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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jul 11, 1947

Page

3

Crystal Brook drive aims to add 200 members to union

A Crystal Brook drive to expand membership of the Australian Primary Producers' Union anticipates 200 new members. Branch openings are set at Wandearah July 16, Nuron July 17, and Norridy July 18, with further branches planned at Merriton Red Hill and Koolunga.

Crystal Brook Wandearah Nuron Norridy Merriton Red Hill Koolunga T. G. Ratalle J. W. Prior Gladstone A. G. Head West Australia Huddleston Golf Associates Crystal Brook Club Associates E. Robinson D. Murdock L. Bird A. Bruce F. Treloar A. E. Thomas M. O'Callaghan Vera Keech Ben Baker W. Frith D. Ward Kain Bunbridge Associates Kadina W. Robinson Peterborough Roy Vanstone Coonalpyn Wallaroo Peter Palmer Mrs. Allanson

Local Reunions and Farewell News From Jamestown

Sister Amy Johnston returns to Memorial Hospital Adelaide after a holiday with sister Mrs N Carmichael in Jamestown. Mr D Hunter of Jamestown is home after holidays at Port Augusta and Quorn with sister Mrs L Doyle. Jas O Leary appears about again after Jamestown Hospital stay. Roy and Gordon left Jamestown Friday. A brush and comb set was presented to Roger Clift by Jamestown Football Club before leaving for Holden s Motor Works Woodville.

Amy Johnston Memorial Hospital Adelaide N. Carmichael Jamestown D. Hunter Port Augusta L. Doyle Jas. O'Leary Jamestown Hospital Jim F. Abbott Roy Gordon Burra Victor Harbour Roger Clift Roger Holden's Motor Works Woodville

Basketball Teams for Saturday

Methodist A P Rose D Gordon I Steggall L Glasson B Medlin L Herde I Kirkland Pres and Baptist N Lewis D Crawford N Bray T Keatley E Jolly D Jolly. B Grade Pres and Baptist G Crawford M Butcher G Baker C Slattery J Kirkland P McDougall G Jolly. High School J Haynes M Philips P White H Cook S Jolly D Butcher M O Grady Reserves J Harmer C Irvine. Methodist I Baker B Wilkins D Moore A Palmer L Blaskett N Metcalf A McGregor Emergency M Gordon.

Complaint on Jamestown roads and council inaction

A Jamestown ratepayer criticizes the Jamestown District Council for poor road maintenance on the Jamestown to Appila route. The writer faults lack of funds and calls for proper supervision and genuine labor to create durable all weather roads, urging councillors to deliver better service to ratepayers.

Jamestown Appila BE. H. Haeusler

Twenty six debutantes presented at hospital ball

Jamestown hosts a grand hospital ball with 600 guests as twenty six debutantes, led by Miss Enid Collins and Miss Iris Steggall, are presented to Chief Secretary A L McEwin and Mrs McEwin. The event features Mrs F Steggall’s Orchestra, a grand polonaise, and a substantial supper. Door takings total £100.

Jamestown A. L. McEwin McEwin Enid Collins Reg. Williams Iris Steggall John Patten Marcia Jones Reece Harvie Patricia Estick Bernard Molineux Maisie Patten Keith Burgess Jean Symonds Roger Moore Ronda Wedding Bill Mahoney Nancy Metcalf Bob Lawrie Beryl Slattery Geoff Haynes Audrey Deering Alby Wenham Nancy Slattery Eric Wehrmann Betty Boxall Don Mitchell Margaret Gibbons Bill Napper Marjory Couzner Herb Couzner Dorothy Slattery Ted Miller Shirley Swearse Gordon Wehrmann Roma Warner Brian Tiver Adelaide Betty Solomon Tom Robinson Crystal Brook Lois Herde John Lehmann Caltowie Isabel Batten Lindsey Graham Patricia Both Gordon Both Fay McCallum Joe O'Dea Mary Batten Les Smallacombe Gladys Pammetter Bill Pammenter Melva Gray Lionel Gray Patricia Cavanagh Eric Smallacombe Caltochle E. T. Daly Board of Management A L. McEwin Ewin Jeffries Scantlenury P. J. McCarthy Daly J. J. Kerin C.W.A Messrs C leRey Boncaut A. T. Hooper

Jamestown Coursing Club Names Officials for Northern Cup

The Jamestown Coursing Club announces appointed officials for the Northern Cup meeting on Thursday July 31. Judge P. Keane Slipper C Barker Stewards F Bretag chair A Ferguson J J Kerlin M J Cronin J Molineux Phil Jones N Jones T J Kelly Slip Steward W Goodes Flag Steward Joe Lloyd Land Control Ralph Napper S S C Kelly Beat Control J J O Grady J Bishop.

