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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 05, 1948

Page

3

Jamestown Forms Sub Branch of Australian Legion

Jamestown forms a sub branch of the Australian Legion of Ex Servicemen and Women. Col J H Thyer chairs the meeting with officers including C D Campbell as President and D Boucaut as Secretary. A talk by Col Thyer is planned for November 18, urging eligible ex servicemen and women to join.

J. H. Thyer Jamestown Legion C. D. Campbell J. S. Anderso D. Boucaut Barbara Medlin Reece Harvie Luke Verco Messrse. Wilmshurst W. Brown Sach League The

Rain Disrupts W Forest Wirrabara Tennis Match

Results from the Southern Flinders A Grade tennis day on October 30 show W Forest versus Wirrabara unfinished due to rain. Other matches include Gerald and district players contesting doubles and singles across men and ladies divisions with varied scores.

W Forest Wirrabara Laura Appila R. Clancey M. Carmen K. Reichstein J. Stevens L. Coleman J. Byrnes H. Nayda J. Marner R. Reichstein W. Francis-T. Reichstein R. Clancy J. Stevens L. Coleman W. Francis T. Reichstein 1B. Blesing-Mre M. Marner Misses M. Kerr Griffin Misses Wilson C. Amey Mrs J. Walter L. Milne R. Giddings G. Kupke Leo Kotz D. Whalai R. Jettner L. Kupke L. Kotz J Francis J. Kota R. Giddinge D. Walter B. Francis Leo Kote D. Whalan Mise V. Kotz Jericho G. Kupke V. Tobin A. Sizer Mesdames A. Keller G Kupke A. Keller A. Sluer Crowhurst

Bowls pennant starts Saturday in North Western Assoc

Bowls in both divisions begin Saturday afternoon after lighting issues forced Port Pirie teams to withdraw. Changes include Gulmire moving to the O Shaughnessy division and Georgetown club added. Opening matches feature Boucher Shield Gladstone vs Jamestown and Crystal Brook v Laura with Calowie bye.

Port Pirie Gulmire O'Shaughnessy Georgetown Boucher Gladstone Jamestown Laura Crystal Brook Calowie O'Shaugnessy Jamestown Y Guthure

Rainfall and Wheat Prospects Tie to October Onset

Since a spell in October rain has drenched the Northern Areas. James Town Post Office reports 4.29 inches in October and 2 inches in November to date, total for the year is 14.41 inches. Good yields of an excellent sample wheat may be expected in the surrounding districts.

Jamestown

Working Bee at Laura Branch Boosts War Trees

The Laura branch of the RSL held a working bee on Saturday to clear grass from a block where trees were planted. Of the planted trees, only one died while the rest appear healthy. each tree cost 2 shillings 9 pence and was funded by returning soldiers with a tree donation effort.

Laura RSL Neta Laurt Ye North

Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Meeting Tonight at Institute

The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau will hold its monthly meeting at the Institute tonight at 8 o clock. Messrs. Mog Angove and A T Hauper will attend. A question box and Congress reports will be presented.

Institute Messrs. Mog. Angove Aud A. T. Hauper

Crystal Brook Flower Services and Nurses Ball Report

Australian Crystal Brook reports on the Anglican Church flower services led by Zane Treloar and Dave Jarmyn with a hospital visit by the bouquets. A Nurses Ball at Crystal Brook Institute on October 24 raised about £95 in total, with prizes awarded to several residents and staff, and organizers thanking helpers.

Zane Treloar Dave Jarmyn Tom Dack Crystal Brook Institute Fridy Mesat W. Matlock Miss Marny Curtin Miss Sui Homer Auishing Penailly North J. Newitt Swanbury Pirie Yalenled BR. K Hosking Ward Crystal Brook Messrskey Cottle R. 4 Hosking

FRANCIS HEWETT WEDDING AT Pirie Street church

The marriage of Patrick Norma Hewett of Jamestown and Joseph Leonavi of Maitland was solemnized by Rev. Dar ry B. Dickson at Pirie Street Methodist Church on a Saturday in October. The bride wore moss crepe, carried white flowers, and was attended by bridesmaids and ushers. after the ceremony the couple will live at Maitland.

