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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 19, 1936
Page
2
Repairs and additions to Institute Building and painting work are offered for tender at D Mahoney Main Street Terowie phone 5. No tender necessarily accepted. Closing date 10 7 36.
Long column of notices includes an advertisement from National Agency Adelaide seeking scrap cast iron in exchange for new ploughs or cultivators, with names and addresses in Jamestown. The page also carries obituaries for Arthur John Lawrence Gibbons and staff updates, plus social notes and local sporting items.
Members of the Mothers Union journeyed to Georgetown to help form a new branch linked to St George's church. The ceremony was led by priest-in-charge A White, with Diocesan President Mrs Middleton of Port Pirie and Rector Rev Fr North present. Mrs F L Collins of Guluare was named President and Mrs Boehm as Secretary. A social gathering followed with addresses by church leaders and the Georgetown president. Plans advanced for the Old Scholars Ball on July 23 and a prizes program including two free permanent waves donated by Miss J Watters and Miss R Scholz. A supper committee and co-operating ladies were named and ball tickets offered through High School students to support the event.
Returning Officer J J Kerin oversaw nominations for Jamestown with no opposition in any ward. Four former councillors were re elected and G J Tohl replaced ex Dr Lang in Yalina ward. Yongala ward R W Smart Belalie ward R O Baynes Hornsdale ward T Swearne Western ward R H Catford Yatina ward G J Tohl.
Parliament records show Jamestown High School seeking extra accommodation after crowding. Deputy minister promises urgent consideration. plan sketches and cost estimated at £1100. Verandah classes used due to space limits. council praises action and staff. Port Pirie dance band to perform at Caltowel on June 23.
The June 13 results list top scores in the 1st Division with Geo Thompson and C Thomson tied at 78, E Guiney 83, and others ranging to 94. In the 2nd Division R Reddy led 80, C L Hewett 74, and several players posted 82 to 88. Leading eight scores in Club Championship include J W Thomson 82 and G A Thomson 82, with multiple players in the high 80s to mid 90s. Ladies events show bogey and stroke results led by D Spotswood and L Creber, with several near 90s to 100s.
Jamestown travels to Caltowie and Georgetown hosts Crystal Brook in the next NF A A round. Jamestown lineup includes Hall, McCarthy, Burton, Curver, ODea and Dawes among others. Caltowie features Haren, Hartwig, Haren and Haren in a strong roster. Ramblers beat Yongala 9-10 to 4-7 while Belalie defeats Ramblers 12-5. Goalkickers highlight Curnow and Daly for Ramblers in the losses.
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