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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Dec 20, 1946
Page
3
The December 11 school concert at Georgetown earned high praise for students and teachers including Mr A Woodward Mrs Harford and Mr Noll. Receipts support the Children's Welfare fund. A St Josephs School break up followed with Father Morissey presenting certificates and gifts.
The Gladstone sub-branch of the RS.L plans a New Year’s Eve Grand Ball at the Institute with dancing from 11 pm to 4 am, music by the Andrew Sisters, and 3/8 admission. Also noted are a December 12 concert by Miss Nancy Lawrie pupils, Gladstone Bowling Club’s Christmas Carnival with team and pair championships, and local notices on a resident’s funeral, tennis court additions, grasshopper sightings, and staff changes at nearby schools.
The Wirrabara Forest area reports unusual weekly weather with multiple frosts in October and November and early December rain. Red rust appears in crops, causing damage as the Forest Tennis Club reforms with about 10 members. The Calcal Scout Troop’s December 7 interpatrol contest featured tent pitching signaling forestry first aid and knots. Scoutmaster Morgan received a silver way fona.
Harvesting in the Canowie belt is active with yields from frost-affected plots as low as two bags and up to nine bags per acre on favored crops, while cool weather slows progress. A local grasshopper plague arrives, necessitating feed for livestock, and a school social with a Christmas Tree at the local hall features children in fancy dress, praised by a large audience. The post office closure of Miss Burton after nearly 30 years of service is announced, with mail to continue by private bags via Mr. Hepworth. Community events include Youth Club activities, wind-up games, and a senior junior shield result, followed by a note of condolence for Mrs Catherine Moyses of Whyte Yarcowie, aged 77, with survivors listed.
Jamestown Bowling Club reports a strong Saturday with all teams winning in the North Western and North Eastern Associations. Notable results include Os Kurtzer's rink beating J Len nann by 35 and Jamestown Gold edging Peterborough Red by 2, Amos Flavel sparking a 1 up finish. Multiple close matches and upcoming fixtures noted for December 21 at Jamestown and Peterborough venues.
An all day cricket match at Slimestown oval between Jamestown Bundaleer Combined and Mt Lock Association ended in a draw with Mt Lock taking the victory in the final tally. Scorers detail numerous bats and bowlers including Clark Daly Yeates Travers Redden McCarthy and Manuel who made key scores and partnerships.
Residents of Ladstone and Wilistrict are invited to a Christmas Eve concert by the Combined choirs of the town under Mr R Pollard at Tresylva Park 8 pm December 24. Admission is free. a large crowd is expected as coal drinks and ice cream will be sold by a band of ladies. Park access will be by motor gate in West Terrace. electric lighting will illuminate the grounds.
Community groups in Gladstone set Friday events with St Albans Church hosting a 6 pm Sunday School play followed by a children's tea and a musical program at St Alban's Parish Hall. Earlier, the Gladstone sub branch of the RSL hosted a Christmas Wear party with 100 attendees, kids gifted by Father Christmas, refreshments, and performances.
The Adelaide Children’s Hospital hosts a Christmas season event at Laura Town Hall with a musical parade and carols on Christmas Eve. Father Christmas will attend, and proceeds go to the Returned Soldiers Memorial Fund and Laura Hospital. A December 6 ration card roll call acknowledged by senior superintendent Grant and lay helpers.
The Belalie Women's Branch of the Agricultural Bureau South Australia held its annual Christmas Party on December 12, 1946. The event included hospital cheer donations, a farewell to Matron Taw and President Mrs. Ayd Symonds, a musical programme, and a recipe feature. Competition was won by Matron Taw, and thanks were extended to helpers. The branch breaks until March, with greetings from State President Mrs. Perrin.
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