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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 02, 1940
Page
2
A large draft catalog lists mixed sex lambs wethers ewes and hoggets for sale with Merino Dorset and Suffolk sires. Several lots note good frames sound mouths forward condition and woolled fleece. Sundries include 40 bags salt. Terms by arrangement with auctioneers prior to sale.
Notice in the estate of Stephen James Fahey deceased invites bids for lease or purchase of farm lands. Tenders close on a stated date with terms and conditions available from the executor. Solicitors and registered bidders are advised to contact the estate at the listed address.
An item lists harvest services at St Albans Gladstone St Silas Crystal Brook and St George Georgetown with times and topics. A visitor Mr J Townsend of Midland Junction returns to Jamestown and attends centenary souvenir. Wheat deliveries to January 31 total 175000 bags plus 8000 to Adelaide Milling Co. Jamestown race ball at St James Hall raises about £17.
Local residents plan holidays to Glenelg Henley Beach and Adelaide with several trips home to Gladstone Jamestown and Kapunda. Advertisements list dance events at Washpool Hall and Parish Hall Jamestown with proceeds for the Tennis Club and land tenders for an estate near Spalding Andrews aid Milne.
Gladstone beat High School by 63 runs after an association snatch at Gladstone on Saturday. Lambell scored a fine 191 retired while Wachtel Stephens and Lloyd led the High School batting. Gladstone bowlers Hollitt and Sambell each claimed wickets as the hosts totalled 177.
The sons and daughters of the late Mrs L M Tomkins express heartfelt thanks to friends for support, sympathy, and funeral tributes shown during their bereavement.
The note lists religious services at Spalding and Calimwie locations with details of Evensong and Holy Communion on February 7. It records visits by Miss Eileen Newport former Adelaide Cash and Carry manageress in Jamestown, updates on K Ogilvy resuming duty at Gladstone Post Office after a broken collarbone, and locals My and Mrs Len Wachtel returning to Gladstone from Port Pirie. Also mentions Mrs Joseph Kitschke visiting North Parade Jamestown with her son Dean, Rev Principal E S Kiek visiting Jamestown with Mrs Kiek, Jack Fahey of Adelaide Supply Co visiting Bundaleer, and multiple Gladstone residents visiting Murray Settlements. Ken Jolly, son of Bert Jolly, left for Adelaide after passing Police cadet exams, noted as a rising athlete with best wishes for his future.
In the singles and mixed events, Phillis, Read, Weston, Edmunds, Moore, McArthur and Perry faced defeats or wins with close scores. The Methodist team, including Phillis and Medlin players, plans a home match against Gladstone Blues at Methodist Courts on 3 February, with detailed results for several players and teams.
A collage of captions and quips on war, religion, jokes, and travel. The text references Mount Athos and its all male monastic tradition, an ancient tablet about Adam and Eve, and a series of humorous exchanges about everyday life, taxes, and miscommunications.
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