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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Mar 21, 1947

Page

3

Southern Flinders Tennis Finals Set After Weekend Play

Southern Flinders Tennis Association reports semi finals on March 15 with Stone Hat defeating Appia in sets and games. Messy results show Kota Reichstein and Milne Hincks advancing in men’s doubles and several ladies events. Wirrabara Forest and Wirrabara region players posted tight scores in singles and doubles with Appila to face Wirrabara for the final at Wirrabara.

M. Reichstein 0. Clarke Mesdamer PD Whalio T. Kite P. Puiller H. Fuller Mens Bingles L. Kotz R. Reichstein J. Kote J. Byrnes A. Northeast W. Francis D. Walter K. Reichstein Milney H E. Mamnerk Wil- Mamy L. McKensie-T Reichstein EB Himbert R. Murphy J. Stevens-M Carmen Carmen W. Jenner R. Kennedy-R Clancy Mamner Miss Blesing Mrs W Mamer V. Coleman B. Blestag I. Marner M. Marner B. Marner L. Carmen L. Hunt D. Kennedy Appila Wirrabara Wir

Laura ratepayer lauds councillors and pine plantation growth

A Laura ratepayer commends the Councillors for their work and notes the pine plantation in the South Park Lands thriving. He mentions visitors and street gardens and suggests water to the drinking fountain opposite the barber’s shop would improve the street gardens.

Laura South Park Am Air Laura Ratepayer Ahaha

Local Bowling Honors And South Australia Swimming Champs

The Consistency Draw Trophy went to Mrs Evans with Mes J Slattery as runner up. Club Pairs trophies were won by Mesdames Garnett and Longbottom. South Australia high school swimming championships set for Unley Crystal Pool on March 23 with Jamestown’s Roger Clift contesting 100 yards under 26 and 16 to 1 years events. Misses Mary and Selina Bazley injured in city cycle accident, admitted to Royal Adelaide Hospital with leg fracture and shaking.

Mrs. Evans Mes J. Slattery Mesdames Garnett Longbottom Abole South Australia Unley Crystal Pool Jamestown High Roger Clift Jamestown Roger Barley City Mary Selina Bazley Adelside King William Street Royal Adelaide Hospital Selina Miss. Mary

Jamestown Hosts Northern District Baptist Assembly with Notable Visitors

The Jamestown assembly welcomes Dr A C Hull ED BA president of the Baptist Union of Australia and Rev J G Hackworth MA president of the SA Baptist Union. Activities include morning and afternoon sessions at 1030 am and 2 pm, talks by Rev W Noble and Rev WH Hackworthy, lunch at 12 20, and services at the Presbyterian Church with host delegation from Whyalla and Canowle Belt.

W. Noble Whyalla WH. Hackworthy Siona Wil Tle Presbyterian Fletegate Canowle Belt

James Town pool hosts school swimming certificates

Young swimmers at James Town Swimming Pool earned Elementary Certificates for swimming a pool length and Junior Certificates for two lengths plus strokes. Dozens showcased skills in relays and precision entries as peers cheered, with Peter Stegall narrowly beating Dean Russell in a 100 yard relay.

Jamestown Primary Jamestown Peer Steggall Peter Dean Petar Russell H. Plavel Sharpe Ri Litele B. Hooper C. Heness B McKenzie Stead L. Dickson J Kirkland M Horstmret B. Boxall J. Campbell J. Octoman D. Glasson Barbara McKenzie Jolly B. Draper B. Russell Walker D. Davis Harner D. Russell Russell P Stegeall Jolly J. Sout Alice Jolly Baris Desmond Mavis Barry Russell Peter Stegall Peer Russell Lorraine Dickson Ji Coal Peter Stegell Peter Russell

Jamestown Croquet Results And Upcoming Charity Event

Croquet matches played at first named towns with results listed for Jamestown Crystal Brook and Caltowie. Jamestown bands announce a Souvenir Vocal Instrumental and Variety Entertainment at the Jamestown Institute on Manitas April 28 to raise funds for local W.A. Rand chapters.

