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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 04, 1942
Page
2
Social notes from Laura to Gladstone and Adelaide visits
A long column lists residents and visitors in Laura Gladstone Jamestown and Adelaide. It notes Mr H Smith and Mrs H E Dodd at the Gladstone Hotel, Miss White visiting her sister in Laura, and J C Thomson and family holidaying in Adelaide. Other entries mention naval training Peter Mann, Mrs Napier summering with Will Whitford Gladstone, and Sapper Parker and family in Glamstone with war service connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss White
Jamestown
Mrs
Harold Caldock
Laura
Peter Mann
Bank of Australia
Gladstone
Naval College
Royal Australian Navy
M. A. Napier
Will Whitford
For Sale Seed Wheats by E Lange Appila
Government certified Rapier and Early Gluyas seed wheats offered by E Lange in Appila. Book early. WwW means well water or water well? No, retain as printed.
Producers and Citizens Co operative Co Limited Policy Lost
After one month the company plans to issue a Special Policy in place of Policy No 15048 on the life of Cora Jarvis declared lost. A H Catch Poole, manager for A.M.I.E. 25/11/42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE Producers & Citizens’ Co-Operative Company Limited
Cora Jarvis
Aoa
For Sale: Agricultural Equipment and Engine Parts
Horwood Bagshaw light and imperial harvester under 59 acres as new offered at about £200. Gaston header 4 years used £47 10s. SW tractor tyre Lat 32 12 months use £8. Alpha Laval 35 gal separator needs bowl and spindle £1. New Lister 30 gal ball bearing separator offered. A G Head Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horwood Bagshaw
Gaston
Alpha Laval
A. G. Head
Crystal Brook
Community Events Advertised for Jamestown Area
Bridge and Euchre Afternoon to be held in the C.W.LA Rest Room Jamestown on Friday December 11 at 2 60 pm All welcome Members please bring a plate St James Catholic Hall Jamestown December 4 admission 1 QPalding Institute Church of England Dance December a 3 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.w.la
Jamestown
St. James Catholic Hall
Qpalding Institute
Church of England
Cardigan Taken Near Memorial Park Seeks Return
Citizen report notes a maroon cardigan missing from near a see-saw at Memorial Park Jamestown. Item should be returned immediately to the Rightful Owner via messenger to the Review Office Himestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Park
Jamestown
Himestown
Thanking Callogie and Gladstone for swift fire response
Me and Mrs J Stevens express sincere thanks to Cal logie and Gladstone residents for promptly extinguishing a fire that began in their wheat crop recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. J. Stevens
Callogie
Gladstone
In Memoriam Crowhurst Passes December 1940
In loving memory of our dear husband and father who died December 6 1940. Sadly missed by his wife Lavinia and daughter Sylvia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowhurst
Lavinia
Sylvia
Sunday church services across Laura and district
The schedule lists numerous church services on Sunday and Monday across Laura, Crystal Brook, Wirrakatd, Crestal Brook, Jamestown, Canowie, Gladstone, Georgetown and nearby towns. Denominations include Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Presbyterian and Salvation Army with times from early morning to evening and events like Young People's Anniversary and prize distribution.
Jack Page on Leave With Family in Gladstone
RAAF pilot Jack Page is spending a period of leave with his wife and family at Gladstone. Page's posting and unit details are noted in the local World War II era report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Hillard
Mr. and
Airs. E. Hillard
Gladstone
Lac
Jack Page
RAAF
Laura Town Hall Benefit Nears Success for Hospital
A near successful dance fundraiser was staged in Laura Town Hall on Saturday evening to aid Laura Hospital Inc. The Laura Orchestra provided the music and profits totaled £3 1s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
Laura Hospital Inc
Laura Orchestra
Memorial Hall November bridge and euchre night
Gladstone unit of the F.F.L.C.F. held a successful bridge and euchre evening at Memorial Hall on November 26 raising about £4 10s. Winners were Bridge: Mr G. W. H. Gale and Mrs L. J. Bath. Euchre: Air Norm Wakefield and Mrs J Leesue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
F.flc.f.ield
Memorial Hall
Bridge
G. W. H. Gale
L. J. Bath
Euchre
Air
Norm. Wakefield
J. Leesue
Dance in Laura Town Hall Aids Laura Hospital
A Crand Hall charity event at Laura Town Hall on Friday December 11 aims to raise funds for Laura Hospital. Dancing starts at 8 p.m. and goes to 1 a.m. with music by the Laura Orchestra. The ladies committee prepared a supper and expect solid community turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crand Hall
Laura Hospital
Laura Town Hall
Laura Orchestra
Gladstone RSL andFFC Fundraisers Announced
The Gladstone RSL and FFL join in fund raising after the Red Cross Junior Contest. They plan raffles on Wednesday December 9 and Friday December 18 and host a bridge and euchre evening on Thursday December 17. Food and dances expected to draw many locals and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Gladstone Hullout
Flelclpl
Bridge
Euchre Everfne
Not Too Old At 81 Baldwin Cycled Far Distances
A letter notes 81 year old Mr. C Baldwin brother of Mr. Andrew Baldwin cycled from Port Pirie to Jamestown then to Mannanake to visit Mr. Harry Hall. The writer jokes the man’s exertion for his age and mentions potential scrutiny by the man power officer over hay stocking or harvesting duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Baldwin
