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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 16, 1948
Page
3
Community events include a farewell at George's Church for Mrs or Mr Redden and a Junior Red Cross circle forming at the Red Cross event. The article recounts school games, a parade, and local sports scores with goalkicking details, plus condolences for M J O'Brien's passing and family notices.
A town hall kitchen upgraded at a cost around £300 features an electric copper tea urn warmer and hot water service with a stainless steel sink donated by council. The modern kitchen debuted at the Movie Call event, aiding volunteers serving supper to attendees.
Rain totals show Jape at 3.12 inches and July with 142 inches year to date. The Forest Boy Scouts held their fifth annual spell and awarded badges to longtime members while planning to raise funds to send a contingent to Melbourne for the World Scout Gathering. The Forest Literary and Social Society opened its 29th session with Mr. Charley Curtis as president and a busy calendar ahead.
Death last Saturday of Mr win Seth Cooper leaves Jamestown and Wilsteit with a noted vealist and cattle exhibitor. He was born in Jamestown and educated there and spent years as a drover and farmer before settling at Bundaleer as an original settler. Survived by three sons and two daughters, the funeral was held at Jamestown cemetery with Rev H Price officiating and show society members in attendance.
Mr Thomas Palmer aged 75 died suddenly last weekend at Jamestown after moving from Heltana five years ago. He was survived by his wife Mrs Palmer, daughters Mrs Steinhardt and Miss Jean Palmer of Angaston, and son Mr Harry Palmer of Adelaide. The interment occurred Sunday at Jamestown cemetery with Rev Lt Prendergast officiating. Are you going to support the worthy Blind Institution on Thursday Night.
Last Saturday Laura 11.8 defeated Wirrabara scoring 13.13 while Crystal Brook made 7.12. Jamestown 6.10 beat Georgetown 5.0 with goalkickers led by Kitschke 4 and Kelly. Teams for Saturday include Jamestown A and Georgetown v Crystal Brook with reserves listed. notice asks players unavailable to notify secretary.
The advertisement touts MERENZO as a quick economical remedy for coughs colds sore throat croup bronchitis and influenza. It promises a pint at home by adding the bottle to a sweetened mixture for both adults and children.
The narrator continues travel writing from Western Australia detailing a rail journey from Port Augusta to Cook across the Nullarbor Plain. He notes red deserts, long straight track, and encounters with old friends, weather effects from recent rains, and reflections on geology, wildlife, and wartime talk among travelers.
A social welcome at the Crystal Brook hall greeted Mrs. Richard Gadd arriving from England, hosted by Mrs Teck and local ladies as she joins her husband’s circle. The event featured gifts, warm wishes for health and happiness, and the returning bride’s thanks for the reception.
The annual meeting of the Rocky River District Committee is set for Friday July 28 at Laura Institute. Reports and balance sheet will be examined and officers cleared. At 2 PM Hon PA McBride MLA will open the session with a cordial invitation to police and attendees.
The Gladstone branch of the Country Women's Association met at Eudunda Farmers Buildings on Friday afternoon. President Mrs L V Lambell chaired as officers were elected including President Mrs TL VY Lambell and Hon Secretary Mrs Archie Thomson. reports praised helpers and parcel packing for Food for Britain. The branch marked its second birthday with a quiz led by Eira Zerbe and a birthday cake.
Sporting Notes by Pedinga reports on Port Adelaide Saturday events with stakes including Burra Lakeside Wa Fizz Roamhuis and Hunlles. Entries feature Stuartex Stillwater My Lat St.Clair Prince Chatham Ducal Red Prince Princess Amy and Cellarman Pennali Herow Lad among others.
The Mothers and Babies Health Association lists schedules for July and August with clinics in Gladstone Wirrabara Crystal Brook Peterborough Orraroo Carreron Laura Caltecie Jamestown Yunta Mannahill Wnackaro and others. Open times vary by location with mornings and afternoons shown. tour begins August 25.
After a 23 year recess, Huddleston Methodist Church began a Sunday School last July. July 4 marked anniversary services with 13 children singing, under Mrs R Woodward’s training. RK Williams serves as superintendent Ruth Williams as secretary treasurer. The circuit minister led services and presented year end awards.
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