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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 09, 1947

Page

3

Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association Annual Meeting

Over 50 players attended the Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association meeting at the Methodist Lecture Hall on Friday May 3. President H Medlin chaired. secretary Miss P Rose presented a report noting seven successful seasons, new teams, and the season's bright prospects.

Jamestown Women's Basketball Association Methodist H. Medlin Caltowie Boshorowle Wisnevske Hali Ang H. Med- Min BH. Phillips G. W. Milne J. C. Gibson Messrs 0. Brogan B. T. Daly R. Paryi L. C. McCarthy J. Winnewake D. Rehn Methodist Club Fresbyterian and Baptist St. Joseph Caltowle High School Girls Club South Australian Women's Basketball Associaton Act Ee Messrs. Tt

Jamestown Golf Club A Deering Wins Stroke

Jamestown Golf Club hosts the first official Stroke competition. A Deering wins with 89 69, followed by Harmer 74 and Cutt 74, amid a field including Rehu McLeod Boreant Cummings Donovan and Garnett. May fixtures list draws, byes, and upcoming rounds for cups, bogey, and trophy events.

A. Deering Athar Deering Harmer HV. Cutt D. Rehu A. McLeod DB. Boreant G. Cummings V. Donovan W. Ghowhupsl W. Walker T. Penna Smith G Usher R. Octomanoy Sus N. Smith H. Wheeler R.A. Margurey C. Campbell A. Mehead Clitl Boucaut R. Maga D. Reha Penna R. McKennan Donovan R. Octoman Wheeler M. Holland N. Smith T. P. Brown B. V. Clit N. Royal Garnett F. Tully W. Crowhurst

Gladstone Picnic Races Set for Tomorrow

Gladstone hosts a charity picnic racing day in support of the Food for Britain Appeal. Weather is hoped to be favorable for the event with the opening race slated for 1.30 p.m. and the full programme previously published in these columns.

Gladstone Food For Britain

Dance at Church Parish Hall Draws 200 Patrons

About 200 people attended a fortnightly dance at the Church of England Parish Hall on Saunday. Music by Mrs Steggalls Orchestra and MC Mr Wehrmann. Trophies awarded to Mawel and Bruce Stewart for best players. Matches set for Saturday May 24 at 2 15 p m. Winning team players receive silver spoons. Adelaide trip planned for June 7 and 9 for a country basketball carnival.

Church of England Saunday Port Pirie Theadgold J. Daly Inmegtown Sp Ke J. F. Abbott R. Barnes R. Bennett Thamm Cooper N. Peates Wignerske

Recapping McLeod's Jamestown Tyre Service

Recapping and retreading of workmanship and prompt service for modern car tyres. Good materials used by McLeod's in Jamestown. Phone 65.

New Mouita McLeod's Jamestown

Gladstone Dominate Cal towie in Easy Victory

Northern Areas Football results from last Saturday show Gladstone defeating Cal towie 20 17 to 5 8 with standout performances by Max Read and Bert Ravenscroft each scoring seven goals. Laura beat Wirrabara by goals, with Jim Kennedy leading Laura’s goalkickers and strong displays from D Cleggett and D Higgins. Jamestown edged Port Pirie in a practice match as James town led most of the way and featured Robinson and Stegall among the top scorers.

Crystal Brook D. Georgetown Gladstone D. Galtowie Laura D. Wirrabara Jos Caltowie Max Read Bert Ravenscroft Fines Uladetone Ravenscroft C. Jollys Fuller Ron Maddigan Fingl Bel Galtowie Laura v. Wirrabara Laura Oval Wirrahara Prosteap Wirrabara Jim Kennedy J. Broadstock Cleggett R. Clancy G. Weela Wirrabaraz Lewis D. Walter Seymour D. Cleggett D. Higgins Broadstock FR. Clancy R. Horner Jim Kenney Witre- Dera A. Sizer R Bowman 5. Lewis D. Waiter Os Art Ware Meade Agsociation Jamestown Iseal Bhayel Port Pirie Robinson Stegall Stubing Clift B. Williams D. Willams Hofmann Little G Martin L. Manuels R.mcnamara Harvie

Football Lecture at Sullivan's Cafe May 8 Jamestown Club

A football lecture will be held at Sullivan's Cafe on Thursday May 8 at 745 for members of the Jamestown Football Club. Good attendance requested.

