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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 07, 1943
Page
3
The Belalie Agricultural Society schedules a Tuesday meeting at 2 p m to discuss the 1943 Annual Show and other business. The agenda notes include a main topic on the show and an additional matter brought forward for discussion.
The Baptist Young Peoples Fellowship held its second meeting of the year in the church hall on Wednesday April 28. Officers were elected, and the trivia game Information Please saw four experts answer questions, with Mrs Tudor and Mr Tudor among them. The event ended with a pleasant supper and a short devotional. Helen Pearce broke her arm in a fall from a horse and is in Jamestown Hospital.
A complimentary Laura Town Hall social honored Sgt Arthur Porter son of Mr and Mrs A J Porter of Laura. Sgt S J Condon chaired with Rev 5 K Wiseman and speakers A J Walter G W Smith A A Molland. Performances by Mrs Roehrs Brenda Blesing Rhonda Shillabeer Miss Margaret Lines and Miss Betty Fuller accompanied. Porter’s youth in Laura noted prior to enlistment.
The Booleroo centre event saw Sisters Marie Brown Gur Clarry Schwartz and L A C Glen Arthur present at a well attended social. Speakers included J Matron Returned Soldiers N J Martin Ladies R Noblet Town and District H J Martin Church. Sister Campbell’s musical item was appreciated. Cheques were presented by the chairman and Miss E Haines acted as pianist for the dance that followed.
Election results list elected councillors across Spalding Port Germein Wonggarra Ward Willowie Booleroo Yackamoorundie Gladstone Manatoo Tarco wie Caltowie Bundaleer Georgetown Jamestown Mannauarie Narridy Yacka and Jamestown Mayor B T Daly with a slate of ward representatives across North South North Parade and Leamington.
Sgt Porter thanked attendees for the evening and the town residents for the presentation. The supper and dance followed, with a most enjoyable time reported. Mr Condon lamented low attendance and urged every citizen to attend socials honoring the lads’ efforts.
The ABC invites D P Fomenko to discuss war news from National stations. Born in Novorossisk, he lived across Russia, the Near East, Europe and Asia. He taught economics and languages in Sydney, coached sports, lectured for the Workers Education Association, and wrote articles.
A combined Easter Saturday event hosted by the local F.F.C.E. and S.P.F. drew visitors from Hallett, Canowie Belt and Terowie. Officials included A Stephen and others. afternoon tea and a trading table supported by local ladies. Events featured youths, men and ladies races, throwing events, golf, track, and a rooster chase. Gate receipts totaled £6/18 with the dance at £8/2/5. net proceeds reached £54/ a/4 for a patriotic cause.
The Australian Wheat Board in Melbourne reports receipts of 142.2 million bushels for the season and notes high yields across most of Australia. It warns of a smaller planted area for the next harvest and potential reduced marketing stocks, with about 207 million bushels still on hand.
Wednesday May 6 report details Easter Monday Red Cross gala profits and donations totaling £101 11s 3d after expenses. Highlights include prizes won in sports and craft events, a large dance with Laura orchestra, and thanks to organizers. Major J. Edmunds-Wilson sent a message from a Japanese POW camp. Weather remains dry with April rainfall at 150 points. a major rain is hoped for farming needs. Tallies reveal community support and upcoming Roll of Fighting Forces.
On May 4 the Jamestown Cheer Up Club entertained Pte. J. Mather on leave. The Mayor, EB Daly, presided as Mather was welcomed by the gathering. The evening included community singing, musical items, solos, recitations, and a dance, ending with Mather departing Wednesday.
A historical notice promoting Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited highlights a large Northern Towtor Dairy Produce market for Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk. It claims rapid weekly turnover higher beef and dressed poultry prices and near markets to cut freight costs with mid day train delivery and prompt monthly payments on the tenth.
A series of interschool games listed between J. W. B. A. May S Pres and Baptists and St. Joseph against Ohd Scholars, with Methodist and Old Scholars alternately advancing or receiving byes. All matches start at 2 15, featuring players J Dunlop R Warner D Gordon P Hewett D Abbott I Baker M Steggall and Moore as emergency.
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