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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 07, 1944
Page
2
Fragmentary notice lists a flooring purchase and bidders with references to Relatic East Tall and Moa ABH. It mentions no tender guarantees and provides an contact line for A. Hoffmann in Jamestown Box V6. The readable text remains garbled and provisional.
Butter farmers anxious for rain and moisture needed to keep pastures growing. Blue Vale ivy butter remains in demand for high quality and export. Fresh butter in bulk quoted 1/5 a unit locally. eggs arriving at packing doors with unchanged Egg Board rates for various grades.
J. E. B. Porter announces his appointment as representative in Wirrabara and district for H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty Limited. The firm offers a full range of duplicate machinery parts and implements.
Jar North Laura Ward expresses sincere thanks to Ratepagern and supporters for reelection as Councillae. He notes appreciation for just services restored and the welcome shown, and thanks friends for expressions of congratulation.
Land for sale in North Gladstone with allotments of 1.87 acres offered by tender. Tenders closed July 20, 19H. A bargain for someone. Bennett Two Welk. 490.
Classified heading outlines pricing 2 shillings per 24 words with additional words charged at 2 pence each. Prepayment required for ads. double rates apply if not prepaid.
A memorial notice from a wife and baby daughter honors Pilot Officer Clary Leesie killed June 1, 1943, expressing love and devotion, cherishing his memory and promising reunion beyond sorrow. Also notes a husband and father named PO Leesue, killed at King's… in July 1948, with family prayers and remembrance.
Mr I G Braptre and Jam Tly thank friends and relatives for letters cards telegrams floral tributes and sympathy for the loss of their dear wife and mother Special thanks to Drona J Swann Matron of Jamestown Hospital James Stewart and family thank friends for sympathy in recent bereavement GAPPER Rf Pon Whee 31826 desires to thank friends for expressions of sympathy in the loss of his wife
Church notices list service times for multiple denominations across Jamestown Laura Wirrabara Appila Crystal Brook Gladstone and surrounding areas with pastors Rev T Harper Rev Mather Rev J C Gibson Rev Wiseman Rev S K Wiseman Rev Wiseman Rev W Ovis Rev H P Lambert and others including Salvation Army and Holiness meetings plus Sunday School times and evening services for churches in the region.
The campaign for constitutional powers for the Federal government grows with cross party support. Liberal figures McArthur Christian and A D McDonald back the YES side, while Premier T Playford is praised for vision on projects like the Morgan Whyalla water supply and Leigh Creek coal. Electors across parties applaud his leadership and recall his attendance at the December 1 1942 Premiers Conference supporting postwar powers.
The article discusses a forthcoming referendum and the implications for governance, urging independent thinking beyond party lines. It notes Premier statements, mentions pamphlets by the Federal Government, and cites reactions from readers and local figures. Also covered are community notices, soldiers' homecomings, and local wartime updates from Jamestown and Gladstone.
Colin Wehrmann, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Wehrmann of Jamestown, is due home on leave this week after several months in New Guinea where he faced illness. A fundraising miss occurred when £10 donor Roy Lloyd was left off the Pin Up Girl Fund list. The Twilight Ball at St James Wall on Tuesday night drew a strong crowd despite wintry weather. The annual meeting approved the Great Northern Cup for August 19 to benefit the Lailies committee of the Canowie Belt FFCE which will organize a luncheon. Secretaries are S. Kelly and Ne Smoun. Further details will appear in the next issue.
A Saturday afternoon carnival and cricket match will be held at Laura oval on July 8 to support Miss Marjorie Smith. Teams will represent the Land Army Girls and the local team. The program includes tossing the sheaf, leg chopping and other events.
On Saturday young artistes performed at Mr Regs White s home featuring Val McDougall Shirley Dunn Pat White Rita Little and Bob White Mrs Dunn supervised confectionery and drinks sale raising 19 in aid of the local RSS AILA Club Room Fund.
Lester's Talkies in Jamestown presents Micky Rooney in A Yank at Eton with Eyes in the Night as the supporting mystery thriller. A death notice from Whyalla Hospital reports Mrs. Mary Porter, 26, eldest daughter of James and the late Mrs. Stewart, died June 27 after ill health. She left a husband and two young children.
Nominations for the Appila Patriotic Meeting will close with Secretary C. L. Clarke on Wednesday July 12. Details of the Artelvide racing will be announced on the grounds. Bill Ryan, Appila lightweight, has been working on the tracks and offers services for the meeting to help owners avoid heavy lead weight.
A musical vaudeville style revue titled RILYSHMIC REVELS featuring 50 RAAF Rascals comes to Jamestown on August 9. Proceeds go to the RAAP Welfare Fund and Jamestown Country Women’s Association. Local memory recalls last year’s strong shows by RAAF and WAAAP troupe members. More details to follow next week.
Strong north-westerly winds gave way to day and night showers across the northern state. By Tuesday morning rainfall ranged 25 to 50 points, with 30 to 60 more points by Wednesday morning, totaling 55 to 110 points in agricultural areas. Jamestown reported 70 points as farms nearby recorded higher totals, easing a prolonged dry spell that followed late May to early July frosts. Prospects for further falls remained good as Laura registered 73 points.
Jamestown townsfolk bid farewell to two long serving councillors P J MeeCarthy and A Baldwin who retired on June 30 after 19 and 26 years respectively. Both men were builders of public works including town drainage and hospital matters and earned wide appreciation for their service.
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