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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 05, 1931
Page
2
The Rector and Wardens of St James Church of England thank all who contributed money food and service to the Parish Hall opening. They also thank Jamestown and district for generous patronage on Opening Day.
Mrs W J Growden of Allandale Gladstone will be at home on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons next June 1th and 11th.
Personal notices report Mr and Mrs A M Flint and family holidaying at Kapunda Murray Bridge and Adelaide, Mrs A Harvey of Gladstone, Mrs Wi Ward of Gladstone holidaying in Adelaide, Mr B Barclay at Wannie Primary School visit to Gladstone. Reports say West Coast crops look good. Gladstone Hardware Stores advertises stock and low prices. Accident at Gladstone sees rail iron fall on a worker's foot. several bones broken and Dr J Stewart attends. Gladstone Bridge Club draws seventy players for Black v White match at Memorial Hall. Whites lead on points. next night features ladies versus men.
Due to the removal of Mr W Pinnell a vacancy occurred on the Jamestown Institute committee and Mr C R Hawke has been appointed to fill it Hawke will also assume the office recently held by Mr Pinnell and become retiree in that role.
The second term of the Cladstone Classes at Port Pirie Technical School offers dressmaking art needlework and millinery in a twelve lesson term costing one guinea. Enrolment allowed at any time. Also reports Captain Frank Hawks of the Texas Company flying from Heston to Rome in 5 hours 22 minutes at an average speed of 160 mph, with fuel issues on return near Paris. Social evening at Jamestown’s St James Hall features bridge euchre and a dance with musical interludes by local performers.
A Sunday School Convention for the North Western District will be held at Gladstone next Monday June 5. Evening session at 7 pm. Public tea at 5 45 pm. Addresses by Revs Crossley and Davies. Mrs W H Broadbent will run the Kindergarten and Primary sections. A Women's Bright Hour planned for June 7 with musical and devotional items. afternoon tea by ladies to aid mothers and children. All women welcome. TB. Soldiers Annual Appeal Concert Party on monthy tune the 7th at Institute Hall. Adelaide artists donate performances to raise funds for the Soldiers. Support Jamestown residents to aid TB Soldiers.
The Crystal Brook residence event hosted by Mrs. A Thomas marked by pink chrysanthemum decor and a formal supper. Guests included Miss Aller ton and Mrs. P. ke among others while toasts honored the newlyweds and guests sang Auld Lang Syne to close the evening.
The Crystal Brook District Council met on May 26 with Crs. Bly Osh, Tvefield, Hod Cranein, and McDonnist among attendees. Motions approved include waiving extra lighting charges, granting permission for road work by Port Pinte Cycle City, and a cycle track addition. a draft letter for rites drawing attention to the 0 per cent fin' die Thervon and other matters was discussed. financial accounts and grants were presented with district and government figures recorded.
The opening of St James Church of England Parish Hall at Jamestown was celebrated on Tuesday afternoon June 2 with the Bishop of Wiklocka and local dignitaries present. The hall was built by the church community to serve visitors and parishioners, and a reception featured musical performances and tributes to longtime organizers led by Mrs Haskard.
Local Jamestown Rifle Club trophy event last Saturday saw weather hinder scores as members shot amid showers. Ralph Chaminins led with strong discs and a notable 21, 94, 9 stack while John Williams posted 14, 45, and 7.
A Jamestown local court adjourned proceedings after a witness testified about work payment issues. The case involved requests for earnings and terms of service, with parties disputing wage amounts and conduct during proceedings. The judge noted no clear order for payment and postponed further action to a later date.
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