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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 25, 1945
Page
3
A farewell gathering at Mr and Mrs R Abell’s Glirl Stone home honored J A Francis. Guests sang and Jack Abell gave a table mirror as a token of esteem. A supper followed and Auht Lang Syne closed the event before the Francis family leaves Gladstone for Bright in the near future.
Official statement outlines the Air Training Corps as a feeder to the Royal Air Force after the war. The 472 Squadron covers the North West with over 80 active trainees and aims to retain cadets for postwar air force training. The average airman transfer to civilian life is noted as 27. Plans focus on providing a smooth ATC form and age strength after the conflict.
Large attendance at the Gladsone Sub-branch smoke social prior to Jock Francis leaving the district. Sgt Jack Abell Pas Jouk Brin P/O WL Prior and John Ostan discharged from the RAAF were welcomed. Lord Gowrie portrait unveiled by patron R Re Vout. Mr R B Glenn praised Francis and branch service. Health to Francis proposed. singing and cheque gifts to Abell and Brow noted.
In a morning interview Chair of Taura District Council discusses postwar water needs for Taura Caltawia and Bunestown. He notes the Engineering and Water Supply Department is preparing new cost estimates and the committee will resume inquiry within two to three weeks.
The Georgetown Institute hosted the Denids Lodge grant annual in May proceeds to a local family fund. Curtin's orchestra provided music with F Somillacombe as MC and a lodge wives catering supper. Farmers reported good sheep prices after recent rains. D Nall forwarded another pig export purchase. Mothers Welfare Clubs chaired by Mrs Cop Wond featured Mrs Farrington talk. Red Cross Queens committee planned June events. Pin-up Girl Quest held mini functions. a social evening and supper occurred at the Genegewen hotel. Thursday accident injures a man named Mr Murntritter requiring stitches. Visitors noted include Miss Bo Wintay and Mr Clements family, with local residents and clergy visiting town. District Council report expected next issue.
A large Laura Oval crowd enjoyed bright entertainment on Australia Day with a town hall procession led by F. iE. Rix Marshall and the Jamestown Brass Band. Floats from Laura Flax Mill and Laura Ice and Produce Co drew prizes, while sports events, stalls, and a dance capped the day raising funds for the Welfare Committee. Local tribute to LAC Sam Green marked the evening.
Memorial shields are awarded to school districts and branches in a Northern Tire Fighting Association program honoring R J Rose, former secretary, for lifelong service in rural fire prevention. The ceremony, led by ministers, noted Rose’s work with the Laura Standard and the association’s memorial aims.
The J. R. Watkins Company seeks an agent in part of the district for a direct to the home service with a wide range of spiced, perfumes, soaps cleansers medicines and toilet articles. This is a sound business opportunity for a presentative in Adelaide.
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