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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 11, 1946
Page
3
Residents of Jamestown and District commend Miss Rens Mortimer and Mr. Bert Ralph for transporting four patients to Northfield in the new ambulance. Donations to the Ambulance Fund are sought. government matches every pound, doubling the value of gifts.
Large crowd witnessed the Laura tournament finals on Saturday with keen matches and fair tennis. Ladies' Championship singles saw Blesing defeat Retallick, while Kennedy beat Clancy in the men's singles. Doubles results featured Freeman Retallick versus Robblach Evans, and Higgins Grover Mullin with Higgins. Mixed doubles saw Marner Wade defeating Rohrlach Reichstein.
A dated accounting note records payments to Henry Blake £2 2s, Jas Gilfillan £1 1s, Alex Ferguson £1 1s, Theo Klingner £1 1s, plus a £45 11s 0d entry, totaling £50 16s 0d.
At the James town Institute Lester's presents the technicolor musical extravaganza Du Barry Was a Lady starring a celebrated cast with songs such as Do I Love You Salome and Ladies of the Bath plus a comedy Young Ideas and a courtroom romance. Next Saturday January 19 The White Cuff of Dover headlines with a strong supporting program and a Thursday January 24 matinee at 2 p m on Dal Bets Sale Day.
District Council of Gladstone reports for year ended 30 June 1945 showing receipts from general rates and special rates, grants and other revenue. Expenditures cover administration, public works, sanitary services, health, lighting, cemeteries, parks, and special payments, with a final cash balance and asset list including freehold land, buildings, and plant.
Britain's UNRRA speech in London highlights a second contribution of nearly £80,000,000 sterling. Foreign Secretary Bevin frames aid as enlightened self-interest and moral duty, stressing reconstruction, trade revival, and ongoing wartime sacrifices.
A Special Meeting of Laura Hospital subscribers at the Town Hall on January 8th drew very poor attendance. Chairman W W Blesing lamented the lack of public interest while noting the staff shortage and uncertain patient demand as reasons to consider closing the hospital. J S Wurm urged continuation. T W Tassie warned that without qualified staff the hospital should close, recommending nursing staff and a probationer.
On Friday evening at the Salvation Army Hall Jamestown a full attendance bid farewell to Captain Drummond and Lieutenant Franklin transferred to Victor Harbor. Sunday evening speakers praised their two years in Jamestown and their active service to local patriotic groups. Capt Drummond and Lieut Franklin departed for Victor Harbor on Tuesday morning with Capt Musro and Lieut Healey set to take charge at Jamestown.
Mr Minneke asked if the hospital was patronised by the public and Mr Blesing acknowledged some local patients were not. L H Mudge supported continued hospital operation while Dr Tassie said the meeting focused on more than staff shortages. He urged board and medical officer cooperation, which he felt impossible while current issues persisted. Mr Siutchifa seconded Mr Wurm's motion, carried unanimously.
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