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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1940
Page
2
Steel Shaft Grivers 27 each. Steel Shaft No 2 Irons 19 6 each. Steel Shaft Putter 19 6 each. Wood Drivers 18 each. Hickory Shafts 2 to 7 11 6 each. Reconditioned Golf Balls 3 for 1 6. British Lady Golf Balls 2 9. Wart Golf Balls 2/. Golf Tees 1/. Box Rubber Tees 60. Argue No 2 Irons 24 each. Golf Bags from 9 to 15 each.
The Jamestown Institute announces new circulation titles including Watch for the Dawn by Stuart Cloete The Defence of Britain by I Liddell Hart The House of Exile by Nora Waln Hiller Speake by Herman Ranachning Let the People Sing by J B Priestly A Mirror for Dreams by Netta Muskett The Case of the Substitute Face by Erie Stanley Gardner The Crooked Five by G Brandon The Black Rider by Wil Garth plus 60 Institute Association books. Suggestions for new books are invited and may be procured by committee. Subscription is 6 shillings per quarter.
Distributors wishing to act as agents for the Australian Wheat Board in distributing corn sacks for the 1940/41 harvest should apply immediately to the Secretary at Phosphate House Melbourne. Include a statutory declaration of new and secondhand sacks sold directly to wheat and barley growers for seasons 1939/40 1938/39 1937/38. Submissions by June 15 1949 may receive quotas.
The District Council of Gladstone declares all depasturing licenses expired May 1 1940 and all stock in parklands on June 14 not wearing the new dine will be impounded. By order C BUDGE District Clerk Gladstone 2/6/40.
The Jamestown Market lists stock for auction including 977 sheep 20 pigs 1 Jersey cow and 40 fat wethers 20 fat lambs and 80 wethers. It notes lambing Merinos and Merino lambs, with licensed receivers and conditions on wheat deliveries and merchant activity for the 1940/41 season.
Auctioneers announce terms of sale and reference convictions connected to bidders. Clients may arrange with the auctioneers privy to the sale. Details are limited in the fragment and no full names or dates are given.
Laubman and Pank Ltd M R O'Connor certified optician presents light-testing sessions at various venues. July dates range July 2 to July 6 with multiple times in Gladstone Jamestown Calrowie Cracro town Spalding Yacka Brinkworth Blyth venues.
Dick Trevorrow's Orchestra and applicants are invited by the Chairman on Thursday June 24 1940 for the position of Operator for Roailmaster Motor Patrol Grailer at Awail Rates and Wages. Applicants state if married or single. Further particulars from J J Kerin District Clerk. FOR SALE Gravel delivered anywhere in any quantities also good clear gravel for building work also long wool Apply M J Moroney Jutuestown.
Text shows a series of entertainments and fundraisers dated June 14 and July 2 featuring dances and novelties, with admission at 1 shilling or 1/6 for adults and children. Proceeds assist Trench Comforts Funds, Red Cross, and soldiers, urging support for defense and military service.
Gladanstone and Jamestown church notices list services at multiple Anglican and Presbyterian churches with Evensong Sermon hours. Local updates mention Miss A J Barrall taking a North Bundaleer School post, Constable J Giles duty in Jamestown, engagement announcements, and staff changes at Gladstone Primary School.
Be of good cheer for Mr Clarke recovering from a broken collarbone after the Gladstone versus Jamestown match. Jean Symonds returns to Presbyterian Girls College after May vacation with her parents. A boy collects newspapers for repulping to fund the Comforts Fund, with house to house canvassing planned and local officers coordinating. Citizens urged to donate, with contact through the Scoutmaster or assistants. Also mention of a Military Ball on June 17 and visits by Mrs Adams and Mrs Dwyer to Jamestown residents.
In June 7 1940 report residents of Gladstone and Jamestown hear calls to unity against a powerful enemy. Local figures praise Commonwealth leaders and urge full support for wartime efforts and the Empire. The annual meeting of the association is set for June 16 with clubs from Barossa to Quorn attending. Citizens warned against subversive elements and maintain resolve.
The Jamestown Ministers Fraternal met at the Salvation Army Hall with Baptist Presbyterian Salvation Army and Methodist delegates. They set monthly meetings for vital matters and announced Wednesday prayer gatherings at 7 45 pm starting at the Baptist Church on the 12th led by Lieut Allan of the Salvation Army. A Grand Annual Ball by Old Scholars is planned for Jamestown Institute on June 26.
Crystal Brook and Jamestown meet in a pivotal football clash at Jamestown with top form on show. Brooks star Bunge of Gladstone is fit to play after a minor layoff while Jamestown targets a strong home performance amid a packed district schedule and inter-association plans for June.
A fragment mentions the F.F. Comforts Fund with prior acknowledgment of £118 and lists items including Jamestown Raving Club Belatic Agricultural Society names, plus Mrs Wisnerske and Miss Scott with mittens and sacks. The legible portion reflects a fundraising or relief record from a historical note.
The Australian Wheat Board announced at a meeting that 12 million bushels were sold since the previous meeting, bringing total sales to about 144 million bushels. The average price was 3/8 3 4 0 per bushel. Shipping is proceeding with about 23 million bushels shipped. The Board will supply and distribute all corn sacks for 1940/41, with handling charges set by the Price Fixing Commissioner. Payments based on proceeds of the new season’s wheat.
A local announcement notes that 500 invitations have been distributed for the upcoming Military Ball scheduled for June 17. Organizers emphasize formal attire and the event's ceremonial significance for service members and families.
Results from June 1 show High School 1 defeating Methodist 1 by 30 to 16 with top scorers N Wallace 20 and G McKenzie 10. Methodist 1 then beat High School II 20 to 9, led by Medi 13 and Baker 7, while High School II’s Hewett 7 and Kirkland 2 stood out. Old Scholars beat St Joseph Brown 23 to 19, and Pres. and Baptist defeated St Joseph Blue 28 to 19. Teams listed for June 8 include lineups for St Joseph Blue and Brown, Pres. and Baptist, and High School No 1 vs Methodist No 1 at respective courts. An Old Scholars Ball is planned for June 26 at Jamestown.
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