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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 01, 1940
Page
2
The Jamestown District Council warns owners or keepers that und registered dogs after November 28th will incur a ten shillings penalty per dog, under Police Act regulations 1930 41 amended 1924 and Alsatian Dogs Act 1534. J J Kerin district clerk announces the notice dated October 1940.
The fortnightly dance at Chur of Gugland Parish Hall Jamestown will be held Saturday November 2 Mr Cohen's Orchestra of Gladstone will be in attendance The Ladies of Jamestown Baptist Guild host an afternoon on Tuesday November 5 at 230 pm for church renovations Items will be sold a collection taken and afternoon tea served All ladies invited Also reported is the death on Sunday last in Seacim of Thomas Edward Francis formerly of Portland Victoria aged 72 He leaves a widow a son and a daughter Francis of Gladstone Police Station is a son and sympathies are felt
Spalding resident Fred Fuller offers his garage business and first class equipment for immediate sale. Inspection invited. reliable buyers urged to apply at once, phone accessible in Spalding 30.
The Strawberry Fete in aid of St Peters Church will be held at the Gladstone Institute on Tuesday November 5. Rev Fr Molloy to open the function with strawberries, cream and stalls plus a raffle. Evening program includes several acts and a prize competition drawing public interest.
The Australian Wheat Board announces immediate application through approved distributors for cornsack needs for the current season. The final cancellation rate was fixed on 1 November 1940. Growers who comply will avoid disappointment and aid order execution. Adelaide Percy Trutton State Superintendent 1 Nov 1949.
Gladstone Melotowti Church hosts North Western District Synod with 15 ministers and 2000 members attending. Proba tioners Harmer Fox Mitchell Stafford advanced subject to conference requirements. Pitman examined for ministry. Public meeting features Rev Hutchinson on The Church in the Crisis. Christmas fete plans by Ladies Guild for Nov 19. Next Sunday services led by Rev Stafford and Rev Brook. Communion to follow morning service. Brook to preach at Huddleston. Georgetown Baptist School Anniversary noted.
Canteen orders of 5 shillings 3 shillings and 2 shillings are negotiable for members of the fighting forces in the United Kingdom. The Australian Defence Canteens Service will arrange acceptance at Navy Army and Air Force Institute canteens and Royal Australian Air Force canteens. Money Order Post Offices also issue canteen orders.
Gladstone Vaudeville and Revue Co staged a repeat concert on October 24 to aid the BAC, raising £26 with many from Georgetown Jamestown Lawa in attendance. The show drew a near full house, thrilled patrons, and netted nearly £90. organizers praised Mr and Mrs Cohen and the entire cast for a successful charity effort.
Gladstone Red Cross Circle held nightly meetings at Memorial Hall with a large turnout. The group reported bank and envelope balances, plus proceeds from a dance raising funds for the SIU drive and a sewing appeal for Sudunda Partners Shop. A sewing machine loaned by Mrs. Thomson and donations of garments were noted as supporting members and local Red Cross activities.
An editorial promotes eye care and proper lighting, noting how fatigue from poor light affects the nervous system. It highlights a statewide Better Light campaign led by J. J. Angley of Georgetown featuring Aladdin Kerosene Mantle Lamps and a new floor pedestal lamp, with special purchase terms to improve home illumination.
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