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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Dec 24, 1943

Page

3

James Town Residents Mahoney Kupke Die at Jamestown Hospital

Obituary notes two James Town residents Jeremiah Mahoney aged 80 and William Henry Kupke aged 84 dying at Jamestown Hospital. Both spent most of their lives in the Canowie Belt District and were highly respected. Further particulars to follow. a December concert aided the Indian Famine Relief Fund with no expenses deducted.

Jamestown Jamestown Hospital Jeremiah Mahoney Willam Henry Kupke Canowie Sable Grivell L.A. Baptist Union Bapnet Union Wrivel G. Smallscombe Audrey McGregor Doris Callow

Gladstone High School Break-Up Assembly Highlights

Gladstone High School held a break-up assembly on Thursday December 16 with Mr F Grub chairing and Mr Deeble aiding. HM Mr F W Thomas praised staff the council transport secretaries and school prefects while noting SPF funds and War Savings totals and an enrolment of 109 with 33 8 average attendance.

Gladstone High School F. Grub 5. Desble V. Schneider F. W. Thomas Parents’ and Friends’ Association SPF Giersch Thomas Kapunda Deeble Schneider A. Strange Oswald House Jack &Kell Gladstone Institute Bryan ‘Thompson Colin Flinn Geof Lines Aileen Wade Margaret Thredgold Ray Clothier Jack’ Ahell Pautine Berryman

Gladstone Primary School Annual Break-Up

The Gladstone Primary School held its annual break-up on Thursday December 16 with a large attendance. Head teacher Mr R A Mundy welcomed parents and prizewinners were announced by Rev R V Grant and others. Top performers in the Q C exam included Margaret Gale and Max Read with high scores. certificates and scholarships were awarded to many students. Sisters of St Joseph's School also reported strong results with Leo Landers Kenneth Thompson J and Kevin Bowers among those passing.

Gladstone R.A. Mundy R. V. Grant Mr. R. &, Lines L. Harris C. M. Henschke David Slow Glenica Klemm Gerald Gilligan Ann Catford Mavis Biesing Donald Wilson Shirley Nayda Colin Hopgand Mary Ballantyne Marion Bywater Michael Slow Geoffray Treasure Ronda Berryman Kathleen Hoffmein Brien Prior Maxwell Remi Margaret Gale Mavis ‘Shetlat Ruth Black Gov May Ballantyne Baith Law Lois Nash Betty McAllister Roma Yates Mercia Junge Ruth Black Mavis Shetlat Max’ Read Keith Fuller James Ballantyne Ronald Hoffmann Hartley Jaldy Hadrian Grubb Ronald Hofman Hdith Law Graham Stoker Stephen Hobbs Star Siaters St. Joseph's School Georgetown C. A. Woodward Woodward Tw Welfare Club H. Freeman Godolats Sehnol Joyce Mollitt Ali Brown Doug Jones Lloyd Nitschke Yvonne Danste Joyce Bullitt Alas Saunders Clive Smallacombe Heather Smallacombe Bend. Read Judith Morey Margaret Lehmann Joyce Ffullett Woodworth Allan

Northern District Wheat Crop Competition 1943 Judging List

The Northern District wheat crop contest for 1943 lists judges and entrants led by E L Orchard as agricultural adviser. Entries include A A Mahood Wirrabara and Wade Bros Murray Town with scores around 92 and 91, plus several others from Betaloo Valley Hornsdale Wirrabara Melrose Yaudiah Jamestown and Beetaloo Valley with scores ranging from mid 80s to low 90s.

E. L. Orchard Histrict Agricultural Adviser A.A. Mahood Wirrabara Wade Bros Murray Town J. M. Klinguer Chyatar Brook P. Curtin Betaloo Valley R. D. Martin Georgetown M. McNeil Huddleston Ei Meaney Hornsdale

Jamestown High School Break-up Concert Draws Jammed Hall

The St James Parish Hall packed on Tuesday December 14 as Jamestown High School students and teachers entertained parents and friends. Prizes were presented by Mr. M Pyne with awards across classes and activities. The concert featured vocal, musical and dramatic items and reflected strong harmony between staff and students.

Jamestown Parish Kathleen Newlyn Marjorie Dorothy Smart Mar- Marjorié Rosemary Porter Jill Irvine Helen Flavel Joyce Butcher Mauve Butcher Margaret Peter Opie David Hatter Coral Jamieson Shirley Swearse Florence Stevens Dulcie Butcher Audrey Deering Joan Murray Elaine Gibba Thelma Herde David Matter Kim Irvine Colin Butcher Girls In Thorns Marjorie Porter Margaret Opie Helen Flager Iitfle D. J. M. Anthony Misa Newlyn Blaine Gibbs Heory Maureen Phillips Pauline O'Loughlin David Batter Peter Ople Jim’ Irvine Miss Newlyn Little Thelma Flavel Patricia Estick St. James Jamestown High School L. Palmer M. Pyne Masten T. Daly Duces Elizabeth Roucsut Gwenda Toholke Runnner Pirot Heather Bretag Lenore Tudor Danet Keatley Nesta Bray Runer Hon Dunlop Barbara Keatley Loaying Rem Pyne Mavis Samuels Reunner Wiz Ioheth Boneaut Gwenda Toholie Gerard Pyne Geoff Martin Gladys Pammenter Max Hagrer Bean Wetman Joyce McEiuy Janet Keatley Don Steggall Betty Gibbs Mrs J. Rundle Gwenyth Symonds Gold House Blue House Lars Herde Hoger Clit Isabel Batten Niel Fulton John Gibson Ben Evans Luis Herde Ella Burton Tle Gladatone High School ATC Max. Par- Tington Pyng

