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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1937
Page
2
New magazines are now available, featuring a fresh batch of fiction stories for readers. The issue highlights include varied genres and new contributors.
Jamestown Racing Club lists management and officials for the January 1938 Summer Meeting at Jamestown. Races include Bundaleer Hurdle with £22 10s prize, Lawn Handicap of £20, Mannanarie Novice, Jamestown Handicap £27 10s, Belalie Trial six furlongs, Broadview Stakes £25 with £20 first prize, plus nominations close January 10 and weights declared January 15 with acceptances by January 20.
Dalgety & Company Limited announces a mixed livestock auction featuring 25 fat wethers 15 pat lambs 15 prior lambs 80 fat ewes and more across multiple categories. Includes 10 fat steers and heifers 1 springer 2 cows and 10 young pigs. Terms at sale with entries invited and sheep offered at 1.30 pm. Call 430 pm.
The Club offers transport by motor float for horses from the Metropolitan Area and intermediate towns. For horses from centers not served by Adelaide floats, owners may be subsidised up to 50 shillings per horse to travel by rail or float. Gordon's Agency will arrange motor float transport from the Metropolitan area.
Nomination period opens at the District Office Jamestown to fill an extraordinary Ward 4 councillor vacancy after Dr H F Jones. Nominations close 12 noon Wednesday January 1988 with further steps if insufficient nominees leading to a ballot election on Saturday January 16th 1988. Nomination forms available at the listed office. Jamestown January 1st 1937 J J Kerin District Clerk.
In loving memory of our dear mother who passed away December 20 1936. Remembered by Norman Florrie and Tom. Leesue in loving memory of our dear brother Jack who was accidentally killed December 11 193 Absered by his loving family Indaw Mick Lizale and Fanny.
In Jamestown and Canowie Belt notices, multiple denominations list Christmas Sunday services. Baptist Pastor K. J. Chatfield leads Jamestown events with 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. times and Canowie Belt 3 p.m. special music at St Andrews. Anglican Rev A H White appears for Advent and a parish collation on December 20 with 8 p.m. social meeting following.
Mort & Com Any Limited announce they have collected their December market money related to hay harvesting mentions.
The notice lists December 24 12 noon, December 25, December 27, and January 1 and 3 as close dates. It records a New Year period with specific days affected by the closure.
A weekend Gladstone cycling meet drew adults and juniors with several events listed. Seniors placings include L. Klemm first and D. Philita second, fastest time by K. Bralock. Junior six miles won by H. Hobbs with FH. Burton second.
In Jamestown the Gollation Service at St James Parish will be conducted Monday evening by His Lordship the Right Rev Dr Thomas Bishop of Willochra and the Rev A H White. The Rev Ho A Wily Jamans Urrest resigns as St James’s rector amid parish duties, with a social meeting to follow in the Parish Hall.
Three famed Jamestown Quait players Joe Shurray Jim Kelly and Eddie Perren accept a public challenge to a rope quait match in Jamestown. Matches start in early 1928 with ten games at four public halls and a 1000 up purse. Admission fees go to Jamestown Hospital Building Fund. G W Blaskett to umpire.
The Rev. G G Evans arrives from Port Pirie to lead St Pauls Gladstone succeeding Rev White who moves to Jamestown Parish. Jamestown staff see transfers with Mr Cavenett moved to Brompton and Mr J Andrews taking his Jamestown post. Nurse Shephard remains in Gladstone with W Shephard, and H L Wachtel becomes assistant teacher at Gladstone Primary after Christmas. Market operations suspended in December due to harvest. Joy Glenn from Gladstone passes Trinity College piano exams.
The annual Christmas treat for children of Returned Soldiers will be held this Friday afternoon at Memorial Hall. Children under 10 will receive a present from the Christmas Tree and will enjoy cool drinks and sweets. Ladies are asked to bring a basket.
The Alder farming districts show a steady population drop with fewer children in local schools. Between 1880 and 1890 Helalie East School had 41 050 attendees. by 1986 the figure fell to 43. 1837 to 12 remained in 1938. Mayfaly School opened two centuries ago but has since closed due to lack of pupils.
The ceremony at Crystal Brook Methodist Church united Brasher Gray and Iris Forgan with Rev. Brasher officiating. The bride wore suede satin, carried by her brothers and attendants in pink and blue gowns, with ornate lace and floral decorations. A reception followed at the institute hall with 73 guests. the groom’s family and Adelaide relatives attended as ushers and guests.
The Gladstone Institute hall hosted a Coronation Fete by the Methodist Ladies' Guild on December 7 with a grand pageant led by Mrs. W. G. A. Thomas and Mrs. R. Parrott. Proceeds exceeded £198 with extensive stalls representing England and the Empire and an Archbishop speaking on the ceremony's significance.
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