This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 8 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 17, 1948
Page
3
A garbled passage records a tour outline with many place names and times, referencing Jamestown Gladstone Laney Nackara Peterboro and Yonxala among others. It also mentions a firm discussing enlistment, a WHEAT BOARD report on quality and transport, and remarks on an official’s appointment and the School’s influence on success.
Gladstone CWA held a Christmas party with a well attended meeting on Friday. Mrs L. Y. Samhett welcomed all and a letter from Miss Oldfield of Adelaide arrived. Nativity play by Mrs I. Zerbe and helpers impressed members. gifts, tree, cake, calendars, and a collection of flowers for sick members were shared.
Wirrabara Forest School held its annual breakup on December 11 with openair stalls, music, and prizes. Mr A J Watt opened the event praising local facilities and a special subscription fund was launched to improve school grounds and build a tank. Guests enjoyed ice cream and strawberries as about 160 attendees supported the school.
A Georgetown farewell on December 4 honored Des Martin and his wife of Clover Hill on the eve of their move to Tintinara district grazing property. The event, hosted by the football club, featured speeches, songs, and a £10 10 donation making Des a life member. Other items note the season opening of the swimming club, harvest bustle, local sales, a small fire, and ongoing Christmas preparations.
In Crystal Brook on December 11 a Christmas party in the Methodist Sunday School Hall drew about 170 children. The event featured music, recitations, solos, and gifts from Father Christmas, with volunteers including Mesdames Busbridge Rawlings Twelvetree and Fay Arbon. A Christmas meeting by the Crystal Brook Hospital Guild focused on a gift afternoon for patients, while the Crystal Brook Women’s Picnic and the Country Women’s Association handicraft workers enjoyed park outings and competitions.
The Gulnare annual fete crowned winners Mrs. R Crawford Glen Smart Inglis and T B Ash. A mock wedding staged by Miss Enid Thomas amused guests. Fete income reached £56. A new Youth Club and Children’s Playground Club formed with officers listed. groundwork on the playground and equipment installation underway.
Three months were appointed as December Mrs P Curtin and Miss Thinsford January Mrs J Venning and Miss Dufield February Mrs 8 Lyon A birthday ball was planned for March A musical programme featured Mrs P Curtin Mesdames S Sym and B Tyler vocal duet Mesdames P Croser and Sym solos Accompanist Mrs W Lambert A competition was won by Miss A Marshall Afternoon Ledway served and Christmas wishes were expressed by the President.
Representatives from Port Ulric Northern Areas and Lungston associations met at Crysmil Bronk to discuss SA Football League carnival in Adelaide next season. Apology from Flinders. Travel costs deemed prohibitive. Port Pirie carnival in June favored with Western Areas invited if needed. Jack Hocking named Carnival Secretary. four teams to play Saturday and two winging teams on Monday.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.