Jamestown Citizens Jamestown Institute Manitas W.A. and Rand

Obituary notices for Joseph Melnerney and Joseph Travers

The obituary recalls the life of Joseph Melnerney of Belalie East died March 5 at 70. He farmed at Mannanarie Annalby Pinnarne Freeing and Belalie East and supported sports with greyhounds and coursing. The funeral at St James Catholic Church was led by Rt Rev Dr Tost. Three brothers and three sisters survive. The second obituary notes the death of Joseph Travers of Jamestown on March 12 at Jane-stowe Hospital, describing his long residence and public service. further details of his activities will appear in the next issue.

Rosen Msierney Joseph Melnerney Belalle Hast Howitt Manoora Joseph Mary Melmerney Annalby Mannanarfe Mannanarie Stephen Pinnarne Ito Belalie East Metherney Toll Uri Freeling Coursing Club St. James Brighton William Jamestown Martin Mingarte Mesdames J. O'Brien Ethelion J. Hehir Joseph Travers Joseph ‘Travers Janestowe Travers Centieman

Laura Football Club Holds Annual Meeting

The Laura Football Club held its annual general meeting in the Lodge Room last Friday with about 40 supporters. Balance sheets showed a credit balance of £57 0s 2d in general funds and £26 8s 7d in the accident fund. Officers and committee members were elected, features included gatekeeper and boundary umpire pay scales, and plans for affiliate with the Northern Areas Football Association were confirmed. Ray Kennedy was thanked for his services as he leaves the district.

Me. J. Kleinig J. Groverman All Wees FR. Knight Felne E. B. Hanley LC Tucker John Slavery Kigiiigs O. H. Reichstein J. Reichstein J. Kenny G. W. Smith A. P. Wilson E. ©. Hansey F. May- Wahl O. Kletnig F. Lehmann G. Catlins W. Scott C. McKenzie J. Slattery Proxtes R. Koight Kleinig L. Lehmann F. Maynald A. Cochrane 0. Kleinig R. Davidson R. Tobin F. Waller Tiwad Mosers G. Collins Cleg Igelt Northern Areas Football Association Wlu F. G. Rig Rew A. J. Star Iuth Wirrabara Cab Peoposa J. Cirlin Head Bros. R. Smallacombe J. Walter Lauea J. Revereman Ray Kennedy Cir P. Lehmany R. Knight Ray

Welcome Home Service for Returned Personnel at Laura Baptist Church

A final Welcome Home Service will be held at Laura Baptist Church on Wednesday evening March 28 at 8 PM. Addresses will be given by Dr A C Hill of the Australian Baptist Union and H G Hallworthy of the S A Baptist Union, with other speakers. A pipe organ, program, and supper will follow. all who can attend are invited.

Laura Baptist Pam A. C. Hill Eda Australian Baptist Uilow Amdithe Tey H. G. Haelworthy S.A. Baptist Union Kevin Blesing Gladstone Methodist Choir Joan File Lipgyl Parker Karl Blesing Chi "Thomson Hlesing Pollard Ruth ‘Thomson Me Allin Blesing le Chofr I “Qmsie The Choj

Gladstone Ladies Bowing Club Outing and Match Result

Gladstone ladies bowling club members visited Crystal Brook on February 27 for a friendly match. Gladstone won by 17 points, 67 to 54, with transport arranged by Mrs Zerhe, Mrs Staker and Mr Hole. Port Pirie visitors fenced a hot return 46 to 34 in Port Pirie later in March.

Monsers Zerhe Staker Hole Wo Thomson Crystal Brook Gladstone A. Daw Gale Hongl Bath Arefer Thomson Tozz Robrlach Ohorn Henschke Croher Miss Tike Mesdanes Threagold Gilbert Lawsear Giles Gadd Mindouh Lawsut Sou Tuckey

Jamestown Rifle Club Hit 26 Members In Peak Practice Session

Jamestown Rifle Club held its fourth practice on the club range amid ideal conditions with 26 members present. Top scores by Reg Cuimulings narrowly edged by W Wehrmann A Tudor and Napper, as the committee praised the Wehrmann duo and Ben Williams for a telescope donation. Rifles dispatched to rail and due for weekend distribution. next practice slated for Saturday at 1 0 p.m.

Jamestown Rifle Club Reg Cuimulings W. Wehrmann A. Tudor Napper

Food for Britain Appeal Donations Acceptances

Donations to the Food for Britain Appeal were received by J C Thomson Clerk of Gladstone District Council. Contributions include R Pollard one shilling one sixpence i C Thomson one pound L J Nayda two shillings W H Nayda sixpence and Mrs L J Nayda.

