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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 09, 1941
Page
2
Notice from Reginald W. Reed District Clerk announces council elections for Spalding districts Central Ward Sommerville South Ward on a Saturday. Nominations open May 5 with terms and filing at the district office. Voting and adjourned polls described while addresses and wards are listed for official proceedings.
Reading of names for election duties in Spalding set for Friday. Rexinglt Wiley Read of Spalding named to the required position as election official amid the notices of the upcoming Awl Eleetiuus in Spalding on 1 May 191.
The Jamestown Institute lists new titles added since November 23 including Secret of Marshman and Other Works by Kathleen Norris. Also noted are Manuscript of Youth by Elizabeth Carfrae and The Earthly Paradise among others. Readers may suggest new books via the Suggestion Book in the library.订购 subscription details and purchase agreement format offered at local offices.
A notice describes an auction offer for land with specified features including a meron Hinnois 17 gid 1S containing 37 eyes of a SeOLI subdivision in the US. It mentions valuation, title certificate, and a payment window within one month after publication, with auctioneers Adelaiies or Ghudetoue listed.
Town clerk W Naismith announces a forthcoming meeting and public action at the May 17 session at Market's Union Hall regarding corn and official corporation matters in Jamestown.
The Town Council will sit as a Son of Revising on Monday the 1st day at Tune in Irvine Street Chamber Minestown. Claims must be lodged by May 20 and objections by May 2. Voters lists are exhibited at Ayr Street, North Parade Ward, Upooks Bros Store, and Town Clerk's Office. NAISMITH Town Clerk.
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In Gladstone on Sunday May 11 1941 church schedules include Easter FV at St Allan's and vestry meeting in Parish Hall after Evensong, St George's Georgetown and St Aidan's Tarcowie. Jamestown hosts Mothers Day services at Baptist and Methodist churches while locals travel and holiday updates are noted.
Land and improvements offered by public auction at their premises Gladstone on Saturday May 17 at 11 a.m. in the estate of Mrs A T Pilkington deceased. The sale is conducted by Messrs Oldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd for the Georgetown estate.
The April 26 ceremony at Jamestown Presbyterian Church omitted from the Review report is described with Alfy Tammilulian reading under the leadership of Mrs. Ed Swann serving as a guard of honor as the bride entered. The event was part of the church’s vital party reception.
Mp and Mes J Walters report their son BUL has won active service overseas and is well. Dated 16 4 1 41 he serves as driver of an antiaircraft unit. He and his mates fight at places Australia endured in the last war and receive good care and plenty of work.
Tonight at 8 o clock the Gladstone Institute hosts a War and Works Loan Rally under the District Council. Speaker Merc J Lyons M P will address the crowd and department performances will be shown. A crowded hall is expected and organizers hope to raise funds to equip our defense forces.
The piece notes Clavie Gilhous of The Bernie Dairy advocates Jersey cows for high milk yield and quick milking readiness. He reports purchasing three young pedigree stock and a Jersey bull Pella Peter Doone from WP Boherman’s stud, claiming Jersey cows produce richer milk and require less feed while maintaining welfare.
Gladstone district churchgoers gathered at Laura Methodist for an executive meeting of the Knights with Rev. G Huchinson presiding and District Knight Commander J Grivel of Crystal Brook preaching. Overseas mission deputation preacher Loveni spoke at the Gladstone Church, with Mothers Day services planned and special hymns by Rev. Carvosso for both morning and evening services.
The Gladstone Patriot Committee met at the Institute with low attendance but strong interest. They discussed permits for dances and events to raise funds for the Ugly Man competition and the Red Cross MRCP, with several members added to committees. Plans include inter‑high school football and basketball, a wheelbarrow race, a bridge evening, and a ball to support Ted White's candidacy with the Ambassadors Band providing music.
The Georgetown district council met with Crs Lyons White Smart Harvey Tilbrook Williams Drowne and clerk Acott. Tenders discussed for rubble road and land taken for road. repairs to creeks and flood damage. weeds along the main north road. and payments to land directors. Arrears of rates and taxation arrangements reviewed with the Curtis to collect outstanding amounts.
The piece recalls a 1918 British naval operation at Zeebrugge with heavy losses, then shifts to upcoming radio features. Edmond Barcley’s drama The Drake notes, and a farming program on preserved pastures and introduced grasses airs next Monday at 1 15 pm with H C Trumble. It also promotes Marie Ney performing The Lady with the Lamp and announces ABC play department broadcasts with Mr. Pringle.
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