Week’s New Publications Placed in Circulation
During the week new publications were placed in circulation, adding to the local reading options. The announcements list several titles along with their publishers and intended audiences.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1941
Page
2
During the week new publications were placed in circulation, adding to the local reading options. The announcements list several titles along with their publishers and intended audiences.
A mixed sale catalog lists Emu Ewes and wethers from Mannanarie and Kalabity Pastoral Company with numerous groups by shorn timing and condition. Includes Red Cross Comforts Funds donations, assorted ewes, hoggets, lambs, fat sheep, crossbred lambs, lambs in foot, cattle and pigs, plus sundries and drafting sheep. Terms and conditions to be arranged with auctioneers prior to sale.
The District Council of Gladstone will hold a ratepayer poll on July 12 1941 at Soldiers Memorial Hall Fifth Street Gladstone from 9 am to 5 pm. The poll seeks approval to borrow 6250 pounds under terms in the council resolution. J S O Neill chairs the meeting with C Budge as returning officer.
Sunday schedule lists St Albans Gladstone Georgetown Narridy and Huddleston services with Rev Carvosso and Holy Communion. Friday reports World War II era civilian and military movements, local promotions, retirements, and two candidates for extraordinary vacancy in Gladstone North Wart. An election for district hall borrowing of £6250 is planned for July 11.
All dog licenses expire June 10 1941. Dogs must be registered by July 14 1941. Those not wearing a disc may be destroyed after July 15 1941. Applications to register are to be made to the Registrar of Logs at the Council Office June 20 1941. By order, Cc. Buder District Clerk
Property recently vacated by Mr. Jas Travers near Brick Kiln. For particulars contact Dalgety & Co. Ltd Jamestown.
TR F C Langhein thanks customers and the public of Jamestown for support during years of operation. He has sold the business to Mr William Smith and asks customers to extend the same support to the new owner Wily Smith. Jamestown residents are informed the service will continue with the same attention and care as before.
District Council of Georgetown orders owners and landholders to carry out vermin destruction during the month of duly under the Vermin Act. By order of the Georgetown Council T. Acott district clerk dated 24 June 1941.
Mr H Crawford testifies that after three bottles of RHU MAT his health improved dramatically from a two year illness. He reports better mobility and mood and says he remains well nearly two years later. The notice lists names and requests applications for Box 53 Jamestown.
The older residents of Gladstone regret the death of the Rev. C. E. Schafer a popular preacher who lived in Gladstone forty years ago and contributed to the Areas Express. He was honored with The Sinners Tribute an address signed by nonchurch goers. Also notices from the Australian Wheat Board detail advances on wheat pools with per bushel payments and specific season references.
A bridge and euchre night at Memorial Hall Gladstone raised funds for the F F C P. Winners in bridge were M Botting and Mrs Dunstan and in euchre A Rice and Mrs Nash. The note includes other local items and a long dozen lines of era-related club notes and Red Cross appeals.
Gladstone Patriotic Committee announces a Mock Court Session at the Institute on Wednesday July 9 at 8 pm. Participants include judge B M Pascoe doctor J L Hawke Crown Prosecutor Schneider clerk J A Page. Organizer A Earle Smith defends. Tickets 1/6, bookings at Cook's, expected large attendance.
The Australian Wheat Board, with Commonwealth Bank Board funds, will issue a final advance of 1s 18d per bushel for wheat in No 2 and No 8 Pools, covering 1929/40. Growers have received partial payments, with further deductions for No 3 Pool. About £2 million will be made available to growers this year as second advances flow through No 4 Pool.
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