Sullivan's Cafe Jamestown

Belalie North Anzac Commemoration Service

Belalie North observed Anzac Day with a Returned Soldiers parade. A wreath ceremony at Memorial Gates preceded a march to the Soldiers Memorial Hall where Rev. B H Phillips gave an address. A £6 12s 6d collection supported the Food for Britain fund.

Opening of Gladstone Golf Club Season Delayed By Wet Weather

Gladstone Golf Club opened the season on May 4 with ideal conditions but 18th hole completion was hampered by rain. Captain R Alluntt welcomed visitors including Crystal Brook and Georgerain Clubs. Prizes were announced for last year’s winners. a mixed foursome, stroke competition, and ladies putting contest followed. A potato trophy event was postponed due to the May 10 potato race meeting at Linson.

Satuday Crystal Brook Georgeraiin R. Alluntt Sili Ple Grabb Hettee Messrs Hough Willison Grubb Lailies Crebery Ladies C. M. Teuvelike W. C. Aoands G. Miller W. Willkenson Ehh Hanks 0. M. Benedhe T. Allmutt Lins

Housing Shortage at Gladstone Pressures Council Actions

The Gladstone Town Council seeks to expand housing to relieve a chronic shortage and assist those struggling to secure shelter. A notice from the Housing Trust outlines limited resources and the need to include Gladstone in broader plans.

Gladstone Ladstone Histriet Council Uwadstone Gladstone Civier Council Tayoun Lown Rns Madstone

Great Leonard at Gladstone thrills audience with variety show

Don Leonard’s northern tour opened at Gladstone Institute Tuesday evening with juggling and balance acts by Don Lenmar and Jerry The Trunk mystery. Hal Turner the comedian and Buddy Thompsal entertained while Pearl Torney and Tal Turner added vocal and dance pieces. Mary McCulloch impressed as a pianist. Local residents are urged to see the New Lean and Show in upcoming towns.

Gladstone Institute Don Leonard Don Lenmar Tormerly Harold Raymon Vonéell Paty Jerry the Trunk Alan Hal Turner Buddy Thompsal Comnity Pearl ‘Torney Tal Tirner Mary McCulloch

Georgetown News Roundup and Local Happenings

May 5 147 Georgetown notes report Mr M Cunningham senior in Glad alene Hospital with a broken arm after a cow incident affecting prognosis and recovery. Local garage proprietor J Eilie attends Army Mapoial Sales at Port Darwin and Alice Springs. Church life features Life of Christ program by Lane Baptist Choir led by A T James and G Brown soloists. Football match Crystal Brook 11 13 Georgetown 7 8 shows newcomers gaining experience. Recent visitors include Mr and Mrs Hollow and Mr Thy Hynes visiting relatives and former players. Arthur Freeman dies in Riverton Hospital. owner of Brookviewrem noted. Holi Associates golf results see Mrs Thive Noll winning. Continuous notes on local society, church events, and sports.

M Cunningham Gladalene Army Mapoial Port Darwin Alice Springs J. Carmody Hye Alice Sprites Thiptist Laine Baptist Choir A. T. James D. Bowker Lindsay Smith Valda Smith CR. Crawford George Brown AT James Perview Sputher Tohtson California C. W Tohnson America Adelaide Tlsa Claire Crystal Brook Georgetown Jin Hollow

Jamestown Public School Mothers Club Meeting Notes 1947

A large Jamestown Public School Mothers Club gathering on May 1 1947 discussed playground equipment installation updates and plans to improve the playing area with shell grit. They noted a proposed road from Port Pile and called for shell grit donations while reserving funds for the Food for Britain drive and a June trading table.

Naesel Port Pile Britain

Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal Seeks Better Living for Residents

The Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal reports 152 contributors with many promises, thanking donors who support better living conditions for domestic state residents. Funds total 367 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence, aiding provision of ventilated rooms as illness and housing pressures mount.

Gro. Neale Baker Kodak Janos Cummings Croshwan Caltowie St, Ma PF Noonan

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