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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1940
Page
2
Darrell Barrett, dentist of 175 North Terrace Adelaide, plans monthly Jamestown visits and can be consulted at the Jamestown Hotel. An Ardix Household Paint ad lists 15s per gallon at Inglis, Jamestown. A 7 piece lass water set and a QVAL grass mats assortment are offered at Inglis with prices noted.
Dalgety and Company Limited announces sale instructions from Messrs B W and D Painter Trustees Assigned Estate B Howers to be sold by auction. Terms cash. Fowls to be sold.
Owing to Xmas Day on a Wednesday Areas Express and Agriculturist and Review will publish on Tuesday December 24. Advertisers should send ads early. There will be no publication on January 3.
Transit notes show departures from Adelaide on December 25 and January 1 with destinations Gladstone. Travel times listed are 5.54 pm via Hamley Bridge and 7.10 pm via Bowman's and Bala Claya, outlining alternate routes.
Pupils of Mr. Cecil Wild of Laura and Gladstone presented a musical evening at the Parish Hall. The event drew a good attendance with praise for Matron Dr. Kentrew and performances by pupils from local venues and Crystal Brook Hospital staff and supporters. The notice also notes holiday hours and a business transition in Gladstone as Mrs. W. G. Cook retires and Will Cook takes over.
Gladstone services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. led by Rev. W. J. Stafford. Christmas manger scene presented by children. Young people meeting at 3 p.m. conducted by Rev. W. J. Stafford.
Public offices will close at 12 noon on December 24 January 1 and December 28 These early closures affect service hours and eligibility for in person assistance during the holiday period.
Adelaide Saw Works at 13 Young Street offers repair and sharpening of saws and cutting tools. Experts with years of experience provide rotary or straight line grinding in a modern Adelaide plant. Prices described as reasonable and orders accepted by mail or express.
Gladstone residents share holiday travels with Adelaide Laura Murray Bridge and Murray Bridge trips noted. A farewell social for Pat Teo at Gladstone Parish Hall marked her move to Adelaide Railway Refreshment Rooms. Royal Australian Air Force flight officer S W Thomson to McIlborne January 6 with farewell event planned at St Alban’s Church.
Mrs W G Cook has disposed of her business and thanks customers for patronage. William and Cook announce purchasing the business from his mother in Gladstone Street and seek continued public support through service and satisfaction. All accounts up to December 1 1940 should be settled promptly as she plans leaving the district soon.
Gladstone Methodist Kindergarden children received gifts from a Christmas Tree. The evening featured games, moving pictures, and prizes with sweets for the children. Juniors plan a Manger service and a Nativity film on Christmas night. Services Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm in Gladstone and 3 pm in Vanega, with Rev. W. J. Stafford delivering special messages. Peace on earth and good will were emphasized by the church.
Owing to the Christmas Holidays and Christmas Day on Wednesday the Areas Express and Review will publish on Tuesday the 24th instead of Friday the 27th. Please have copy at the office by Monday next and advertisements by Tuesday. No publication on 3 January. Compliments of the Season to readers customers and the public.
The chairman appeals to Gladstone residents to continue subscribing to War Loans and buying War Savings Certificates to the limit of capacity. He warns of a long test of endurance and faith as Australia and the Empire mobilize resources for the war effort.
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