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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

May 29, 1942

Page

2

Auction Catalogue Lists Sheep Cattle Pigs and Supplies

Auctioneers offer 60 Fat Ewes 30 Fat Ewes 30 Fat Wethers and Ewes 24 Fat Ewes 6 Fat Wethers 20 Fat Hoggets 140 Wethers 2 yrs forward to fat 15% Wethers rising 4 yrs forward to fat 50 Wethers 4 yrs good order 100 Ewes 34 yrs fat to prime late shorn LOO Wethers forward to fat 75 Ewes $8 and 4 yrs Merino Rams joined to lamb June 20 Fat Lambs $0 6 Lambs forward order 100 Mixed Sheep 11 Fat Steers and Heifers 4 Mixed Cattle 20 Pigs including Slips and Suckers Aje T J Kelly Jarrah Posts 12 Sheets Galvanised Iron 6ft Quantity Fencing Wire Flooring Boards 50-60ft Quantity Hinges all sizes Window Frames and Glass 4ft Square Quantity Oregon Timber 3x2 1 Wire Conditions at Sale Terms possible with Auctioneers prior to sale.

Aje T. J. Kelly

Auction notice from Dalgety and Company for MR E Cooper

Instructions from MR E COOPER about leaving the district to sell by auction a wide range of household items. The list includes furniture such as tables, dressers, beds, chairs, wardrobes, clocks, shelves, and a variety of kitchenware, linens, fabrics, tools, garden items, and miscellaneous goods.

Elder, Smith & CO. Limited A. Smith Dalgety & Company Limited E. Cooper Blackwood

Sheep Wanted for Jamestown War Purposes Fund

Help the Jamestown War Purposes Fund by donating sheep. Deliver at Elder's Market on July 3, 1942 at 10 a.m. or to J Pilkington's Paddock beforehand. Collectors listed: George Neale H G Bailey W H Axford Ralph Napper J Pilkington convener.

Elder’s J. Pilkington George Neale H. G. Bailey W. H. Axford Ralph Napper

Nomination Open for Five Board Seats at Jamestown Hospital

The Jamestown Hospital Inc Board invites nominations for five vacant seats due to time limits. Nominations must be received by June 10, 1942, by KK T Daly, Chairman, through the Secretary.

Jamestown Hospital Inc KK. T, Daly

Hairdressing Business for Sale in Jamestown

Joyce Graria announces sale of her Ayr Street Jamestown hairdressing business to Daphne Wilmshirhurst. New owner to start in June. Graria thanks clients for four years of support and invites continued patronage under the successor.

Joyce Graria Jamestown Ayr Street Daphne Wilmshiturst

Jamestown War Purposes Fund Appeal Closes June 6

The Direct Appeal for the Jamestown War Purposes Fund will close on Saturday June 6. Those wishing to donate are urged to respond promptly. R Parri, Hon. Secretary, Phone 228, Jamestown.

R. Parri Jamestown

Ilogeet Mullon Dairy Fed Park and Corned Beef Item

From K Davies, Butcher in Jamestown you can buy Ilogeet Mullon Dairy Fed Park and Corned Beef. Phone 14.

Ilogeet Mullon K. Davies Jamestown

Port Pirie Training Road to Machinists and Fitters

The Education Department of South Australia seeks men 21 or older for training as machinists for munition factory work or as engine and air frame fitters for aircraft production and overhaul. Trainees receive the Federal Arbitration Court basic wage during a three month Port Pirie Technical School course, then enter industry at tradesman rates. Applications are restricted for those already in munition or war supplies work unless not employed in their usual trade. Write to the Principal, Port Pirie Technical School, for forms.

Federal Arbitration Court Port Pirie Port Pirie Technical School

Jamestown notices list sales and events this week

OR SALE this weekend at Davies Butcher Shop extra quality Beer from a prime steer bought from Mr George Neale at Dalgety s Sale. Jamestown Methodist Lunch Lig Jumble Stall and Afternoon Tea Institute Hall Thursday Aug 20. Refined accommodation at ARLADNE Residential Irvine Street Jamestown.

