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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jan 31, 1947
Page
3
On Monday evening February 3 the Laura Town Hall hosts a meeting inviting all churches sporting educational welfare and other groups to discuss forming a community council to drive playgrounds sports facilities rest rooms culture and broader town advancement with broad representation urged.
Strong winds and dust clouds marked Tuesday afternoon with a thunderstorm and rain. Power outages forced shops and offices to use candles until electricity returned later that night. Damage reported on Mr. W. Symonds farm with a lightning strike on a strainer pass quickly extinguished by Allan Symonds. Telegraph pole blown over near King Edward Terrace, replaced by the Department.
Four bowls singles contests begin at Leura with two sections drawn and trophies set for winners. Handicap section shows 6 to date with lines defeating K Wild. All Comers results include H Boe over J G Lehmann and Wakeham over F E Rix. At August meeting green roller electrification approved. funds raised. Tozer contracted to convert to power drive. roller now active with 3 hp 3 phase motor. keeper R Cornwell notes ease of use. six Quorn rinks to visit February 15 for a friendly event. Leura to Port Pirie February for Champion Team Tournament.
Obituaries report the January death of Peter McMahon in Jamestown born Kapunda 1872 long time Wallaroo and Jamestown worker and cricketer who ran a carrying business with widow and two sons Patrick and Joseph. Also Mary Ellen Miels former Laura resident died at West Croydon aged 66, survived by husband and children with burial in Cheltenham Cemetery.
Gladstone High School reports strong Intermediate results with thirteen certificates awarded. Notable names include M. Gale-Eng, L., F., Ma, GS, GS2 credit. R. Black-Eng, F., Ma Geog, GS2. S. White-Eng, LF, Ma, G3, GS2. and others across Eng, Geog, Ma. Several students earned two subjects and credits the notation (d). Leaving Certificates went to J. Bowman, L. Mandy, and J. Abell journeled progress.
The Georgetown team defeated Koolunga by 9 wickets after Koolunga posted 130 for 4. Key scores include Koolunga’s BLA Button 37 and L. Palmer 12, while Georgetown’s Tary Wellington 51 not out and Les Smallacombe 74 led the chase. Local notices recall farewell events for Mrs C A Woodward and Valerie Woodward, school activities, and community updates on wheat deliveries and staff changes.
Port Pirie defeated Janira on Saturday in the Bouther Shield contest by 48 points. Details list players including L. Munn, B. Jenkins, F Brighton, A. G. Melhevney for Pirie and Plett, Ley, Sumner, Quin, Rush, Hosking for the opposing side, with numerous others named in the result.
The Port Germein District Council held a December 28 1946 meeting in Melrose with Chairman Dr W LeAuthy and members Drs Stephens McCallum Jones Holman Bowman present. Topics included local by laws on flammable grass, council replies to the Minister on badges, installation of street lights in Wirrabara and Boo lem a Centre, traffic signs, and fire equipment funding.
A motorcycle speed meeting is set for Gladstone oval on Saturday July 15 in conjunction with the ALS. South Australia riders from Adelaide Port Pirie Whyalla and others are expected to compete. A notary cycle speed event will feature. A dance will be held at the Parish Hall in the evening.
Keslis led the Saturday matches on January 2 with Laura Rivne Hui Wirrabara Forest and Avpils near top positions. The event covered men's and ladies doubles and singles, listing numerous matchups and scores across Appila Vandiah and Stone Hut venues.
Belalie Cricket Association reports ExServicemen vs Yongala at Yongala on Saturday. Score details show Slattery top scoring with 13, Daly 33, Clarke 13, and Goodes 40 as RVICEMEN bowlers Fems and Miller lead with several wickets. total 147 all out.
A Tuesday sale at Gladstone conducted by Goldschrewe Mart Co Ltd drew buyers from the South East and beyond. The draft included 708 breeding cows heifers and steers mainly Herefords in store with quick yarding and strong interest from Graeters and butchers. Prices ranged with fat wethers and ewes selling and pigs sold at auction.
An analysis of 67 years of Jamestown rainfall from 1880 to 1946 shows alternating wet and dry cycles with notable drought years 1896 to 1902 and 1925 to 1940. The piece argues no reliable seasonal forecast exists and highlights the impact on local farming and economy.
The article discusses how rainfall levels affect crop growth and soil health across seasons. It notes that drought periods in 1914 and 1944 influence harvest outcomes and stresses the need for adequate precipitation for stable agriculture.
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