel owner who contributed to local welfare and church in Gladstone. Janet Parkinson wife of D G Parkinson dies at 56 after heart troubles. Rev P H Widmer former Jamestown minister dies in Camperdown Victoria with wide circle of friends and large funeral attendance. Campbelltown Chronicle notes clergy turnout and floral tributes while Miss E Mitchell shares clip.
An August 12 birthday party for Nellie Henesa at Mr. and Mrs. W E G Henesa home featured dancing games and supper. Music was by W Sweeney and W Brown proposed health and well wishes. Guests included numerous Henesa Couzner Morris and Sweeney family members and friends.
An advertisement touts one pint of Best Chest Nose and Throat Remedy for two shillings and promotes a two bottle concentrate HEENIO that when added to water makes a pint of remedy. It claims quick cures for coughs colds croup bronchitis and sore throats and notes HEENZO is suitable for children and adults.
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