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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 13, 1945
Page
3
Bank announces passbooks must be updated at least once a year to reflect interest. Depositors with outstanding balances are urged to respond promptly as receipts for reissued passbooks are expected to be mailed soon.
A charity event at St. Andrews hall featured 14 pieces of music by Miss Martin's orchestra. Attendees enjoyed refreshments in the Memoried Hall while decorations and floral displays enhanced the setting. Proceeds totaled about £41, with thanks extended to organizers and helpers.
The report notes RAP defeating Jamestown and Murray Town edging Melrose with a series of listed players and scores. It mentions Georgetown at Caltowie and various matches across regions, naming players such as Treen, Giersel, Abbott, Welborn, Hoff, and Dirksen among others. The text records multiple results and partial scores amid a chaotic, fragmentary recap of the day’s football action.
A satirical critique of Australia’s Parliament shows Labor caucus control over legislation and barring dissent. It notes the Governor-General opening on February 21 and claims ministers submit bills to caucus before Parliament, with party votes and fear of treason silencing opposition. The piece laments reduced debate and accountability ahead of elections.
The Caltowie Coursing Club held its ih Annual Meeting on Saturday July 7 with sunny weather. Dark Tip won the first round against Shy Ticer with Final Dark Tip defeating Always Acider in the final, raising funds for a social event. The Appila Coursing Club also held a meeting on June 27 with notable wins and a supper dance, including Dawn Special and Bill High in the results.
Farmers from the Upper North Districts meet at Appila on July 12 for the annual Upper North Branch conference marking the 54th anniversary of the Appila Branch. The Minister of Agriculture G F Jenkins addressed attendees as papers on farm machinery pools farm value upper north farms reaping lucerne seed and related topics were read.
Through the efforts of Misses Mary Wight and Erica Hockey the Parish Hall Indoor Tennis Club opened on Friday. Local high school boys and girls attended with coach Miss Boulton and organizer Mrs. Huese. The club seeks two teams and asks for donated bats and nets as it plans weekly play at 7 to 7 20 pm, inviting all youth beyond church membership.
An old advertisement touts HEENZO COUGH REMEDY as a cost efficient mix for adults and children. One bottle makes a pint when diluted with water and claims fast relief from coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza, urging immediate purchase.
In district council elections held Saturday, J W Prior won Rocky River Ward and D J Potter won Mandrow Ward. Incumbents G M Black and J R Potter were unseated. voting praised for smooth conduct. Local figures include Prior as flax grower and secretary of the Northern Flaxgrowers Association, Potter as a long serving council member.
The final qualifying round at Gadstone Golf Club names eight qualifiers for the men and four for the women. Men: Weineest 223, M Henschke 241, TR Thompson 241, L Allison 257, Keane 255, Lazine 204, W Cook 259, FH Fogg 272. Women: DL Winch, EB Creber, BE Fitzsimmons, Henschke. Junior basketball selections include Sth Australia and Victoria squads for Adelaide.
Wroil a retaler of tle TSh and evinces pookeen interest in fairs while Mr M HW Uagre has represented Yockomoarwiidie Ward for many years and is a powerful figure. Messrs 4 CFR Ned Lines and A sb Lelunatn are versed in local government and clerk duties. AL Tlack listed as executive of the Naveen Inistrict Councils and Corportions' Assecution for the past three years.
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