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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 12, 1944
Page
2
The District Council of Gladstone seeks applicants to assist compiling information on present accommodation and future needy in Gladstone. Further particulars available from District Clerk, O Neill, Chairman.
Applications invited for the position of Poundkeeper with the Gladstone District Council. Duties to commence 5th August. Request particulars from the District Clerk J Thomson.
Town of Jamestown public notice lists mayoral and council nominations received by noon May 6 1944 with BT Daly reelected and multiple ward councillors named. Nominations exceed seats for North and South Wales prompting adjournment of further proceedings until the first full Saturday in 1944 for ballot elections at Council Chambers Invide Street Jamestown. Polling runs from 3 am to 6 pm with Returning Officer W Naismith pronouncing the results.
Jamestown district office records nominations for council seats in five wards. Western Ward sees Ray Harvie Catford renomination, Yatina Ward Harry Clif for Hall Crer elected unopposed, Hornsdale Ward Thomas Swearse elected unopposed, Belalie Ward Peter Francis Noonan elected unopposed, Yongala Ward includes Robert William Cleming Smart Cecil Addison Tudor. Yongala ward overnomination triggers July ballot after notices.
The notice promotes an annual subscription fee of 10 shillings 6 pence giving a 10 percent reduction on all charges for the member while hospitalized. A subscription of £1 1s entitles the member's family to the same concession. Members have a voice in Hospital management and are urged to support the hospital while benefiting themselves. Signed R. J. Cooke, Secretary.
Hutter reports rains have boosted pasture and grass growth aiding dairying with expected rise in production. Green soil and showers suggest faster growth ahead. Blue Valley butter remains in demand for its vitamin content and quality. Local bulk butter priced at 1/5-8. Egg Board prices improve with first quality at 1/4, medium 1/10, duck eggs 1/19.
Idalgety and Company outline a market sale at Jamestown featuring sheep cattle horses pigs and sundries. Numerous entries include 8417 Ave MR H and Priella Lambs woolly consignments from various owners with fats hoggets ewes lambs and Corriedale crosses plus 29 Aberdeen Angus bulls and assorted cows and calves. Horses and pigs noted with terms and pre sale note. Horses and cattle to be offered at 12 30 pm.
At close of nominations on May 1 1944 the District Office East Laura Ward Pine Creek Ward and North Laura Ward each required councillors. Walter Blesing Charles Amey Louis Ernest Karger and Leslie George Lehman were nominated. Two more candidates meant East Laura and Pine CreekWard elected. North Laura Ward will vote by ballot on first Saturday of July at the Council Chamber. Returning Officer R J Cooke. Lauk ra May 8 19H.
LW Wilcott and Appita express gratitude to Rocky River District electors and Jamestown subdivision voters for their support in the state elections. Wilcott regrets missing the poll declaration due to illness and hopes for early recovery.
Tenders will be received for proposed alterations and abolitions to the Soldiers' Club Room at Jamestown. Plans and specifications are viewable at the Railway Hotel with tenders closing May 11, 1944. No tender necessarily accepted.
Dr S W Thomson BDS of the RAAF and Dr B Doyle of Jamestown will visit Gladstone monthly. They may be consulted at Mr Wurm's Chemist Shop on the fourth Monday of each month at 10 am.
The Laura district gratefully reports a generous response to the Legass War Orphans Appeal. Donations total £66 9s 6d, reflecting strong community support and a clear show of appreciation to residents.
To all bidders invited for Friday May 19 1944 the purchase or rent of a 4 acre land parcel in Andrews Hundred with a four room stone and brick house and conveniences. Property known as J F Allens. Deposit required with tenders. cash availability stated. Tenders marked Tender for property at Andrews and sent to The Manager Credit Fenter Department Starg Bank of S A Tender may not be accepted.
T Hincks and family thank friends for letters cards telegrams and sympathy after the loss of their husband and father. They express special gratitude to Dr Tassie and Sloan. Laura Picnic Race Committee donate £13 13s 10d from Easter Monday events in aid of FPCH. Laura Melon Wilcott thanks LaurI community for support during Rocky River election campaign and hospital stay.
In Memoriam for a mother who passed away on May 12 at Laura. Her children express lasting remembrance and affection.
Sunday May 14 1944 church notices from Jamestown and surrounding towns list services at St James Jamestown Laura Crystal Brook and Canowie Belt with noted reverends and times. Additional items include Mothers Day and Easter season events plus local troop and resident notices of leave and visitors in the Jamestown district.
Local families report sons in the RAF and RAAF returning or training, including WO Frank Carter and Jack Abell with War service in Africa, the Middle East and Italy. ACW Enid Moore and Bob Moore also sent from Victoria while Jamestown social events and fundraising drive with Red Cross and Victory Loan figures, dances, cinema programs, and town notices fill community life.
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