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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 11, 1945
Page
3
Churchill announced Europe’s surrender and victory across the empire. Bells rang, services were held, and crowds gathered as Australians and Britons gave thanks while preparing for the Pacific war’s continuation. Memorial processions, prayers, and national anthems marked VE Day observances nationwide.
Roseworthy Agricultural College plans a study visit for 19 students and six staff to Jamestown SA with overnight stay and farm tasks. Reports cover Cross Shape, local meetings, rainfall in Tarvuie Jameson Laura and seed marketing notes, plus hospital ball and weather impacts on crops and livestock.
Fragmentary reminiscences describe Will Joyce and residents returning to Jamestown for holidays. Gill serves as Station Clerk in SAGR at Phew enari, noting Greek fishermen dominate the scene. The piece recalls Gypsum industry decline, a wheat ship, Sunday outings, and local chatter about fishing, a parson, and public figures.
Jamestown councils vie in municipal and district races across wards. Previews list candidates for Ninth Ward South Warnks North Parade Flory Crecelecters and others as voters anticipate a heated contest with incumbents and newcomers seeking seats.
Obituary items report the deaths of Remy Klingner and John Simpson. Klingner, a well known town businessman, died at Jamestown Hospital aged about 60, with burial in Jamespyn cemetery. Simpson, born Canawle June 21 1858, died recently after pastoral work near Burra and Yongala, survived by a large family and many grandchildren. his life included rail work, prospecting, and farming with a long local presence and church involvement.
Crystal Brook Institute hosted a Friday May 4 dance with Pheup Giel netting £17, music by Andrews Sisters and MC Mr Tom Robinson. Afternoon tea sales and Red Cross meeting raised funds for FRCP. A Children’s Frolic followed with prize events judged by Mrs Go Wo Kenden and Mrs Woblers. Special prizes awarded to Max Govan and others. Red Cross Shopping Day on May 2 raised £26.11. Miscellaneous notes list locals on leave and visits to Crystal Brook.
Rain soaked Wirtbaara Forest on a Sunday afternoon with widespread showers. Streams rose and creeks ran full after months of dryness, while late rains continued into the night. Observers noted a strong cold front and renewed hopes amid European War news as rainfall eased drought conditions.
The Glawstone Link Chich course opened officially on a Saturday afternoon in agreeable conditions. President Mr Grubb was absent. Meg Tle Fogg led the ceremony and praised the club’s prospects. Captain Mr Murray Hepsehke welcomed guests as mixed fours and nine followed with social time and refreshments concluding the event.
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited promotes butter ice cream and dairy items with contact in Adelaide. It lists wholesale eggs dressed poultry rabbits and ducks, with freight terms to Laura Station, and seeks a sales agent for a direct to the home service for Watkins quality products.
The Belalie North Methodist Church held its Sunday School Anniversary on May 6 with strong afternoon and evening services led by Rev. Dy I Noe ke. Address by Rev Noske followed a prize distribution and lectures on missions. Eckert and church officers were praised for Sunday School success. Community welcome extended to Rev ar d Mrs Noske and Max with songs and speeches by local organizers.
A successful Chessanthemum Show was held on March 3 in the Assembly Room. Conveners were Mesdames A. J. Symonds Brogan and J. Robinson. A large gathering admired a colourful display of flowers. A musical programme featured Mesdames Cat Kumnick and Miss McGregor with Mrs Boucaut and Mrs Brooks. Tea was served by Mesdames J and M Slattery Hoffmann. Prizewinners included Mesdames K Moores Jo Robinson Fate Sen Barnes AL Symonds Fyfe Jun and Baumwick. judges Fred and Jack Hockey awarded the champion double to Mrs J Robinson and the single to Mrs K Moure.
The Liberal and Country League presents a policy stressing an independent Australian nation allied with Britain. It advocates defence as universal duty, individual liberty, free speech, and parliamentar y control of finance, with social security provisions and support for family life. It emphasizes support for primary and secondary industries and aims to bolster reconstruction and progress through enterprise.
Jamestown golf to start season this Saturday with President E. J. Sean declaring the season open at 1 45 p m sharp. The men will compete in an 18 hole stroke event and associates will also play. Rain improves the course for the opener and a new programme is being arranged by the committee with afternoon events managed by the announcers. A lighthearted invitation is extended to members.
The report lists finalists Breuer Evans McElroy Longbottom Hlerde Jan Williams Napper Clife EV Moore Gibson Kumnick Boucaue and records Boucaue’s team defeating Jin Williams 1 up. It then outlines a political party program emphasizing rural development, industrial policy for constant employment, shared prosperity, defence and repatriation benefits for veterans, and expanded education access ahead of the next Federal elections with Independence Policy proposals.
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