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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 08, 1931
Page
2
The notice lists wood products and prices for delivery at residences including Mallee long lengths at 25 shillings. Tealdenes delivery options with ton and half ton rates. Spring Wood and mixed lots priced per ton and half ton with quarter rates. stumps and various truck load figures given for home delivery.
Spenders invited to bid by May 15 noon for 40 chains of rubble on Jamestown Main Road two miles north of town under Seferal Aid Specifications. Work to be completed by June 2 1941. Specifications at District Office Spalding. W Campbell District Clerk. Emergency Committee nominates candidates for Senate or Representative seats with nominations closing June 1 1911. contact A Grenfell Price Chairman Trustee Building 22 Grenfell Street Adelaide.
Jamestown hosts Anglican and Presbyterian services with Holy Communion at 8 am and 11 am, Morning Prayer at 11 am, Evening Prayer at 7 pm, and Sunday School at 2:34 pm. Special Mothers Day services include 11 am, 10 15 am, and 2 30 pm with a token for all attendees. A program by local talent and a pasty supper follow on May 1 at 8 pm.
The agricultural bureau exhibition in Memorial Hall is set for Wednesday afternoon with many cowkery displays. Gladstone Bridge Club reports a 10 point win by Blacks in the latest match at Memorial Hall. Scout and Guide Craft Exhibition awards went to Gladstone Wolf Cubs and Guide Marjory Bennett. prizes also to Jamestown and Crystal Brook Scouts. Weather notes include heavy rains in Gladstone and nearby districts with May totals recorded. The Adelaide branch of the Country Women’s Association seeks clothing donations for outback residents, to be sent via the Gladstone address.
The Bridges trophy for the champion rifle troop prize, presented by Sir Tom Bridges, was won by Crystal Brook No. 4 troop machine sun squat ton The Tearler of the temp Kirill Bryson led with the highest score. Previous holders Gkustune troop lose the trophy which Crystal Brook now holds until defeated. Mothers Day events in South Australia appeal to all attendees with a special gathering and gifts. A musical program and supper on May 24 at 7 pm proceeds to Loyal necessities. Football dance faced inclement weather but attracted fair attendance at Jamestown.
Jamestown residents tuning in to BCI's Clare program on Thursday, April 30, enjoyed an unusually fine musical show. Mr Jon Gilfillan performed with charm, singing Moth Machree and Aleven jue Song as encores, followed by Thinking for the wall. The audience praised the lively instrumental section by Clare players, noting Mr Gil Allan's popularity locally.
Large attendance at the Gladstone Social And Dance Club annual meeting at the Library on Monday evening. President Dr J P Bowden outlined the season, reporting a profit of £20 1s, and plans for similar events next year. Officers elected include President J Rop, Vice President W Thomsen, Secretary and Treasurer B Cox, with a long list of committee members and auditors named.
An advertising notice from the Emergency Committee (South Australia) notes a split among allied groups including the Citizen's League Party and Liberal Federation Producers' group. It states cooperation for national integrity and references forthcoming Federal Convention and parliamentary action.
The Jamestown Institute committee met at Pelton's Jamestown Here on Wednesday afternoon to bid farewell to Mr C W Pinnell who served as treasurer for over six years. Members praised his devoted work and interest in all matters, with thanks voiced by President Soules and others.
The Northern Areas Football Association lists hosts Whe He Noua and home venues in Stivestown Georgetown plus Wiprabars. Several divisions specify match schedules and duties with named officials including Glasstone M Read J Metartny L Atking Bergin and others assigned to master and refereeing roles.
Infected list from the Warrunsoa seam includes names such as MR Goodwin Pollan and J Gloyne among others. The fragment names several individuals and appears to be an unfinished roster or notice.
The Presbyterian Ladies Guild hosted a morning and evening program at the Woman's Hall in Jamestown on May 4. The event featured a children’s tableau, songs, recitations, and a stage drama culminating with a chorus of Rock of Ages. Proceeds reached £1 11s with additional sweets boosting totals by £5, all under Mrs Page and Mrs Metonnan coordinators.
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