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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 12, 1948

Page

4

District Council of Georgetown Minutes March 1

Georgetown district council meets in March with new Yacka Ward member Wec kert welcomed. Plans cover weed destruction deadlines, fire equipment funding, road works, by laws, and council approvals for quarry lease, barleys, fuel supply, and road repairs across Narridy, Yacka, and Georgetown areas. Council to pursue signs, roller sleeving, and fencing orders while awaiting department advice and expert input.

Georgetown Mr. E. Smart T. Browne M. R. Reed G. A. Smallacombe J. W. Thomson A. F. Weckert F. R. H. Smoar F. T. Acott Mr. Weckert Yacka Dr. Browne Grant Weckert Siebert Highways Dept Gulnare A.R Smallacombe Thomson Railways Dept Crown Lands Dept Cr. Browne Cr. Smallacombe Cr. Thomson Cr. Smoar Memorial Grounds Dept. of Agriculture Mesars Lang D. Inglis Brown and Reed R.A.A. Commissioner of Highways Dr. Reed Dr. Brown Messrs. M. Wilkin A. H. Smith B. L. Smart G. K. Davidson Central Board of Health Pt. Pirie Children's Welfare Dept Weckett Blyth Hospital Liquid Fuel Board C. Weber Weber Smatlacombe F. B. Morissey Smour J. W. Eagle Cr. Reed Nuvridy Institute Committee W. M. Ford Tubercular Aid Society A. Earle Smith Huddleston L.T.G C. G G. M. Heinrich Wundaleer Hed. Narridy H.C A. W. Martin G. L. Everett G. L RK. G. ‘Everett Narridy W. McNamara Narridy Ward Welbourn's Rd Frick’s Georgetown Road D. G. Sandow Nicolson Brown Red Hill Cox's Corner Naddleston Crystal Brook Cemetery Corner Bull Cr. Weckert Dr. Thomson Siviour Yackamoorun Badman's Cr. Smour Smart and Fire Fighting Association Gladstone Council

Jamestown Council Debates Fire Brigade Rumors and Road Repairs

Jamestown officials address unfounded claims that fire brigade members are paid staff. The council discusses park maintenance, water service talks with the Premier, and plans to obtain 25 drums of coins. Road conditions prompt inspections, gravel works, and potential tenders for metal. Brereton to cut Bathurst Burr. weighbridge profitability debated. warrants for casual labor approved.

P. J. McCarthy H. E. Wilkinson E. Grabin Jas. Gilfillan W. H. Adams A. Baldwin G. Glasson S. Wenham Fire Brigade Brereton L.A Works High School Park Baldwin Glasson Adams Tully's Corner Klingner's Siebert Highways Dept Dept Gilfillan Works Committee Gordon Corner Memorial Park Grabin Thomas’ Corner Elder’s Yards Burford Hewett Cr. Grabin Witie Wenham Humphries Terrace Irvine Street Highway Dept Mr. Brerett Bathurst Burr Cr. Gilfillan Cr. Cordon Cr. Adams Cr. Wilkinson

Crystal Brook Wedding and Local Sports Notes

In Crystal Brook, Eleanor Lawson became Mrs Arthur Samuel Rainsford at Crystal Brook Methodist Church, marking a pretty ceremony for the Lawson family. The South Flinders Tennis Association plans an Easter Tennis Tournament after last year’s success, with nine bitumen courts available and a large entry anticipated. The Golf Associates met with Captain Mrs. A. E. Thomas presiding, reporting a successful year including a championship won by Mrs. E. E. Murdock, and awards for most improved player Miss L. Bird and others. Crystal Brook links were chosen by S.A.L.G.A. for the June country week. Season officers were elected, and a Leap Year Ball was enjoyed by Crystal Brook Youth Club with music by Migs Cuttin’s Orchestra.

Crystal Brook Methodist Church Eleanor Josephine J. N. Lawson Crystal Brook Arthur Samuel Rainsford Etoom B. M. Rainsford South Flinders Tennis Association Golf Associates A. E. Thomas E. E. Murdock Mesdames E. Robinson Dpd. Murdock L. Bird Vera Keats M. P. O'Callaghan S.A.L.G.A F. Treloar Misa E. Dunsford D. Murdock E. McLeod A. Bruce D. Ward B. Baker Craig E. Dunsford L. Pearce

Federal Referendum enrolment closes for April 12

Electoral Authorities announce that rolls for the Rents and Prices Referendum will close Monday April 12. Qualified voters not correctly enrolled at their current address should obtain and submit Electoral Claim Cards to enrol or update their enrolment. Correct enrolment is compulsory and failure to enrol or notify a change of address may incur a fine and loss of voting rights. Cards are available at post offices and electoral offices.

Sporting Notes from Pt Adelaide Saturday

A crop of race names and local figures fills the page as Dubai style notes cover jumps, handicaps, and the Sires Produce Stakes. The piece praises Laura and Gladstone districts with profiles of Vic Blesing and the Holland brothers, and honors St Patrick's Day with Michael Page and Michael Meaney figures prominent in local sport and farming.

St. Patrick's Day Michael Henry Page Gladstone Yackamoorundie Mick Frank Jack Cyril Georgetown Page Michael Meaney Meaney Pop Kapunda

Salvation Army Harvest Festival in Jamestown Ends with Concert

Harvest Festival at the Salvation Army Hall Jamestown led by Capt Jacobs concluded Monday evening with a crowded concert. Rev Gibson took charge. program included songs prayers recitations solos duets and instrumentals. A tasty supper followed the doxology and benediction as attendees left.

Salvation Army Hall Jamestown Capt. Jacobs Gibson Rev Phillips J. C. Skurray Miss Shirley Dunning Ron Hector Mr. Edwards Brian McDougall Monte Morris Mr. Skurray Mrs. Edwards Shirley Dunning Joan Dunning Florrie Stevens Valma McDou

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