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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 30, 1947
Page
2
Tenders for Army supply items in Gladstone
TENDERS will be received at the District Contract Board in Adelaide until 2 p.m. on the ord Tune 1947 for supply to 4 A.A.D. Dept of Army Gladstone from 1/5/47 to 30/9/47. Items listed include bread flour bacon cheese sugar oatmeal eggs butter milk beef mutton smallgoods vegetables and other groceries with quantities. Tender forms available at the address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bank of N
W. Chambers
King William Street
Adelaide
Dept. of Army
Gladstone
Sixth advance payment for quota wheat issued May 1947
The Australian Wheat Board announces a final advance of 1d per bushel for quota wheat, payable from May 27 1947 to June 27 1947. Growers must present certificates to their banks for payment within one month, after which payments occur from the Capital City Office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Wheat Board
Gladstone Market Sheep and Pig Auction Notice
Gladstone Market sale Thursday June 5 at 3 pm offers 2013 sheep including 121 wethers 2 to 4 years October shorn, 60 Ewes 1 year, 60 Hoggets, 50 Fat Wethers and 93 mixed lambs. Also 15 pigs including Large White slips. Further entries invited. Conditions at sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corie Cross
Georgetown Talkies Presents Abbott Costello on Showboat
Georgetown 3 screens a May 31 1947 program featuring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello in a baseball routine on the Mississippi Showboat plus Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes in The House of Fear. Includes mystery drama thriller and a short subject with cartoon news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Abbott
Lou Costello
Mississippi
Basil Rathbone
Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Dr. Watson
Georgetown 3
Caltowie Soldiers Memorial Fund Annual Meeting
The Caltow ie Soldiers Memorial Fund holds its annual meeting on June 2 1947 at 7 30 pm in the Caltowie Institute Supper Room. Officers will be elected a financial statement presented and general business discussed. Members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie Soldiers' Memorial Fund
Caltowie Institute
Gould
Crystal Brook District Hospital hires probationer nurses
WANTED URLS 17 years or over with Pro gress Certificate or better subject to their N-Stay and Medical Examination being satisfactory have the opportunity of starting their Nursing Career under ideal conditions at the Crystal Brook District Hospital. Four vacancies for probationer nurses at once with wages and board, annual holidays, sick leave, uniform allowances, and board. Apply to Matron Rieschick or K. K. Hosking, Crystal Brook District Hospital Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook District Hospital
Election adjourned for Yarrowie Ward councillor race
District Council of Port Germein postpones all further proceedings after more nominations than required. A by ballot election will be held on Saturday July 3 1947 to elect a councillor for Yarrowie Ward from Arthur Catford James McCallum Clarke. Polling places at Appila Institute and Vanilinh Public Hall 8 am to 6 pm. Applications for postal votes available at the District Office Melrose with final receipt by 5 pm July 3 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarrowie
Catford
Arthur Edward McCallum
James Clarke
Appila
Vanilinh
Butter and Egg Market Report From Adelaide
Butter production edges up weekly with shiners aiding growth though rain is needed to sustain pasture gains. A small butter surplus ships to Britain as opportunities arise while demand stays strong for local needs. The famed Bine Valley Gram butter remains high in quality with no price change for best and duck eggs remain scarce. Eggs markets stay tight with steady consignments required. Exe Board rates hold at first quality 2/3 and first quality medium 2/-.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Treport
Dvitain
Bine Valley
J H Vanstone Dental Tour Dates for June
J H Vanstone Shell House Adelaide will visit Wirrabara Booleroo Centre Laura on 11 12 June with set hours. W Thomson BDS dental surgeon lists Jamestown Crystal Brook and Gladstone consult times by week day.
Trespass Warning and Property Notice from 1947
Teeth trespassers warned at Wiril la and Hayfield properties in Bundaleer and Yangya Hundreds. Poisoning planned from May 30 1947. Notices signed by N W Anderson Gladstone and J HAY Hayfield Yacka. Prosecution without further notice for trespass on blocks 1 2 313 and nearby roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ersons
Wirilla
Bundaleer
For sale to let et or sale row items
For sale notices list a 20 sun combine with spring tooth and rotary scrapers priced at £40, a 7 furrow Smith plow at £40, and a 19 tyne Baker cultivator at £25, all in good order. Contact H T Harslett Gladstone or phone 35 34. Also wanted buy offers for furniture radios pianos cars trucks blackboards with Clare 251 contact Gladstone Furniture Emporium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyne
H. T. Harslett
Gladstone
Gladstone Furniture Emporium
Clare
Gladstone Area Church Notices June 1 1947
Church notices list Trinity Sunday services across Gladstone Georgetown Laura Wirrabara Crystal Brook Warrinertown Natridy Appila and surrounding areas detailing holy communion evensong and vestry meetings along with minister names Rev E Tuckett Rev C R Hawke Rev M C Morris Rev Stafford and Lieut E Badenhop. Also area church events and a May 30 1947 social update from The Areas Express and Farmers Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Church OF England
Laura
Stafford
Appila
Bouleroo Centre Defeat Appila In Lopsided Football Match
