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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 10, 1940
Page
2
Steel Shaft Drivers 27 each. Steel Shaft No 2 Irons 19 6 each. Steel Shaft Putter 19 6 each. Wood Drivers 15 each. Hickory Shafts 2 to 7 11 6 each. Reconditioned Golf Balls 3 for 1 6. British Lady Golf Balls 2 9. Rufus Stewart Golf Balls 2.
The Jamestown Institute lists titles including The House of Exile and Hitler Speaks with other works by Nora Waln Herman Ranschning Netta Muskett Erle Stanley Gardner John G Brandon and Will Garth. Additions to the library are made regularly with a Suggestion Book available. subscriptions are six per quarter.
District Council of Gladstone announces retirement of Councillors Hillam Nourse and O Neill by end of term. Nominations to fill vacancies open at the Council Office Gladstone until June 8 1940. adjournment possible to July 6 1949 if over nominated. Forms available. returning officer C Budge. J F O Neill chairs.
Tango waltz competition features novelty acts with music by R Trevorrow's band. A good supper is served as admission is 1 shilling and 6 pence.
The District Council of Jamestown announces retiring councillors Cr R H Catford Cr T Swarese Cr G J Tohl Cr R W F Smart Cr R O Baynes from five wards effective on the first Saturday in July 1940. Nominations to fill vacancies open June 8 1940 at noon at the district office Jamestown. If more candidates than seats are nominated voting by ballot will be held July 6 1940.
Notice that the Citizens' Lists have been prepared under the Local Government Act. Copies are displayed at James town Institute Leamington Ward residence of Dr E J Harbison and Brooks Brothers Store with full copies at the Council Chamber Irvine Street. The Revision Court sits June 8 1940 at 7 30 p m. Enrolment claims due May 20 1940 and objections May 27 1940.
Rev G G Evans and Rev J C Gibaon conduct services across Jamestown and Canowie Belt with Holy Communion at St James Jamestown and St Mary Magdalene Caltowie. Festal Evensong at St James and evening services at Jamestown and Belalie North. Methodist rites led by Rev S T Harper in Jamestown and Belalie North.
Mr W Medlin of the 8.A. Railways visits Jamestown with his parents at Jamestown. Constable F Carter returns to duty after holiday with his parents. Mr W Jeffries and J A Lyons visit Gladstone Schools with details to be published next week. S M Seager from the Royal Institution for the Blind plans this year’s Jamestown tour with a dance band replacing the usual concert company. Mothers Day is observed with services in local churches led by Rev W J Curtis and Rev G G Evans.
Notice announces retirement by effluxion of time of Cr. J. Davies Cr. P. Donnellan Cr. Willoughby and Cr. Baulderstone on the first Saturday in July 1940. Nominations close noon June 5 1940 with possible adjourned election July 6 1940. Reginald Reed appointed returning officer.
Classified snippet shows an experienced arm hand seeking employment in Jamestown. It also lists items for sale including about 100 bags of oats and a general notice for bags of oats. Pickup positions and addresses include John Kelly Box 20 Jamestown and J A Potter Caltowie for related sales.
A clearing sale will be conducted on Monday at 1.40 pm by Goldsbrough Mort & Co on behalf of H J Lines of the farm three miles north of Gladstone. The Gladstone Red Cross Circle will handle afternoon tea and invites Liberal supporters to attend.
An event notice announces the Old Scholars Grand Annual Ball to be held at the Jamestown Institute on June 26. Proceeds support institute activities. Formal invitation urges alumni participation and formal attire.
The Royal Institution for the Blind held a dance at the Gladstone Institute on Tuesday with music by the Blind Dance Band. Mr. C Ganley served as Master of Ceremonies and Miss F Carr won the chair competition as proceeds from the Band reach nearly £8.
A. R. Turley resumes butcher shop work on Cross Street and assures customers of best service at all times. Cash payments offer savings on all orders.
Regret was expressed at Gladstone on the death of Rev Thomas Owen formerly of Caltowie. He had been chosen to lead the Methodist Circuit at Gladstone but was unwell. He had conducted services at the Caltowie Circuit for years and was highly esteemed. He leaves a widow and two daughters.
Announcement from Major R. Harewood that Lieutenant McPherson of Wallaroo joins to assist Lieut Allen until year end. A public welcome meeting led by Lieut Allen will be held on Tuesday May 14 at 8 p.m.
The Royal Institution for the Blind will host dances with its popular band at Gladstone on Tuesday. Band leader Ray Clark leads Australia's top blind musician crew Bill McRae Stan Ingham and Herb. Aetery. Streamer wastes and novelty dances will headline the evening and aid the blind in their work.
After 25 years the Jamestown Institute floor is being resurfaced and polished. The Grand Institute Ball on May 14 marks the first chance to dance on the new floor, with supper provided by the Jamestown Old Scholars Association. Keep June 26 for the Old Scholars Grand Annual Ball.
Officials distributing Royal Australian Air Force volunteer forms have shipped about 4 500 forms to Jamestown depot for a town of 1 400 and surrounding farms. Local criticism calls the excess waste of paper and printing a farce and questions accountability and handling across distant Canberra.
A social kitchen evening honored Miss Muriel Brown last Thursday at Methodist Lecture Hall. The gathering featured music and games with solos and a pianoforte duet. Speakers praised her loyal service as Sunday School teacher and superintendent of the Kindergarten room and presented a brass fire screen and kitchen ware.
Miss Roma Hall reports the fifth consignment sent to City Headquarters includes 17 pairs of pyjamas 1 cardigan 5 mufflers 79 pairs socks 1 pair bed socks 3 hot water bag covers 60 pillow cases 10 helmet scarves and 1 pair mittens. Depot offers wool and pillow case material for workers. General Meeting on May 31 will feature Miss Kyffin Thomas.
The Fogarty family thanks relatives and friends for acts of kindness letters telegrams cards floral tributes and sympathy after their recent bereavement. They request continued acceptance of their heartfelt gratitude.
Gladstone hosts Georgetown Wirrabara meets Crystal Brook at the Brook Caltowie travels to Jamestown Umpires Kerin Ellis and Woolford named Gladstone squad includes J Leesue Fletcher Wachtel Maddigan and others Georgetown and Jamestown lineups listed with selected players and reserves 19th Jolly and Corcoran mentioned as reserves for Jamestown and 19th respectively
The Old Scholars Ball is slated for Jamestown on June 26, inviting alumni and guests to celebrate with music and festivities. Organizers emphasize a formal evening honoring graduates and local heritage in a seasonal town event.
Friday meeting notes Drs ONeill Potter Black Hillam Deeble Page Nourse and District Clerk Sc Budge. Reports from Fire Fighting Association NDC Association and Farewell Committee planning. public notice board erection approved. Elections due June 1 with Budge named returning officer. gravel laid on road 28. paysheet passed. health officer to monthly health reports and whooping cough cases noted.
A historical note argues the Red Cross did not sell cups of coffee to soldiers in the last war, countering common misstatements about wartime relief efforts. The remark underscores public confusion around charity actions during conflict.
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