Gladstone Sub Branch RSL Christmas Party For Families

The Gladstone Sub branch RSL held a Christmas gathering at the Gladstone Institute on Friday evening. Mr. R. Glenn hosted a half hour quiz as prizes were won, Mrs. S. Thomson sang, children performed, and community singing led by Mr. W S Jarrett with Mrs. J C Thomason. A mothers’ supper, ice cream and jelly followed. Mr. Jock Brown and Mr. Ben Sheltaton organized the event and extended Xmas wishes to attendees.

Gladstone RSL Gladstone Institute R. Glenn Iany Young S. Thomson W. 5. Jarrett J. C. Thomason Jock Brown Ben Shetlathon

Presbyterian Christmas Tree and Picnic at Town Church

Children and women gathered on the James town Presbyterian Church grounds for the annual Christmas tree and picnic. Sports, tea prepared by the ladies, and a visit from Father Christmas featured, with tokens given to each child and thanks offered to organizers for their tireless work.

Womis Jamestown Presbyterian Church Messrs. R. McLennan P. Brown Kent Xmas Chrismis Gene Crawford P. Brown Wim Duyee

Spalding Figures Move On From Local Roles

Spalding, d. C. Somueryme retires from Clare Hospital after long service to the community. At a St Josephs Convent Break-in Concert Mrs Howley on behalf of the Catholic Women’s League presents honors. Mrs Pd McCarthy, after years of charitable work, moves to Jamestown. Locals commend her leadership and wish her well in her new home.

D. C. Somueryme Spalding Clare Hospital St Joseph's Convent Spahling J. Howley Pd. McCarthy Jamestown Spaling

Laura School Break-up Celebrated at Town Hall

The Laura School held its second break up at the Laura Town Hall on Thursday afternoon. Hon. A. P. Blesing deputising the Minister of Education attended, receiving a radio receiver from the Welfare Committee. Wreaths and prizes were presented for QC exam results, and Miss Frost announced her move to the Teachers' Training College. Lollies and tea were served. proceeds from stalls supported the Mothers' Welfare Association.

Laura School Laura Town Hall Town Hall Misa Brenda Blesing J. S. Worm A. P. Blesing Blesing Education Department W. &. Wade Credito Wade John Wilson S.P.F John Wurm Trevor Heichstein Rhonda Shilisbeer Hon. A. P. Blesing Q.C Philly Wurnt Hi Hunn Miss Frost Teachers' Training College Laura Messrs J. Wurm G. Evans Ladies’ Welfare Committee Mothers’ Welfare’ Association

Appila Sports on New Year's Day

The Secretary of the Appila Patriotic Sport Carnival reports excellent untilulations for New Year’s Day. A large programme of cycling events trading and miscellaneous events will be held in Stacey Park with a grand ball in the evening. Nominations for trotting include Major Speed Bert Derby Major Gift Edward Globe Betty Wrinkle Lucky Tercent Banner Cal Lowle Min Louis Minor Lord Uhlan Kevin's Choice.

Appila Patriotic Sport Carnival Stacey Park Publican Aferican Bert Derby Major Gift Edward Globe Betty Wrinkle Lucky Tereena Banner Cal Lowle Miin Louis Minor Lord Uhlan Kevin's Choice Mayor Bpeel Major Gin Lucky Tercent Caltowie Maid

Wheat Board Receives New Season’s Grain at Georgetown

The Australian Wheat Board began taking the new season’s wheat at Georgetown yards last Monday. First load from Mr. J L Batten, weigh bridge used for weighing. Also reports a serious wounding of Jim Hollow, a popular local. School break up held at Georgetown Primary with prizes and certificates awarded, led by head teacher C A Woodward.

Australian Wheat Board Georgetown J. L. Batten R. B. White

Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited promotes Golden North Butter

Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited promotes Golden North Butter noting excellent cream supply and government subsidy boosts. They pack export butter and offer poultry and egg purchasing with licensed egg controller status for Laura and surrounding towns. trains arrive at Laura daily at midday.

Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited LAURA S.A Golden North Commonwealth Egg Controller Saltowlo Stone Hilt Wirrabara Murraytown Melrose

Army Farm Labor Releases Misled South Australia Harvest Fair

A report from South Australia notes that few Army personnel will be released for farm work, despite public expectations. Farmers are urged to rely on local labor, as military releases are discretionary and tied to unit needs. The piece also mentions school gifts and a POW Sacrifice Appeal, with harvest progress described as favorable despite cooler recent weather.

Norethern South Australia Army

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