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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
2
The Corporation of Jamestown invites applications for the position of Dayman at award rates. Applicants must state age and qualifications. Submit to the Town Clerk care of the National Service Officer in Peterborough by 12 noon Tuesday January 29 1946.
Thank you notices from RS A Piper and family Wirrabiaia for floral tributes, cards, letters, and telegrams after the sudden loss of their husband and father. A and Mrs A Shakes express gratitude for sympathy in their bereavement. The late Daniel Shane’s sons and daughters thank neighbours and relatives for letters, cards, telegrams, and help during their father’s illness and recent bereavement.
A 1946 church notices page lists services across multiple denominations in Jamestown and nearby towns. Details include times for Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Lutheran, and Georgetown Baptist congregations with locations such as Laura, Canowie, Gladstone, Crystal Brook, Narridy, and Beetaloo Valley. It also mentions local travel notes and several residents on leave or visiting relatives in related towns.
Movements and visits across Gladstone Laura and Jamestown include Bert Barrett confined to bed due to indisposition Alf Gale and family return from Moonta trip and City holiday Bruce Steele family enjoying Laura visits Mart Harris recovering from sun stroke Matt Barrett and wife holidaying Whyalla and Adelaide Pastor Milne transferred to Jamestown after five years in Peake district farewell at Jabuck Berridge visits Jamestown services. Nailsworth business continues He and Mrs Berridge return to Adelaide Pte Ron Maddigan and Mrs Maddigan visiting Gladstone before discharge next week Other Gladstone men expected home Pres E Hill B Maddigan A Robinson from the Islands Croquet Club farewells Mrs Fogg at Gladstone Port Vincent fishing trip hosted by multiple families Return Welcome Home planned for Returned Service Men and Women at Laura Town Hall Jamestown Ambulance Fund donations totaling 71 3 0 listed with contributors.
Residents remember a record season with 448 points across five wet days. Grazing and farming benefited as tanks refilled from the downpour. Motorists faced travel disruption, seeking lodgings while showers paused, then resumed to Whyalla and nearby towns.
Heavy rain at Laura last week pushed river levels high as 444 points were recorded. The waters did not overflow. fencing and some wheat in pad docks were damaged and roads washed in the district with no other serious damage reported.
H A Behenna of Crystal Brook recently discharged from the R A A F announces a new business in Jamestown adjoining the Bank of N S W. The shop stocks STC radio gear, batteries, records and sheet music with battery charging and related equipment services.
On Monday January 28 the Clare Rodeo will host the Mid Northern Buckjumping Championship with prizes of £25 for first £10 for second and £5 for third. The Belt is donated by Mr J Hicks. Features include Bulldogging Bronco and Steer Riding by state and interstate riders and Alf Wuttke’s broncos. Clare, the Garden of the North, offers picnic atmosphere with luncheon tea and booths. A train from Adelaide will return the same day.
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