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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 04, 1948
Page
3
A community meeting led by L.CL and MP figures discussed land surrender for a local project. The Crystal Brook Oval hosted a football match amid cold weather with final scores 3 behinds to 2 goals, while golf and charity events drew crowds. Attendance emphasized by local presidings and catering efforts.
Sporting notes profile Georgetown residents Jd Angley and FLO as prominent local supporters and supper judges. It celebrates two successful farmers E. Smart and Rh. W. Lehmann, detailing Smart’s long council service and Lehmann’s sheep breeding and show success, plus community roles in Masonic Lodges and town councils.
Gladstone High School Parents and Friends Association met in May for a program highlighted by Mrs Considine speaking on Life at Alice Springs. Mr and Mrs Considine, long-time staff, spoke of years teaching there. The group will celebrate its fifteenth anniversary in June with a musical program and trading table.
Mr C J Stephens of Port Adelaide visits Gladstone staying with the Rohflachs while relatives and friends including Mesdames Ballantyne and L Rohflach greet him. Notables attend Laura Methodist Church Diamond Jubilee with many locals signing the visitors’ book.
A dated advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy costing 2 shillings per bottle. It claims quick relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis influenza and suggests making a pint by adding Heenzo to sweetened water at home. Order from local store or chemist.
Sutulilius bags 11 goals 9 behinds as Georgetown dominates Crystal Brook 11 8. Wirrabara and Laura fight a tough A Grade clash with goalkickers and best players listed. Jamestown edges Gladstone 11 point win after a scrappy game on a heavy ground. Goals and players highlighted include L Landers and D Daly for Jamestown and A Leach for Laura. The report records minor scores and umpiring by A C Hill amid a rain soaked oval.
A crowded May 25 event at Laura Parish Hall featured Mia Alerrimcents staged by Mrs J Sutcliffe and Rev W J Stafford to aid Methodist Lilies. The program included acts from local performers and prize awards for ticket sales amid lively, worldly scenes and a large audience.
Murraytown won against Appila with 6 goals 7 behinds to 2 goals 5 behinds, in a shower interrupted game that drew a good crowd. Best players for Murraytown included A Starr J Curtis and Vole, with other noted performers across both sides. Orroroo defeated Wilmington 66 to 2 goals 12 behinds in another regional match.
A committee meeting at the Association com Eudunda Farmers Buildings Gladstone on Tuesday was chaired by President Mrs L Sambell. Progress reports stated room furniture crockery and cutlery have been procured. Plans were made to celebrate the first building of the branch on Friday June 11 and all are invited to attend.
The Glasvine In Liiete Lilwaray committee held a Tuesday bridge and bowls session. Notable players included Miss Fietse, Brides Alp EG Nolan, Mr. B Nash, and Mrs. Log.
The Georgetown Druids hold a Gulden Jubilee at the Georgetown Institute with a Ladies Dinner and evening ball. Arch Druid Peter presides with Teleher as secretary and social secretary Bra. bo M. Donharadt assists amid expectations of notable guests at the ball.
Jamestown Rifle Club completed all trophy shoots on May 20 with final rounds amid brisk winds and mixed scores. Notable performances included W Wellminia and others posting high totals while several shooters faced tough conditions.
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Casts support across the state for the Food for Britain appeal with Jamestown contributing about £100 last year. Donors may send donations to the Town Clerk or visit the Connell office to pick up Ay-cards for parcel recipients.
The Incomparable Sloggetts bring a new two hour show to Laura Town Hall on Wednesday June 16. The tour touts over twenty acts in quick order with comedy and multifaceted stunts aimed at family audiences. They are longtime performers with a history of popular, clean humor and engaging mime routines. Box plan opens on the day of show.
Matches listed for Saturday include Crystal rook against Cladstone at Jamestown and Wirrahara versus Georgetown. Jamestown captained by Tiamestown at P. Rice with a large squad and reserves. Walker's team loses Larry.
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