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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 05, 1944
Page
2
Notice from Mrs Dr A Campbell for the estate of the late D A Campbell. The filing calls for probate actions and settlement steps as required by law. Officials and heirs are expected to cooperate with the court and executor during the process.
An annual subscription of 10 shillings sixpence provides a 10 percent reduction on all fees for the member while hospitalized. A £1 1s annual subscription covers the member’s family with the same concession. Members also gain a voice in hospital management.
The Tate and Harper families and relatives express sincere thanks for telegrams letters cards and floral tributes after the passing of a good mother at Jamestown Hospital on April 1. Special gratitude to Dr Swann the Jamestown Hospital nursing staff and Mr Wenham for their kindness.
Sunday services listed for multiple denominations across Jamestown and surrounding towns. Evensong and morning worship at St. Peter’s and St. Andrew’s, with Holy Communion times, Easter observances, and names of local ministers including Rev. Harper and Rev. Wiseman.
While Mr 5 W Thomson B C5 serving with the RAAF, Mr Boyle a Jamestown dentist will visit Gladstone monthly and offer consultations at Mr Wurm's Chemist Shop on the fourth Monday of each month from 10 am to 4 pm.
The report notes better dairy outlook with rains and green growth, predicting rising milk production as grasses develop. It highlights strong demand for Blue Valley butter, with prices for best quality butter at 1/5 5-8d per lb, locally delivered, and mentions egg shortages and adjusted Egg Board rates for 1st quality hen and medium eggs.
Local residents from Gladstone and Port Pirie are listed on leave and holidays across Adelaide, Laura, Jamestown, Port Broughton, and Peterborough. Names include Mr. J Wage, Mrs. Heard and Gwen, Mrs. Chappell and Miss E Chappell, Roy Acott AIF, and many others enjoying breaks and family visits.
Splendid rains fell at Gladstone during the week with about three quarters of an inch registered and 89 points at Jamestown. The rainfall will prove of great benefit to farmers and gardeners.
Nominations for district councils and corporations close at 12 noon on Saturday May 6 to fill vacancies from term expirations across South Australia.
Jamestown reports 131 subscribers today toward a 160 goal. Only 29 more are needed to hit the quota. Invest now as loan closes Tuesday next.
The Ladies Club holds its final afternoon at the Clubhouse on Wednesday May 10 at 2 30 pm Trophies won during the year will be presented by Mrs J Crbeer president Bridge games will be played and all are welcome
A Saturday dance in Laura Town Hall supports Miss Doro thy Shillabeer the Laura pin‑up girl. The Belalie North Red Cross April meeting nominated Joan Ellis and Doreen Simpson as candidates for Miss Red Cross 1944 with funds to POW and General Fund. The Queen competition begins May 29 and aims to rally local support and help for servicemen and the Red Cross.
Gladstone St Albans Mothers Union members visited Whyalla to attend the annual Council meeting of the Mothers Union in the Diocese of Willochra. The group included Mes dames E Hillard president and RK S Thomson secretary, with other members and clergy touring the BHP Blast Furnace and Progressive town after conference. Diocesan President and Secretary Mesdames H H Heastip Crystal Brook and L Burgun Mannum also attended.
Members attended the Friday meeting with Mrs L Harris presiding. Plans were set for a visit by Mrs W Shepherd to Gladstone on Thursday May 11 for a social afternoon replacing Friday events. A cheque for £60 was approved for the Pin-up candidate Miss Betty Harris bringing the total to £120 from 28 000 votes. Bank balance stood at £67 9s 1d with expenses itemised. next events aim to boost receipts for the Pin-up drive through Thursday’s dance and the May 18 final ball.
Jamestown cinema previews an action filled Saturday night with Pimpernel Smith starring Leslie Howard and a strong cast and the supporting Roy Rogers feature South of Santa Fe with a thrills filled wild west score. Also showing Smilin Through with McDonald and Aherne and a morning mood reel plus song promotions and Woods peppermint cure jingles.
An Australian officer’s letter to Red Cross headquarters praises the chain of Red Cross service for sick and wounded from New Guinea to the mainland. He notes clean hospital conditions, hot baths, cigarettes, comforts, and daily visits on hospital ships, plus relief from sore eyes with dark glasses. He recalls Red Cross libraries and crafts in Victoria and a warm reception in South Australia with meals, flowers, and entertainers during transport through Port Pirie.
Jamestown council notes a poor War Loan Rally attendance, praises Haese for £2000 subscription, and discusses wages for Anzac Day and a Chevrolet truck purchase. The mayor condemns personal remarks, confirms clerical actions, and records no infectious disease cases in the Board of Health.
Last week's dance realized £7 and the Red Cross shop reported £6 19/4 in proceeds. Conveners were Mrs J C Thomson, W Thomson, and Miss J Pearce. Future dances are set for May 25 and June 1, with the latter featuring the Miss Red Cross Contest. In England, Fit-Sgt Reg Williams and Sgt Don Williams met on March 31 after Reg’s airgraph letter. They shared leave in Scotland, Reg visiting Sir Charles McCann, connected to Jamestown, as Australian Comforts Fund parcels arrive monthly.
Whyte Yarcowie FFCF unit at Terowie held a dance for Miss Mavis Simmons on April 20, raising £30. Organisers listed include Mesdames Maloney Walkington Cullinan S Hfunt Wenham Simmons Gard Wilson Stephen. Anzac Day service on Sunday 23 was led by Rev A M Jackson with wreaths at the Memorial. A Soldiers T B Society collection totalled £2 5d. Election Day tea and a trading table added £7 5d. Hospital notes report J L Smith an inmate at Jamestown hospital. Miss Shela Smith home from Rua Rua Hospital with two broken fingers. Mr and Mrs W Gard’s son Pte N Gard on leave. A RSL entertainment night hosted at Mr W Wilson’s for Pte N Kempe and Pte M Hunt on leave. Rain has improved the season aiding farm work.
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