Returns Due By July First In 1940
A public notice states that Form 1 returns are due by July 1, 1940. It specifies filing requirements and the deadline for submission.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jul 26, 1940
Page
2
A public notice states that Form 1 returns are due by July 1, 1940. It specifies filing requirements and the deadline for submission.
Auctioneers Elder Smith Co offer 254 ewes and assorted lambs, 2 Bungaree rams, 1 year wether, fat wethers, prime lambs, and cattle plus a grey pony. Lands near Belalie, with a stone house and outbuildings, to be offered after the sheep sale. Terms by arrangement. Dawes senior trustee actions noted.
The Belalie Agricultural Society plans its annual Jamestown Show on October 9 1940 to raise funds for the Bell Cross Society and Fighting Forces. The event includes a 11 am business meeting 2 30 pm and a youth gathering at 7 pm. Volunteers are sought to staff gates and other duties with 30 more men for men’s and women’s roles.
The Jamestown paper reports farewells for Jack Gilmore from St James Catholic congregation with thanks for his service and a shaving outfit gift. Multiple items follow: ARC Saturday notes, horse racing trials, college hoop results, civic society events, church anniversaries, and local obituaries. Also mentions Salvation Army duties and farewell to a police officer, with community gatherings and a July 26, 1940 date.
A 1920 Jamestown Gladstone football report notes farewell to J Gilmore and C Travers during interval of a match. Presentations by A D Phillips and captain D Gondes express regret and best wishes as both players depart Jamestown for military and other posts.
Sunday July 28 1940 church listings across Gladstone Jamestown and surrounding towns include Church of England services at St Alan's Gladstone St George's Georgetown St James Jamestown and St Mary Mag Caltoowie with evensong and sermons plus Methodist services at Gladstone Jamestown Belalie North and Canowie Belt Baptist Salvation Army notices and a congregational gathering from Adelaide are also listed.
A community drive by Gladstone Football Club raises funds and collects woollen goods for Comforts Funds. Donations reach £0 14s plus £8/?/ with items including pullovers, balaclavas, scarves, mittens, socks and cards. Representatives listed include J Leesue captain and G Brown Reserves, with Mrs Botthg presiding.
A July 17 benefit at the Gladstone Institute drew bumper attendance for the Laura Concert Party with local artists. A 12 piece orchestra led by W S Jarrett performed, plus choruses sketches and a one act play. Mrs Kelly impersonation by F C Grubb drew praise. Gladstone High School students under Reg Waldeck received vociferous applause. J G Deeble handed Laura Company a £10 share of proceeds. Red Cross Circle ladies sold hot pasties at halftime, raising a satisfactory amount.
Week ending NASAV notes show substantial subscriptions with figures including 5,025.00 for nota and 1,012,500 in Tas. totals. overall ATA MS 1711.187 857,596 80,048 206,246. The fragmented report records multiple regional contributions to the national war savings drive.
The Gladstone Golf Club reports results from Saturday July 20 1940 with semi finals in the men’s club championship where V Thomson beat J A Page and R S Tompson defeated W Gillespie. In the ladies section semi finals saw Mrs L Darwent and Miss M Tyler Sand and Miss D Pinch and Miss Staker reach the final rounds.
Brig General Lloyd answers common questions on obtaining enlistment forms from Returned Soldiers' Branch Shire Council Rifle Club or Post Office. He explains recruiting officers assist with forms, medical steps, and whether to enlist, and notes not to quit jobs or dispose of property until Medical Board approval. Mart 4H corner marks arms choice and unit designation.
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