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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
May 31, 1946
Page
3
An exploration of inflation as a historical process where money loses buying power. It traces causes such as debasement, bank note overissues, and credit expansion, noting war as a driving factor. The piece contrasts past booms with the eroding value seen in palaces and living costs, highlighting fixed earners as most affected.
A large Jamestown Stadium audience is expected for a boxing program on Thursday evening May 30 featuring a welterweight title bout among local boys and several bouts with visiting youths from Laura and Mannanarje. The program also includes vaudeville acts and younger female bouts. Inflation commentary warns against uncontrolled spending and price inflation, urging price control and prudent saving to protect purchasing power.
Crystal Brook held a hall dance on May 24 to raise funds for the Institute, netting £8 8s 0d, with music by Miss Heather Artbox and Neil Horne and Tom Robinson as MC. A charity sale in aid of Hospital funds yielded £3 2s 0d. Birthday celebrations for A Seward, M Munday, and Mr. Ben Weston occurred, with guests and toasts. A surprise 80th birthday for Mr. Red Weston followed, with speakers and bridge games, and a light supper. The Silver Spoon Golf winner was Mrs. H. Neale. Numerous social visits and marriages were noted, including the Johnston–Matthews wedding in Pt. Wakefield. A Football Dance on May 27 featured music by Mrs. Steggall and Roy Abbott, with two contest winners announced. Croquet results from Melrose and Gladstone were reported, showing mixed scores.
Lady Mawson state president and Miss Hilfers state secretary visited Booleroo Centre to establish a Mothers and Babies Health Association branch. A social afternoon by the local committee featured performances, fruitfully supported by the OWA. Baby Health Train No 2 will visit for a three-day schedule enabling nurse visits and district education. Officers including Patroness Mrs Brooks and President Mrs Llewellyn were elected.
The Commonwealth Rationing Commission announces a staged switch of coupon letters across pages in ration books, affecting adults and children by color and date. From June 3 red green and black print coupons become current in different sequences with meat and butter reallocation and extended validity for service members.
Large congregations attended the Aura Methodist Church anniversary service led by Rev W J Stpoke with the sermon Treasure In Earthen Vessels. The choir directed by R A C Fuller performed Come Unto Me and other anthems. soloists included E Walter and H Meier. A memorial vestry for local war-serve youths was proposed. a quiz contest and illustrated church address concluded the evening.
A Spelling and Question Bee at Appila on May 23 crowned Appila as winner among four teams including Tarcowle Pine Creek No 1 and Pine Creek No 2. Funds raised for the Appila War Memorial Building Fund totalled £10. Appila also beat Booleroo Centre at home 15 goals 16 behinds to 2 goals 5 behinds, with Max Lowe and teammates featuring prominently.
ALW Christian defends actions in the House of Assembly regarding drought relief for South Australia. He recounts interactions with Mr. Russell and the Commonwealth, notes the Premier Playford’s efforts, and acknowledges both Commonwealth and State contributions, while urging further aid. The May 1946 letter condemns no one and expresses gratitude for eventual support.
A special meeting of the District Council of Gladstone heard a deputation from the Gladstone RSL led by Harslett and Blesing on proposed additions to the District Hall for clubrooms. The chairman welcomed the group and outlined the discussion, with the RSL president summarizing the hall’s history and current use.
Gladstone Red Cross notes a trading table convened by the shore branch realizing 28/16/38 for TB at the hospital. Participants listed include Mes Danies Bawden Dawe and W Edmonds. The next meeting is Friday June 7 at 3 PM.
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