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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 04, 1947
Page
2
G 1 Wells Jamestown advertises gloves for sale with entries invited. Items include skin gloves from 10 shillings per pair to 35 shillings 11 pence for leather driving gloves with fur lining.
The Gladstone District Council warns that dog licences expired June 30 1947 must be registered by July 14 1947 or penalties apply. Applications go to the Registrar of Dogs at the Council office. The notice also advertises screenings of Third Finger Left Hand starring Myrna Loy and Melvyn Douglas, The Bad Man with Wallace Beery, Lorraine Day and Pete Smith Short Traveltalk, with bookings in Georgetown.
Thank you notes express heartfelt gratitude from Arron, Mrs Will, and Harold for the sympathy cards and personal expressions after the passing of their father and grandfather. Relatives and friends are asked to accept this sincere thanks for support in their bereavement.
Sunday July 6 1947 areas express and Farmers Journal lists church services across Gladstone including Holy Communion and Day of Prayer. Local notices cover residents’ travels hires promotions and retirements with community updates and golfing club honors.
Estimates for all classes of work show butter demand high with limited cream supplies. Britain import potential exists, and Blue Valley butter remains popular for its vitamin content and shelf life. Egg consignments are easing. expected improvement as pullets begin laying. No changes to egg and hour prices. best quality butter 5 shillings 8 pence per pound. eggs and duck prices noted.
A rundown of social gatherings and local notes in Crystal Brook covers a June 27 Midwinter Ball at the Crystal Brook Institute with Margaret Curtin's Orchestra and an MC, a June 30 fancy dress Waterworks event, a Bridge Party for Babies Welfare with Mrs. Nicholls as president, and retirement news for Mr. PS O'Shaughnessy after 25 years in hospital and council service. Also noted are visits by Cpl George Forgan, travels of Miss A Thomas and W G Thomas, a Bowling Club social, and staff moves within the Electricity Trust including J R Berryman and Jack Weaver with community praise and well wishes.
At His Majesty the King's request July 6 will be observed throughout Australia and the Empire as a day of prayer for peace and unity among nations. Empire peoples are asked to make it a special day of supplication to God for peace and goodwill in international, industrial and economic relations. Special services will be held in churches nationwide.
Rainfall reached 158 inches for the week with 122 points in a Thursday fall. June's year to date 9.85 inches vs 23.28 inches last year. quakes rattled the town last Tuesday night with no damage reported. The library gathering under Mr Doug Harndort featured a debate style discussion with two teams and young members delivering strong performances.
Alfred Wegner, a farmer, was trapped with his right leg pinned against a wall for nearly an hour before friends freed him using a pocket knife to cut his boot and a wooden beam. Dr G S Murray of Laurianna examined him and found no broken bones as the engine stalled.
Large congregations attended services at Wirrabara Appia and Laura on Sunday as Rev A D McCutcheon president of the South Australian Methodist Conference. Knights and Comradeship formed a guard of honour at Wirrabara and infant baptism occurred at Laura with choir leadership by R Fuller. Organists included M Sizer, Mrs Catford and B Add.
Belalie North Soldiers' Memorial Hall hosted a Wednesday evening euchre dance and supper attended by many. The dance was powered by Mrs Steggall's Orchestra with Mrs C. Simpson and W. Napper as compères. Euchre winners were Mrs Bray and Mr Keding. novelty dance winners were Miss M Goodes and V Smart, with Messrs C Keding and E Smart. Ladies provided the usual capper.
The Whyte Yarcowie branch of the HSL held its monthly meeting on June 21 with L. J. Redden presiding. The Grit Club meeting at the Institute drew about 2 attendees, £18 proceeds, and a ladies’ supper. A recent rain improved pastures and crops, lifting the season outlook. Mr. and Mrs. S. Napper plan a Sydney visit via Bond's tours.
The Jamestown Hospital Building Fund reports 202 donors to date with gratefully acknowledged gifts. Notable contributions include M.N. 2 shillings 6 pence 6, Mrs. M. A. Cummings 1 shilling, Mrs. B. J. Dunstan 1 shilling, Pt. Staff of Brooks Bros 1 shilling, and Floto 416 pounds 15 shillings 6 pence, bringing total to 422 pounds.
On June 17 Yacka visited Georgetown Memorial Hall for an inter-club table tennis match. Georgetown won 1077 to 725 in points over 46 to 6 in sets, with post match supper and mutual hospitality. Yacka captain A Humphris thanked Georgetown and invited a return match in July. Georgetown captain Les Smallcombe praised visiting sportsmanship and led cheers for the Yacka players.
At the Belalie Women's Agricultural Bureau June meeting a competition for home products saw Mrs A J Symonds win first prize with judges Mrs J M Jackson and Miss Gean Crawford. Prizes from Mrs J Gilllllan and Miss B Cooper. The July 10 meeting features Miss Howard Clarke of the Travellers Aid Society.
A programme from International En certainments Ltd introduces a touring New Zealand show by the Australian Kangalroosters, featuring photos of ten artists including Prince Skurray the Impresario of the Harmonica. Congratulations are offered to Bruce on this progress.
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