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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 12, 1940
Page
4
An advertisement argues that rheumatic conditions including rheumatism lumbago and sciatica improve when digestion and elimination remain vigorous. It claims Dr Morse's Indian Roof Pills aid relief after other cures fail and urges sufferers to try a course. Published weekly by L. M. W. Judell in Jamestown.
Gladstone District Council met Friday July 5 with Dr J F O’Neill chairing. Reports included finances, cemetery and institute matters, war fund actions, tree planting, and road maintenance. Re-elected officials and committee appointments were announced, and council addressed ambulance fundraising, dog laws, and local grants.
A year end Central Contract Board meeting processed 204 papers with about £5.4 million in expenditure. Major items included 6743 motor vehicles for expanding Army mechanisation and a £255,000 order for knitted undergarments by 50 firms. Additional approvals covered vast khaki drill, canvas for haversacks, and four 1500 ton presses for an ammunition factory.
Gladstone Red Cross Circle held its fortnightly meeting at Memorial Hall with a large attendance. On July 17 Laura Red Cross will present a concert at the Gladstone Institute with proceeds shared with Laura Sted Cross. Tickets at Mrs. Cook's. An excellent program includes local items and refreshments. Balance sheet shows improved funds and numerous garment donations listed by contributors.
The service reports 4 876 on duty or in training, 1 346 more than wartime strength. Prior to this drive about 40 candidates were accepted weekly. June totals rose from 135 to 266 by June 22 as 4 968 air crew and 16 663 airmen had been selected.
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