Pirie Street Tily-oe-valley Watsonias Lilberoses Fyn Margaret Wade Jim Francis Fred Kelly Bestman Kreamsman Mess Cauphen McKnight Clarendon Lorne Maitland

War Memorial opening hailed in Georgetown community

Georgetown celebrated the War Memorial opening last Friday on a perfect day. The catering and event organization earned praise from the committee and residents, with over a thousand attending afternoon tea and ample leftovers. The secretary Mr P J Schweerdt and president led the proceedings, while children enjoyed races and community events. The report notes numerous local attendees, a cricket visit to Yacka, and a training table for the Baptist Fete.

Mother Gramps P. J. Sehwerdt Elc Witter Ees R. Grant T. McCarthy Yeas C. Pase J. Johnson P. Brogan C. Wilkin Wy Syms Wine A. Davidson W. Ryan J. Gaughan D. Biffle K. Sehwerdty P. Fogarty C. Johnson Gils D. Biffe Wilkin M Page G. Syms G. Whien V. Syms W. Tyan Yacka Hiesewmes McWaters Johns Georgetown Tend B. Myatt Neha of the Baptist Mosdawes Wakefeld M. Smal Incombe W. Tobin C.F. Smallacombe- Va Ghd Mays T. Myatt Nelson Wnt. Miller Wollinswond T. Rayrison Alberton J. Ant Wes Radiouds-Wisou Coonsbyn Reg. Catford Caltowie ST. Nancarrow Unley Ailsa Syed

Ex-Service and Belalie North Sparks in Local Cricket Action

Local cricket reports show Ex-Servicemen beating Jamestown after a slow start, with top scores by Villamy and Daly and a total of 161. Belalie North’s Terr attack and Wearne’s 187 not out anchor a high scoring day, while Yongala and Wynall districts post significant totals in their matches.

ExServicemen Jamestown Wen Tamestown Exservicemfn Villamy Hel Sivlowe U Fyen Reve Moranoe Reid Sivienr Daly Draperty Kelly Terowie Belalie North Wearne Truowin Simpsul Eelyards Owohig Mol Ant Sandyless Smuire Ealygards Helalio North Smart Ceneturd

Belalie Tennis Association Saturday results and teams

Last Saturday Belalie Tennis Association results show Hornsdale 18 sets over St James 5. Methodist Red 11 sets over Town Blue 7. Caltowie 16 sets over Methodist Blue 2. Town Red 11 sets over Mannanarie 3. Listed are lineups for Town Blue Town Red and players with captains and reserves.

Methodist Hie

Tennis results from Octo ber matches in Mid North leagues

Eastern Association tennis results show Canowie defeating Terowie in A Grade with 71 sets and 87 games to Canowie 4 sets 68 games and Terowie 9 sets 78 games to Terowie 6 sets 68 games.

Mid-North Eastern Association Canowie Terowie

Gladstone Rifle Club Sixth Stage Compeligal Winners

The Gladstone Rifle Club held the sixth stage of the Compe ligal event. R D Blick won with best overall file. teams and shooters including D Black MFL Kravel WB Shetjak Wandwanl Haysley J Black and J Osman posted scores like 42 46 100 and 40 37 9.

Compeligal Ured R. D. Blick Losh Thompson D. Black M. FL Kravel WB. Shet Jak K.P. Plavel L. C. Oborn D. M. Weatherfil C. Wandwanl HL T. Haysleyi M. J. Peter J. J. Osman Se. J. M. Black

Whyte Yarcowie RSL annual picnic reported as success

The RSL held its annual picnic on Sunday October 24 at Hut ton's Lagen near Woodlawirra. A good crowd attended and the day proved enjoyable with stalls, lolly scrambles and sweets. The Tennis Club benefited by several pounds from the event while upgrades were noted at the shed for afternoon rent. Mr and Mrs Geo Reynolds and family are leaving town for Broken Hill. District Inspector McDonald visited the local school and praised the progress. A tuning accident near Terowie damaged a car and railing. The annual strawberry fete will be held at the Iuca Institute on Tit November opened by Mrs L Owen Smyth. Miss Marwin Clark of Adelaide was holidaying as Mr Shappers.

RSL Hutton's Lagen Woodlawirra Ennis Geo. Reynolds Broken Itil Sebob VW McDonald Terowie Nahart Iuca Institute L. Owen Smyth Grand Euevess Marwin Clark Arelaide Nees Shappers

Commonwealth Rationing Commission Coupon Notices Summary

Rationing notices indicate current and upcoming coupon expirations. Lists include Black Sea and Tudor coupons with expiry dates in November. Also mentions green and black bullet coupons now available and revised coupon numbers.

Black Sea Sew

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