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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 24, 1939
Page
2
The library recently added titles by popular writers including The Grace Allen Murder Case and Anglo Indian Romance. Regular acquisitions expand the circulating collection with fresh additions from well known authors.
Sale notice for Thursday March 2 1939 at Lag p.m. invites bidders with terms by arrangement with auctioneers before the sale. Conditions at sale to be observed.
Dalgety & Company Limited received instructions from trustee Shy R B Wiltshire to sell by auction a farm near Dubiestown and Whyte Yaveowie. The listing covers numerous animals and gear including 20 lambs 20 rams 7 horses 3 year old pony and farm implements such as plows mowers rollers reels and blacksmith tools with detailed items and equipment listed for sale.
A terse schedule entry lists Tuesday February 28 1939 at 1 30 pm for the sale of one cow. The fragment provides no seller or location details.
In a 1939 notice, the rail car scheduled for leaving Port Pirie at 19:00 on Saturday April 22 is postponed. The service to Peterborough will depart later from Tut and run correspondingly later to towns along the line.
A motion of ratepayers convenes at the Connell Chamber in Jamestown on Monday February 27, 1939. The agenda includes consideration of a Fire Fighting Traut purchase and the expediency of levy ing a special rate to cover the outlay.
Cecil Wild of Laura teaches pianoforte and theory visiting Gladstone weekly with sessions on Wednesday from 3:30 to 7 and Saturday morning from 8 to 12.
Three Freehold Lots in the Hundred of Whyte vie for sale with 548 sheep and 60 ewes, 3 cows and pigs, horses, furniture and farm equipment. Lot 1 includes 110 acres irrigated by a well, windmill and lucerne, plus outbuildings. Lot 2 spans 275 acres with water supply and bore mill. Lot 3 contains 2602 acres subdivided with timber, water, and windmill. Possession at once with cash deposit and one month balance. terms by mortgagee or trustee.
Instructions issued by Mrs J Hehir and Sons outline a clearing sale. The text mentions a national combine and items such as a 10 ft. San Caltiya Monasunder, but details are fragmentary.
Obituary notice for a mother who passed away on February 28 1938 with relatives named. Harvest Festival events listed for March 5 at Canowie Belt 3 pm Baptist Jamestown 11 am and 7 pm. Multiple church notices from Gladstone Jamestown and surrounding towns, wedding report Bottger Jackson marriage at Caltowie with details of reception and attendants. Local society notes and travel updates for Jamestown Gladstone Georgetown and Peterborough area.
Obituary notices recount the death of Mr William Jab Cox on February 16 in Jamestown. born October 13 1852 in Clare South Australia he lived locally and was active in sporting circles and the A.O.J. Lodge for 65 years. Surviving are three sons and one daughter with eleven grandchildren. funeral held Friday with services by Rev M W Prendergast. Also noted is the death of J R Fisher of Gladstone Adelaide area. family grief and sympathy expressed. Community notices list Methodist and Salvation Army activities and Sunday services in Tymestowe Peterborough and surrounding districts.
The Institute held its AG M in the Supper room with strong attendance. President A J Both detailed a busy year including a new kitchen over £200 and doubled supper room. Dressing rooms added from Callowie Social Club funds. Overdraft risen but efforts planned to restore. Officers elected: President E J Krang Vice President P R McCallum Hon Secretary N A Both Hon Treasurer A P Fietz.
A special meeting called by Mayor E. T. Daly at Conneil Chamber on Monday February 27 at 8 30 p m will decide on establishing a fire fighting plant and whether to levy a special rate to cover costs The Anzac Day Sports Committee will wind up amid plans to hold events this year The Mid North Agricultural Bureau conference will be held March 8 at the Local Institute Hall with papers on soil erosion and trophies to be presented by the Minister of Agriculture and Mayor Daly The public is invited to attend beyond Bureau members
The annual event runs tomorrow afternoon and evening with opening at 2 30 and events from 3 o clock. Students compete for the Challenge Shield as proceeds go to High School sports funds, promising keen rivalry and a capital afternoon of sport.
Jamestown Hospital Inc announces completion of the New Wing but reports a £100 deficit. An appeal to townspeople and district residents asks for donations, noting a £1 for £1 government subsidy until June. Prompt gifts may fund needed items. editor of the Review will acknowledge donations.
Port Pirie visitors Jamesta met Boucher Shield rivals in a Saturday match. After a strong showing Pirie won by 21 points with a tight finish and a comfortable margin in the end. Orreroo also visited for the North Eastern pennant and were defeated as the locals rallied to win by 22 points. Refreshments followed, though match scores are mislaid.
Interest grows for the Jamestown Racing Club Golden Jubilee meeting on April 5 as the Management Committee plans to raise stake money to 165 with free transport. Donations from James Pilkington and others total substantial support, with special 10/6 membership tickets offered for entry to the Back to Jamestown Races Jubilee.
Mannanarie posted 210 for 5 in 100 minutes with J Yeates 41 and R Webr 66 guiding the innings. Tarcowie replied 42 with J Clark taking seven wickets as the home side dominated bowling and fielding in a brisk Association match.
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