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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 13, 1946
Page
3
Gladstone residents enjoy weekend visits including J Wasley of Adelaide with the Bawdens and H Growden holidaying with her sister H Burnett. Mrs Greun and Mrs Erickley progress in hospital. Cynthia Hoilitt named in correction for La Parade Miniature. Grasshoppers remain numerous around Gladstone, with potential crop impact.
Combined social evening hosted by Laura Methodist and Comradeship on December 3 featured games competitions and items led by Rev W J Spaf ford Miss C Amey and Miss C Bottrall. Winners included N Sargent Bottrall and a treasure hunt ended with Miss B Fuller and C Bottrall. Farewell to Miss Klaebe noted with a presentation. Christmas tree prizes and musical items followed by supper. Wirrabara youth also held a December 11 Christmas party for Sunday School children with a decorated tree gifts party games and supper.
Gladstone Bowling Club defeats Calhowie with a tight scoreline as key players Gale and Williamson lead in a jumbled display. Notable performances from Jock Brawn Johns Humparis and O Gorman pace the team to victory with several high frame counts and steady spare work.
A Wednesday euchre party raised funds for the Georgetown Swimming Club with J Lee and Miss Mary Kynes as winners. The town screened Anchors Aweigh, drawing 4000 attendees over two nights. Weekend celebrations for Mr Don Lang’s birthday included games, speeches, and a traveling case presentation, with Mrs P M Pogatty delivering notable remarks. A red barked spider bite affected Mrs James Read, with two weeks needed for recovery. Wheat yields from recent mild weather range 7 to 12 bags per acre, quality 60 to 65 pounds per bushel. Kadina resident Mrs J Parker renewed friendships. Christmas preparations and shop displays continue. Grasshoppers noted but not widespread.
Jamestown District Council meets in the Council Chamber on Friday November 22 1946 at 11 am. Attendees include Dr. M J Cronin chair Dr R W Smart Dr James Cummings Dr T Swearse Dr R H Catford F E Catford F M Frost A D Bray H C Hall M Holland the Overseer of Works and Clerk J J Kerlin. Reports cover road repairs by Bray Jeffs and Tayman Jeffs washouts by Mr Syd Walls and work by Dr Holland to scarify and reform main roads. Correspondence lists fire control gear funding and fire fighting readiness with debates on tractor pump options and truck use. Financials show district and government grant paysheets totaling 795 15 5. The meeting notes potential purchase of reconditioned Allis Chalmers tractors and a discussion with South Australian Tractor Co and Tutt Bryant Pty Ltd about plant acquisitions.
A successful Rainbow Fair at Gladstone District Hall on December 3 aided St Alban's Church fund. Mayoress Mrs Middleton opened proceedings and received gladioli from Miss Joan Bawden. Gross receipts reached £134 with multiple charity stalls, competitions, and group performances by St Alban's Guild.
Gene David Fleming died at Gladstone on Monday after a period of illness. He was the son of Mr and Mrs R Fleming. The remains were interred in Gladstone cemetery Tuesday with Rev Davies officiating at the graveside.
The New Year's Day Sports Meet at Stacey Park is expected to exceed past years with large nominations across events. Secretary Mn C Ly Clarke reports entries are filled and patrons can expect excellent hospitality on New Year's Day in Appila.
Arrangements for Gladstone High School speech night on Wednesday next with expected large turnout from Yacka to Wirrabara. Advent services are planned across Laura Methodist circuit with coloured pictures, choir carols, and Nativity Play performances at Wirrabara and Appila churches on December 22 and 25. Council considers purchase of new tractors and front end loader, with contracts approved for earthworks and repairs in the Caltowie area.
A wartime to peacetime transition demands gradual price adjustment. Excess demand risks inflation and higher wages cut from paychecks. Public restraint is urged while exporting part of production to sustain overseas markets or aid starving nations. Saving via Commonwealth Securities is proposed as prudent security and tax benefits.
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