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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 20, 1942
Page
2
Wartime notices from Crystal Brook and Laura record military movements, home leave, and family news. Residents Cecil Ridd and others, plus local clergy, thank contributors for Red Cross activities and report troop statuses, separations, and letters from overseas. Reports include community notices, church farewells, and flax harvest progress near Laura.
Town of Jamestown invites sealed tenders for delivery of 12 tons of chart by Saturday the 28th. Tenders must be delivered to the Municipal Office in Byarder W. Naismital, town clerk.
The District Council of Gladstone invites applications for the position of dog catcher by November 27, 1943. Applicants must state fees required and may obtain full particulars from the District Clerk J. Thomson.
The chairman Daly expresses sincere thanks for the spontaneous gifts of cakes jam fruits vegetables butter and other useful goods received by Jamestown Hospital from many donors.
An old advertising blurb urges low cost notices in nearby towns with one penny per word prepaid via telegraphic or mailed message. It emphasizes reaching many readers and potential buyers and reminds readers to consider publicity value before paying for space.
N d Entertainment ads list pricing for 24 words two shillings with extra words at one penny each. A Saturday night dance at James Catholic Hall is advertised with rates and terms.
The Fenny a Flane Stamp drive began in town on Saturday with broad backing. Stamps and booklets are available from K E Davies Walker and Sons Smour s Bakery Sudunda Farmers J Horsburgh Mrs Jones North Parade Store and Lester s Talkies management offers weekly progress totals on losses. Mr EA Wightway was reelected chairman as the new committee plans an intensive drive in the New Year with high spirits. Units slogan promotes Buy ceuny Plane Stamps and Lick the Other Side.
At Laura the Red Cross Junior Competition will be held in the Town Hall on Saturday November 21 with a Strawberry Fete featuring strawberries cream produce sweets and cool drinks stalls and dancing until midnight. Read details of voting figures in the next issue.
The Water Supply Department will visit George Awit to collect water rates on Monday November 23. Additional collection rounds are planned with Dis Council allies in Glamstone on November 25 and 26.
A wartime despatch notes a naval award approved by the King for Hien Mo Hurley, RAN VR. Trent Burnley, native of Shalstane, joins service overseas soon after, with Pat Rienley mentioned in the same line as an accompanying figure.
The article notes rapid progress toward reaping with pea crops such as the Blue oiler gaining favor. Wheat ripening varies, with dense crops maturing early and thinner crops yielding well. Barley is very heavy, including C Amey's 10 acre block yielding 215 bags. H S L McKay Massey Harris Lines machine headers reaped crops, taking 5 bags per hour in motion.
At the November meeting President C Edson reported Gladstone RSL membership totals 4803 across Queensland and other states. The FAC sent 16000 hampers to the Middle East and the fund reached about £300000. Armistice Day poppy sales raised £9 9s, with bees praised for work this month. Cattle damage to district trees noted by council.
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