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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 08, 1946

Page

2

Wirrabara Sheep Sale Entries Invited with Various Ewes and Lambs

A lengthy list of sales lots from Wirrabara and nearby areas details 100 mixed sex Merino lambs 140 Merino ewes 80 mixed sex lambs 122 ewes with lambs 60 wether lambs and other drafts including fat wethers 230 wether lambs and farm equipment entries. Forthcoming sale at River View Gladstone and other properties with livestock and machinery for bidding.

A. P. Glesing Wirrabara M. Ewes A. PR. E P. A River View Gladstone L. G C. David Deer Fe T. Coblac C. M. Mahood P. J. Lynch Stone Hut C. WR A. Francis Appila C. W. Stevens C. G. Holland C. H. Curnow A. L. Milne

Church and civic notices from Gladstone region

Church schedules list services for Gladstone Georgetown and Crystal Brook with multiple denominations. Local notices report residents returning from Adelaide and Leigh Creek flood lighting trips, holiday arrivals, retirements, and staff changes at Gladstone Gaol and Savings Bank of South Australia.

25th Anniversary of Lutheran Church Dedication at Wirrabara

The Wirrabara Lutheran congregation celebrated its 25th church dedication anniversary with strong attendance despite limited space. Speakers included Revs. J Doehler and C A Weckert. The church’s history traces back to 1914 with services in homes and halls until its 1921 foundation, dedication, and subsequent renovations.

Wirrabara J. Doehler United Evangelical Lutheran Church L.A C. A. Weckert J. Acott Laura Salvation Army C. F. Braum Lutheran Church of South Australia Ortenburger M. Kuss J. Schaber Schaber W. F. Roehrs Messrs. E. Keller H. Klemm

Urgent appeal to destroy grasshoppers in 1946 Melrose note

A Melrose letter dated November 2 1946 urges burning infested grasshopper areas during the hopping stage to protect this year's feed and prevent next year's outbreak. The writer asks for government reimbursement for the costs and notes households on small holdings have limited resources.

Wirrabara Club Reforms After War Recess

Wirrabara Athletic and Cycling Club reconvenes after a recess since 1940 at a 24 October meeting. The first sports meeting is set for Anzac Day 25 April 1947, with proceeds to the Wirrabara District War Memorial Fund. The club will affiliate with the SA League of Wheelmen.

Wirrabara Wir- Tabara S.A. League of Wheelman

Armistice Service at Laura Baptist Church

Laura Baptist Church hosts an Armistice Day service on Sunday November 10 with a special choir performance. A Grand Continental fundraiser in aid of the Strawberry Fete will be held at the home of Mr and Mrs A James on Tuesday evening November 12, with a strong programme and open invitation.

Laura Baptist Church A. James

Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Meets on Line Breeding

The Gladstone branch of the Agricultural Bureau holds its monthly meeting tonight with presiding officer Mr. K L Blesing. Mr. Hurtle Lines will deliver an address on Line Breeding in the Library.

Gladstone Branch The Agricultural Bureau K. L. Blesing Hurtle

Armistice Day Observed At Gladstone Rock Cairn

Armistice Day celebrations will be held on Monday at the Rock Cairn on Main Street Gladstone. Ex servicemen and women and residents are invited to attend.

Rock Cairn Main St Gladstone

Mission services held at Wirrabara Hall with combined choir

Morning services were held in the Wirrabara Hall and an afternoon mission service featured Revs. H. F. W. Proeve and F. W. Stolz. A combined Laura Wirrabara congregation choir conducted by Pastor Roebrig enhanced both services.

Wirrabara Hall H. F. W. Proeve B.A F. W. Stolz Roebrig

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