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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 14, 1941
Page
3
Gladstone Market set for Tuesday with Goldsbrough Mort and Co offering 451 sheep, pies, land and sun dries. The sale promises a range of livestock and related goods with the firm handling the auction.
Large crowd attends Gulnare Bowling Club opening on Saturday November 1. Ideal weather enhances a very enjoyable afternoon as President Mr. G. K. Davidson and Mrs. Davidson greet visitors from Port Pirie Blyth Caltowle Gladstone and Crystal Brook among others led by Mr P B OShaughnessy the club president.
The ceremony declared the green open with congratulations to the club. Mrs. P.G. Day sent the first kitty and Mrs. G. K. Davidson sent the first bowl. Past president A.M. Crawford presented a pennant tag unfurled by Mrs. C. N. Jones. Mrs. E. Guiney praised the Becca appearance and ladies served afternoon tea amid thanks for help.
The Tied Cross Circle held a monthly meeting at the Institute with Mrs J L Noonan presiding and a £125 quota for 1941/43 approved. A large wardrobe of garments and books was sent to Red Cross House, and a membership drive reached 80 members with 14 VSD members. A Prince John Fogarty spill, a war-film program, dancing, and a children's frolic raised about £14 11s. The Baptist Women’s Guild met to discuss the forthcoming fete and Christmas soldier canteen orders, with a town tennis event aiding the children’s stall and a total of £1 10s raised for the fund.
Gladstone Red Cross branch met in Memorial Hall on Sunday November 7 with many members present. Membership rose from 43 to 83 with 20 USD raised. further funds needed. A fortnightly balance showed £50 8s, including membership fees, flowers, tea, prizes, donations, and a £230 remittance to Headquarters from Pal joti committee. A Red Dress Party will be held at Memorial Hall on Friday November 21 at 2:30 pm hosted by Mesdames Lehmann and Parsons. Mesdamen Hawke and Octoman to arrange cards. basket lunches requested. entry 1s 3d.
A scrambled list of horse names and races appears, naming entrants such as Saluki Bergama Welter Clack Diamond Waxwings Prince Lyce Dreamsome Queen Baccha and Maikai Lucrative, with venues like Municipal dep and Williamstown Cup entries listed in a chaotic card.
The Gladstone District lists men offering service for King and Country in the recent conflict. The roll includes Allison, W. Hillard, C. W. Appleton, M. R. Hughes, R. Blesing, Jolly, B.C., Botting, L. S., Knapp, J., Bradock, D., Lawrie, A. J., Brown G., Magner, Jim Brown, T. S. Magner, J., Builder, J. T., Mighall, M., Carpenter, W., Pearce, R. Cottle, W. D. Potter, Creber, H. S., Smith, J. Duity, F. Pineau, A. Dunstone, C. E. Dick, P. Evans, B. Flavel, D. A. Glastonbury, R. Hale, L. Jewett, Ron Hobbs, H. Hobbs, T. Stewart, Jim Smith, A. H. Stephens, J. A. Stephens, C. Stewart, Don Stewart, John Thomson, W. Wilkin, H. Wood, F. H. Wilmshurst. Volunteers Rejected include Andrews, E. H., Mellen, E. G., Jrowden, W. J., Page, J. A., ail, W. P., Rice, A. R., Kellock, K.
Weather swings from hot to cool days and cold nights with scattered rain. Hay harvesting is active with heavy yields anticipated. Local visitors include Mr and Mrs F G Wilson and their party, Eth Inglis of Monreith visiting Mrs M H King in Aylesbury, Miss Woodward from Kadina holidaying with the Woodwards, and returning service members Ron Smalcombe and Kevin Myatt after Tobruk and mead duties. Jim Maren reports arrival in Palestine and a chance meeting with Jack Dugan.
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