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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Jun 27, 1947
Page
2
OG Owners are reminded that dog registrations for the 1947 48 season are due by July 1 1947. After July 11 1944 a fine of two shillings and sixpence plus the registration fee will be charged for each unregistered dog. District Clerk L G Lehmann signs the notice from Laura.
The District Clerk will register dogs and issue licences for depasturing slaughtering and related permits at venues across Port Germein Bangor Murraytown Willowie Yandiah Appila Wirrabara Booleroo Centre and Melrose during July 1947 with specific times for each location. Anomalies include Sale Day adjustments and a note from E Foot District Office dated 1st June 1947.
The well known Gladstone resident J H Cundy will celebrate his seventy ninth birthday on Monday June 20 at his home with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Bill Masters. Cundy was Mannanarie village blacksmith for about fifty years and was in demand by farmers. Northern Agricultural Bureaus convene at Wirrabara on July 9 for prize distribution of the 1946 Crop Competition with departmental officers in attendance.
Applications will be received until Monday June 30 1947 for the position of Librarian. Full particulars on duties salary etc obtainable from the undersigned R M Mundy President M L Staker Hon Sec.
The operator announces the disposal of the Gladstone General Carrying Business due to health. She thanks customers for their support and extends confidence that the new owner L. T. Jones will receive continued trust and patronage from the clientele.
Nominations for Yarrowie Ward Councillor exceeded limit and election by ballot is adjourned to Saturday July 5 1947. Polling places are Institute Appila and Public Hall Vandkah with 8 am to 6 pm hours. Postal vote forms available from District Office and must reach Returning Officer by 5 pm July 3 1947.
In memory of Phrozy who died at Laura Hospital on 27 June 1946. Ever remembered by sister-in-law Dorothy, brother-in-law Tom, niece Phyllis, and her little son David.
The Laura Coursing Club held its 16 Dog Stake on Tuesday June 24 with Elsey Falls owned by H K Fuller capturing £19 and a trophy. Hich Echo owned by E Clegg finished runner up for £7 plus trophy as two dogs were absent requiring byes.
The Boolerco Centre Evangelical Lutheran Parish announces its intention to incorporate after one calendar month from publication. A representative authorized by the Association's Committee of Management will proceed, with service addressed to Wallman Kriewaldt Palmer Solicitors in Adelaide.
Mr and Mrs W A Gill of Laura thank friends relatives for floral tributes letters cards and expressions of sympathy in their recent loss. Special thanks to Mrs Herb Schultz and Mrs L Johns for their kind help.
Rain remains needed across the state to boost natural feed. Cream supplies to factories are rising slowly while green feed is scarce. Butter shows a small export surplus after local and Broken Hill needs. Blue Valley butter remains in strong demand for vitamin content and shelf life. Egg consignments are limited but expected to improve as pullets start laying. No change in Egg Board prices. Best quality eggs listed at 2/3d for first quality hens and 2/- for first quality mediums.
Thomas Arlen, a Narridy resident and former cyclist and ring events steward at Crystal Brook Shows, died recently in his 60s. He owned Victoria Park near Narridy and is survived by his widow, five sons, five daughters, and several daughters in law. The community extends condolences to the bereaved family.
Rev. A. D. McCutcheon President of the Methodist Church in South Australia will conduct services in Wirrabara Appila and Laura on Sunday June 29. He preaches at Wirrabara 11 am Appila 3 pm and Laura 7 pm inviting all to attend.
The Laura Baptist Church and its school report strong Sunday School activity with a well-run program for farm families. Miss Erna Knauerhase has been appointed Kindergarten Superintendent and leads a successful kindergarten effort. A Sunday demonstration on June 15 impressed parents and friends, featuring birds flowers and nature pictures. Children not attending Sunday School are invited to join from 11 am to noon for up to date instruction.
An earthquake rattled Gladstone at night with no damage reported. Hospital Debutante Ball organizers seek floral contributions from residents for decorations next Thursday, with flowers to be left at Mr Haskard's shop between Monday and Thursday.
A Sunday schedule lists Gladstone and Georgetown churches with service times at Gladstone at 8 a.m. 7 p.m. Georgetown 9:30 a.m. and 7 p.m. and more for Crystal Brook St. Silas and Narridy. Next Sunday marks National Day of Prayer and Dedication with various parish activities and presentations across multiple denominations.
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