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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 07, 1946
Page
3
Michael Patrick Pilkington died on June 5th in Jamestown aged 62 beloved husband of Nora father of Leon and brother of Mary Will. Reggaiescat in Pace.
Appila hosted Melrose on Saturday but play was scrambly and crowded. Melrose won 13 to 10 with Lloyd Arthur leading the side while Clem Slee was out. Best for Melrose were Howard Fryar Jack Robinson Lloyd Arthur and Claud Foot. for Appila Lyall Brigden Jim Swearse and Jim Francis shone. Mr Smith officiated as central umpire. Farmers are seeding as tractors work day and night amid cold weather.
Michael Patrick Pilkington, a farmer from six miles outside Jamestown, was gored by a bull at 630 am while tending cows. He died soon after admission to Jamestown Hospital. He would have turned 62 in September and is survived by his widow and one son.
Caltowie Blues beat Wirrabara 15 goals 9 with M Nayda eight best players and Lehmann. Caltowie White defeated Wirrabara 17 9 with M Sex ton and R Lutzge topping the best players list. Wirrabara’s J Marner and B Marner noted.
A large crowd at Gladstone Oval watched Jamestown beat Gladstone 13 goals 21 behinds to 8 goals 7 behinds after a tight third term. Best players for Jamestown included Robinson Manuels Goodes Meaney Clarke Daly while Gladstone's standouts were Keany and Ballantyne. Other results note Wirrahara toppling Georgetown and Laura with high goal totals. Saturday lineups for Laura and Jamestown listed.
Melrose defeated Wirrabara 20 behinds to 10 goals 10 behinds in a curtain raiser to the A Grade match. Goalkickers for Wirrabara were J Seymour and J Whalan with three each. K Watson and K Hollitt added two apiece. Best for Wirrabara included Whalan Seymour Murphy Holitt Watson Mann Janz. for Melrose Jones Fuller Prosser were praised.
At Crystal Brook on Saturday the care takings of the football match and proceeds of afternoon tea will be donated to the Robins Benefit Fund. The Jamestown Football Club opened a fund with a subscription of £2 2s 0d. Donations may be handed to Raph. Park. The Laura Hospital committee also donates the tea proceeds to the Robins appeal and asks the public to support this charity.
On Friday a Laura school event saw about 100 young pines replanted at the pine plantation near the south railway crossing. Head teacher K Kohler introduced C B Kay Wirrabara Forest supervisor who spoke on planting and care. School Committee chair J J Wurm announced a half holiday as children completed the planting and broke up.
Fundraising events organized for Ted Robins include a Jamestown match between Gladstone and Jamestown ex servicemen, a Gladstone billiard contest between Town and RSL, and a July 4 ball in Gladstone. Donations listed total 30 pounds 16 shillings, with prior acknowledgments of 22 pounds 9 shillings 6 pence.
A Crystal Brook Blue and White Ball at Crystal Brook Institute raised funds and featured Miss M Curtin’s Orchestra with P Curtin as MC. Tea sales at the Sale Yards netted funds for Institute needs, and a bridge evening at the Thomas home supported golf clubhouse accessories. Social notes record weekend visits and guests in the town.
The Laura Golf Club opened its 1946 season on a Saturday afternoon with a stroke competition. J Sutcliffe declared the course officially open and thanked T A Kleinig and B Kleinig for their service on greens and organization. Nett scores included G Fuller 40 R Fuller 40 F Green 60 B Kleinig 58 L Kleinig 54 R Kleinig 4 V Klemm 42 B Moebus 38. Draws noted for B Kleinig and B Moebus. Mesdames Evans 52 Freethan 52 Fuller 58 Stewart 64. Upcoming: June 8 stroke, June 15 Georgetown match at Laura, June 17 18-hole stroke.
A successful function in Laura Town Hall on May 31 raised 26 pounds for the Returned Soldiers War Memorial Furnishing Fund. Secretary Len Baohm organized the event with community singing by T James Kranz Bros. and a lineup including Elaine Mudge Jean Smith Barbara Evans and more.
An advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a cost saving cure for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza. It claims one pint from a two shilling bottle of concentrate mixed with water provides fast relief for adults and children and encourages immediate purchase from chemists or stores.
Annie Ellen Bachm died at Laura Hospital on April 15 at age 74. A Laura resident, she served as a deaconess and long time member of the Laura Baptist Church and Ladies' Guild. Survived by her husband’s family and 14 grandchildren.
Laura and surrounds plan a gala day on Monday June 10 to raise about £250 for the Soldiers Memorial Building Fund. Events include an oval sports program, afternoon tea, a grand 1 pm procession from the Town Hall, a fancy dress football match, and an evening dance. Procession features buses, school bands, veterans, various local industries, and decorated vehicles.
About 100 friends gathered in the Parish Hall Gladstone on Thursday May 40th for Merle Stoker’s coming of age. M C T Keane and Mrs Duff piano provided entertainment while autumn flowers decorated the stage. Gifts were presented by Mr Keane as friends offered congratulations and Merle thanked guests. Hostess Mrs G A Stoker and Mr W Williamson contributed to the success. A cake by Mrs H Reichelt and a dainty supper capped the evening with Auld Lang Syne.
Sponsored by the Gladstone Primary School Committee a Victory Sports Day will be held at the Gladstone oval on Monday June 10. A procession from the Town Hall at 1 30 p m will feature decorated bicycles perambulators boys carts and children in fancy dress. Prizes ice cream and fruit will be provided and all children may enjoy the afternoon.
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