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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 19, 1945
Page
3
Rem Pyne earns a medicine bursary after success in the Leaving examination at Gladstone High School. The bursary covers university course fees and includes a £20 grant. Well done, Rem.
Laura Memorial Finance Committee meets in the Council Chamber to launch a subscription drive for a Memorial Hall and Kitchen at the rear of Town Hall. A fund raising program will run with future events starting January 27. Interested donors should contact authorized collectors and expect names to be listed in the local paper.
The Gladstone RSL annual meeting, led by President R G Glenn, reviewed meetings during the term including a Georgetown gathering with Gulnar attendees. Socials, farewells to LAC Jack Thompson and W S Jarrett, a Dad's Association formation, and sympathy for the Abell family were noted. Officers were elected, and a smoke social was set for January 26.
Under the Spalding Farewell Committee led by secretary W A Robinson a public farewell was given to Gunner Les Page and Pte Andrew Shane. PF Donnellan presided as speakers included F L W Bayfield A Stephenson Pryde and T Cadzow with Mrs A S Gericke presenting for the Country Womens Association. Several performers contributed and 63 presentations had been made to soldiers with about 12 more planned. guests included Flight Sgt Gordon Eames Bert John RAAF Pte Gordon Greie AIF and Jim Walsh RAN.
On Saturday afternoon January 13 the over 50 and under 40 teams met in a close contest won by the Boys by four points. Team lineups feature numerous names including Clitt E Coat Chambers McElroy Tully Tall Clitt F Twelstree and Hawkins Walker Jones Boucaut Noonan sul Byerlee Flavel Mitchell. In the over 50 side Skelton Evans Goodes Medlin and Noonan P Gibson Williams Juno Boyle faced Cummings Breuer Blaskett Joe Williams. Tuesday night fixtures and a Pennant match at Caltowie proceed with teams listed such as Crowhurst Skurray Flavel Penna and Glift.
F O Victor A White, pilot of a Heanfighter aircraft, died after a crash on takeoff from Morotai Dutch East Indies on January 4 during an operational mission. He was 28, son of Mr and Mrs A W White of Jamestown, married to Wilith Yelland, with a young son Veter. Sympathy offered to the family.
The Laura District Council met in January with members Blessing chairing. Approvals included erecting a Tetral Bowser at Laura Motor Garage and funds for the Combined Incapacitated Soldiers Appeal. A verandah at Mattiske's shop was to be cemented, and a paysheet was approved. Distressed farmer relief funds and work offers to Mr. Cowin were discussed. Materials and favors offered for local improvements. Audience litter from Jeffon Hall discussed. a screen notice urged restraint.
The Laura Hospital Inc annual subscribers meeting in Town Hall faced poor attendance as residents showed little interest in district hospital work. Chairman J F Roennfeldt outlined 12 months of activity and benefits, noting staffing difficulties and a new secretary appointment. The board expanded to eight members after a ballot on December 12.
The Jamestown Cheer Up Club held a farewell social for LAC Don Pollard at the Hall with Mayor E T Daly presiding. Speakers included Lieut Franklin of the Salvation Army and J Moliveux of H S A, plus musical numbers by Lois Herde Coral Kelly Dorothy Hawkins and the Jamestown Band. Pollard, son of Mr and Mrs Pollard, recently moved to Jamestown.
The marriage of Miss Daphne Wilmshurst and Set Hoh Fothering ham was celebrated at the Methodist Church with Alan Dennis officiating and Mrs J C Shurray on the organ. The ceremony featured gladioli and roses with detailed gown descriptions and a reception at the bride's parents’ home.
Produce prices for January 1945 issued by Laurance and Produce Co Limited include government subsidy and full Eye Board rates for logs, with a monthly rise to Vs per dozen for country wholesale sales. Poultry items list Timikeys and fowl with young cockerels, and 10 large size white insulated ice chests offered at £80, with securing before heat wave.
The Secretary notes no detailed outline of hospital additions including a nursery and patients' bathroom with costs listed. Financials show a debit balance of £55 12s 2d after cheques. 1514 patient admissions. 29 births and 7 deaths. 13 board meetings with named members. W. W. Blesing appointed Chairman. acknowledgments to past leaders. committee appointments and requests for extra fuel and wood supplies. pump delivery expected soon.
The Caltowie Race and Trotting Meeting last Saturday drew locals and visitors for a well run event with good weather and lively entertainment. The Celianche Soldiers' Memorial Hell received £70 as a key fundraising result, with Hon. Secretary Mr PL McCalinim and his committee organizing the day smoothly. full results to be published next week.
Proceedings record a January 4 session with Crs. J. F. ONeill J Throtter J G Deehle M H Page A Lehmann G M Black and staff. Items cover hall funds rents bitumen needs and memorials plus reports from Overseer and Clerk on blocks Port Street High Streets and power extensions.
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