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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 25, 1943
Page
3
A successful Chop Picnic at Smith Bros. Laura homestead supported Miss Lettia Baehm with proceeds. An afternoon sale of secondhand goods is planned for July 2 in the Old Mater Garage, Laura, with public gifts welcomed.
Arrangements have been made for the RAAF Debutantes ball to be held at Gladstone on Wednesday next June 30. About twelve debutantes will be escorted by members of the B.I.AF. Mrs Lehmann acts as matron of honour. Flight Lieutenant Brownies will direct the function with music supplied by RAAT members.
At a meeting of the Gladstone RSL president G Brown presided. Pine trees were planted on Georgetown road to replace unprogressed plantings. A £1 1s to the Free French Appeal was approved. Secretary W B Shetrat reported £5 raised from badge sales for the Tec H appeal. The annual diggers ball was set for Thursday July 15 with the Andrew Sisters Orchestra to be engaged.
Demonstrates contour ploughing to control soil erosion with speaker Mr R Herriot BSc Soil Conservator from the Department of Agriculture. Event on Booleroo Centre farm of J B Heddie on June 29 at 2 30 pm with an illustrated lecture on Soil Erosion. Proceeds go to School Funds and the Red Cross. Invitation extended to friends.
All branch offices of The Savings Bank of South Australia will close on balance day June 30 1943 and reopen the next day. Agencies remain open. Shortage of experienced staff due to enlistments requires one day closure for essential balancing work to avoid delays in adding interest to depositors accounts.
The Min Interi or Trade and Customs led by Senator Keane announces coupons required for towels sheets pillowslips and many textile goods. Citizens must surrender coupons for these items or face forfeiture of non exempt fabrics while households may request replenishment and newlyweds may apply for special allowances with marriage proof and home plans. An application form is available from the Deputy Director of Rationing.
A special allowance of 50 coupons will be issued to cover the needs of each baby at birth. The expectant mother will receive this special allowance when applying to the Deputy Director of Rationing for the initial clothing coupons. Layette coupons may be accepted in future for babies napkins and related items.
Jamestown council discusses post war development with a sub committee to study stone quarrying and road works. They approve charity fund sales and Cross Circle buttons, inspect Lines street use, and prepare drainage and road repairs including Ayr street bridge and North Parade, with officials acknowledged and payments approved.
Glen Walter died at Laura Hospital on Tuesday June 15 at age 24. Only son of Mrs Walter and the late Mr Walter of Laura, he farmed and dairied near town after his father’s death. He served as secretary of the Laura Rechabite Lodge and was respected by many in the lawn district. He leaves a mother and one sister. Funeral held at Laura cemetery on Thursday with Rev. 5 Wiseman officiating.
The Caltowlie coursing list for Saturday shows matchups including Blue Square versus Laratrin and Valeska versus Lucky Stone. Other pairs include Sunny Gem versus Our Souvenir and Wendy's Pride versus Finder's Lass with Evite Mall listed among entries.
The Georgetown Coursing Club held a Patriotic Meeting with races toward afternoon led by Dark Pat and Keflar, finals won by Dark Pat. A Tuesday memorial hall concert supported Miss Gwenneth Smallacombe for the town Red Cross. Prizes and ticket totals were announced amid a week of activities and records.
The Jamestown CWA June gathering featured a reorganized rest room, music, and a piano solo by Miss Yeates. Mrs. C Brogan chaired with Mrs. Skelton as acting secretary. funds of £61 3 were noted toward the War Loan drive, and hospital visiting plans were volunteered.
Windy Saturday action at Jamestown Golf Club saw 25 players compete in the stroke event with M Hannagil the lone standout in A division finishing 81 16 15. In B division Bil Crowhurst and Art Deering posted net 7s, Crowhurst taking the title. The second round features War Savings Certificate bogey play and concurrent local events with pairs drawn by volunteers including Swann and Clift.
June drive by Laura School children aims to raise funds for Legacy House with a £10 000 target. Boys led by Trevor Reichstein and girls led by Rhone Shillabeer built brick walls and fundraising by stamping SPP letters. By writing time the boys £12 15 shillings and girls £12 4 shillings 2 pence, pushing the total toward £30.
Friends gathered at Mr and Mrs R R Leveringtons Vern Street Wlendale on Saturday to celebrate the birthdays of Mrs F Hunter aged 67 elder Jamestown resident, Edna Levermunson eldest daughter and Mrs Leverington, and Miss May Wilson of Whyalla. Singing and dancing filled the evening with music by Edna Leverington and Frank Dodd. George Leverington spoke as uncle and Peter Mooney led a birthday song for the oldest guest. Cheques from Albert and William Whyalla reached Mrs Hunter, who offered thanks along with William Hunter.
In Jamestown the American Afternoon event in the Institute Supper Room raised £2 15s for the Methodist Church. Postmaster Wrayne and bunk manager Chariton plan holidays on June 6 while Rowe and Boyce transition duties at local banks and postal offices. Coltowhe I.F.C. meeting reported 4 rugs, 60 face washers, 68 handkerchiefs, 5 scarves, 11 socks plus £43 8s for the Empire Appeal.
Lester's presents Deanna Durbin and Charles Laughton in a Universal Pictures comedy hit It Started with Hiya starring Durbin with Cambridge in a notable love scene. Burma Convoy thrill features follow with action on the Burma Road amid air bombings and shelling. Short features Going Places Stranger than Fiction and News Reels accompany.
On Saturday June 19 JW BA reports a near equal battle between Goalthrowers Methodist and Ol Scholars on Presbyterian court. Final tallies show tight scoring with standout players from Methodist and Ol Scholars named, while Jamestown Cheer Up Club collects a charity donation after each match.
Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited of Lanra promotes Golden North butter and dairy products to Northern towns. The note claims high market turnout, quick weekly turnover, prompt delivery, and payments on the 10th of each month with specified rates for butter fat, eggs, dressed poultry, and dressed turkeys.
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