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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

3

Georgetown Tennis Reds Triumph In Second Round Showdown

In a hot day match Georgetown hosted both focal tennis teams with the Reds edging the opposition 81 sets to 7. The day also covered cricket at Gulnare where Georgetown posted 214 and Guinare were all out for 80, amid weather heat and local community notes.

Focal Tenis Reds Uch m Seta Apie F. B E. M. Angley Ken Noonan L. Ireland A. J.P. Smallacombes W. Leo Do Amd J. Lang Stasies Gulnare Quinare R. Crawford N. Burkess Georgetown B. V. Myatt Don Shepherd T. Pnoonan Les. Smallacombe Alan Baker W- F. Sanders Sundries D. Bowman Nv. Lane D. Syma N. Burgeau L. Bowman K. Burgess N. Sintour Guinare N . Burgess Syms Bowman Lane B Bowman Siviour R. Davidson W. F. Saunders C. R. Hawke War Memorial Committee Arthur Hil West Australia Sunnyside George Hill

Gun Accident at Gladstone Endangers Dean Lock

A 14 year old, Dean Lock, son of Mr and Mrs A J Lock, was accidentally shot in the abdomen near Gladstone while out shooting with his father. He was taken to Pirie Hospital for operation and remains in a serious condition.

Gladstone Dean Lock A. J. Lock Dean Queen's College North Adelaide Denton Pirie Hospital

Obituary of James McKenzie Pioneer Farmer Dies at 76

James McKenzie of Gladstone aged 76, born Macclesfield, was a pioneer farmer of Yorke Peninsula and western areas. He farmed at Warrabee Cedaruna Wangya Wirrabara and retired in Gladstone. Survived by wife Emily Shipway and 14 grandchildren. remains buried at Laura cemetery.

Laure Hospital James McKenzie Gladstone Macclesfield Wil- Vem i McKenzie Streaky Bay Warrabee Yorke Pentysila West

Jamestown Tennis Second Round Delivers Wide Scores

In the A Grade first round of the second round on January 18, Jamestown Methodist dominate Caltowie in a 10 sets to 5 victory across men and women. Singles and doubles results feature many players including Barnes Palmer Catford Sillam Wilkins Molineux Hillam Noonan Gordon and Moore, with jamestown and st james clubs preparing for next fixtures.

Jamestown Methodist Tno Caltadin Barnes-Palmer Catford-Sillam Wilkins-Molineaux Hilam-Tham Bingles Tham A. Barnes R. Catford R. Wilkins Hornedale Methodist S. Moore Noonan J. Swearse D. Steesal R. Parrl EL Haeusler C Meaney J. Paton R. Harvie J. Leahy A. Goorty Moore J. Noonan D. Stegeall H. Iaeusler R. Parvi C. Meaney Patten Harvie Misa Gordon Mes Moore Miss Meaney Misses Steggall Jamestown Georgetown R. Barnes A. Palmer L. Miller Migs D. Gordon Mis. S. Moore Walker's Corner Jamestown Town N. Stanit M. Sibly C. Harmer W. Godles Gilfillan Wight J. Axford J. Davies Caltowie R. Wells R. Bosdike R. Wilmshurst A. Symonds N. Moore D., Steggall R. Parri J. Steggall J. Dunlop L. Herne Mara L. Blackett R. Bonnier ST. James

Jamestown Girls and Youth Club Meeting Notes

A Girls Club committee set non member attendance at 6d per night for those over 14 and 2d for under 14. Enid Collins proposed as a Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club committee delegate. The Youth Club plans its first meeting Friday night January 24 at 7 30 pm. Boys will not have supervised gymnastics on opening night.

Enid Collins Jamestown Elen Crtchnt

Crystal Brook Ladies Beat Jamestown In Club Match

The Crystal Brook ladies defeated Jamestown by 29 points in a club match on Tuesday January 21. Players listed include Mesdames Roberts Giles Murdock Dawson White Tucker Kurtzer Fetherston Jones Evans and others with scores noted 40 to 69 in a separate tally.

Vans Longbottom Crystal Brook Jamestown Mesdanies Vennings Roberts Gadd Noblett Miss Pike Mesdames Roberts Giles Murdock Meafames Dawson White Son Tucker Mesdames Kurtzer Mesdames Kurtzer, — Fot Heringham Jones Evans Meadames Longbottom Staker Garnett McLennan Miss Souter Mesdames Goode Fetherston Thomas

Wedding Bells for Abell Corrie at Gladstone Church

Ioan Gladwyn Corrie and Jack Billing wed at Alban's Church Gladstone in a ceremony richly decorated by Mrs H T Haslett. The bride wore a French gown with white hyacinth veil. bridesmaids dressed in green and pink. The reception followed at Le Parish Hall with about 60 guests. Future home planned in Adelaide.

