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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 21, 1941
Page
3
This warning notes that careless chatter about troop movements has cost soldiers their lives. It urges readers to avoid repeating any information about movements of loved ones in the armed forces to protect them.
The Georgetown swimming carnival drew strong local support with 52 entries from the visiting BLAS club of Port Pirie and near equal Georgetown nominations. Officials included A Edwards and K Zoipes, while medals and trophies were awarded after a long day of heats and finals. The event showcased rising junior and women swimmers amid favorable weather and a well attended program.
A local advertisement notes a pharmacy that promises quick attention to prescriptions and delivery by return mail. It invites customers to write for doctor prescribed medicines and lists P.O. Box 84 and telephone 67 for contact.
The Georgetown Red Cross Advisory Committee notes 174 members in the district raising £422 5s 4d in six months ending May 14 1941. Special effort raised £240 toward the County Drive, with Gulnare Circle exceeding its quota by £17 and Georgetown and Navidy close to theirs. Sixty percent of funds support clothing and civilian relief while 1147 garments were sent to headquarters. A planned visit by Sally Muriel Barclay Harvey was postponed. Miss Kyffin Thomas later visited with representatives from all Circles. L A McDonald chairman. Georgetown town Advisory Committee Feb 17 1941.
A roster of volunteers and guards including R Evans H S Creber Mf Wilkin A J Lawrie B C Jolly R Hughes J Patter ly Hobbs PH Wood N Blesing Divick P Ft Lieut Thornso nt Glastonbury Volunteer W J Growslen E Andrews G D Magner and others with ranks shown and roles noted.
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