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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Nov 27, 1942
Page
3
The board ends amid controversy over its legacy of paying minimum prices to growers while charging high prices to consumers, leaving the public with lingering questions about its operations and financial effects.
Mesars Brywit and May Pty Ltd say sales are about a0 percent above normal as households hoard matches. The Hem notes no need to buy beyond current supplies. Minister Mrs W J Scully issues an order under Field Purchases Regulations seizing all blue peas harvested after the date, with exemptions for contracted crops and allowances to retain up to one bushel for domestic use and seed.
A social at Mrs. J. Hockey's Jamestown home honored Misses Joan and Betty Ralph before their move to the City. Community singing featured Rosalie Hockey at the piano, followed by a "Bugs" game won by Valda Williams. A supper concluded with a presentation by Hogatle Hockey and thanks from Joan and Betty, as friends sang "For they are jolly good fellows."
International Day was celebrated at the C W A Branch on Tuesday November 24 with over 190 present. Mrs C Brogan presided, Mrs M W Bailey declared the rooms open, and Mrs E Daly proposed thanks. Chinese dress items, curios, a quilt for Madam Chiang Kai Shek, and a tea were featured.
Correspondence from readers praises new educational methods to be introduced in 1942 at Jamestown High School. The council invites Grade VI scholars to join a preparatory class with science staff, music, drama, and gymnastic training to ease secondary work, including possible C. exams. Church readers also thank the community for support of the Strawberry Fete.
The Red Cross Junior Contest final was held in Gladstone on Friday night with about 400 people present. Judith Osman, Air Force baby, won with 52,748 votes, followed by Trohuri Barret of Navy and Ian Brangowl of Army among others as the final tallies showed a total of 186,238 votes. Prizes included silver spoons and certificates, and Mrs. Stow and committee members were thanked for organizing the event amid much community support.
Fragmentary OCR text outlines a baking recipe for a sultana block cake listing ingredients such as plain flour butter peel and sultanas with measurements and method hints like bake in tins in a moderate oven. Includes terms like Migs Mill Gordon and Wake in two din but lacks clear structure or complete instructions.
Last Salariay the annual parish fair at St Marys Ramat Catholic Church drew good turnout despite rain. Fr Molloy appealed for continued church support, introduced by Fr Morrissey. Evening entertainment featured local musicians. Proceeds exceeded £16, with many volunteers listed. Mothers of Primary pupils planned a Welfare Club with monthly meetings and afternoon tea at the break-up. Officers elected: President Mrs C Wy Woodward, Vice President Mrs F Scott, Secretary Mrs B J Martin.
The Belalie North Red Cross Junior Contest held Friday November 20 raised 251 pounds 17 shillings 7 pence. Alexander Manson won with 18903 votes and 70 pounds 52 shillings 0 pence. Anne Edwards 17,118 with 71 pounds 8 shillings 6 pence. Graham Bristow 1695 with 56 pounds 19 shillings 11 pence. Ronald Cummings 11485 with 47 pounds 18 shillings. Total proceeds 261 pounds 7 pence went to the Prisoners at War Fund.
Killed in action is reported for Frank Tale 22, second son of Mr and Mrs W. Water of Larue. He enlisted in 1940, left Australia that year, and served in Tobruk before his death in Beypoy in October.
At the University of Adelaide Examinations Nancy Tawrie pupil of Mr Willi Silver Elder Censor Valorium Was successful in passing Gender Practical with credit. Grade II Theory will credit Laura Spleen and others from Miss It Spleen. Merle Green Judith Tassie Grade V Trend Blesine Grade II Reliy Siwlzhe Graile De Imedia Searle Diana Alaine G Ibbs Grease V Kathleen Blaks Williams Elaine Gibbs Grady V Honors.
The Appila District Red Cross Baby Contest closed successfully on Friday night November 20 amid a weather hit event. Proceeds from the Strawberry and Cream stall and other fundraising added to the hall funds as Frances Reichstein led the crownings at 11 30. Detailed results show multiple entrants and a total raised of 4420 0 4 with the branch donating 50 pounds toward the Red Cross fund.
Conditions have been favorable for flax gathering with lorries daily transporting to Lauira mill from Guluare to Mmraytown. A record 41 loads were weighed and stacked last Tuesday. Quality varies due to weeds, while growers discuss best flax variety. Prices for this year’s fibre average about £6 per ton.
Congregation of St James Chavet at Fhnland and friends bid farewell to Mrs Ralph and her daughters. A piano solo and vocal items opened the program with Mrs Yeomans at the piano and Mrs Winnese recounting parish history. Messages praised Mrs Ralph for secretarial and organizing work while gifts and prayers concluded the evening.
A fragment listing various contributors and donors to the Jamestown Red Cross Junior group. Names include Terni, Mrx. Kramer, Mise Dy Wylns Instchampuone, Gee, Commdugs, Me S, Simpsons dale, Lea, and many others credited with gifts or acknowledgments such as a sheep from the Tullownie.
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited advertises butter production and egg purchase terms. It notes butter quality, daily cream readiness for butter manufacture, and egg prices up to a limit with SA Egg Board purchase, inviting farmers to send eggs direct by rail. Also lists poultry prices for fowls and turkeys.
Skinnray Penta B Williams W Goodes and teammates lead a list of players including Anthony Noonas Wiglis Bou cant vy Mh McNougall Neale Bremer Joe Williams Cummings Glasson Crouch Medlin Walker White Plaver McLennan Noonais Daly Gordon Bic kett Curtis Humphris John Williams and others in a Saturday program. The all in spoons match is scheduled for 2 15 pm with several players noted in the entry.
Laura town hall overflowed for the Red Cross Junior Contest on a November evening. Epifrey Scntt (Jax Baby) won with 126 votes, Judye Taylor second. The event raised over £500 for the Red Cross, with mothers and babies on stage for the crowning ceremony.
On November 18 at Towht Hall Laura A F Boy led a farewell event for Run of the ALP, hosted by the Laura sub-branch of the RSA. Speakers from Laura Baptist Church Welfare Committee and local groups praised his service, with contributions from Misses Cadd, Poller, Lettie Bashi, and others. A dance and supper followed, raising £4 14s 5d for the Welfare Committee.
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