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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Feb 28, 1941
Page
3
Inspection invited for a selection of secondhand radios dated 79/6 featuring electric and battery operated units. Prospective buyers urged to review condition and functionality before purchase.
The note lists rainfall figures for Gladstone across multiple years and months, followed by a cautionary plea about careless talk on troop movements. It emphasizes not sharing movement details to protect soldiers.
The VSD held a table tennis and social night at the Insite Supper Room with a well attended event and proceeds over 3 pounds. Mrs L W Brook and Kevin Hynes won the tennis ornament. Miss Hunt J and Mr D Forgie won the tennis event. Funds support Dr J Stewart's home nursing course in Gladstone. FRC unit sent over 40 pounds worth of goods and literature to the troops. Coursing group backs a Red Cross and FCF fundraiser.
John Thomas Madigan, 77, longtime Gladstone resident and former railway worker, died at Jamestown Hospital after pleurisy and pneumonia. A former warder at Gladstone Gaol and ARU official, he served in World War I and held community roles with KSL and NSWL. His funeral at Gladstone Cemetery followed a service at St Peter’s Church with soldiers as pallbearers.
A newspaper advert promises quick response to prescriptions and medicine sent by return mail. It urges readers to write to P O Box 84 and call telephone 67 for prompt service, claiming accuracy by experienced dispensers and immediate attention.
A well attended farewell at the Gladstone Institute for Norman Blesing prior to his move to Melbourne to join the Royal Australian Air Force. Speakers praised his patriotism and urged fellow residents to support the war effort with equipment and morale, while old district pioneers noted the family’s long service.
The named individuals appear to be a district honour roll listing multiple figures such as R. Evans H. 8. Creber H. Wilkin A. d. Lawrie and others including Jolly Hughes Potter Hubs H. Wood. The list includes officers and volunteers with various initials and surnames, indicating a local civic or military recognition roster.
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