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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1941
Page
2
Tenders invited by 2 February 1941 for a two year lease from 8 March 1941 of 368 acres near Jamestown South Australia. Part Section 202 Hd Belalle divided into four sheep proof paddocks, largely arable. Rent payable half yearly in advance. No tender guaranteed. Inquiries Goldbrough Mort & Co Jamestown.
Under instructions from the owner offers are invited for purchase or feature of blocks 463 and 143, Hundred of Whyte, about 4 miles east of Belalie North Siding and School. The 416 acre property includes a seven room stone house, sheds, barn, dam s, divided paddocks, lucerne, 120 acres fallow for 1941 42, and will require Crown Lands consent for leasing. Preference given to a resident tenant.
Applications invited to let or share the 1887 acre farm Hd Mannanarie 5/6 miles west of Yongala for a two year term from 3/3/41. Improvements include a seven room stone house, large stables, shearing shed, wells and dams. Beniah Creek runs through the property. Applicants to state rent, share details and grazing rent. inquiries through The National Bank of Australasia Yongala or Adelaide with a closing date 24 February.
Adelaide Saw Works at 13 Young Street offers repair and sharpening of all saws by experts with years of experience. Wool and metalworking cutting tools are ground and honed in a modern Adelaide plant. Tools parts can be sent via Review Office James Town or Areas Express Gladstone. Prices reasonable.
I have been appointed Agent for the Gladstone District for the S. A. Farmers' Union. I pledge to give prompt attention to any business entrusted to me at all times.
It is pleasing to note that HL Lewis of Jamestown is recovering well after a serious operation at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Ben Frans, manager of the S A Farmers Union Branch at Jamestown, went to Adelaide for rest two weeks ago and has been admitted to Calvary Hospital. Evans is making satisfactory progress and hopes to leave soon. S Boyle arranged with SW Thomson of Glasstone to take his practice while Thomson serves in the RAAF at the Gambier training school. Boyle will be away from Jamestown each Wednesday while Thomson is at Gladstone and Crystal Brook. Thomson holds the rank of Flight Lieutenant Harvest at Gambier. Services were held at St Alban’s Church, Gladstone, on Sunday, with the Rector Rev. G. G. Ryans preaching. The church was decorated with gladioli and flowers, and large congregations attended.
The Minister of Education announced that Merle Staker of Gladstone and Marie G. Williams Jamestown along with Margaret Carthew Mount Gambler formerly of Gladstone High School won Intermediate Exhibitions. They are to be congratulated on their success.
The Jamestown Swimming Club, led by President Mr Gribble, receives thanks from residents after baths were cleaned, chlorinated, and reactivated. Health Officer Dr Swann notes water flows through renewed filters as the baths reopen to the public.
The half yearly meeting of the Rocky River Liberal and Country League convened at Wirrabar Institute with President H M Pastoc presiding. Attendees included Premier Playford Minister A P Blesing J A Lyons MUP Major A J Wath and A S Dink with co operative wartime efforts addressed by the Proler.
The note lists various racing entries and names across multiple events. Details include two year old stakes and remaining entries such as Ladmond Dilly Dally Venin Cieduot and King Flying Holep Blue Stone Prince Hicep.
A historical roundup from Gladstone and Georgetown covers social events, cricket results, and local appointments. Farewell socials for Mes srs. Inglis and Myary mark 16 years in town, while cricket sees Haddeston beat Gladstone 77 to 12 and Georgetown defeat Nae ’ridy 108 to 17. Meetings, resignations, and listings detail Vigilaner and Liters Taio activities, with mentions of railways and telegraphs near Gladstone.
Harvest services conducted at Gladstone Methodist Church with Rev L Brooks of Georgetown delivering sermons. Choir performed, prayers and hymns sung, and remarks on mission and church activities noted. Upcoming events include Knights and Comrades social, leadership elections, and ministerial appointments in March.
Members of the Jamestown Golf Club are notified the annual meeting will be held at the Institute on Monday March 6 at 8 pm, moved earlier due to Moore Park flood damage. The committee urges attendance for urgent repairs and will present the balance sheet reports and elections.
Haygesi reports festival services at Jamestown Balls Church Sunday at 11 a.m with Rev EC Walsh of Peterborough Baptist Church addressing both Baptists and Presbyterians. An evening combined choir will perform followed by items and a plea for offerings. Rev K Dyster to conduct services at Peterborough and Hill View churches next Sunday.
The Gladstone Institute subscribers met with President R R Dolman in the chair. Reports for the half year ending December 1940 were presented, noting fewer meetings since transfer to the District Council and staff changes. Membership stood at 90, with 72 adults and 18 younger members. Book issues reached 2984 in six months, and a sale of books was authorised.
The Gladstone District Council considers appointing Mrs. Cliffe Thorson and Miss Joyce Stet to sell barges for Seamen's Mission and approves borrowing £6,250 for district hall improvements with Benbow’s written acceptance. A.J. Hobbs is appointed nightman and scavenger, with plant left to District Clerk.
Jamestown defeated Laura by 41 points at Jamestown bowling green on February 15, 116 to 75, with notable rink scores listed for Jamestown and Laura. A second Jamestown five rink team then lost at Orroroo 125 to Jamestown 18, while Herb Medlin and Fred White skips led separate Jamestown outings with varying margins.
The article lauds President Roosevelts address as a Magna Charta of World Freedom broadcast across Australia. It urges broad reading or listening, praising its defense of liberty and urging action against Axis aggression. The piece notes the address will be recorded and lauds Roosevelts stance and alliance with Britain.
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