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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Nov 22, 1940

Page

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Jamestown Council Seeks Clubroom Rental and Civic Plans

Jamestown council hears of the death of longtime resident Charles Callary and considers sending condolences. The town clerk to clear a creek channel for the swimming club intake and to support potential RSA and BUSA room rentals at the old power house with renovations by BUSA. Civil Defense progress noted. Colonel Shaw to visit for inspections and address the committee.

E. T. Daly I. Johnston P. J. McCarthy H. Crouch Wehrmann M. McCallum A. Baldwin Wenham Gordon W. Naismith Vis Chas, Callary R.S.A BUSA Civil Defense Committee Shaw B.S. A V.ad Eudunda Farmers Co-op Sociery Jamestown A A. J. Skelton R-S.a Corporation Buildings Post Office Cr. McCarthy Dr Wehrmann RSA Cr. Johnston Cr. McCallum Cr. Crouch Cr. Wenham Cr. Baldwin Highways Depu Highways Dept Municipal Council Baldwin Dr. McCarthy Cr. Gordon de McCarthy South Park Church of England CC. Callary Cr. Wehrmann

Increase in Wheat Price Under Stabilisation Scheme

The Federal Cabinet raised the guaranteed price to Australian wheat under the stabilisation scheme from 3/6 to 3/16 per bushel on rail exports, with storage costs borne by the industry. A conference of Commonwealth and State Ministers approved the move, applying to the first 140,000,000 bushels of a year starting with the 1941-43 harvest. The decision aims for a net return near 3/1 to farmers, despite costs.

South Australia Maytford

Shield bowling results with Gladstone and Crystal Brook clubs

Tears representing Associated Smelters Howling Cink were twice defeated at the week end in shield matches against Gladstone and Crystal Brook. Pirie beat Crystal Brook five down, and in the O'Shaughnessy Shield Pirie lost by 12 points. Scores listed for players across the matches and shields with final tallies for O'Shaughnessy Shield Gladstone 70 and other team totals.

Associated Smelters Howling Cink Wgalnst Gladstone Crystal Brook Pirie

Bealie Strawberry Fete With Night Programme Planned

Bealie’s strawberry fete opens tomorrow at 7 45 pm in the hall with Mrs 8 T Harper presiding. The Jamestown O K and MaG C will present a programme beside stalls. Jamestown Church also holds a Strawberry Fete on Thursday November 28 in the lecture hall with stalls music and an evening entertainment.

T. Harper Jamestown O.K Mag.c Jamestown Church

Britain keeps the Mediterranean open despite Italian threat

The First Lord of the Admiralty Mr. Alexander voices optimism backed by solid actions as Britain reinforces armies in the Middle East and keeps Mediterranean routes open. Critics at Whitehall and Germany’s stronger armies are noted, while democracy’s free critique aids catching weaknesses early.

Empire Admiralty Mr. Alexander Alexander Norway Roger Keyes Greece Finland Whitehall Britain Middle East Mediterranean Naval Wig Mercantile Gibraltar Alexandria Germany Mainy

Jamestown Branch CWA Hosts New Zealand Evening

The Jamestown CWA gathering featured 120 attendees from local and neighboring branches with guest speakers Mrs. C. E. Dolling and Mrs. Keats. The event included a New Zealand display, Maori songs, and a Maori Haka, with fundraising for the Adelaide Cheer Up Hut and farewells to two longstanding members.

New Zealand Orrareo Mannanake Jamestown C. E. Dolling Keats Orrorco Adelaide M. W. Bailey J. GB. Gall J. Darragh 8. Haskard R. Walter Chambers N. Noonan Joan Crump Seamen of England

Better Lighting for Country Homes Sparks Campaign

A doctor warns country children risk weak eyes from poor lamps while city kids watch screens. The Better Light campaign promotes pure white lighting with Aladdin Kerosene Mantle Lamps and Floor Pedestal Lamps offered by Electric Lamps The. George Town’s J Angley supports easy terms to help farms upgrade lighting and boost country home aesthetics.

Hausille Australia New South Wales Victoria J. Angley Georgetown

James Town Swimming Club to Open Baths in December

The James Town Swimming Club Management Committee chaired by W. W. Gribble plans to officially open the baths on Saturday December 7 with Mayor E. T. Daly invited to perform the ceremony. A inter club contest with Roseworthy College is expected and invitations will go to Georgetown and the new Gladstone club.

Jamestown Swimming Club W. W. Gribble E. T. Daly Roseworthy College Georgetown Gladstone

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