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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 25, 1946
Page
3
Gladstone endures a severe flood after a spell of heat, with half the town inundated Friday and Saturday. Water three feet deep floods streets and basements, halting traffic and forcing evacuations as residents seek aid and contemplate government assistance to prevent recurring inundations.
An editorial argues South Australia moved earlier than expected to lift gas and electricity limits to restart industry after strikes. It credits Mr Tayford and Mr Playford for stabilizing coal supplies from Leigh Creek and criticizes Federal Labor policy. It warns of Communist danger, citing L Sharkey's manifesto and urging Liberal action to avert a crisis.
A Laura parish hall gathering on Tuesday January 15 welcomed home 11 men of the Laura Tee and Produce Co. Ltd including L B Mudge R McHugh A Tozer J Herschansen A Matheson W Maynard and W Tobin. Presentations were made to Miss Connie Acott Miss Edna Wild and Mr. J Venables prior to their marriages.
A severe storm last Wednesday night brought fierce lightning and thunder. Over four days total rainfall reached 7.80 inches at Wirrabara Forest with 9.09 inches at Beetaloo Reservoir watershed area, the highest in the North. Subsoil soaking promises benefits for young fruit trees and late varieties, with over 2000 stone fruit trees planted last winter.
Francis Leslie Meaney known as Prank, aged 45, died at Jamestown Hospital on January 18 after a recent decline in health. Born in Jamestown, he was the third son of M J Meaney and late wife, raised at Hornsdale, and educated there. A keen figure in coursing circles, he remained unmarried. He had worked on his soil farm duties until a sudden seizure. He is survived by four brothers.
A cheeky discussion on advice about marriage and money. It argues marriage brings fear of loss of freedom, but saving is key with War Savings Certificates as the modern method. It promotes savings at post offices and stresses the benefits of thrift for newlyweds facing added costs.
The article reports the funeral of a deceased person in Appila with a large cortege and burial in the family block, conducted by Fr. Farrell. It also notes the death of 14 month old Peter Rodney Shakes in Jamestown Hospital during a visit by Mr and Mrs Shakes to James Town, now residing in Adelaide. Sympathy is offered to the brothers and sisters.
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