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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 09, 1942
Page
2
Dalgety & Company Ltd to auction sheep cattle pigs and sundries with early entries invited. Properties near Jamestown and Yongala to be offered as a whole or in parts with 10 percent deposit and possession 1st March 1942. terms to approved buyers under Crown Lands commission guidance.
Readable text notes a property location 16 miles south of Jamestown along Gulnare road. No owner, sale status, or parcel details are provided in the fragment.
A clearing sale is scheduled for Monday February 2 1942 at 1 30 pm. The sale takes place on the farm 13 miles south of Gladstone along the road to Hiddlestone.
Goldsbrough Mort Co Limited have received instructions from Mr W T Hackworth to sell the entire stock and plant without reserve. The sale includes all goods and equipment owned by Hackworth at the premises, with terms to be announced by the auctioneers. Abstract of assets to be offered publicly.
For sale or lease by tender 1194 acres near Whyte Yarcowie in the Hundred of Terawir. Addressed to The Savings Bank of S A Adelaide with tender due by 12 noon Saturday February 14 1942. Property known as Walsh’s includes stone house sheds stables and well equipped with mil tank and trough Possession date 1 March 1942. Some details to be obtained from bank.
Public notices outline advertising rates for entertainments. Rates set at two shillings for twenty four words with added words charged separately. Minimum two shillings. Prepayment required to avoid double rates.
Horace F. Royall of Cal Towle expresses gratitude to all friends and relatives for letters, cards, telegrams and floral tributes after the sad loss of his dear wife. Special thanks to Dr Swann, Jamestown Hospital Matron and Nursing Staff, and to Rev D Chingtesen of Cal Towte.
In loving memory of a wife and mother who died January 3 1939. Treasured memories of one we loved so dear are recalled by silent fear. Dear to a memory than words can tell. Inserted by her husband and daughter Nancy.
Numerous residents of Gladstone are reported holidaying in Adelaide and nearby areas over Christmas and holidays. Names include Mr A B Smith, Mr W B Creber, Miss Kay Venning, Miss Joan Gurney, and Mrs G Biggs among others. Change of plans notes Darwin arrivals canceled. Jamestown billets update. A Jamestown Institute screening features Captain Fury with Brian Aherne and Victor McLaglen, plus Gene Autry adventures Ride Tenderfoot Ride and The Green Hornet chapter reels.
Port Pirie nurse Amy Johnston returns from Jamestown visit with the Bradys. Residents across Jamestown Salisbury Laura and Gladstone enjoy holidays, with many families briefly reunited. J. M. Black of Adelaide earns an New Year's Honor MBE for literary work Vox praises his South Australia history and University impact. Dr. G M Black of Gladstone is listed as son of the honoree.
George Garrad a pupil of Sisters of St Josephs School Gladstone wins an exhibition after securing high marks at the qualifying certificate examination. Josephine Ejey of Gladstone Primary School was accidentally omitted from the winners list.
Jonas Gladstone reports an unusually quiet Christmas across the country as compulsory Christmas Eve store closures dampen celebration. Extreme heat drives up demand for ice and drinks, with shortages of tobacco and cigarettes locally. Residents meet the situation philosophically despite scarcities.
Parents and friends gathered December 16 at the school house for a concert by pupils supervised by teacher Mr Stirling. The event praised the tutor and students for their excellent items. Father Christmas handed out gifts and the evening ended with the National Anthem followed by supper.
December 27 blackout in Adelaide and suburbs drew keen interest with sirens signaling a vending air raid. No winds were seen in the writer's area while one or two planes flew gracefully overhead. the faint ezine sound added to the starry night effect. On a darker night the blackout would have been more effective.
The old Jamestown Hotel, damaged by the January flood and later destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt. Auburn contractor Mr Stevens and his crew are on site, with rebuilding estimated around £400. The plan raises questions about supporting four hotels and scarce materials during wartime, though breweries remain prioritized over munition works or workers’ housing.
The Minister for Commerce Mr Senily announced a revised superphosphate rationing scale due to Pacific developments. From 1 January 1942 consumers will receive 60 percent of their 1939/40 purchases. Orders must reach suppliers by 31 January 1942 and will apply to all deliveries after that date.
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