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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1945
Page
2
Mr 5 W Thomson BD8 an op service with the Royal Air Force Medical Branch will visit Jamestown for consultations. Dr S Boyle dentist will join at Mr Wurm's Chemist Shop in Gladstone on the fourth Monday each month from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
A. W. Sandford & Co. notes traffic strikes reducing butter output but says a surplus remains for storage and Britain. "Blue Valley" butter retains demand. best quality bulk at 1/5-5-8d per lb, prints and delivery extra. Eggs supplies held with slight regional reductions and a surplus packed for Britain. 1st Quality Hen 1/7, 1st Quality Medium 1/5, Duck Eggs 1/5. board rates unchanged.
Market Limited will offer by auction a large mixed lot of livestock including fat wethers fat ewes fat lambs and ewes. The sale features Merino ram mating ewe lines with numerous lots annotated by line numbers and weights.
The notice catalogs cattle for sale listing 55 head of fat steers and 2 fat steers along with fat heifers 14 and 2 years old. It also lists 2 fat heifers fat cows three Jersey cows milking three cows in profit one Milch cow one Springer and several young cattle including bulls two years and young pure bred black bull.
A list of horse lots available for sale or auction includes 30 horses and ponies from Crystal Brook and Spalding. Items cover mares, geldings, light harness horses, hacks, cart horses, and saddle horses ranging in age from 4 to 49 years with many noted as quiet or suitable for driving or children. Most entries specify ownership by H. G. Tiller, Gill Bros., and various others with horses broken to harness and saddle.
34 Pigs 39 Young Pigs 1 Large Waste Loaf 5 months. SUNDRIES International 4 HY Engine 12 mths old 110 V D/C. 29 ALES 2 Wheel Trailer good tyres drilling machine Sun Vice Chati Carrier in Sun Header as new Sit tin Dignan Stripper good fit Dignan Stripper good 6 Sets Collars Hames and Wuinkers W Saddles 8 Sets Plough Chains 2 Pairs Leather Traces 1 pg Lyador Tyres 12 x 75 by 28 good order 20 Fat Hens 200 Chickens White Leghorns and Black Orpingtons M8 170 Secondhand Bags Further entries invited. Any client requiring terms must make arrangements with the auctioneers prior to the sale. Horses and Cattle will be offered at 1 o'clock.
Applications are invited for part time Inspector and Ranger posts under the Health Vermin Noxious Weeds etc Acts and other acts administered by the council. State salary required and apply to F Gaskell District Clerk by noon January 6 1946.
The Corporation of Jamestown and its taxpayers are asked to provide suitable garbage receptacles and place them conveniently for waste collection funds and curbside pickup.
IS LD L Wilmshurst announces removal from former premises to new location between Mr Rossini and Wilkinson on Ayr Street Jamestown.
Clerical staff available and ads prepaid at 1d per word with various rates. Entertainments include Mrs Steggalls Orchestra and Andrew Sisters Orchestra with fundraisers at Gladstone Institute and Pakish Hall Jamestown on December 20. Tickets priced for men and women with proceeds to Youth Club. changes postponed due to regulations.
ASTROL Caltey Shell and Mobil Motor Oils in 4 gallon drums priced 32/10. Shell Lustre Oil in 4 gallon drums at 25/-. All motor greases offered. Gift suggestions include cellular shirts, silk underwear, hosiery, socks, ties, braces with coupons. Blaskett Tailor and Men’s Wear Specialist. R M Williams of Prospect Elastic-Side Boots and Men’s Clothing now at Herde’s Ayr Street Jamestown.
Church notices list service times for St John s Church of England Laura Martins Wirrabara Appila and nearby towns for Methodist Baptist Salvation Army Lutheran and Church of England Advent Gladstone Georgetown Crystal Brook Narridy and Bathurst N S W including births note Donna Janette Flavel born 14 11 45 to Mrs and the late Flying Officer D Flavel former ly of Gladstone.
In loving memory of my dear father who passed away December 4 1944. I would give your hand to hold your dear sweet face to see and be together again. Ever remembered by Kathleen and Kevin.
Mr and Mrs G McGregor and Daughter express sincere thanks for telegrams cards letters floral tributes and personal sympathy after their loss. They also thank Dr Swann for kind attention.
Mrs F Sparks convalesces in Jamestown Hospital after illness. H M Pascoe of Boogoolie Station Gladstone returns to health. J L Williams visite Jamestown guests of E L Irosdike. S W Thomson back in Gladstone after RAF release. N Sutherland replaces Graham Stake at Goldsbrough Mort Gladstone. Mrs H Harding Adelaide soprano sang at sister’s pupils’ concert in Jamestown. Mr R E Lines escapes serious injury when his Vauxhall collides with a railcar near Cross Street. car damage exceeds £100.
The 22nd Back to Caltowie reunion met on December 5 at John Martin's Inning Tall with 25 attendees due to transport issues. New members attended and participants enjoyed the gathering. Regret was voiced for the passing of Mrs. Tom Arthur, a regular attendee. A Food for Britain Fund collection raised £1 10s.0d.
A Christmas party is set for December 22 at the RSL Club Root in Laura for wives and children of returned soldiers from Laura and nearby. The Laura R.S.S. and A.L.A. branch members hope for a large turnout, with children receiving presents from a Christmas tree. Cold drinks and ice cream will be served.
Jamestown and District Ambulance reports the vehicle delivered and stored at Bert Ralph’s garage. The service targets residents in the Jamestown Hospital rating area and other essential services, funded by small annual subscriptions with concessions, plus a public donation appeal.
Jamestown Bowling Club members held practice matches on Saturday 8 December 1945 as no official event was arranged. Scores show even play but good sport and a fine greenside setting despite early season nerves. A competition will be played next Saturday with draws at 2 pm and entries for Championship Handicap Singles and Handicap Pairs close 15 December.
Jamestown's swimming baths attract youth as renovations begin. Volunteers and teachers from schools teach lessons while funds are sought for seats repairs painting and a new motor and pump. Donations from local citizens and firms support the project, with leadership listed and appeals for further gifts.
Gladstone Red Cross votes to recess until March 1946 after Friday meeting. Red Cross Shop closes 14 December. Paddy's Market on 14 December supports Food for Britain Appeal. Conveners listed for shop receipts ranging from 1 pound 8 shillings 6 pence to 1 pound 15 shillings 0 pence.
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