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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 17, 1938
Page
2
The library reports 164 new fiction titles joined the lending box in May with 1004 total items issued. Additions to the library are made regularly and support ongoing reader access.
Dalgety & Company Limited offers by auction direct from Broken Hill a large consignment of 500 lambs 600 ewes 14 fra WW 170 prime wethers and many fat wethers hoggets and lambs plus cattle horses pigs sundries and an old Chevrolet car. Entries invited and terms by arrangement with the auctioneer prior to sale.
Sister Harslett states that after Dr Dawning left Gladstone, Dr Tassie of Laura will consult daily at Gladstone Private Hospital Fort Street. Ring 69 for appointments or interviews.
Nominations for all council vacancies were received by noon June 11 1938 in Jamestown. Eight candidates listed across Belalie Yon Gai Ward Yatina Hornsdale Western wards with reelection declared. One extra ordinary vacancy in Caltowie Ward filled by William Stanley Bennett unopposed for remainder of term.
Envoy C R Winfield will visit Jamestown on Saturday June 18 to lead a Ten Days Campaign linked to the Youth Crusade launched by the Salvation Army. Barney Wilmshurt left Jamestown for Adelaide after decades with cricket and dance circles. Major Lance Lewis, managing director of Goldsbrough, Mart & Co Ltd, died at his Glen Osmond home.
Sincere thanks from Ms M. Lloyd and the Family of Famustow for moral support and expressions of sympathy in their sudden bereavement. Special thanks to Dr. Stewart, Mrs Butting, and Mr A B Lines for their kindness and comfort.
The Salvation Army holds a Youth Crusade with Lt Colonel FW Hue leading a Friday evening meeting in Ayr. He will visit Weterborough and Quorn Saturday morning and a Ten Days Campaign runs June 18 to 27 led by Envoy R. C. Whitfield with nightly talks at 8 pm.
The District Council of Spalding reports four councillors elected unopposed for the next two years: John S. Davies for North, P W Nonnellan for Central, B Willoughby for South, and Alex Adams for Spalding Ward.
The notice lists a series of church activities including a Youth Crusade over the weekend, Welcome Meet ing, Sunday School at 7, and Special Salvation Meetings nightly at 8. It also notes services at Trinity and St Alban's with Evensong, Sermon, and Communion, led by Rev. GG Hwang and other clergy in Gladstone and Georgetown areas.
Nominations accepted on Saturday June 11 1938 for vacancies on the District Council of Georgetown. Georgetown Ward candidates R B White and G J Noonan. Wacka Ward P J Harvey reelected. Guluare E Suart reelected. Narridy Ward H C Williams elected. If Georgetown Ward requires ballot voting a poll will be held at Georgetown Memorial Hall on Saturday July 2 1933 from 9 am to 5 pm. A G Odgers Returning Officer.
Mr and Mrs T Lekett Jones plan a fortnight’s vacation beginning Wednesday in Mt Gambier. Lt Col F W Hide, Divisional Commander for Salvation Army in South Australia, will visit Jamestown today for a Youth Crusade merling. Mr Deetar Orchard spent the weekend with his Jamestown parents, E L Orchard. Orchard is a Field Officer in the Agriculture department and is attached to the Head Unity at Adelaide. Brokengill visitors welcomed by remaining old residents. G M Fatus led Tludstone four years mE.
Caltowie scored 12 goals 10 behinds to Jamestown's 2 goals 13 behinds in a comfortable Saturday win. Best for Caltowie included Tabs Lol lu Hartwig Cockburn and T Sexton. Jamestown stars cited were Goodes Wehrmann Trevaraw McLiren and Rosser. Teams listed for Northern Avexs Association matchups include Jamestown Georgetown Wirrabara and Cul towle with Gladstones and many players named.
Nomination period ends at 1 pm on Saturday with Returning Officer Mey W. Nitismith reporting that all council seats are unopposed. Mayors and ward representatives listed include B. T. Daly, OL Hy Crouch, 8 Wenham, A. Baldwin, P. J. McCarthy, plus Jamestown and Turke district posts. District Clerk J. J. Kerin received only retiring incumbents’ nominations.
An extraordinary vacancy in Caltowie Ward follows Cr Graham’s retirement with WS Bennett set to succeed. Bennett, a longtime council figure, previously chaired the District Council of Gladstone. New and re elected councillors for various wards are listed, with North Ward Walter Nourse and West Ward John Frederick ONeill re elected. Georgetown Ward politics trigger a July 2 ballot in Georgetown Memorial Hall, overseen by Returning Officer BR Godgers.
Poetic fragment recalls a herbal remedy named Treasured Woods Great Pepperwint Cure. The verses describe gradual relief from suffering and tears, hinting at a folk cure offering peace as spasms lessen and breathing clears.
The Birthday Ball at the Parish Hall in Jamestown was a brilliant success on Wednesday June 9. The event featured decorations by C Taglis and helpers including Doug Orchard and Gwen Gallsworthy, a cake presented by Nurse A Wehrmann of Adelaide, and a cake cutting by Mrs RB Wehrmann. Musical arrangements by Ben Evans and the Jamestown Dance Orchestra drew many encores. A marquee lodge was erected by J R Roals and RU Wehrmanns. Walter Davies made a surprise presentation for his attendance. Prizes were awarded for dances and keep up the birthday spirit. Revenue topped over £33.
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