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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 23, 1942
Page
3
A welcome rain fell at Gladstone on Monday, recording 88 points. The downpour should aid gardens and lucerne, and replenish household tank supplies.
Saturday night program at Jamestown Institute features Marlene Dietrich and John Wayne in Seven Sinners with a large cast. The story follows a cafe singer deported from place to place where men fight, including a climactic battle turning Cate into kindling. Nick Cochrane sings Egga Dagga and a tropical paradise setting accompanies The Little Accident with Baby Sandy. Short features Going Places Strange as It Seems and news reel.
The Jamestown local F.F. Comforts Fund Unit No.168 reports about 50 active ladies knitting and sewing for 1941. They sent substantial goods to HQ including socks mittens scarves pullovers and face washers while praising donors and planning for 1942 with £1036 and £138 18s 5d donated locally to bolster ongoing support.
Mrs Yeomans sends a letter and a poem about Keith Yeomans in Syria. The piece honors her courage and unseen sacrifices as a devoted mother whose son stands tall and fit amid snowcapped hills. It lauds maternal love as foundation of empire and awaits divine reward.
A large crowd at Gladstone District Hall on Monday January 19 honored the Gladstone Railway Ambulance Squad, North Territory champions of Australia after winning both State and Commonwealth titles in Melbourne. Speakers praised leader G H Kidd and members C Moyses W C Robinson G Biggs J Leestie for vision, skill and teamwork. The audience included officials from Port Pirie Laura Georgetown Gulnare and St John Ambulance representatives. The event highlighted the squad’s dedication and the town’s pride in their achievement.
A social gathering at Jamestown Institute marks the departure of Mr P Daly known as Spindle after over 40 years with the Middle North Coursing Club. Guests include local officials and visiting representatives from Manna natie Caltowie Hornsdale Clubs and Moonta figures. Daly receives a travelling rug amid tributes praising his sportmanship and service. the night includes recitals, supper and dancing and a brief record of the club’s past years and champions.
Gladstone Red Cross reports bank balance rise from £21 10 10 to £30 18 4 with donations envelopes and seals listed. A Red Cross Convert at Gladstone Institute on Wednesday January 28 features Shirley May and Billy Long with an Ern Cohen orchestra. Proceeds go to Gladstone and Georgetown branches. children half price and tickets via W i Cook’s.
From Out the Past notes the death of W. A. Hill, an old Georgetown resident, announced January 17, 1922. Cricket results show Gladstone defeating Georgetown 112 to 80 on Saturday. Gladstone Racing Club annual meeting elects Dr. Hains as president and T. B. Harrington as treasurer.
Saturday notes list hurdles and races with horses Centree Illustration My Blarney Triale Pennant Lad Attractive Wrexford Alexandria Stakes Dark Elm Lawreides Moncrieff ARC Hidep Regulus Trustee Sir Thomas Welter Finlico Mirthbrook Hero Burside Hdep Kenlish Boy Mis dean Kingbaz
The Home Guard held a January 7 session with 60 men from Company 6th Battalion and Orroroo under Major Garner. Training covered anti-tank guns gas drills respirators Lewis and Tommy guns rifles and hand grenades amid heat and dust. Recruits are urged to join and the next parade is set for January 25 at 9 90.
The wheat season near finish with variable quality and yields ranging to high per acre. Heavy rain on Monday aided gardens and water supply but delayed labor for a Bundaleer overhang. Notables include Rev Father Molloy leaving for Burra parish and Miss Ethel Venables marrying in Laura with Salisbury as future home.
The President W F Wuors chaired a Laura Institute meeting reviewing last season. Wurst reported satisfactory returns despite weed-related failures and outlined forming a State Association in Adelaide on 16 December. J W Prior was elected Hon Secretary with E Emart as Vice President. 3000 acres planned for 1942 flax sowing and experimental plots offered under the Department of Agriculture.
A war time poem by Bob Fotheringham written during leave at Tobruk describes a night patrol. It follows a unit crossing five hundred hours into enemy lines under starry skies. The verse recalls trenches, booby traps, and the men’s brief respite before returning to duty.
The District Council of Spalding met on Friday January 2 with six councillors present. Discussions covered fire control improvements, purchase of 12 new bodies, badge sales supervision, and utilities projects including gas cleaning ground and crossing work.
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