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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 07, 1944
Page
3
The Wh Aust Adv Ann Depot presents SOW from Mr L J Sargent and from Mrs HL Hicks to the eau Wiggery and Capt Ashvin hohalt. The Captain extends season's greetings as the depot thanks donors and others who assisted during the past year.
A New Year’s Eve ball at Lira Town Hall, arranged by W.O. G. Lksird and Mrs. Hani for the Soldiers’ Welfare Committee, donated half profits to FRCE. Net proceeds were £34. after expenses, £11 5 0 remained to the charity. The Lira Orchestra provided music with Mr J Beer as MC.
A farewell event Tuesday afternoon December 21 honored Mrs. M. Fyne who planned to move to Gladstone. Friends and branch members including Mrs. C. Brogan and Mrs. W. Liviley voiced warm wishes, presented gifts, and sang the National Anthem as speakers praised Mrs. Pyne's service and wished happiness in her new home.
A December 23 gathering at the Diggers Rest Room bid farewell to Henry Stewart. Al Miuuly presided and praised his fine qualities and support for freedom. He received a cheque from town and district residents as thanks for his efforts. Several speakers, including Hamilton Stith and S Williamson, offered remarks alongside Red Cross and community figures.
Gladstone held quiet holidays at Ghalstown with the Ghad stone Howling Clubs' Tesans To menti featuring 24 teams. A. Nerlich of Mori Hive won from Bert fivle's local team. Ladies hosted luncheon and tea with neighboring clubs thanked for support. December 1L New Year Eve Hall attracted large crowd. Vikings raised £40. Father Vines and Datter girls entertained. Meh Baker and the Andrew Sisters provided music. A holiday night raised funds for military camp amenity with £28 at the door and a lavish buffet.
A poorly legible report covers a Gladstone Picnic Race Club gathering held December 22 at the Insinue. Attendees include WO. Baird St. Bet Grae Ser Lautzke and MP W. Cock, with talks on installing a Kelvinator at the camp, funding of 100 pounds, and support from soldiers and the community. Plans for races, events, refreshments, transport, and fundraising dances are mentioned.
Mn EL Orchardsbistriet Agri Wun AUVServ reports exceptionally favorable late spring conditions boosting harvest prospects in the upper Herbert region. Warm days followed by heavy dews favor ripening wheat and flax with three-grain heads and heavier yields than expected. Hay crops show bright samples. winds caused limited damage while rust and pests affect some patches.
In a crowded afternoon Bowls event Laura defeated Gladstone with a narrow margin, while several players including Chanda ler and Hanley secured notable finishes. The report lists many participants and noisy crowd reactions amid a lively club atmosphere in Europe.
Deep regret is recorded at the passing of Mr Joseph Albert Flavel of Gladstone on December 24 at Port Pirie Hospital. A long time resident, he was 64 years old and survived by a widow and six children Don Malcolm Shyllis Julia Bert. Interment was in Gladstone cemetery with Rev J V Grant officiating. The community vents sincere sympathy to the bereaved family.
The event recognized children with prizes for best weekly averages and high marks. David Harse received best weekly average and host terminal average awards, Howie Hani and Elin Hepworth earned top marks, and 10 students passed. A school teacher Mr FE Barry organized the event and allotted seats for the coming event.
The adjourned meeting of the District Council of Laura held December 2 1944 included present councilors Still Hairy W Blesing L B Kargen B J Lynch J Bowker and Clerk. Items covered War Damage Commission notice Pine Creek Ward road closures protest and approvals for road works. Clerk reported highway patrol grader activity. SAR traffic manager to discuss coven shed erection at Lana Railway Station. council members offered season’s greetings and appreciation to staff and chairs for past year’s service.
British Red Cross nurses join frontline care near the front, tending wounded soldiers within an hour’s reach as the push continues. The scene highlights medical aid amid ongoing operations close to the front.
Advertisement from Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited offering dressed poultry and dairy products for export under government subsidy. States pricing for butter fat and dressed fowl, and invites forward of surplus poultry and dairy produce to agents across several towns with daily train arrivals at Laura.
Recipe fragment lists tomatoes apples cayenne pepper salt and mint. Instructions mention washing slicing and boiling with other ingredients for two hours, with names like Bilger Tox Myer Vinexin and Pour hoilligs water.
Members of the Jamestown Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors Soldiers and Airmen Imperial League of Australia seek donations to acquire and fit a Club House for service men returning from the war. Contributions may be given to Treasurer N P Sofly or Finance Committee members A J Skelton E J Swann A W Flavel, or left at the Review Office IWA Te Bretag. Total donations so far about £945.
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