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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1943
Page
3
Obituary notes Ernest Jones, known as Ernie, died in Aaetmae aged 74 after a storied career playing 18 Test matches for Australia and 60 wickets at 29.28. He toured England with three Australian teams and spent early cricket days at Gladstone near the Methodist block. He leaves a widow and daughter.
Examinations by the A.M.E.B. list successful candidates under Miss Kathleen Newlyn. Plano Preparatory Grade includes Jim Irvine honors Ruth Chambers honors Marion Sizer honors David Hatter credit Pauline O Loughlin credit Maureen Phillips credit Margaret Opie credit Peter Opie credit. Grade V Juan Murray credit Clarice Winter pass Betty Ruttley pass Grade VIII Elaine Gibbs pass Grade II L Lois Cugley pass Singing Grade II L Theta Herdo pass.
Gladstone Institute hosted its annual ball to aid St Peters Church with strong turnout from surrounding towns. Music by Mr and Walter and Andrew sisters delighted attendees. The fundraising total reached £3 6s, with donations from the Gladstone Magonia Lodge and a local committee, and plans to forward £100 to headquarters. Bank balance stood at £104 14s 5d including tea and donations.
The R. J. Rose Memorial Fund acknowledges a donation by Mr. T. R. Stephens of Booleroo 100 Proprietor associated with Laura Standard 110.
The notice warns that every fire harms food production and supplies during wartime. It stresses sustaining leaf butter eggs and meat, the destruction of grass, fences, and crops by fire, and calls for extra caution, education of children, and prevention as part of the war effort.
Members of the Jamestown Sub-branch of the Returned Sailors Sold Airmen's Imperial League of Australia announce aim to acquire a club premises for service men returning from the war. An appeal for public donations is launched with payments to treasurer N. P. Solly or finance committee members A. J. Skelton Dr. E. J. Swann and A. W. Fiavel, or left at the Review Office.
A Gladstone lad serving in Ale' Signal Jets recalls his rookie experiences in training and combat life. He describes humor and hardship from enlistment to Guadalcanal, including quirks of boot camp, a chaotic poker game, and vivid impressions of war era days.
The Georgetown Baptist Church fair and strawberry fete was held last Saturday in Memorial Hall. Mrs. S. K. Wiseman opened the event, with bouquets from Mrs. G. A. Smallacombe and Barbara Wilson. A solo by Mrs. L. White delighted attendees as Raelene Walker presented her with a bouquet. The school band performed while stalls featured decorative paper slips. An evening moving picture show by Mr. Zwar of Wirrabaca capped the day, grossing 210 pounds, seen as very satisfactory given little prior fundraising. Stalls were run by a long list of volunteers for sweets cake produce tea and ice cream with help from many willing assistants.
Two officers from the Architectn Chief's Dept investigate suspected additions at Mornsdale school possibly a new portable building. School children sent a substantial exhibit to the S.P.F at Adelaide featuring a doll named Helen Hornsdale. Tennis season progresses with Applia defeating Hornsdale on two Saturdays at their courts.
Kel M Barclay of Peterborough earns the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallant RAF service starting in 1940. He trained in Canada and fought in England from 1941, helped form the Dieppe fighter umbrella, and was promoted to squadron leader at 22. Brothers and brother-in-law also serve. Bob Boyle of Jamestown earns a Bachelor of Dental Surgery at the University of Adelaide.
Red Cross workers nationwide prepare for the Prisoner of War Appeal from December 1 to 18. Sacrifice Day on December 12 urges every household to place a gift in a 100000 Sacrifice Envelope. A Red Cross broadcast on 5CL at 12:45 pm promotes display of envelopes in homes. Additional F.O.W stalls and volunteer days align with the effort.
The Gladstone Welfare Club met at Bringry School on Tuesday with high attendance. A mystery parcel auction amused members, Mrs. Mery Fvad won, and 18 currency units were raised. The club plans to recess until March. President Mrs. Mundy and Secretary Mrs. Harris sent seasonal greetings. An unrelated wartime reminiscence followed about a captured moment and a hospital visit.
Lauralee and Produce Co. Limited reports excellent cream quality from Farmers and attractive payments with Government Subsidy. Gold North Butter enjoys strong local sales and export packing. November 15 prices set for Choice Butter Fat including subsidy. They buy eggs at Commonwealth price controls in Laura and nearby towns and purchase dressed poultry, inviting regular dairy deliveries. Trains arrive at Laura at mid day daily.
The Port Germein council notes the November gathering with Crs Giles chairing and Stephens Mahood and McCallum present. Debate covers road alignments near Booleroo, grants from the Highways Dept and Dept of Commerce, hospital funding, and planned works including grader access, repairs near Murraytown and Booleroo Willowie routes, traffic safety measures at Melrose junction, and Bush Fires Act compliant burn permissions.
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