P. Keane C. Barker F. Bretag Messrs A. Ferguson J. J. Kerln M. J. Cronin J. Molineux Phil Jones N. Jones T. J. Kelly W. Goodes Joe Lloyd Ralph Napper S&s

Jamestown Hospital Building Fund Receives Weekly Donations

The Jamestown Hospital Building Fund shows weekly increases as supporters continue to contribute. This week donors include Dr. and Mrs. W. J. Betts £10 10s, Mr. and Mrs. Merv Holland £5 6s, Mr. and Mrs. C N Wilson £2 2s, Mr. and Mrs. E J Metcalf £1 1s, and Mr. and Mrs. A W White £1 1s. Total now £442 3s with £422 2s previously acknowledged.

W. J. Betts Merv. Holland Caltowie C. N. Wilson Whyte Yarcowie E. J. Metcalf A. W. White

Youth Club edge R S L in tight Tuesday clash

Youth Club defeated R S L by 17 to 15 as both sides played fast basketball. Lehmann Patten Stegeall Burgess led Youth Club while Green Williams O’Leary Phillips scored for R S L. Railways beat R S L Khaki 34–5 with Hawkins 12 and Kelly 11. Football Black beat Football White 20–11 and Bowling Club Ball moves matches to Monday.

R.S.J. Green R.S.L Lehmann Patten Stegeall Burgess R.S.L. Green Williams O'Leary Phillips Railways R.S.L. Khaki Railway Hawkins Kelly Barnes Coffey Gibbons Slattery Davey Football White

Port A's at Gladstone in northern teams football

The Port A Association team will visit Gladstone tomorrow for a match with the local side. Jamestown selects its squad for Jamestown v Wirrabara and Jamestown v Georgetown with listed players and reserves. Bus leaves Walker's Corner at 1.15 sharp.

Port A Gladstone Jamestown Georgetown Dr. Williams A. Gale K. Stewart B. Williams P. Howlett B. Kelly R. Norton C. Meaney C. Kirkland F. Kirkland H. Mates L. O'Leary J. Slattery J. Brereton K. Symonds D. Mitchell M. Gibbons D. Steggall A. Williams Ifth G. Davis K, Merifield L. Williams Walker's Corner Crystal Brook Lauras Jamestown Wirrabara Caltowie

Rationing Commission relaxes cotton garment ratings

Chairman Mr. A W Coles announced new clothing scale changes amid improved cotton supplies. He noted Australia relies on imported cotton and that reduced ratings will apply to many cotton garments while household linen remains stubbornly scarce. Wool items remain favored with several reductions and some wool products already on the coupon free list.

A. W. Coles Australia Mr. Coles Hationing Commission Coles

Successful Cafe Musicale in Jamestown Hall

The Methodist Lecture Hall in Jamestown hosted a well attended Cafe Musicale by the Comrades and Order of Knights on Monday July 7. Over 100 people enjoyed a program of song and dance with local guests, lighted decor, a varied menu, and thanks given to organizers and sponsors.

Jamestown Comrades and Order of Knights Barbara Medlin Norman Moore B. Wilkins J. Davies M. Jones M. Patten I. Steggall A. Adams Bob Palmer Bob Wilkinson A. T. Hooper Val B. H. Phillips Knights Rob Wilkinson Barbara Merlin Messrs J. Dunlop Alan Palmer D. Brooks Catholic Church C.W.A Allan McDougall

Jamestown Golf Club Championship Draws and Results

Jamestown Golf Club advances its Club Championship to the quarter finals alongside Stableford. Matches list E H Wheeler against C Harmer and others with results from July 9 including Mrs Oxford, Mrs Jackson, and Mrs Clift progressing. Draws set for July 12 final rounds and July 16 quarter finals.

