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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 20, 1938
Page
2
The Jamestown Institute displays newly circulated books by well known authors. Titles include Stranger Sweetheart by Jennifer Ames, The Flying Carpet and Seven League Boots by Halliburton, and Gone With the Wind by Margaret Mitchell.
Nominations close on June 11 1938 at the Georgetown Council Office for six vacancies caused by retirements under the Local Government Act. Councillors listed include Richard Brooke White Ernest Smart Philip Jacob Harvey Harold Wutama and others. If more candidates than seats are nominated a ballot vote will be held on July 2 1938 with prior notice. R G Odgers is district clerk and returning officer. J A Lyon is chairman.
Nominations will be accepted until noon on Saturday June 11 at the District Council Office Spalding for four Councillors to fill vacancies caused by the retirement of Cra J. Davies P. W. Donnellan B. Willoughby and A. Adams of the North Central South and Spalding Wards all eligible for reelection If more nominations than seats are received the election by ballot will be held on Saturday July 2 with due notice given.
The Rev J Wesley Smith and Rev C R Hawke arrived in Jamestown to conduct a fourt fortnight campaign for the Baptist churches with services listed at 11 am and 7 pm and a 3 pm Canowie meeting. Local residents plan holidays and attend Adelaide events with multiple visitors noted.
Messrs Jack Page Ted Leasue and Perce Bradock Gladstone coursing enthusiasts returned Friday with their greylounds after a pleasant outing. John Martin Co’s A D Cornish with Mrs Cornish and child visited Gladstone last week. Miss H Barker of Proxpeut attended and returned to Adelaide. S A Ross Hawker appointed to succeed MLC McLean as officer in charge of Laura Police Station. Mr and Mrs J G McAuliffe visiting Jamestown. McAuliffe is Bowmans Station Master. Diggers Ball at Gladstone Wednesday to aid Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund with Carnell’s Rhythm Band. admission 3/ and 2/.
The Jamestown Plompton hosts the opening coursing meeting on Monday June 6 featuring the James Neate Puppy Stake with eight nominations expected. Press secretary P Daly and J W O Brien attended the Derby Oaks meeting in Adelaide and fielded many nominations. W R Richardson will officiate. Admission 5 shillings for all meetings. Belalie Agricultural Society calls a general meeting Friday June 10 at 3 pm to appoint show judges and stewards for the October 18 show. President Fred Cummings seeks strong member turnout.
Jamestown Racing Club Limited records £183 7s 1d turnover tax and £11,112 2s 8d invested across the April 6 race meeting. The club praises the transport policy for racing and notes a 50 percent rise in club membership from last year.
Invitations issued for the Military Ball to be held at Jamestown Institute Hall on Monday evening June 13. Over 700 invitations sent. expected attendance includes Colonel W. S. Pascoe and officers from the 9/23rd Light Horse Regiment Adelaide. Northern troops also expected. hall to be decorated with mage and chanting. Cpl B H Orchard of the 9/23rd Light Horse Social Clay serves as Ball Committee secretary.
Lester's Talkies presents two Fox 20th Century features at Jamestown Institute. Irving Berlin's On the Avenue headlines with Dick Powell and Made‑Haine Carroll in a bright musical romance. The Lady Escaper stars Gloria Stuart and Michael Whalen in a brisk romantic comedy with Juno Brewster and George Sanders. Includes newsreel cartoon and Woods peppermint for coughs.
A grand ball and crowning of Queens will be held at the Gladstone Institute on Thursday June 2 in aid of St Alben's Church. Queens crowned by Mrs M A Schmidt at 9 pm with train bearers and page boys. Excellent music by Ambassadors Dance Band. dancing continues late. Admission is ladies 2 shillings, gents 3 shillings, and a double ticket 4 shillings 6 pence.
Dorothy Klingner, younger daughter of Mr and Mrs Klingner of Jamestown, wed Robert Stent of Portsmouth England at Enfield Methodist Church. The bride wore magnolia satin with primroses and orange blossoms, veiled by embroidered net, and carried Golden Emblem roses. Matron of honor Mrs Oldfield wore gold taffeta. Best man Mr Klingner. Afterward, the bridal party dined at Grange. The bride chose a navy wool dress for going away.
Doreen Butterick led Hornsdale School with 92 percent, followed by Anne Noonan at 1 percent and Norma Robinson topping the upper grades with 77 percent.
In Jamestown on May 11 a farewell for Hazel White longtime operator who is resigning before marriage to Mr. 3 L Stoker. Staff offered best wishes and a token of regard. Nellia Adams will succeed Miss White at Jamestown after four years at Caltowie.
The foundation stone of the new wing will be laid by Chief Secretary Sir George Ritchie on Friday afternoon June 3, 1988. A representative gathering of townspeople and district residents is requested and invited by the Board of Management to attend.
The fourth round features Wirrabara vs Gladstone Georgetown vs Caltons Crystal Brooks Jamestown. Umpires Ellis Fawcett and Zubrinich. Gladstone lineup led by M Read as captain with Page Leeme Leesue Hooper and others. Jamestown captained by D Goodes with Trevorrow vice.
Terowie beat the Rambers 10 goals 10 behinds to 7 goals 14 behinds at Jamestown oval with strong goalkicking by Terowie. Best players for Terowie included W Giles K Barnes F Purdy K Manual N Head. Ramblers noted O Riley Millard McCann Williams and O'Reilly among top performers.
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