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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 12, 1948
Page
1
Dr Wenham urged halt to unwrapped bread sold at bakeries after children left loaves on the ground during play. He asked the Central Board of Health to act. Dr Gilfillan and Mayor supported concerns. motion carried despite opposition.
The Bela lie Branch of the Women’s Agricultural Bureau held its March meeting in Jamestown with plans to entertain Wirrahara women on April 6 and to host the Gladstone conference March 10. Speaker Mrs F Cummings discussed Queensland industries and crops. The Jamestown Football Club annual meeting reviewed a strong season, loss of key players, and preparations for training starting March 23 with NAFA affiliation expected.
Advert for Rivett's Shell Grit Supplies Adelaide offering white grit for poultry delivered F.O.R in 12 bag lots about 150 bags at 2 shillings per bag ungraded 1 shilling 8 pence per bag with bags or credit on return samples available on application from Rivett's Shell Grit Supplies C5544 22 Currie Street Adelaide.
The annual Jamestown Easter Tennis Tournament runs March 26 to 29 with past years’ strong fields. Adelaide players from the Hardcourts Association and teachers college members compete in men’s and women’s singles and doubles, mixed events, and boys and girls under 16. Joint secretaries are D. Rowe and B. L. Posdike.
Excellent turnout at the monthly meeting of RSS and ATLA Jamestown Sub-Branch held in Irvine Street Club Rooms. President Mr. Wight chaired as correspondence was addressed and plans made for the Mid Northern Sub Branch Conference on Saturday April 1 in the Supper Room with delegates from about 20 sub-branches. A dinner will follow under branch members supervision, with music and vocal numbers. over 150 diggers are expected.
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