Stableford W. Crowhurst E. H. Wheeler C. Harmer F. G. Clift R. McLennan V. Donovan G. Usher BE. V. Clift J. Smith A. Tierde N. Royal O. Kurtzer K. Boncant M. Holland W. Betts W. Walker R. Axford R. Magarey Garnett N. Smith A. Deering D. Rehn Tully A. Stead R. Qoloman T. Penna T. P. Brown Campbell KR. Price G. Cummings Roberts K. Symonds Oxford Jackson Evans Irvine Miss Wieht Clift Usher Rogey Mrs. Gilfillan Walker Crowhuret Gilfillan

Northern Areas Amateur Golf Championships contested on Jamestown links

Rain soaked grounds hampered early play as visitors from Peterborough Hallett Cladstone Crystal Brook Melrose and locals competed. Ted Clift Bill Edmunds and E. Wheeler led with 159 common rounds. Wheeler edged Edmunds by three strokes after 18 holes and a 3 hole playoff. Handicap events produced close finishes with Groves Betts and Kelly among top finishers.

Jamestown Links Peterborough Hallett Cladstone Crystal Brook Melrose Gill Crowhurst Bill Edmunds Eric Wheeler J. O'Shaughnessy Edmunds Wheeler Ted Clift Clift Bill O’shaughnessy Jack Kelly H. C. Groves Groves Lr. Betts Jamestown No. 1 Jamestown Club E. V. Clift Crowhurst E. H. Wheeler W. Edmunds B. J. O'Shaughnessy S. H. Longford E. O. von Bertouch A. G. Usher J. Kelly W. Donovan W. H. Wills J. Fuller E. Travers C. Smith W. M. Walker P. Fuller Royal P. Paroissien F. J. Tully Axford L. J. Staker F. Molloy G. Miller J. O'Shaughnsesy N. Smith A. Coleman J. Smith N. Rohrlach Brogan G. Blieschke W. Cook Th. W. Walker BR. Axford J. Walker WN. Royal BE. V. Clift S&s. H. Longford M. Holland W. Crowhurst K. Symonds Terowie Dr. W. J. Betts G. Bleischke J. O H. Longford O. Kurtzer C. Harmer BE. O. von Toertouch N. Royal W. A. Wills B. Evans W. Walker R. T. Penna T. Garnett F. Tully F. Clift R. McLennan D. Rehn F. Robbins R. Penicott A. Stead G. Cummings A. Deering Rf. James TL. J. Staker H. J. Briggs I. Kelly P. Pariossion Ua. Coleman BE. H. Wheeler R. Axford Tilt W. G. Cook N. Rohbach V. Donovan G. Usher WB. Evans R. Price Longford T. Penna

Jamestown Table Tennis Association Matches Set

The Jamestown Table Tennis Association schedules Friday fixtures with RS.L. Green facing H S L Khaki and Methdist Blue hosting St James at home to Presbyterian. Monday’s lineup includes Presbyterian versus Methodist White and Methodist Blue versus RS L Green. Women's division features Methodist White against Methodist Blue and Presbyterian at St James home.

Rs.l. Green H.S.L. Khaki Methodist Blue Stt. James Presbyterian Methodist White R.S.L St. James

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Fooballer Hospital Ball National Library of Australia Jamestown Coursing Club Jamestown Hospital Building Fund Men’s Basketball Association Northern Areas Football Association Port A's Wirrabara J. Daly D. Stubing C. Robinson D. Lambert G. Rosie L. Manuel D. Goodes P. J. Rice RR. McNamara J. Olifent C. Little J. Kerin G. Wehrmann F. Hoffmann J. Haynes R. Wilmshurst J. Martin HI. F. Tall R. Case R. Harvie Rationing Commission Cafe Musicale Jamestown Golf Club Northern Areas Amateur Golf Championships Jamestown Table Tennis Association Commonwealth Eee C.S Lester Jamestown Talkies James Mason Stewart Granger Phyllis Calvert Wilfrid Lawson Michael Sadlies George Sanders Gail Patrick Ayr Street Sunshine Service H. V. McKay H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty. Ltd Metters Limited Curzon Tire Coy. Pty. Ltd See Master Aero Refrigerators Metropolitan Life Assurance Co. Ltd Neptune Oil Co. Ltd Cooper Engineering Co. Pty. Ltd L. N. Shorts &Son Stromberg Carlson Radios Scottish Union & National Insurance Company Hugh J. Matheson Commission A.lf Forgan Forgan’s Crown Wheela Clutch Pinione Harvester J. & R. Forgan, Limited Port Pirie Nla.gov
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