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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 25, 1944
Page
1
In correspondence from SUNFLOWER a reader calls for repurposing the demolished Areas Hotel site in Georgetown. The heap of stone in the main thoroughfare is seen as eyesore and would better serve as a playground, bowling green, memorial garden, or beauty spot for returning war veterans, benefiting youths and the broader community.
Residents of Gladstone welcomed Gunner Doug Bradock home on leave from the Newen area. About fifty people gathered at Mr. T. R. Bradock’s residence as the district honored his wartime service in Greece Syria Egypt and New Guinea. Speakers praised his daring parachute mission and the unit’s courage, while the district’s welcome was questioned by some.
Friends gathered in the assembly room on February 17 to bid farewell to Mrs. Arthur Collins. The setting featured floral decorations and a bright program with music, songs, and a duet. Speeches honored Mrs. Collins for her service to the Spalding Branch and Red Cross efforts, ending with thanks and afternoon tea.
Cathrine Miller eldest daughter of Mrs Miller and the late Mr Miller of Crystal Brook married Ernest Nelson son of Mrs and the late Mr Nelson of Alberton at St Marys Church Georgetown on February 12. Nuptial Mass followed the ceremony with attendees from the immediate family.
WIRRABARA and BOOLEROO CENTRE and LAURA and GEORGETOWN venues schedule March events. ADELAIDE SURGERIES announces appointment of W G Cook as Local Agent for Texaco non-Pool Products Industrial Oils Greases and Farm Products with contact for inquiries.
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