Andrew Baldwin
Jamestown
Port Pirie
Mannanake
Harry Hall
Shortage of Houses at Gladstone Worsens
Due to a large influx of workers in Gladstone the town faces a severe housing shortage. Many residents sleep in tents and caravans. A retired farmer from Appila bought a house months ago to move his family but cannot relocate because no homes are available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Appila
Atgail
Moe Dar
Mix Sillsbury Dies in Adelaide Hospital During Operation
Bezret expressed sorrow at Gladstone when four year old Mix Sillsbury died at the Children's Hospital in Adelaide during an operation. The child had been treated in Adelaide for some time and had recently returned home before a renewed journey for further care. Mr Alr Salisbury, employed on the East West telegraph line, travelled to Adelaide for the funeral and stayed several days in Gladstone with the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bezret
Gladstone
Inquest Finds No Cause Or Neglect In Gladstone Fire
At the request of Mr G M L Black an inquest was held into a November 11 fire on his property that destroyed grass and straw. Coroner WG Deeble ruled no evidence for a cause and no negligence by any person. Evidence was given by Mr Black and railway employees Hoffman and Williams. Constable L Ewens attended for the police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ML. Black
Gladstone
Anth
Alt
WG. Deehle
Black
Weessrs
Hoffman
Williams
Mr. Deeble
L. Ewens
NARRIDY Baby Competition Concludes With Bob Hop
The Nov 28 baby contest ended with a Bob Hop raising funds from £367 to £402. The Georgetown younger set contributed to the fun and Miss Nellie Hynes appeared well and cheerful after years away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georcetown
Nellie Hynes
Laura Hospital appeals for funds and events in December
The Laura Hospital Committee launches a December fundraising appeal thanking donors and listing events. Activities include Paddy’s Market and Afternoon Tea on Dec 4 and 18, Kiddies’ Lunch on Dec 8, Grand Ball on Dec 11, and a Xmas Eve Grand Fete and Dance. Donations accepted via Secretary R J Cooke. stalls staffed by local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Garage
Laura Town Hall
Town Hall
Laura
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Clare
Pt. Augusta
R. J. Cooke
H. R. Lines
H. L. Plaisted
W. Blesing
M. Tozer
W. P. Fradd
Petrol Ticket Dates Revised For December January
With Christmas holidays approaching the Railways and Liquid Fuel Control Board warn motorists to note new December and January petrol ticket issuing and closing dates. December tickets start November 30 and run to December 16 at post offices, with board offices open until December 24. January tickets begin December 24 and continue at board offices, while post offices resume January issues on January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.A
Liquid Fuel Control Board
Metropolitan Post
Currie Street
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Young Street
Gladstone Hotel
Harry Dodd
S.A. Brush CO. Ltd
Flinders Street
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
A. W. Sandford & C9
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Limited
Sophia Bealm
Cross Street
Fifth Street
H. S. Stevens
Ladifs & Gents Cycles
J. C. Thomson
Joan Budge
Aldayne Buildings
Yanted
Eudunda Farmers
Mrs. L. Lehmann
Glenelg
Mr. H. Smith
Morgan
Isin
H. E. Dodd
The
City
Victor Harbour
KR. Camypatin
Ptes
Tow Hollitt
Lindsay Smith
Fred Smith
Mesars
E .White
J. Francis
V. C. Gale
Mr. §. Hicks
Finsbury
Mrs. W. Hicks
WV. Schneider
J.C. Thomson
BK. Jr. White
Hooyoolee Hotel
Glenly
Mr. J. Durick
Engineering & Water Supply Dept
Hadstone
Miss L. Durick
Pat Collins
Eudaida Farmers
Whyalla
W.A.A.P
George Ormsby
Belalie North
Jack Siewzall
Islington
Bevan
G.F.J. QO
Amid
Devon Park
Glamstone
Sapper W. T. Parker
Pte
W. J. T. Parker
Tobruk
R. M. Parker
Sapper Parker
South Flyigpton
Review
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Vietor White
R.A.A.P
Rlaa.f
A. W. White
Victor
National Bank
Geo. D. Howe
Rowe
Merle
H. Scotcher
AL. F
Keith
Java
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
New Zealand
Pitt St
Sydney
Australia
Optometrists
Opticians
W. L. Palmer
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
Crystal Brook Newsagency and Book Store
E. W. Bronson
Laura Standard Printers
Ray Templer
Bankers & Traders Inc. Co. Ltd
A. G. Healing & Co. Ltd
Ford Products
Templer's Garge
National Library of Australia
E. Lange
Amie
A. H. Catchpoole
F.C.F
Georgetown Memorial Hall
Parish
C. HH. Trould
Apply
Ariadne
Irvine Street
St. John's Church of England
H.C. St. Silas’ Church
Hele Communion
Archileseon Dunn
Methodist
Garrett
Guthbertet
Aspiln
Pilin
Wirrakitd
Stone Pfut
Nuarridy
H. P. Lambert
Crestal Brook
W Lambert
Nalvation Army
Wirrahara
Lutheran
Caltowie
Naim
Witrahara
Pam
Rev. W. PF. Roehrs
Jastiestows
Anthony
Jamestown -Sadn
Hee
G.fis
Callown
Tarcowie
ST. U Warper
Lla
Nelalie
Cantowie
Baftist
Alan Dennis
Canowie Bell
Sto Andreas's Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Canewie
Salvation Army
Ross
Brooks
Sunuday School
Salvation Meeting
St. Alban's
RV. Crrant
Huddleston
R. ¥. Grant
Georgetown Baptist
K. J. Chatfield
Clover Hill
Georgetown
S.S
Lam
Women’s Guild
Hospital Ball
Gladstone R.S.L
F.F.C.F
Committee of Management of
Enndunda Farmers Co-op. Loc
T. W. Tassie
P. T. Winter
Dr. Evans
Laura Standard
J. Morris
A. T. Acott
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