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The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Jun 19, 1942

Page

3

ARP Instruction Free Picture Show Talkies Slated

Free picture show talkies on ARP subjects will instruct households how to act in air raids. Mr Scott will lecture on bombs and incendiaries.

Scott

Enrolment Meeting for Civil Defence Volunteers

Gladstone district calls volunteers to attendance at the Institute Supper Room on Monday June 22 to complete enrolment under the National Security Civil Defence Volunteers' Compensation regulations. Names listed include wardens, casualties, transport, emergency communications and coordinators with instructions to present oath and personnel cards if already sworn.

National Security Civil Defence Volunteers Institute Harmer C Adams W Tully F Travers Miss B Bouts E Walker W E. H. Brooks J. J. Noonan J. I. Slattery W. H. Scott Sen Wyn Hockey M. McCallum W. H. Kleemann Rex Haskard Murray Samuels Max Parrington Glenys McKenzie Reece Harvie Keith Burgess George Polomka Claire Dunstan Kitty Kelly John Brereton Mostyn Haynes Gilbert Hector L. M. W. Judell District 1

War prisoners in good health thanks to Red Cross aid

Letters from South Australia parents of POWs in Germany defend prisoners’ conditions and praise Red Cross parcels. Mrs. Growden cites communications from her son Driver A J Growden at Stalag VI A, describing parcels with trimmed meats fish cocoa chocolate and milk and noting deliveries every ten days.

South Australia Germany Red Cross ALF E. H. Growden Snowtown A. J. Growden Stalag Vila The

Jamestown urged to meet Second Liberty Loan quota

State War Loan Committee appeals to Jamestown residents to support the Second Liberty Loan Fund with a £10,000 quota. Deposits start at 10 percent with nine monthly payments. Please apply locally or notify the committee to credit the district quota.

State War Loan Committee Jamestown Liberty Loan

Children's Hospital Subsidy Appeal Collections

A local appeal for subsidies to the Children's Hospital shows funds collected at the Savings Bank of S A Jamestown Branch and lists numerous contributors including pupils from St Joseph School and several named individuals. Total amounts to £6.

Children’s Hospital Savings Bank of S.A. Jamestown

Gladstone F.F.C.F. Holds Annual Meeting and Reports

The Gladstone unit met at Memorial Hall to review a satisfactory year. The bank balance started £4 13s 8d and by June 1942 had a raise to £487 6s 10d. £415 was sent to headquarters and 1,052 garments forwarded. Officers elected include President Mrs Ballantyne and Secretary Mrs Rice. A sale at Gladstone Institute was planned to raise funds.

Gladstone F.F.C.F Memorial Hall W. &. Ballantyne R. A. Mundy A. Rice B. Shetlat J. G Deeble J. Creber S. Ballantyne G. Biggs W. Staker Nelson Rice Gladstone Institute Adelaide Town Hall Empire Our Boys Lyndoch Fighting Forces Comforts Fund E. D. Ballantyne

Commentary on the war week from the home front

War update reviews Axis gains in Libya and Allied setbacks in Russia and China while Allied air and naval actions against Japan at Midway bring some cheer. Home front notes warn of conscription debates, rationing of clothes and tyres, and a call to plan fire breaks to prevent summer grass fires amid possible incendiary threats.

Libya Tibruk Russia China Midway Island Curtin Privieze

Social to Pte Henry Przibila at Jamestown Chamber

A Jamestown Cheer Up Club social honored Private Henry Przibila on leave. Speakers praised his service and wished him a safe return. Gifts included a wallet with £2 and parcels from local organizations and clubs.

Jamestown Cheer Up Club Corporation Chamber Pte Henry Przibilla E. T, Daly Pte. Przibilla L. M. W. Judel Pte. Praibilla E. J. C. Williams R.5.a Daly R.S.A J.C.C

Canowie Belt Comforts Fund Seeks War Service Aid

Difficulties from petrol rationing and fewer young folk in war work did not stop the Canowie Belt unit of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund. Luncheon booths at local sales raised 7 pounds and 11 shillings sixpence, Empire Ball brought 5 pounds 18 shillings 6d, Empire badges 3 pounds 4 shillings, and a night dance added 5 pounds 1 shilling 6d. Monthly meetings led by Mrs. C Burton supported a trading table and wool filled eiderdowns for soldiers’ hostels and refugees, alongside knitting and comfort-making activities.

