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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 02, 1945
Page
3
A distinct earth tremor was felt in and near Jamestown on Friday night around 9 45. Rumors of a meteorite fall circulated without verification. Mr J Yeates of Mannanarie Road recalled a metal splinter falling years ago and lodged a sample with the Advertiser for inquiry.
The Georgetown Institute hosts a social afternoon to bid farewell to Mrs M V McAuley and Mrs M E Freeman. Inez Phillis is named Pin-up Girl for the district as a fundraiser begins. A picnic race meeting is planned for March 23 to aid Patriotic funds, with proceeds directed to support.
Pastor John Mughes and Clare Gill will lead the Georgetown and Clover Hill Baptist harvest festival on Sunday. The event features a joint service at 713 p.m with special musical items and a combined tea between services at the supperman hall.
The Jamestown program features The Creat Impersuation with Ralph Bellamy Evelyn Ankers and Rudi Abbott among cast. Universal spy tale shown with evening showings and matinee at 2 pm. Next week another bill includes Melvin Douglas Ruth Hussey and Lila Drew in Our Wid and Hello Annapolis screenings.
A general meeting of the Great Nor der Athletic and Cycling Clubs at Appila Trust on February 2 discussed a New Years Day sports meeting profit of £146 13s 2d after prizes. Funds will be divided among four groups including the Appila Soliders Welfare Fund. Notice of the death in action of Pte Frank Warvie on February 1 was received. he was the son of Mr and Mrs Murch War vie, settlers of Appila. Two War veterans are mentioned and Pte Hush Harvie of the 27th Battalion was badly wounded. Pte Harvie, the first Appila boy killed in this war, served with the 10th Hat at Polygon Wood.
The Crystal Brook District Hospital held a well attended meeting on February 2 to review the year’s finances. The chairman urged higher revenue via increased patient fees and council rates while noting legislative limits on pensioner funds and a need for government subsidy alongside proposed hospital improvements.
Jamestown Red Cross Circle elected new officers at a Friday meeting in Corporation Chambers. Es Orchard steps down as president. G E Twelftree becomes secretary. New officers include Mrs F G Lorimer president and Miss Roma Halh joint secretaries. Members paid tribute to retiring officers and farewell remarks were made for Mrs Orchard and Mrs Twelftree.
Mr Wally fours from Gladstone presented by St John Ambulance Fairstone Division in appreciation of services to the community. Guests included Rev Te Nuske and Rev J Marefin with a church conference line up in Adelaide. A Bali in the town Hall raised £39 11s 6d for Lawre's kit, decorated halls and an M C Mr J Wallis led the proceedings.
Gladstone routed Gulnave with top scorer Dawes 41 and Gulnave replying 82. Duffy took 4/1 as Gladstone posted 222 with Manuel Daly Giersch among scorers. Bowling by Flavel Manuel and Duffy kept Gulnave in check. final total 83. Syms Flavel Le Manuel took key wickets as Duffy completed a fine all round effort.
The Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society launches its annual appeal on March 9 to aid T B soldiers in South Australia. About 380 soldiers are affected including 118 from the current conflict with 60 new cases. funds will support the Angorichina Hostel and relief for TB families. Badges will be sold in cities and suburbs with enamel and membership badges offered.
Delegates from Clare Jamestown Balaklava and nearby towns gather at Paws Hall Clare on February 21 to reestablish activity after a recess. President Ay Be Rig es Burra and officers are elected. health overwork concerns noted and show dates set for late September to October.
Ice and produce firm reports government supported price adjustments for milk poultry and eggs. Butterfat test figures and wholesale quotes cited, with sales stalls for ice chests and packing cases noted amid market restrictions and price changes.
The January meeting chaired by Mrs J M Robinson heard thanks from service members for Christmas hampers. Donations over six months included Quorn £6, FFCF Hampers £10, Cheerup Hut £4, Red Cross £10, Prisoner of War £20, Salvation Army Red Shield £20, CWA Service Families Cottage Fund £20, Adelaide Seafaring Mission £3, YMCA £5, Seamen’s Mission £2, Home for Tacuilles £2, and PROF £5.
Gladstone hosts a Saturday match as the Laura Bowling Club defeats Gladstone by 16 points. President W Williamson and I Lehmann spoke. tea served by the ladies Seaves. Players listed include Heweer Av Smith Osman W Gale for Gladstone and Theker Tehmann Fe Walter Fuller for Laura.
Races and throwing meeting slated for Gladstone with events in meter lengths and stakes listed. Delegates note deaths of J Warnes and J Rose and raise funds for the Riley Rose Memorial Fund. New meeting set for February 20 at Clare with nearby bowling invite and weather impact described.
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