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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 22, 1942
Page
3
Shortage of staff has caused closing of trading banks after May 18 at 2 pm. Savings Bank branches will stay open until 3 pm on weekdays except where depositors’ convenience requires later hours. Saturday hours are 9 30 am to 11 30 am.
The Returning Officer received nominations for the supplementary election. A Baldwin was returned unopposed for Leamington Ward and Rev. S. T. Harper was elected without opposition for North Ward. Congratulations were extended to both victors.
Farmers, business people and households are urged to collect and sell scrap cast iron to J. R. Forgan & Co. Ltd at Crystal Brook. The buyers offer railway delivery at low rates, in line with rising iron and steel demand for war needs.
A Jamestown minister tests children at the Primary School with questions about the Ten Commandments and the prophet with tablets. A child guesses wrong names before a quick corrected answer and a parson learns jokes about hymns at Sunday School.
A lighthearted tale from amid strict shopping limits shows a family snapping at meat shortages. The father forgets meat at the butcher, returns home empty handed, and discovers mushrooms in the paddock. He carries a bounty indoors and declares a mushroom meal will do.
The Minister for Supply and Development Mr J A Beasley announces tighter rules on jute goods to protect Indian sources. No transactions or processing without approval from the Commonwealth Jute Buyer. cutting branbags sacks or woolpacks for sandbags is banned. sampling potatoes in bags is prohibited. Applications go to the Commonwealth Jute Buyer at 409 Collins Street Melbourne or the State Official Representative for other states.
Federal Rationing Commission chair Coles announced ration books to be issued June 13-14 at public halls and schools used as polling booths. Distribution starts June 19 with ID required to prevent fraud. Coupons cover clothing first, tea already rationed. system aims to prevent panic buying and ensure adequate supplies.
An unusual session at Norwood Court over a Norwood Club liquor permit saw former ministers S R Whitford and T Butterfield sit on the bench despite objections. The court, with A J Bowden and S W Dickson presiding, adjourned after the benches debated participation and the club’s social intentions. No liquor was served after 6 pm that night.
Minutes from the Spalding District Council meeting held Friday May 1 1942 record attendance Cr P W Donnellan chaired with Crs Davies Siegert MecAskill Sum merville. Highlights include fire controller legislation notes, removal of direction signs, War Savings campaign, rate fines cases, council officer reports, and accounts approved totaling 420 pounds 4 shillings 8 pence.
On Saturday May 30 Jamestown district hosts football between a Port Pirie Air Force team and a local selection, plus a Women’s Basketball Association lightning premiership. Admission is 1 for adults and 6d for children to aid the Jamestown War Purposes Fund. afternoon tea provided, helpers called for a grounds and sheds work bee.
The May P.F.A. meeting chaired by Mr. R. McLennan extended congratulations to Gordon Crawford who joined the R.A.A.F. and sent best wishes to Jeffery Haynes on his birthday. A social evening followed with community singing, solos, and supper. The May 19 PLW.M.U. Tiny Table Turnover featured musical and elocutionary items, with Mrs. R. McLennan and Mrs. F. C. Humphris praised for arrangements and competition prizes awarded to Mrs. K. Lawrie and Mrs. A. J. Symonds.
Jamestown council meets with mayor and six councillors. Acknowledges two deaths and extends sympathy to families. Overseer report shows flood damage across North Parade and Leamington. crews to prioritise repairs and drainage on key roads and hospital access. No tenders yet for Endunda corner drain. council to pursue possible arrangements through Works Committee.
May 16 1942 fixtures show Meth White 3r def Old Scholars 25 with J Medlin 30 for Meth White and L Glasson 14 for Old Scholars. Meth Blue 25 def Pres Baptist 14 as PF Hewett 16 led Blue. St Joseph Blue 34 def St Joseph Brown 4d with Slattery 30 for Blue. Reserve squads listed. programme dated 1942.
Red Cross districts report mixed progress in the first month of the drive. Streaky Bay reached 5 against 125, Burra 450 of 840, Apilla 308 with 100, Wilmington 240 of 150, Gladstone 400 of 200, Jamestown 540 near 300, Broken Hill 4380 of 2000, Watervale 500 of 125, Clare 756 of 500, White Hut 93 of 50, Greenock 715 of 200, Whitwarla 211 of 75.
May 24 Georgetown reports a three month Ugly Man contest for Red Cross raised 256 with 26 1645 votes for D O Connell the ugliest man and 226 for Lo Hinton in second place 19685 votes for Strattacombe. Ball featured 20 attendees and 12 for door. MP J A Lyons announced figures and praised effort. Local Red Cross president Mrs J L Noonan chaired.
The Jamestown Institute lists new arrivals for April including Flotsam Erick M femarque Dont Think it has been done and European Spring by Clare Booth Riandom along with titles by James Hilton Virginia Cowles and Paul Trent. Additions occur regularly and readers may suggest new books via the library committee with a quarterly subscription of five dollars.
The Gladstone Methodist Girls Club held its first social on Tuesday with Rev. POH. Chennell presiding and officers elected. A memorial was opened at Soldiers' Memorial in Georgetown and football results show James Town 4-11 over Gladstone 45 and Crystal Brook 10-12 over Georgetown 10-10. Death announced for Miss Brayley of Gladstone.
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