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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1939
Page
2
A.C. console ARAYCOPHONE 6 valve offered by LAWRIE'S Radio Gladstone. All sets guaranteed six months and in perfect order. Terms available. Phone 141.
Gladstone hosts a Scout rally at 11 a.m. and a 7 p.m. service by Rev. G. R. Parrott. Yangya features a 3 p.m. talk by Rev. G. R. Parrott.
Notices show Mr H Medlin and family vacationing in the city and seaside, R Lucy transferring within Elder Smith to Minlaton, Miss E Jeffs visiting Melrose, and J V O'Brien party holidaying with Mr and Mrs J J O'Brien Mile End. Rev G G Evans operated for appendicitis at Laura Hospital, plus Bank of NSW Jamestown staffer Ring on leave. Dr E J Swann to address Adelaide Health Officers Conference May 2 and 21 on Health Work in Country Centres.
Mr Lehmann's father visits Gladstone, Mr Gillespie wins State exam honor, Edwin Symonds returns from Eastern States trip, Jamestown High School alumnus now an electrical engineer in Canberra, a Defence League of Australia branch will be formed at a May 11 meeting, chaired by J F O Neill, and the Flour Tax rate decreases from £5 17 6 to £5 5 per ton effective after April 27 for mill sales and imports.
North Bundaleer resident J M Molineux during a night fox shoot found a dog fox with a tight collar wired in place, suggesting the animal had escaped captivity. The collar appeared to be fitted in youth and concealed by fur.
Secretary of S A Co op Wheat Pools Ltd says Commonwealth Bank arranged a third advance on the season's wheat pool. The net rate is 3d per bushel with cheques to certificate holders mailed on Monday May 22. Total distributions reach 3s 1d per bushel after freight, with a further payment expected later in the year.
Messrs J C A Rungle chair and fellow directors of the Savings Bank of S A met Jamestown officials including Mayor KE Daly and Town Clerk W Naismith at dinner at the Commercial Hotel. They were entertained at the Bowling Green Club House and continued to Whyalla and Port Lincoln on Tuesday morning.
The High School Council and staff organize a May 31 ball at the Institute to raise funds for several school projects. Proceeds benefit students and the district, with a dancing program, supper, and novelties promised to add to an outstanding event.
An advertisement offers one pint of best chest nose and throat remedy for two shillings. It also touts a two bottle concentrate called HEENZO that, when added to water, yields a pint of remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis flu and nasal antiseptic for catarrh. It claims usefulness for both children and adults and urges shoppers to try HEENZO to save money.
The L A Chamber of Manufactures issues its prospectus for the Fifteenth Royal Adelaide Exhibition at Centennial Hall Wayville from March 15 to May 11. H R H The Duke of Kent may visit Australia and Adelaide. Cash prizes and a broad prize list attract participants across crafts and hobbies. Organising Secretary H E Winterbottom will mail prospectuses on request.
A local event announces the Old Scholars Ball in Jamestown with details withheld for a later release. Organizers invite former students and residents to attend the social event, seeking to celebrate alumni ties and community heritage.
Mothers Day falls on May 14 and the Post Master General department plans special greeting forms and envelopes at all Post Offices from May 8 to 21. More than 3,000 telegrams were sent last year in the state and a larger volume is expected this year. Greetings may be sent on a regular telegram form or as a phonogram to be telephoned. To avoid delays staff will be increased on May 12 and 13.
The Northern Areas Football Association announces tomorrow's games Gladstone versus Crystal Brook at Gladstone, Wirrabara visiting Georgetown, and Caltowie at home to Jamestown. A secretary resignation at Gladstone leads to Jack Leesue filling the post. Port Lincoln match canceled due to a West Coast carnival. possible June 12 match with Broughton Association. Upcoming rounds list matches from May 1 to May 27 and a Jamestown Old Scholars Ball on June 28 with an augmented orchestra.
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