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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 18, 1945
Page
3
Mr. B. Cowan, a returned soldier, suffered a circular accident at Laura while working a circular saw injuring several fingers on the right hand. Dr. Ted Kendrew reports the patient is making excellent progress at Laura Hospital.
Jamestown Golf Club reports a lively start to the 1945 season. Members faced a soggy day as four players posted 72 and 85 scores in the opening club event while winners and near rivals fared closely. Ladies and associates held nine and twelve hole events with Mrs Clift and Mrs Layford among winners. The first round of the Match Cup is planned for Saturday with Frank Tully in charge and a large draw of matchups listed at the Club House. Club notes include Dean Adams’病 injury and family involvement of Shiela and Margaret Adams in prior northern-area play.
Met on May 2 1989 the Laura district council discusses war relief and postwar rehabilitation. motions authorize fundraisers for Adehtide Children's Hospital and Soldiers Memorial Fund and set dates for a turkey drive and a local clearing sale. repairs to hall guttering and a water scheme meeting are scheduled.
A wartime service held in Georgetown churches commemorated European hostilities. Sponsored by the Hirich Coupell and led by Wie Rey Hawke and Davies W Chireh, the event featured local students and public school speakers. Community efforts included a penny-ante fundraising drive, school vegetable and baked goods sales, and plans to support farmers amid shortages. The Lamp Line project and rail car service improvements were noted alongside vaccination drives against diphtheria and local council health preparations.
Jamestown Hospital board of management met on Friday May 11 to hear reports. Key attendees included Fs Ty Daly and J. Swann with secretary Mr K R McLennand. apologies from R Be Phillips. The board extended sympathy to LSes Bros and family and congratulated Miss Mary Ansley Gohn for VA D service. Finance director Orchard reported approved items and a March 1903/0 balance. House Committee addressed various matters. Daily average patients in April was 20 with 5 births and 3 deaths. 27 patients present on the last day of the month. A Kamrick was appointed Auditor replacing William Naismith.
The piece questions which level of government should control galah pests that damage eucalyptus trees and crops in Victoria and Stattley. It notes birds migrate south over about fifteen years, strip bark, eat seeds, and are sometimes shot or poisoned, asking whether federal, state, or local authorities should act to curb the birds.
The obituary reports the death of Mrs Annie May Brooks on May 11 at Jameshawa Hospital, noting her birth August 31 1880 in Hathamah, longstanding Jamesown resident, and survivors including her daughter Miss Beryl Brooks. Funeral held May 12 with services led by Pastor A Denis. Also listed is the death of Mrs Margaret Peggy Evans wife of Rev G G Evans at Kadina aged 28, born Gladstone, nurse by training, praised for kindness, with a large funeral procession and burial in Gladstone.
Crystal Brook hosts the Blue and White Ball at Crystal Brook Institute on May 1 with Miss Curtin’s orchestra. Community events include A Children’s Probe organized by James Ward and Bushbridge Sen, Red Cross Shop actions, and multiple local visits and social notes.
The Laura School Welfare Association held its May meeting on Friday with Mrs Evans presiding. Demonstrations showcased hooked wool rugs and tanned sheep skins, crafts by Mrs Klerman and others, plus dancy work by Miss Pontifex. Members urged an apalage show and praised the effort despite limited space and attendance.
Booyoolie Agricultural Society met at Kowa Mall Laura on May 13 with President W F Warst presiding. Secretary He Re Vines read the minutes, confirmed accounts showing a credit balance of £307 7s, and re elected officers for the year. Tender calls for pavilion work to be lodged by June 30 were proposed. next general meeting set for July 2 to discuss tenders, with tender advertisements to appear in local and daily papers.
The Laura Ice and Produce Company promotes Golden North dairy products and butter, fresh milk, eggs, dressed fowl, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, rabbits, and cage animals. It claims long standing operations and freight terms from Laura Station, serving the North.
The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a representative in part of the district to direct to the home a wide range of spices essences cleansers medicines and toilet articles. A sound business opportunity for a capable agent in Adelaide Victoria Street area.
Jamestown High School held end of term social in the Parish Hall organized by the Parents and Friends Association. Students, alumni, and parents enjoyed games, contests, and dances with co operation praised. Mrs McCarthy spoke of support for Mrs McElroy and presented a bouquet, noting term examinations concluded and class standings still being determined.
Jamestown FFCF reports a net profit of £107 3s 8d from recent patriotic races with late takings funding prizes. The committee plans a further remittance of £15 5s to Headquarters and outlines a fortnightly match schedule by Jamestown Football Club with gate money donated to the local FRCP unit. The CWA has requested a charity football match for visitors and cooperation is expected for an exciting event with afternoon tea by the CWA Tallies.
The JWBA will resume activities this season with six teams and the first round of matches scheduled. May 19 featuresPres. and Baptist versus Methodist, White St Joseph against Old Scholars Methodist. Blue High School programme and a list of registered players to be published later.
On May 11 a dance in Whyte Yarcowie raised funds for the Pirup Girl, FFCF, sanctioned by Terc owie Belt and Adelaide. Neil provided music, Mr. Ellie was MC, and supper duties were handled by Messamie C. E. Simmons and others. The final Pin-up Girl dance is planned for May 29. The雨 rain aided water supply and irrigation for farmers starting seeding across the district.
A poetic note notes winter coughs and colds, urging wise readers to keep Woods' Great Peppermint Cure nearby as a remedy. The verse highlights a goodly number of people free from illness by using the remedy, presenting a period voice advertising a tonic.
Anzac Day was celebrated in fine weather with good attendance at Booleroo Centre. The Rev H Martin led the public service in the Institute Hall. A successful gymkhana raised fifty pounds for Pin-up candidates. Delegates from Melrose Appila Borram Centre and Murray Bridge met at Koolerana Centre to revive Flinders Football Association, planning matches from May 26. VE Day services were held with processions from local schools and speeches honoring scholars. Seeding conditions are favorable with reports of steady rainfall and improved soil moisture. Invitations to attend the High School Annual Concert include government ministers and education officials.
Australia Day Carnival planned at Laura Oval on Saturday May 19 features the Pin up Quest and Reunion Memorial Furnishing Fund with three events and prizes for best sustained character decorated bikes parents and vehicles. Jamestown Brass Band will lead the procession from the Hall to the Oval at 1 30 pm sharp. Stalls sideshows and varied gear will be on site with a dance planned in the evening.
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