Davies George Neale Dalgety's Phone 14 Jamestown Institute Hall Brooks Bros Tidswell Arladne Irvine Street

Train Alterations by South Australian Railways

South Australian Railways changes take effect on Monday 1 June. The daily Wilmington to Gladstone 10.45 am service is discontinued weekdays and replaced by an early 7.55 am departure from Wilmington arriving Booleroo Centre at 9.42 am before continuing to Gladstone and Adelaide. Saturday 14.45 am and 1.85 am Wilmington to Gladstone and Adelaide services continue as at present. School holidays use the 10.35 am Wilmington train in place of the 7.55 am.

Wilmington Gladstone Booleroa Centre Adelaide P. F. Cherry

Special prime beef offered by K F E Davies

Davies advertises prime beef from stock purchased from Mr Henry Blake in Jamestown and urges early orders. He can supply all other meats and small goods of good quality. Phone 14 Jamestown.

Davies Hest Phone Jamestown FE. Davies Ilenry Blake Jalie

Holy Week Services Share Faith Across Towns

Sunday schedule notes multiple churches in Jamestown Canowie and Caltowie listing services in morning and afternoon slots. Rev S T Harper Rev J C Gibson and Pastor Alan Dennis lead gatherings at St Andrew s Presbyterian Jamestown Canowie Belt and adjacent venues with Evensong Salvation and Sunday School offerings.

Alan Dennis Jamestown

Jamestown Personal News Recap From May 29 1942

A Jamestown round of personal notices reports Gladstone visitors and departures, hospital stays, and local staff changes. Names include Mrs. M. Couzner, Mr. Tom Brown, Mrs. Mandy Sear, and June Williamson of the Women's Auxiliary Air Force. A RaAF posting in Melbourne is noted.

Jamestown P. Daly Whyalla June Williamson W. 8. Williamson Savings Bank Women's Auxiliary Air Force Directorate of Intelligence Ra.a.f Victoria Harracks Melbourne

Flax Production Tests Run Near Gladstone

In cooperation with the State Department of Agriculture J W Prior secret ary Northern Flax Growers Association conducts experimental flax plots five miles northwest of Gladstone on his property. The trial tests two fibre flax varieties White flowered Concurrent and fine flowered Liral Crown with varying seeding rates and a uniform one cwt of superphosphate per acre to find the best northern seeding rate. Prior invites interested visitors to learn more about the project.

State Department of Agriculture J. W. Piior Northern Flaxsrowers Association Commonwealth Gladstone South Australia Prior

Watters Return From Melbourne Visit

Mr and Mrs J C Watters of the Globe Hotel Jamestown return from a trip to Melbourne to see son L A C J Watters and daughter Joan in the Women s Air Force Division Jamestown friends report both Jack and Joan in excellent health. Mr Chas Budge MB E Gladstone a long time resident celebrated his eighty first birthday on Tuesday May 26 receiving warm congratulations from friends. Budge remains clear minded and follows the war with keenness and enjoys daily chats with friends.

J. C. Watters Globe Hotel Jamestown Melbourne C. J. Watters Joan Air Force Jack Mr. Chas, Budge M.B.E Gladstone Budge

Gladstone Field Manoeuvres Rescheduled for May 31

The Field Manoeuvres at Gladstone, postponed due to rain, will be held next Sunday May 31 if weather permits.

Gladstone V.D.C Gladstone

Felt Hats From Milk Replace Fur in Hats and Textiles

The American Butter Review notes a casein fibre named Aralac from cow milk is now used to make felt hats as a fur substitute and is mixed with wool and cotton in textile goods.

Journal “American Butter Review

Empire Ball Drawing Large Attendance at Gladstone

The Gladstone District Hall hosted an Empire Ball on Wednesday May 20 to aid the Forces Comforts Fund. Laure Orchestra provided music, a Ladies Committee served supper, and gross takings totaled about £12.

Gladstone Institute Comforts Fund Will Finder Gladstone District Hall Fighting Forces Comforts Fund Laure

St Joseph’s Jamestown Pupils Excel in A.M.E.E Theory

Music examinations report success for St Joseph’s Convent Jamestown pupils in the A.M.E.E Theory exam. Eileen Kelly earned Grade IV Credit, John Cox Grade V Honours, Margaret Garnett Grade V Honours. Miss R M Spicer Laura class entrants Betty Stanitzke Imelda Searle passed Grade IV Theory with Honours.

