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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1942
Page
2
Experts repair all classes of laws set and sharpened by seasoned workers. Wood and metal curling tools ground and honed rotary or straight line in Adelaide’s modern plant. Work is done by specialists.
A diverse livestock sale list from multiple owners includes 1680 lambs and various ewes and wethers of mixed ages and breeds. Notable lots cover North Gungaree and Broadview bred lines, Dorset and Merino rams, prime cattle, and porkers with slips. Terms available by arrangement with auctioneers prior to sale.
Job notice from Adelaide Milling Coy. Ltd. Jamestown seeks a manager and states a minimum age of 16 for mill work.
Brief archival entry from The Areas Express and Farmers' Journal dated Friday March 27, 194 with limited readable text. The fragment provides no clear event, names, or locations to summarize a specific incident or notice.
Weekend guests include Mrs J Lister in Jamestown and Adelaide visitor Mr Jack Builder. Militia Pte P Leesue holidaying at Gladstone with his mother. Flight Lieut S W Thomson and Gambier at Gladstone with family. Pte Reg Kelly underwent knee operation successfully. George Flavel celebrated 9th birthday amid well wishes. Local fliers Sat Pilot Paul McLaren and Sgt Pilot Alf Gibbons in RAF air crew. Bob Boyle passes all subjects in third year dentistry. prior operation not derailing. Rev C G Carvasso transferred to Yongala Circuit. Easter services planned. Br Grayson writes from Richmond while son L A C Grayson serves in R A LF.
Instructions from Mr WL Tsar to auction a Gadstone farm four miles northeast and twelve miles from Yangya. Readable lots include cattle and horses, Jerseys and Leghorns, hay, wheat, harnesses, machinery such as a Massey Hind er, Sun Combine, and plows, plus sundry farming implements and tools. Auction Monday March 30 at 12 30 p.m. Coldsbrough Mort & Co Limited conducts.
In loving memory of John Woooolcock who died March 29, 1940. A kind life remembered with love by his father, step mother, and brother Raphael. Rest in peace.
Sincere thanks to friends for expressions of sympathy in recent bereavements. Jean Bailey and family, Mr and Mrs McAskill, Mr and Mrs Norman Smour extend appreciation for support and sympathy shown during their losses.
Members and intending members are reminded that Parade will be held next Sunday after noon on March 29 at 2 p.m. in the Old Council Chamber. The notice also states a time change for the Parade.
A badge sale at Gladstone raised 3 pounds 17 shillings for the Merchant Seamen's Appeal. The event was organized by Mr. R. A. Mundy head teacher of Gladstone Primary School and conducted by the school children.
The Gladstone Women s Welfare Club held its monthly meeting at the Primary School on Tuesday afternoon with Mrs R A Mundy presiding over a good turnout. A competition drew much interest and was won by Mrs E C Parsons. Afternoon tea closed the session.
Advertisements announce dances and competitions at St James Hall Leaming ton on Easter Saturday with Ugly Man Ted Holland and a Waltzing Competition. Alterations include a Caltowie dance institute event and a J Lang Ugly Man Competition moved to April 13 with novelty dances and entry details.
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort and Co will run a clearing sale on Monday March 30 at the W J Heard property six miles north east of Gladstone on the Gladstone Cal towie main road. The sale offers 11 horses 5 cows hay implements harness and sundries with afternoon tea available by the Gladstone unit of the F F C P at a nominal charge.
On and after Tuesday the dlst of March a Depot will be open in Ayr Street in the shop formerly Miss Wallers now Camouflage Net Making School. It will be open every Tuesday from 2 till 5 offering wool, knitting, books and other items.
Rev T Harper of Jamestown announces Sunday School anniversary events with services at 11 am and 3 pm and a 7 pm program. Belalie hosts a 3 pm meeting led by Mr A W White of the Baptist church. Captain I Ross leads an 11 am Holiness Meeting with 2 90 pm Sunday School and 6 30 pm Salvation Meeting. all are welcome.
The Liberty Loan set a record for individual subscribers. Strathalbyn topped per head with £14 11 9. Northern wheat regions lagged, Gladstone £4 17 4 Jamestown £4 19 3 Crystal Brook £4 4 Naroocorte £14 11 9 Bordertown £15 6. Northern folk paid much for war needs. Jamestown Football Club hosts fortnightly Institute dances raising about £13–£14 for Cheer Up Club. Committee: Secretary Don Williams H Jackson J St Rosie. Music by Mrs Grayson HB Evans Kevin McDonald. Future dances announced here.
Jamestown Branch of the Agricultural Bureau met last Friday to go into recess for the duration of the war. Chairman A J Symonds led the session and presented secretary R Phillips with a fountain pen in thanks for eight years of service.
On Sunday evening at St James Anglican Church the Lord Bishop of Willochra will induct Reverend David Anthony to parish care. Anthony was ordained in Leichester England and served at St Matthew's in the see city before moving to Australia in 1934 to join the Bush Brotherhood in Willochra and lead Quorn and surrounding areas. He later served as Vicar of St Luke and St Stephen Ballarat Victoria.
Local ladies organized a large Monday clearing sale at Mr. Cronk's farm to raise funds for lunch tea and cool drinks £8 10s was realised. At the monthly meeting Mrs H C Groves gave a useful address. Trading tables help build Branch funds.
State Superintendent advises that the Wheat Board approves acceptance from Growers into No 5 Pool of wheat under 54 lbs per bushel with 1/3 dockage per bushel. Certificates issued now. First advance on this wheat is 1/9 per bushel, less freight. Growers with surplus of this quality should deliver to nearest Agency promptly.
At James Town Institute on Saturday night Columbia studios presents Penny Serenade led by Irene Dunne and Gary Grant. A heart warming drama of newspaperman and wife promises emotional romance and strong stars. Supporting acts include Diving Rhythm Community Sing Song Alice in Movieland Shark Hunting and News reels.
At a Gladstone Town Hall meeting a 30 ratepayer petition urged air raid shelters. The council pledged full cooperation and formed committees to select sites and arrange work authorizations. Trench digging begins Easter Saturday at 10 a.m. with town and district volunteers urged to help.
Gladstone defeated Port Pirie 122 to 113 at the Gladstone Bowling Green on Saturday. Five Pirie rinks traveled by tram due to petrol restrictions. Individual rink scores included Bradock Drage Parsons Prior 25 and Ley Dite Meadow Brighton 15 with other close finishes.
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