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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 05, 1943
Page
2
The article reports a slight shrinkage in cream cans arriving from farmers and a gradual easing in supplies with the season. Pastures are seeding and drying, while demand for the Blue Falley Butter remains strong due to high vitamin content and good keeping quality. Prices include best quality fresh butter in bulk and prints with delivery extra.
Any client needing terms must arrange with the auctioneers before the sale to ensure compliance and clarity.
Local advertisement promising best quality meat and small goods with contact phone number 50 and mailing address P O Box 42 for orders and inquiries.
The Booleroo Centre District Hospital holds its annual meeting at the Booleroo Centre Institute on Thursday February 18 1945 at 3 30 pm. Business includes presentation of the annual report and balance sheet, election of four Board of Management members, election of auditors, and discussion of hospital matters. Nominations close February 11 1943.
The notice promotes an annual subscription fee of 10/6 granting 10 percent reduction on all fees for a member while at the hospital and £1/1 for a family title to the same concession. Members also have a voice in hospital management. It frames the subscription as a good investment benefiting both hospital and subscriber.
Dental surgeon Sydney W Thomson LDS will consult at Wurm's Chemist Shop in Gladstone on alternate Saturdays from 10 to 12 noon starting February 6, with Crystal Brook at Hosking's Chemist Shop. Alternate Saturdays begin January 20 from 10 to 12 noon. Appointments may be made at Wurm's or Hosking's Chemists.
Whyte Yarcowle s TM Institute presents a grand ball on Thursday February 11 with Good Orchestra and homemade supper. Gents 2 6, Ladies 2 ., proceeds go to the Catholic Church. R. Smith, Secretary.
Advertisement fragment notes a lost Omega gold wristlet watch with a finder’s reward. It requests return to A Tucker at Appila and mentions a good reward. Additional lodging and boarding offers appear, with ARLADNE residential in Jamestown. A Blackstone engine is also sought in good order via Box 38 Laura.
Local church schedules list morning prayers Evensong Sunday School harvest services and communion at multiple parishes including Jamestown Belalie Wirrabara Crystal Brook Narridy Appila and Beetaloo Valley. Notables include Pte Ron Maddigan and Pte Bernie Maddigan with updates on residents and clergy. Crystal Brook Archdeacon Dunn Rev N P Lambert announce harvest festival services.
Harvest thanksgiving services at St Alban in Gladstone and Georgetown Baptist led by Rev. R V Grant and Rev. K J Chatfield. Combined Georgetown Clover Hill events at 3 and 7 30 pm with no Sunday School noted.
February 5, 1943 issue summarized noting local events and notices. Contains community updates, brief reports, and notices typical of a mid twentieth century rural newspaper.
Gladstone and Whyalla hosts for visitors from Adelaide Loxton Laura Georgetown Henley and Jamestown. RAAF Clarrie Leesue and BR S Ballantyne renew leave in Gladstone. Laura Police Chief and Mrs Cadd return from annual holidays as Haskard family reunites.
J H Klemm and family Wirrabara express gratitude for letters cards telegrams and sympathy after their recent bereavement. Eric and Mrs Eley thank relatives and friends for sympathy floral tributes in the loss of their Aunty Sister Shephard and acknowledge Sister Harslett for special help.
In loving memory of our dear wife and mother Elsie Grace who died February 3 1942. Fond memories still remain. Inserted by her husband Jack and daughters Dorothy and Marjorie. In loving memory of Elsie who died February 3 1942 so dearly loved so sadly missed. Inserted by her loving parents sisters and little daughters Dorothy and
At the annual meeting of the Gladstone R.S.L. the name of Mr. G. Brown was accidentally omitted from the officers ballot. Brown is the newly elected president of the branch.
In the penny a plane drive at Gladstone Mr and Mrs C Edson and Messrs J G Deeble O W G Cook and Masters Keith Fuller and Stephen Hobbs are entitled to the Wing Commanders Battee. A dance last Thursday saw door takings exceed £19 despite the weather with the Laura orchestra providing the music.
In Parliament House yesterday Mr Lyons M I shared the story of his gold watch won in a mid north wheat crop competition. He noted Georgetown as his stavron for three years 1925 17 and recalled Ford as his favourite variety while explaining his reduced focus on crop contests due to parliamentary duties.
Mr T Toomey employed at the Laura Flax Mill suffered a painful accident when his hand was drawn through rollers on Monday. He was taken to Laura Hospital by manager F E Rix and treated by Dr T W Tassie who inserted several stitches and admitted him. He is making good progress.
A stern wartime motto urges relentless effort. The speaker stresses that victory comes to those who endure longest and that any wavering must be met with further blows until the job is finished. Emphasis is placed on sustained action over optimism.
On Sunday evening at St Alban's Church Gladstone the Bishop of Willochra conducted an in memoriam service for the late Edward Clarence Parsons B A former Warden and Layreader. Despite oppressive weather many townspeople attended and the Bishop spoke warmly of the deceased.
Stone Hut and district residents mourn the passing of Mrs. H. Gibson age 72 who survived by a daughter Mrs Beames of Pt. Augusta. Her late husband died in 1943. She left brothers Jack Stoker of Jamestown and Alex Staker of Laura and sisters Mrs T Hinks of Laura and Mrs Pratton of Lindon Park.
Ratepayers and subscribers are reminded that the Annual Meeting will be held at the Booleroo Centre Institute on Thursday 18th February at 3 30 p m. This valued institution has long been supported by district residents and led the way in rating for hospital purposes act improvements.
Gladstone District Council and Adelaide Electric Supply Co install a 100 candlepower light in Tresylva Park center. The park is lit nightly for public use after a recent cleanup with plans to plant shrubs this winter. Once a northern beauty spot, local residents previously improved its charm.
A Friday program on February 12 showcases amateur artists from all ages in song music elocution dancing and more at the Jamestown Institute. The English Magician Le Monde from Adelaide will perform mystery acts while BE J Kranz from Caltowie handles radio. Admission 2 shillings children free with proceeds to the C W A Patriotic Fund.
Mrs. E Atkins of Belalie North learns her son Private Anzac Atkins died of wounds on 17 January while on active service in Papua. The 23 year old attended Belalie North and Jamestown High Schools, worked for L A Railways, served in the AIF, was briefly invalided home, then sent north again. He was well liked in the Belalie North area and is survived by his mother who stays with her parents.
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