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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 10, 1944
Page
2
The District Council of Port Germein invites tenders to be received at the District Office Melrose by noon on Monday November 27, 1944. Contract 119 calls for about 15 chains of concrete kerbing and water tabling in Melrose streets under the District Funds Account. Contract 120 rereads for painting the exterior of the District Office in Melrose.
The Publican's Booth and the sole right to sell coal drinks ice cream fruit lollies cigarettes tobacco saveloys and rolls will be auctioned at the Appila Market on November 22 in two lots No 1 Publican's Booth and No 2 coal drinks ice cream fruit lollies cigarettes tobacco saveloys and rolls.
Ave Estate late J Pilkington Jamestown items include 180 fat wethers 14 years 20 fat lambs and numerous livestock plus cattle horses pigs sundries and equipment. A wide range of ewes lambs rams steers cows and miscellaneous farm gear with terms at sale and entries invited by the auctioneers Church of England Ferest Institute afternoon tea at sale yards.
A misc sale listing includes a 30 gallon dome separator in good condition offered by James at 169N with towday R sale, and a Magquette long and box couch listed by Mrs. E Grabin at 256 in Jamestown.
A brief meeting item to receive the report and discuss issues connected with the Annual Show. Attendees will review progress, set next steps, and address any outstanding tasks affecting the event's planning and execution.
A widow recalls her husband kh Q McDonald who died November 13 1943 in Jamestown. She notes he is always in thoughts and memories and is remembered by his wife and children with fond reflections on their years together.
Local church notices list service times and leaders for Jamestown Belalie North Caltowie Canowie Belt and Laura Wirrabara. Rev S T Harper Rev J C Gibson and Lieuts Drummond and Franklin lead various morning and evening services with Saint Andrew's and Salvation Army events and a Young Peoples Anniversary program. All meetings directed by Adj M Hewitt Red Shield Representative.
A seller promotes sulpha drugs to prevent milk fever and mammitis in cows, claims a special Cow Lick for health and higher yields, and rejects dehorning. The offer includes inoculation for dogs against temper and urges humane cattle care from calfhood.
Lieut Reveley schedules prayer and holiness meetings with Sunday school at 7 p.m. Salvation meeting listed. Trinity XXIII Peterborough lists 10 30 a.m. Faster W F Foenrs. Crystal Brook Church of England St Silas Crystal Brook holds seven p.m. evening song and 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. services led by Rev. R V Grant Huddlestone 3 Rev. R V Grant.
Mrs M Phillips of St Peters visits Jamestown with Mr and Mrs A D Phillips. Gordon Knibbs, ex-resident, renews friendships in Jamestown. Mr and Mrs J Palmer and son visit Gladstone from Clarence Park. Mrs Eric Holder of Gladstone holidaying at Port Augusta with Mr and Mrs Holder sen. Mr and Mrs A Hector return to Leamington Jamestown after holidays in city and beaches. Mrs W C Armstrong returns to Jamestown after visiting Victoria. Radio mechanic Jack Page of West Australia spends leave at Gladstone with family. O M Henschke and Mrs Henschke on annual holidays. Wake relieves as manager. Tom Brown of Norwood, late Gladstone resident, ill in bed. Jamestown represented at Yankalilla Show by Alf J Symonds and Walter Symonds. Their father Thomas Symonds moved from Yankalilla to Belalie 40 years ago. Sergt Geo Gale RAAF on five weeks leave at Gladstone with parents, after 17 months in New Guinea jungle. George attends with wife. formerly Crystal Brook football and Northern Areas Association member. He looks well.
Abbott and Costello star as bus drivers who become castaways on an uncharted South Sea island in the Universal comedy Pardon My Sarong at Jamestown on November 11. Virginia Bruce leads with Robert Paige and Leif Erikson in the cast. Associate feature Men of Texas stars Robert Stack Brad Crawford Jackie Cooper and Anne Gwynne. Institute Picture Night is scheduled for Saturday November 18.
The usual Armistice Day service will be held tomorrow at 11 a m at the Rock Cairn on Main Street. Soldiers and the general public will attend the event in Gladstone.
The Gladstone unit of the FFCF reports a record Christmas Hamper Appeal. A total of 173 pounds was sent to headquarters after delivering 347 hampers, the branch’s best showing to date.
A cheque for 30 pounds was sent to Headquarters. Last Friday shop takings totalled 4 pounds 4 shillings 6 pence. Conveners were Mesdames D Gale N Coe and S Masters. Gifts will be on sale at the Shop during December to support the charity.
Gladstone records its best rain in days with 339 points by 9 am and Jamestown reports 2.98 points. Gutters overflowed for two days but no serious damage is reported. Lucerne gardens fruit trees and household tanks will benefit from the fall rain.
The Gladstone Ladies Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Club House on October 19 electing Mrs Williamson as President and naming Mrs Grubb as vice president with Mrs S Thomson secretary and a committee including Mesdames Mundy Grubb Creber and Lehmann. The opening day on November 2 featured visitors from Pirie and Laura as Mrs H R Lines of Laura opened the green and awarded the bowls and skittles trophy won by Mrs H R Lines. Teas were served and Mrs Walker of Pirie Ladies Club offered best wishes. Separately the Port Pirie death of Mrs Agnes Searle aged 78 was reported noting her Glasgow birth and emigration to Australia with her parents, marriage to Mr Searle, and surviving sons M A Searle of Gladstone and J M Searle of Pt Pirie.
In view of patriotic calls the Jamestown Institute will not hold Jubilee events this month. On Saturday November 18 Lester's Pictures screens a free benefit programme for Institute funds featuring Laugh Your Blues Away with Jinx Falkenburg and Bert Gordon, plus Commandoes Strike at Dawn and Paul Muni. Patrons aid a worthy cause and a bumper house is expected.
Edgar H. D. Russell MHR replies to Premier Playford criticizing his Booleroo Centre speech. He defends Commonwealth wheat price guarantees, refutes claims of excessive acreage compensation, notes shipping and drought implications, and questions weather maladministration and seed wheat arrangements. He argues against provincial opposition and cites historical seed wheat policy.
To the Editor the writer, a successful grower, urges men on the land to sow a patch of Sudan Brass without delay. It is a wonderful gra s that grows quickly, withstands drought, and yields good hay if not needed for grazing. He has cut it seven feet high in under three months. It is not poisonous if pure seed is used, though admixture with sorghum poses danger. Signed J. Rundle.
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