J.C. Thomson Gladstone Food For Britain Messrs. R. Pollard I. C. Thomson L. J. Nayda W. H. Nayda

Yongala Victorious in Belalie Cricket Final Thriller

Yongala defeated Ex Servicemen in a tightly contested Belalie final at Belalie val on Saturday. Yongala won the toss, batted, with key contributions from C Miller and D Goodes while Ex Servicemen faltered early and never recovered, bowled by A Miller and W Harding as the innings collapsed to 62 all out.

Belalie Val Yongala C. Glersch C. Miller D. Goodes Glersch Heme Penna Goodes Miller Daly Roat Wees Wavers Stemips Fosdike Harding Williams Sivone Sivinur A. Miller J. Indy Gee Bon Willams Daly Case Alunz Hatore Case Slattery Land Ra. YW Marding R. Slatetery Eb, Miller R. Harding Law Clarke B Daly D. Prost D. Miller H Daly R. Colange Penna Mmmur Sunrites Torral D. Goofles J. Slattery Ry Slattery D. Willams W. Harding Li Fosdike Smanr DA Milly FR. Williams Coles DR. Case

Georgetown Club Holds General Meeting and Harvest Notices

The Georgetown football club met in the supper room with about 26 present led by President G J Noonan. Secretary Len Wellington reported on the M4 season finances showing a profit and listed officers, helpers, and committee roles. Harvest Thanksgiving services were held at Clover Hill and Georgetown Baptist Churches with Rev Ly W Brook preaching, joint choirs, and a presentation to Mr and Mrs George Verme.

G. J. Noonan Len Wellington Accident Fuult Fr. E Lag Presilpur G. Noonan Vise-Prestieuts Messrs A. Lydus T.P. Noo Fu D. Page Acl Noll H. BE. Shurven BS. Mason J. L. Denes P. J.P. Schwerdt L. B. Welington Les. Wake Nelugates T. B. Noonan WF. Saunders L. H. Waleington B. B. Vauphlen TF Noonan DJ. Noll M. Donhardt Fylu Saunders K. G. Smallacombe Alan Saunders Ted McNamara T. F. Noonan J. J. Angley B.S. Mason Nonim D. J. Noll D. Tang K. A Ant J. Noman W. F. Sanders L. G. Smallacombe Don Lane D Martin FH Read Mesdames TV Wakefield Clover Hill Georgetown Lev A. Hawke Smallacombe George Verme Ferme Sapper Wekefeld Britain Chancl Rocky River Cricket Nayvifly Guinare Crystal Bronk Koolinea Nartily Tinsures Genygetown Ve Myatt Reyd Len Wet Hington PF. Noonan Wy F. Sanders Eyre Smith Shantou A. Baker K. Bynallncamke OR. Ikovke Smimilerd B. Sart Mo Preeman C Smart Narehly G. Smart Smart Bo Smart A. Rick Jh M. Freeman J. Nicolson F. Smart F Smart L. Dary OH. Smith W. B Sanders RO Hawke J. da Read Dan Inedis MM Melrose Mes Mason Bank of Adelaide CA. Manthorpe

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Southern Flinders Tennis Association Gulnare Burgess Welling Medlin Spackman Craw Moore Thomas B. Williams Hl, Burgess Crayford Hockey OW. Burgess Medhin Skelton Ellis Lu Ellin Pavy C. McCarthy Rabbi Thompson Kerin Ogilvie Saint II Miss Wight Jamestown Uv Caltowie Smith Symonds Mias Wight Thom Jamestown Citizen's Band Gladstone Ladies Bowling Club Ast Messames Rohrtach Hough Creher Oborn Jenscehke S. Thomson Pari Pirie Cit Harktual Food For Britain Appeal Belalie Cricket Association Yongala v ExServicemen Buetneering and Water Sumy Booleron Centre Eafleet Water Eudunda C. J. Eiffe Gladstone Furniture Emporium Dixon National Radio Furniture Emporium Main Street Gladstone Boxall Roneberg Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers Diesel Tyndar McCormitek Pontes Sehien Hal C. J. Eiffe Ray Templer
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