Fighting Forces Comforts Fund Cronk J. O'Loughlin C. Burton

Jamestown Council Discusses Drain Work and Traffic

Jamestown officials report progress on Endunda Commerce drain works and plan traffic control on Sale Day. Council names assessors for War Damage Insurance and addresses blocked water flow on a resident’s property.

Keith Bentzen Essery Jamestown Bentsen Unley Norwood Endunda Commer C.W.A Dalgety Dor Children Savings Bankk. Werd Savings Bank

Ginger Fluff Sponge Cookie Instructions

A recipe for a ginger fluff sponge uses 4 eggs and cup sugar, sifted with cornflour or arrowroot, plain flour, cocoa, cream of tartar, and baking soda. Add golden syrup, bake in a large sandwich tin about 15 to 20 minutes, cooled with cream for two servings.

Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association Saturdays Schedule

The Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association lists teams for Saturday action including Qld Scholars-PB Wehrmann J Ralph R Hockey and R Jeffs L Glas son and more. Matches include Methodist Blue vs St Joseph Blue and Pres. & Baptist vs Methodist White with St Joseph Brown facing High School and Old Scholars receiving a bye.

St. Joseph School E. T. Daly J. W. Wedding K. G. Moore F. C. Dix J. E. Wisnevske W. M. Walker E. A. Tidswell W. Ronald O. H. Wehrmann Dr. Prenderghast J. M. Robinson E. B. Jones B. Yeomans Qld Pb, Wehrmann J. Ralph R. Hockey R. Jeffs L. Glasson R. Hall V. Stegall Methodist L. Miller J. Medlin R. Warner I. Baker D, Abbott D. Moore Bo Wilkins L. Blaskett St. Joseph Brown G. McDougall V. Williams D. McInerney R. Rodeghiero KE. O Methodist Blue St. Joseph Blue Pres. & Baptist St. Joseph Brown v. High School Old Scholars

Anniversary Celebrated by St James Ladies Guild

The Ladies Guild of St James Church of England marked its first anniversary on Wednesday June 10 with a joyful gathering. A program by Mrs S Haskard and others featured a Birthday Cake by Mrs T Swearse, cake cutting by Mrs Anthony, two competitions won by Mrs Rosie and Mrs Gregory, and congratulatory remarks from the Rector to President Miss D Veaitch and Secretary Miss E Charless.

Ladies Guild of Rosie

Death of J A Coe A Gladstone farmer and rifleman

Obituary for James Arthur Coe a lifelong Gladstone resident born August 12 1879 son of the late Ward S Coe and a long time member of Sun Light Horse Regiment and Gladstone Rifle Club He married Edith Janet Nunn in August 1912 and is survived by a widow two sons Ken and Messia a daughter Mrs Russel Lewis one grandchild and Walter on active service The funeral was held Saturday at Gladstone cemetery with a graveside service by Rev R V Grant Sincere sympathy is offered to the bereaved family.

J. A. Coe Harslett Gladstone James Arthur Coe Ward S. Coe Port Pirie Edith Janet Nunn A. Nunn Sun Light Horse Regiment Gladstone Rifle Club R. V. Grant

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A.R.P Gladstone District Hall Civil Defence Force A.R.P. Branch National Library of Australia Social To Pte Henry Przibila Canowie Belt Comforts Fund A. Wight H. Crouch W. H. Adams J. Wisnevske A. Baldwin Wenham A. S. Gordon W. Naismith Dr. McCarthy Frdin Altowie Road Adams Crouch Works Committee Army Nurses Committee Elder E. McKeough Breen Ee Wisnevake Secomlad Bessrs C. J, Harmer B, Evans C. L. Hewett EB. H. Books HW. Haese J. Inglis J. R. Rosie W. C. Scott D. Phillips H. Milter Dr. Wisnevske Mr. M. McCallum Highways Dept Ayr Street Gordon Wisnevske Cr. Adams Cr. Crouch Cr. Wisnevske Messrs Ifould & Son Cr. Baldwin T. A. Lange Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association H. T. Harslett General Commission Horwood Bagshaw Imperial Goodyear Malvern Lester Jamestown Jaikies Warner Bros. Studios George Brent and Brenda Marshall Suez Virginia Bruce Dennis Morgan Wayne Morris Ralph Bellamy Jane Wyman Flight Angels Wi Commonwealth Savings Bank Money Order Liz Nla.gov
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