Bouleroo Centre beat Appila 14 goals 18 behinds to 6 goals 6 behinds in front of a large crowd. Best for Bouleroo were Kerr Brigden Groves Lowe Groves Arthur while Appila showed uneven form. Orroroo then defeated Murraytown 10 goals 8 behinds to 5 goals 9 behinds with Redden Ackland Parnell Brooks Kinter among the best for Orroroo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouleroo
Appila
Boolergvo
A. Bastian
Boolerao
W. Kerr
L. Brigden
G. Groves
R. Lowe
J. Groves
E. Arthur
W. Hedden
K. Reichstein
J. Redden
H. Ilall
F. Clark
Orroroo
Murraytown
Redden
Ackland
Parnell
Brooks
Kinter
Caltowie War Memorial Fund Donations Listed
The secretary Mr M Holland reports gifts to the Caltowie Soldiers Memorial Fund including James Smith ten pounds ten shillings E J Kranz ten pounds anonymous seven pounds T W Pammenter five pounds five shillings and M Lehmann & Sons five pounds five shillings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Holland
Caltowie
James Smith
E. J. Kranz
T. W. Pammenter
M. Lehmann & Sons
The Dose That Does in Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A historic advertisement extols The dose that does as a universal remedy for colds coughs and croup. It claims unfailing relief across diverse ailments and touts Woods Great Peppermint Cure as its world renowned form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worl
Department of Post War Reconstruction to Visit Jamestown
Mr R G Phillips secretary of the Repatriation Local Committee reports that the Repatriation Commission has arranged a public meeting at Jamestown Institute Supper Room on Wednesday June 4 1947 at p.m. Local residents are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF Post War Reconstruction
Jamestown
R. G. Phillips
Repatriation Local Committee
Repatriation Commission
Jamestown Institute
Farmers Meeting at Port Pirie
Northern farmers are urged to attend a Big Protest Meeting in Port Pirie on Friday evening June 6 at 7 pm. Speakers include Hon A L Blesing MLC J A Lyons MP and Mr H C Gadd. The session will cover matters of interest to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
A. L. Blesing
Mll
Mon J. A. Lyons
M.P
H. C. Gadd
Roseworthy students on tour visit farms and trials
A party of 28 Roseworthy College diploma and degree students left the campus for a week long tour of northern areas. They visited Dorset Horned and Merino studs near Jamestown and Laura, viewed flax production and soil conservation, and camped at Luncheon Pavilion in the Belalie district. The tour was led by Deputy Principal BR McCulloch and lecturer Krause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Mt. Bryan-Hallett
Jamestown
Belalie A. & H. Society
W. F. Wurst
John Davies & Sons
Spalding
Anama
BR. N. McCulloch
Krause
B.ag.sc
Jamestown Table Tennis opens 1947 schedule
The Jamestown Table Tennis Association announces opening matches start Friday night May 30 with men’s pairings Methodist Blue versus Methodist White R.S.L. Khaki versus R.S.L. Green and Presbyterian versus St. James. Women’s play has Methodist Blue against Methodist White and St. James against Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Blue
Methodist White
R.S.L. Khaki
L. Green
Presbyterian
St. James
R.S.L. Green
Death of Miss Annie Matilda Steggall in Jamestown
Miss Annie Matilda Steggall died at Jamestown Hospital on Friday after a period of ill health. Funeral services were held at Jamestown cemetery on Saturday afternoon. Sincere condolences are extended to her sisters Mrs Ben Williams and Miss Magis Steggall and her brothers Mr John Steggall and Mr Syed Steggall of Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Hospital
Annie Matilda Steggall
Geo. Steggall
Miss Steggall
Tme
Jamestown Cemetery
Ben Williams
Magis Steggall
John and
Syed Steggall
Jamestown
Bridge and Euchre Afternoon at St James’
The ladies committee of St James’ resumes their fortnightly card party with the next event on Friday May 30 night to raise funds for charity. They urge strong attendance and note their readiness to assist at other district functions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Also Mentioned on This Page
Aricultural
H. J. Finnis
Eagle Chambers
Pirie St
Gladstone Market
Elder, Smith &Co., Limited
Georgetown Talkies
Childrens
Sunshine Service
H. L Matheson
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Boxall
Roneberg
Cross ST
Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
National Library of Australia
Caltowie Soldiers’ Memorial Fund
Matron
Rieschick
Or K. K. Hosking
Crystal Brook
Caltowie Coursing
Fahey
Mile End
Cain & Jacob
Waymouth St
Rivett
Currie St
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
H. J. Matheson
General Commission
H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty
Metters Limited
Listen the Coy
Ce Master Kero Refrigerators
Metropolitan Life Assurance Co
Neptune Oil Co
Cooper Engineering Co.Pty
L. N. Short & Son
Stromberg Carlson
Scottish Union & National Insurance Company
Port Germein
E. Foot
Melrose
A. W. Sandford & Co. Limited
J. H. Vanstone
Shell House
North Terrace
Wirrabara
Booleroo Centre
Thurs
W. Thomson
B.D.S
Yangya
N. W. Anderson
J. Hay, “Hayfield
Yacka
Trinity
Church OF England
Methodist
E. Tuckett
Georgetown Baptist
Clover Hill
C. Tr. Hawke
Georgetown
C. R. Hawke
H.C
Warrinertown
M. C. Morris
Morris
Natridy
O.K
Beetaloo Valley
Salvation Army
E. Badenhop
Holiness
Salvation Meeting
THE
Areas Express and Farmers’ Journal
M. E. Pyne
Rem and
Gerard of
Curramona Station
A. McPherson
M. E. Marshall
Lameroo
Napper
J. Horsburgh
Hepatriation General Hospital
Daws Road
London
South Australian
St. John Ambulance Brigate Society
Norwood
Flinders Football Association
Roseworthy College
Jamestown Table Tennis Association
A. M. Steggall
Bridge and Euchre
Eudunda
U.S
Fudunda
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Main Street
Simmill's
Nla.gov
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