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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 06, 1941
Page
2
Commonwealth notice outlines who must enroll for home defence service and the classes not required to enroll. It lists eligibility ages from 20 to 29 and specifies exempt categories. Enrollment centers are shown in Kensington Unley Alberton Prospect Adelaide and Glenelg areas.
Land offering seeks bids for 493 acres of improved Belalie North Farm property near Jamestown. Lease term starts 1 April 1944. Halgety & Company Limited handles full particulars for awejloneers.
During the week new publications entered circulation including titles by Wheatley Hutchinson Llewellyn Roberts and Partridge. The council invites suggestions for new books and states purchasable items will be obtained by the committee with a quarterly subscription of six shillings.
The Jamestown Institute plans a bridge and euchre evening on June 18 to raise funds for war efforts. Organizers Sy Wickson and Elliot Brooks seek 500 volunteers, with prizes and supper, inviting all to attend and support the cause.
W Blaskett Tailor and Merver of Jamestown advertise a S900 range of men's strong working trousers. The business also lists refined accommodation with single or double rooms and permanent or casual board or meals at ARLADNE Residential on Irvine Street, Jamestown, telephone 72.
June 8 1941 Gladstone Church of England services St Aidan's St George's Georgetown and Methodist notices. Local visits greetings from Jamestown residents Ethel Caddy funeral, Noel Gerke Greece letter, Mrs Carvesso hospital update. Community events include bridge evening for Ugly Man Contest and Parent-Teacher meeting at High School with salad demonstration for Patriotic Fund. Mayor to visit Adelaide for departmental talks and bridge project planning.
The Rev G G Evans will conduct farewell services at St Alban’s Church Gladstone at 8 am and 7 pm on Sunday. A farewell will be held at the Parish Hall on Wednesday evening. The Rev Tivo Evans departs for Adelaide late next week. The Mid North Coursing Club plans the 1941 opening meeting on Thursday June 12 featuring the James Neale Puppy Stake and All-Aged Stake. Nominations close June 9 with Mr S C Kelly Jamestown and draw at the Commercial Hotel that evening.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the Harold Raymond Varieties at Jamestown Institute on May 28 with Harold Raymond, Mau reen, Buster Noble and Mary Haythorne among others. The tango waltz final was won by Ross Fowler and Joan Davies. door takings supported local clubs.
An old advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy for chest throat and stomach ailments. It claims one pint bottles cost 2 shillings and can be prepared with water at home for adults and children and urges purchase from local store or chemist.
The Jamestown Women's Sports Club and sponsors funded extensions to the nurses quarters at Jamestown Hospital. Opening is Friday at 3 p.m. Mrs E T Daly will unveil the building, with speakers including Hon A L McEwin and MP A D McDonald. Afternoon tea will aid hospital funds.
Gladstone suffered a heavy defeat at Georgetown where the home team led 2-4 to 1-1, then pulled away to 19 goals 8 behind. Crystal Brook beat Wirrabara 16 10 to 4 11 with Gates and Slane prominent scorers. Trophy prizes from S Z Nancarrow and Jock Francis spark interest for the league.
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