St. Joseph’s Convent Jamestown Eileen Kelly John Cox Margaret Garnett R. M. Spicer Laura Betty Stanitzke Imelda Searle

Outsize Sunflower Seed Sale Aids Red Cross Fund

A giant sunflower grown by Bert Garrad of Gladstone weighed 1 lb 10 oz and stretched 15 inches. A Red Cross circle guessing contest awarded a handmade quilt to Mrs EB Clothier for a near correct seed count of 2027. Funds raised totalled £5 and the seeds are now sold at J S Wurm's Chemist Shop in Gladstone to support the fund.

Bert, Garrad Gladstone Red Cross Circle R. E. Lines E. Clothier Red Cross J. 5 Wurm

Jamestown Red Cross Presses on with Urgent Needs

The Jamestown Red Cross reports steady progress yet ongoing demand for goods and bandages. The Circle now collects spare civilian clothing for emergencies and seeks volunteers to sew knit and press on the second Tuesday and fourth Friday at 10 a.m. Mrs E L Orchard presides and notes a strong turnout last Friday with 21 dressing gowns near completion.

E. L. Orchard

Lester's Talkies Screens Night Train to Munich at Institute

At the Institute on Saturday night Lester's presents Metro Goldwyn-Mayer's thriller Night Train to Munich led by Margaret Lockwood and Rex Harrison with a cast including Marjorie Gordon and Paul Hernreid. The program also features Hullabaloo a Frank Morgan comedy with Virginia Grey and Dan Dailey Jr plus shorts and news reels.

Lester's Metro Will Pease Frank Morgan Virginia Grey Dan Dailey Jr Clark Gable Hollywood

Gladstone Golf Club Stroke Competition Winners

Gladstone Golf Club held a Saturday stroke event with winners including Miss D Pineh who shot 90 19 under par, H Y Hough 96 24 under 72, Mrs Hough 112 36 under, and W B Williamson 90 14 under.

Gladstone Golf Club D. Pineh H. Y. Hough Mrs. Hough W. 8. Williamson

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Rex Eudunda Farmers Co-Op. Society Ltd G. W. Skinner Subway Main Street J. S. Wurm M.P.S RADIO Aw.a Fisk E. J. Kranz Caltowie Radiola London Berlin Moscow Rome Delhi Taheran Iran Rangoon Hong Kong Shanghai Chung-King Canton Manila Singapore Saigon Batavia Bangkok Suva San Francisco New York Cincinnati Boston Havana Nama City A. C. Masters Czy National Library of Australia Jamestown Market L. J W. E. M. Staker A/e Hope Bros Spalding Romney Marsh Review” Office Jamestown Institute Flotsam Erick M. Remarque Quinten Reynolds Angac Tohu Wale Allan Michie Delilah Marcus Goodrich Clare Gaoth Random Harvest Janes Hilton Frank Clune Virginia Cowles Lene The Secret Service Gerald Verner Agen Guy Fletcher Electric Torch Ei. M. Dell E. M. Dell Minus X Sinclair Gluck David Hume Pudding Lane Phillip Lindsay Paul Trent S.A. Brush Co, Ltd Flinders Street Gladstone Hotel Harry Dodd Young Street Hast al Washpool School Laubman & Pank Ltd Gawler Place Education Department OF South Australian Railways Church OF England R F. Steele St. Alban's Gladstone—s Georgetown Methodist A. Guthberlet Huddleston B. Guthberlet Georgetown Baptist K. J. Chatfield S.S Clover Hill D. I. M. Anthony Whitsunday Ayn H.C S. T. Harper C. Jamestown T. Resalie Noerth St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church J. C. Gibson Canowie Belt Salvation Army I. Ross Salvation Areas Express Farmers’ Journal J. R. Creber Mrs. II Gale T. W. Thomas Seaman K. Brown Mrs. Wal. Brown Mrs. M. Couzner Szis H. C. Stanton EF. G. Watkins Tom Brown Mrs. M. Botting Norwood Sergi. R. S. Dallantyne ALF Wayville Mandy Sear Mrs. i, A. Mundy F. Moritz Moonta Adelaide Milling Coy Hw, Hennig L.A.C Glen Hennig 0. Bensley the National Bank J. T. Crooks Gordon Prince Alfred College Music Examinations Lester Talkies Nla.gov
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