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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 19, 1947

Page

3

Moka Association vs Belalie Association cricket match at Jamestown

Mokat o Association posted 135 for 7 with K Gill 75 not out leading the innings while Belalie replied 140 for 9. M McCarthy claimed 5 wickets as S Brugey and M Gill top scored in a lively chase and the final meeting of the club featured stamp prize talks and thanks to President Mr Campbell.

Jamestown Oval Mokato Association Belalie Association Mokato K. Gill R. Mayfield M. McCarthy J. Brugey Mokota Association Kempe Brugey Ashby Brown Bruge J. Daly Redden Belalle Association C. Wearne R. Ashby Carmody N. Sivicur Miller L. Brown H. Hall Warner Stpd Stpd. Ashby, B Miller 3; M. McCarthy, c Miller, B Carmody F. Green C Warner J. Sbruggy M. Redden J. Redden Mayfield Q. Sundries I. Kempe M. Carmody K. Miller

Jamestown Swimming Pool Hygiene Noted by Health Officer

On December 11 Dr. Magarey inspected Jamestown Swimming Pool and reported overall cleanliness of water and facilities. He suggested posting a notice to bar admission for certain skin diseases and granting the caretaker authority to deny entry when needed.

Magarey Jamestown

Christmas Day Combined Church Service

The Methodist, Presbyterian and Baptist churches and the Salvation Army hold a combined service at the Methodist Church on Christmas Day at 3 a.m. Conducted by Revs. Gibson Milne and Captain Jacobs, with Rev. H. Phillips delivering the sermon.

Salvation Army Gibson Milne Captain Jacobs H. Phillips

Crystal Brook Ex Servicemen Visit Jamestown for Match

Cricket match set for Saturday December 20 as Crystal Brook ex Servicemen travel to Jamestown to face the local ex Servicemen’s team. Jamestown lineup includes Smour Daly McNamara Williams Brown Merrifield Rosie Keatley Slattery Brereton Chivell Manuel. Play begins at 1 30 pm.

Crystal Brook Jamestown exServicemen D. Smour J. Daly R. McNamara D. Willams 1B. Brown K. Merrifield G. Rosie E. B. Keatley Slattery J. Brereton H. Chivell L. Manuel

Jamestown Ladies Bowling Club Match Recap

The Electric Light teams began last Thursday December 11 with a close match between Mesdames Garnett and McLennan, Garnett’s team winning by one point. A Tuesday game saw Mrs Shurray’s tour defeat Mrs Evans’s tour, and Mrs Longbottom’s trophy is set for Saturday. players start at 2 p.m.

Electric Light Mesdames Garnett McLennan

Christmas meeting and youth club dance at Crystal Brook

The Crystal Brook Country Women's Association held a well attended Christmas meeting chaired by Mrs. W F Nicholla. Plans included a February picnic at Pt Broughton, sending biscuits to hospital patients, and carol singing. A Christmas cake was cut by Mrs. S Davidson. A youth club dance at Crystal Brook Institute on December 12 drew several prize winners and music by H Arbon's orchestra.

Crystal Brook Country Women’s Association W. F. Nicholla Pt. Broughton S Davidson Beanch Heather Greig Eric Garrett Shirley Pearson Merv, Turner H. Arbon M.C. Bradock

Jamestown Corporation Meeting Notes On Public Works And Emergencies

Jamestown council notes December meeting with Mayor P. J. McCarthy reporting panic over a paraly sis outbreak. Council considers drainage, hedges, hiring two youths, and camping-site queries. Show Ground available at 9 fee per day, accounts approved, next meeting January 12.

Jamestown Royal Automobile Association Alexander Terrace Grabia Wilkinson Baldwin Géobin Cr. Baldwin Cr. Adams Dr. Baldwin Dr. Wenham

Whyte Yarcowie Sub-branch Holds 1947 Meeting

The local Sub-branch held its annual meeting on Saturday December 13. President Leg Residen presided and reviewed the year’s activities. Officers for 1948 were elected including President M J Casey and Vice-Presidents Leo Redden C W Wilson C E Simmons, Secretary Treasurer Don Simmons, auditors Reed and C E Simmons, and committee members Reed Napper Inglis Reilly and Jean Rayner ig visiting her parents Mr and Mrs B Rayner.

Leg. Residen M. J. Casey Messe Leo. Redden C. W. Wilson C. E. Simmons Don Simmons Hon Reed R. Reed D. Napper R. Inglis J. Reilly Jean Rayner Ig B, Rayner

Gladstone CWA Holds Christmas Party at Memorial Hall

The Gladstone CWA celebrated its Christmas party at Memorial Hall on Friday afternoon. Decorations by Mesdames Keller Pyne Pollard and a decorated wall tree accompanied a ritual cake cut by Mrs. Keller. Winners in competitions included Mrs. Lambell and Mrs. Woodward for crafts and Mr Venables for a turkey. A trading table raised £5 3s 4d and thanks were given to helpers.

