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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 21, 1941
Page
2
Dalgety & Company Limited have instructions from Mr B Daly leaving the district to sell by auction. Sale items include cattle, horses, implements, sheep, furniture, parlour and kitchen fittings, and land allotments Nos 1 2 and 3 Belalie Hundred. Terms include a 10 percent deposit and balance on possession.
Tenders will be received up till 8 pm on December 5 1941 for repairs and painting to the District Council chambers Gladstone. Specifications may be seen at the Office of the District Clerk Gladstone. No tender necessarily accepted. Job O Neill Chairman.
SHARED TENDERS are hereby invited only before Saturday 24th November 1912 for 20 12 TONS CHAFF. Full payviewers from Jamestown. W Naismith, Town Clerk, 48/11/41.
Notice from U S Cavennet, stating all accounts owed to him should be settled by December 15 at Mr. K Iovine's Maker's Shop, Ayr Street, Tamestown, with business leaving the district and the speaker seeking settlement of debts.
A local advertisement announces sale items including wheat hay and general merchandise offered at reasonable rates with buyers invited to inspect and purchase at the listed market.
Goldsborough Mort & Co Ltd announce clearance sale by auction of Glen Belah Ayrshire herd led by Mr Hancock. 16 stud cows and 16 heifers plus 10 Dorset rams and mixed stock including cattle horses pigs and lambs. Terms net cash with arrangements for buyers needing credit. Auctioneer preparations to proceed prior to sale. further entries invited.
Elder Smith and Co Limited announce a mortgagee sale by auction of 13563 acres in the Whyte district near Jamestown. The property includes 12 subdivided lots with a stone house, sheds, wells, and mills. Possession dated 1 March 1942, terms on hammer fall, inspection urged with solicitors in Adelaide for details.
Charcoal for gas producers sold by Steve McInerney. Burnt from barkwood in a proper kiln with prices on application. An ensuing dance on November 25 at Jamestown Institute Supper Room to aid Cheer Tip Trub and the Goal Orchestra. Admission one shilling. Contact McInerney or Hewett at Irvine Street or Daly in Jamestown for details.
The Jamestown Methodist Tennis Club opens on Saturday November 22 at 4 00 pm with Mrs Knanerhase of Laura opening remarks. Afternoon free and evening badminton. Tea served by ladies VN Hooper Han SA.
October to November notices list new titles such as Out of the Night by Vyallin and The Stars Looked Down by Cronin. Library committee invites suggestions, notes a Suggestion Book in the library, and mentions a 6 per quarter subscription.
Adelaide saws and tools advertised by Adelaide Saw Works at 13 Young Street. Services include repairing all classes of laws, sharpening pains, and metal and woodworker tools. Claim of specialists and a modern plant in Adelaide.
Miss Gladys Cockburn and Norman Blessing visited Gladstone with families as engagements and transfers were announced. Mr C M Tenschie took over the Endunda Farmers Co-op Gladstone branch. A Worst to Whyalla and R Yulee to Brinkworth. Farewell for F Gobell at the Gladstone railway station. Gladstone High School decorated for a patriotic fund gift. Local clubs opened with visiting players and new secretaries.
Public social on Friday December 12 marks the severance of Mr Charles Budge from the Cowell and local government service. Councillors J C Thowison R E Lites and W S Bennett plan a social and presentation with a collection to honor the veteran official attended by parliamentary representatives and councillors from other local bodies. The event aims to show broad community support from Northern Areas in recognition of his many years of faithful service.
Gladstone Church of England announces Advent season services at St Alban’s Gladsville with Evensong and a Parochial Meeting. Rev RF Steele presides with Evening service led by Rev G Car Vosso and Rev C Ch Carvossa. other clergy listed with times around 7 pm and 11 am.
Mr W T Weeble former Gladstone resident now in Adelaide paid a visit to his son Mr J Deeble in Gladstone. Also present were Mr Hero Warnes Mrs Wares and others including Miss Betty Duval and Mr Jack Schrader. Juan Deval returned to Adelaide with them. T Lanefarl Smith of the CSL Soil Survey left Jamestown after seven months. Geological work completed for eastern County Victoria with western area planned next year from Gladstone Laova and Krystal Brook.
Joan Budge, late of Violet Day Toilet, on Goodwood Road, announces her new Ladies Hairdresser business at Aldayne Buildings Fourth Street Gladstone. She invites old and new clients to visit and mentions up to date plant and telephone 121.
Gladstone Railway Ambulance Squad won the Australian Championship held in Melbourne. Seven teams competed. Gladstone led with 164 points and 3464 total, New South Wales second with 430 points. Congrats to GK Kidd Jed and the Gladstone team and St John Ambulance Brigade. Details to follow in the federation notes.
A successful strawberry rele and dance at district hall Gladstone raised proceeds of £47 in aid of St Peters Roman Catholic Church. The event opened by Rev P Molloy featured a competition won by Mrs Garson and lists many winners in strawberries cream and produce. Music by Miss Mynes and local helpers organized by M Fitzsimmons convener and others, with thanks to the orchestra and student secretaries Moira Hollitt and Mary Landers.
A Gladstone unit reports flax shown by Don Prior from his farm, a sample 3 feet long drawing local interest. Poppy Day observed on Friday, November 20, 1941. Cricket results: Crystal Brook 286 for 8, Gladstone 224. A strawberry fete at St. Alban’s Church raised 520 pounds 16 shillings 11 pence. Historical notes include election talk for Mayor A C Catt in 1881 and Railway extension bills, plus the death of President Garfield.
A Gum Leaf Fete at Gladstone District Hall raised £135 15s 9d for the Methodist Church Ponds despite heavy rain. The Women’s Guild, led by Mrs J S Fisher and secretary Ms L J Sargent, organized stalls including Produce and Duke, with items donated by Miss R Plaver. A concert followed, chaired by Rev B Christisen, featuring performances from local ladies and girls, and praise for coordinators who kept the event running through bad weather.
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