Betty Dunsford Gladstmeant Pixie Corrie Don. Amey Adelaide George Abell Zroomsman R. Abell le Parish Mes. Abell Price Jack Abell Jack Amil Don Amey A.M Flinn Aml N, Corrie Mia Ladelatae

Laura Community Council Proposal Outlines District Welfare Plan

At a Laura forum residents endorsed forming a Laura District Community Council to liaise with Tawra District Council for mental, physical, social, and spiritual welfare. Participants invited all public bodies to appoint reps with alternates, first meeting set for February 3, 1947, at the Town Hall Laura.

Lawra Distriel Lawwa Community Council Aii Iniaison Tawra Disieier Council Laura Oni Lawa Ai § Pan Mothers and Babies' Association Agricultural Society R.B.L. Fathers’ Association H. Day Kindersarten

Laura District Council Minutes January 8 1947

Minutes record council proceedings with members W W Blesing G J Smith L J Karger P J Lynch Amey J Bowker and clerk. Correspondence covers disabled soldiers appeal cloth collection school work water pipes and play grounds. Paysheet 7 for £120 3s 2d approved. Road making equipment discussion and February reschedule of January event at Tresyiva Park due to conflicts.

W. W. Blesing G. J. Smith L. J. Karger P. J. Lynch Advertiser Highways Dept Lesters Pictures Laura Cimimnity Oval Bowker Fiscuasion Tresyiva Park Gladstone CAVA

Leaving Certificate results and school staff notes

Claire Gillett gained the Leaving Certificate with passes in English Economic History Early General History and Bookkeeping. Allan L Clarke of Melrose attended the Leaving Honours Class at Adelaide High School in 1948 and passed five subjects with credits in Chemistry and Physics placing 15th on the General Honours List. Domestic Arts will be taught at the school in 1947 according to the Technical Schools Superintendent.

Claire Gillett Allan L. Clarke Melrose Adelaide High School Allan

Gladstone Leads After Shield Bout In Gladstone Bowls

Gladstone tops Port Pirie Red to seize first place in the O Shaughnessy Shield standings at Gladstone on Saturday. Crystal Brook defeated Pirie Red and Pirie Blue, with detailed scoreline and players listed for each club.

O'Shaughnessy Gladstone Port Pirie Red PW. OD. Pta Crystal Brook Pirie Red iPirie L. Robrlach A. Hy Smith B. J. Catford D. Read Os Obeo Brown P. Gooey Hi Wenzel Holdert W. Giles Pirie Blue

Jamestown Swimming Carnival at Sea Baths

The Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club holds a swimming carnival at the sea baths on the public holiday. Swimmers from Unley Crystal Pool Ethelton Port Augusta Port Pirie Gladstone and other country centres expected. Programs run 10.30 am to 12.20 pm and 2.30 pm to 5.30 pm. Nominations close Saturday afternoon with Secretary W C Johnston.

Jamestown Sea Baths Unley Crystal Pool Ethelton Port Augusta Port Pirie Gladstone W. C. Johnston Ceive P.m Tomorry

Mid North Eastern Tennis Association Meet at Terowie

The Terowie tennis event on 18 January 1947 features results in men's doubles and singles and ladies events. Notable matches include L Corcoran and partners, Abbott and Wearner, and Redden versus Wearne with close scores, plus N Mattner and Miss N Mattner advancing in singles. Mrs J Page visits Gladstone after a year in West Australia.

Terowie Dowbles L. Corcoran-R Pannon Abbott-Wearner J. Redden C. Burton Abbotta Redwen Dalton Batetorsby Girdler P. Mcinerney Parkur Canawié Methodist

Country Carnival Cricket Association Announces 1960 Carnival Dates

The Country Carnival Cricket Association schedules matches from March 3 to March 13 with daily events. Nomination fees of £1 are due by January 27 and should be sent to the Secretary at 17 Grenfell Street Adelaide. Organisers are urged to contribute and request circulars for team details.

Country Carnival Cricket Association Aasoui Grenfell Street Adeaide Earty Adelaide

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mr. J. McKenzie Belalie Association Jamestown Girls’ and Ladies’ Bowling Club Wedding Bells Abell—Corrie Laura Boolerco Centre High School MID North Eastern Tennis Association Ganowie Belt Terowie Methodist J. R. Page Jack Page Page Walker Walkers Huonday Tasmania Sudan Laura Ice & Produce CO. Ltd Australia M‘cormick Deering International Tractors Panos International Harvester Company McCormick-Deering International International Harvester North Shoe Geelong C. J. Eiffe Ntegnational Harvester Country Carnival Cricket Association Inc
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