Gladstone C.W.A Memorial Hall Mesdames C, Keller M. Pyne R. Pollard F. Weinert Earle Suilch Noel Denton

Food parcel from Gladstone to Bradford amid wartime aid

Mrs. George Brown of Gladstone received a letter from Mrs. IL Brown of Bradford thanking her for a food parcel. The note, expressing gratitude for the help, mentions the sender as Mrs. D Brown of Gladstone and the recipient as Mrs. H Brown of Yorkshire. they are not related.

George Brown Gladstone IL Brown Bradford Yorkshire D. Brown H Brown

Christmas Party For Children At RSL Jamestown

Ex servicemen children were entertained at a Christmas Party held on a Tuesday evening in the RSL hall Rooms Jamestown. About 0 girls and boys enjoyed themselves under Mr Geoff Davies supervision with games novelty dances and songs. A Christmas cake donated by Mrs I Garnett was cut by Mrs E Wight wife of the President. Supper concluded an enjoyable evening.

RSL Jamestown exServicemen Geoff Daivies I. Garnett E. Wight

Tennis stars shine at South Australian school event

Margaret Garnett of Ianestown and partner reached the Girly under 16 semifinal at the Memorial Drive Courts in the South Australian School Girls and Boys Age Championships. Bob Fosdike of Jamestown also reached semifinals in both under 15 singles and doubles, with P. Pak Poy defeating Bob S-X in the singles semifinal and Jim Faull of Renmark as doubles partner, runner-up in the under 14.

Margaret Garnett Mrs. Garnett Ianestown Memorial Drive Margaret Hey Bob Foadite P. Pak Poy Bob S—X Bob Jim Faull Renmark

Xmas Tennis Tournament at Jamestown Town Courts

The Jamestown Teamiz Club hosts a Christmas tennis tournament at the Town Courts with a 2 shilling entry per person. Events include Friday doubles and men’s doubles, Saturday mixed doubles, and Monday semifinals and finals. Entries close December 2 at Mr Carmichael's Hairdressing Saloon. trophies awarded to winners.

Jamestown Teamiz Club Yam

Gladstone Croquet Club switches on new lights

A December 10 ceremony at the Gladstone Croquet Club marked the installation of two stronger lights to replace unsuitable old ones. President Mrs J B Page and foundation member Mrs C Read led the event, with many members and guests attending. Mrs Leo received a silver pepper and salt set for long service as greenkeeper.

Gladstone Messrs. Read G. Miller Messrs J Keough J. Leo G. Brown C. Read Mesdames Read and Wisher Mesdames L. G. Harris E. A.gale W. Odgers Angaston

Ten Round Boxing Contest At Gladstone

Arrangements by Mr Norm Wood to stage a series of boxing contests at the Gladstone Institute on Wednesday January 7 to raise funds for the St John Ambulance Brigade Gladstone Division. Main event a ten round bout Ginger Robinson Pt Pirie versus Maxie Bertram Adelaide with Robinson a state featherweight contender. Referee Geo Josepha of Adelaide. Exhibitions and local bouts follow as part of a busy card for boxing enthusiasts. Tickets 3/ 4/ and 3/- for ladies 2/-. Reserve at Cooks phone 32. See posters for full details.

Norm Wood Gladstone Gladstone Institute St. John Ambulance Brigade Ginger Robinson Pt. Pirie Maxie Bertram Adelaide Geo Josepha Mason Clark Batt Alf Weber Shorthose & Rice Imfearth College

Gladstone Rainfall Totals Rise to 2089 Points

Gladstone's rainfall for the year to date stands at 2089 points with 163 points recorded this month to date, indicating a dry month compared with the year's overall totals.

Gladstone

Sporting Notes by Pedinga Foretells Port Adelaide Carnival Picks

Sporting notes outline selections by a new writer using the pen name Pedinga for Port Adelaide three day carnival events. Forecasts cover hurdles, handicaps, stakes and cups listing preferred horses and riders across multiple races with named entrants and contenders.

Oway Areas Express Jamestown Review Standard Peinga Boogoolee Eurami Port Adelaide Sllvall Bpaiseworthy Townsend Bandicap Moray Denvoar Bens Money Moon Day Norwich Mapnerly Sol- Deerfoot Exeter Ross Lady By Baeatom Heroic Lady Enlice Leonatus Weller — Murray St. Chatham Prince Chatham Matherly Solreal Ducal Bannerette Stenelaus

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