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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 01, 1948

Page

3

St George's hosts lively meeting and CAVA birthday notes

In Georgetown last Wednesday the St George's gathering drew strong attendance with over £2 raised. Prizes awarded to Frank Angley and Mrs J C Witkin. supper and displays organized by local volunteers. The first anniversary of the CAVA branch featured visitors from Crystal Brook and Gladstone, with cake gifts and a varied programme. Officials anticipate the Wer Memorial opening on the last Friday in October with Governor Sir Willoughby Norrie possibly attending.

St. George's Evie Smith Frank Angley Graham Johns J.C. Witkin Hl, Saunders Colin Brown Colin Budge Gladstone N. L. Wellington D. J. Nolllet Nell Hynes M. A. Fogarty E._ Buckenara L. H. Lambell B.A. Gale G. J. Nooman C. J. Thomson Goral Itema Roy Treasure J. C. Wilkin Wer Willoughby Norrie

Crystal Lodge Ball Opens Charity Night in Crystal Brook

Crystal Lodge No. 25 held an Elevation and Ball at the Crystal Brook Bowling Club on September 24 with brethren from Port Broughton Port Pirie and Crystal Brook. Proceeds to fund a gateway at Crystal Brook District Hospital with electric lighting and a Moss Symonz memorial. doors plus donations totaled about £50 with £40 earmarked for the memorial fund.

Crystal Lodge No. 25 A. J. W. Jones Crystal Brook Institute Bros R. C. Coventry D. W. Lambert Crystal Brock District Hospital Crystal Brook Show Ground J. M Moss) Symonz Young Lodge Misa M. Curtin Bro. R. Papandrea Bro Eric Gunn Les Mesdames Coventry Lambert H. L. Cottle Memorial Gate

Wheat Stabilisation Ballot Debate At Farmers Meeting

A meeting of over 70 farmers heard State Secretary T. G. Retalic explain Federal and Western Australia Wheat Stabilisation plans. He said the issue is control of handling and marketing by the commerce minister for five years, with growers funding the plan and authorising government control. The talk noted promises and urged evaluating terms. A vote of thanks praised the fair handling of both sides.

T. G. Retalic A.P.P.U W.A Potlard Commonwealth Retalic Retalie

Earth Tremor Shakes Cladstone and Jamestown

A severe tremor struck Cladstone and Jamestown in the early hours of Thursday. Homes and windows rattled but no damage was reported.

Cladstone Jamestown

Melrose Show Promises Strong Attendance and Entries

The Mt Remarkable Agricultural Society will stage its annual Show on the Mount grounds this Saturday. The picturesque site is praised as one of Australia’s finest show locations with high expected attendance. Large entries fill the Ring Event classes likely nearing a record. President Mr L J McCallum, Secretary Mr C Slee, and the committee have prepared for a successful fixture.

Mt. Remarkable

Gems of Thought on Charity and Charity Principles

A collection of aphorisms on charity and benevolence. Seneca contrasts kindness and silence for recipients. Warwick praises meaningful giving over sheer quantity. Edwards urges helping the poor. Southey warns charity without dignity. Mary Taker Baty notes charity must be wise. Wordsworth lauds genuine, scattered acts of kindness.

Seneca Warwick Tyon Edwards Southey

Public farewell to Mr A D Phillips at Jamestown

Public farewell proceedings honored Mr A D Phillips who is moving to Moonah. Local figures from the Review staff the Jamestown Swimming Club and town council praised his 40 years in Jamestown reporting and service with best wishes for health and happiness in a new home.

Dimes Ghiltan A. Th. Phillips Anial Haldamestown E. T. Valy Phillips Marrie Jamestown Powel Wewtinge Gawt Pouthall Chun Ehh W. W. Gribble Frank R. B. Phillips Raph P St Wisnevske PhMips Moonla Dick Phil Ins Philips Migs Moya Watnes L. Fosslike P. Melnerney Gla H. Rosie J. Wisneys Bes Couti Review E. J. Daly Wolpok Eirewell Moonte Moonsa Gillian Kelly Clift Creysew Ky Gyleving J. Kevin D. Boweant Walker M.S. Edwards Teapolding Jamestowen

A P P U Holds August Meeting in Jamestown Town Hall

A well attended A P P U meeting of 64 members met at Jamestown Town Hall on Friday night with branches from Canowie, Canowie Bell, Bela North and Bundaleer. State President W T Meinerney urged a No vote on the Commonwealth Wheat Stabilisation Plan amid questions from attendees. The meeting supported a No vote following remarks by N. Jamieson at EB Bottrall. A D Bray and H G Bailey spoke as A D Symonds moved a hawks vote to McInerney, who responded.

A.P.P.U Jonestown Askell Messrs N. Jamieson Eb, Bottrall A. d. Symonds Hawks McInerney A.D. Bray H. G. Bailey Me. McInerney

Jamestown and District War II Memorial Plans

The Jamestown and District War II Memorial project considers a definite plan to guide progress despite material and labor shortages. Local advisers will review a tentative proposal with the committee to form a practical scheme, acknowledging donations from Mr. and Mrs. S N Haskard and others.

Jamestown and District War II Memorial Bassie S$ N. Haskard Blaskett

Spectacular Decorations at Golf Ball Event Sparked by Jamestown Hall

Jamestown Hall dazzled in rutum shades with arches, balloons, and flowers during Tuesdays Golf Ball. Pink décor lit by coloured lighting highlighted a lavish supper room. a 5 piece Peterborough orchestra played as visits and dancing flowed amid trophy presentations and festive crowds.

Jamestown Bill Guttler Peterborough 5 Piene E. Harmer Bol Napper W Crowhurst Mespra N. Smith G. Usher M'S.c R. Lethbridge J. Davies Bob Napper M. Holland Mes. Harmer B. Wheeler E. V. Clitwell D. Rekn Hodies J. Thyerantine Willy

Bridge Evening Draws Players At Jamestown Club

A bridge evening was held at the Jamestown Homing Club Giadatane Library on Tuesday. Players from Wolseley led by Mr Bremner and Miss Rogers topped the field, with Mr Selly and Mrs Heaslip among the winners as the event paid out £58 39s to the top teams.

Jamestown Homing Club Giadatane Library Merit Wolseley Vombe Bremner Imi Aisa Rogers If Jim Selly Glinridgyind S. Heaslip Glossom B. Muddiean Euphre

Port Germain District Council meeting notes and actions

Minutes record Aug 30 meeting with Councillors Dickson Geddes Towman Hillam Holman Arthur Stephen. Apologies to Dr McCalhan. Fire pump proposal Rex prime-pump discussed. Traffic crash at Drife’s crossing noted. Finance and road grant allocations approved including school bus road and Boolerea Centre/Morchard road works. Tourism bureau visit proposed for Port Germain beach. Street lighting and repairs discussed. show ground screening moved by council trucks and equipment.

N. J. Dickson C. D. Geddes J S Towman J. M. Hillam W. J Northern Loreal Government Association Georgetown Merses Tutt Bryant Pty. Ltd Council Drife Mount Creek Main North Road Irock Arthur Stephens Fram Highways and Local Government Dept Council of District Eurail Hundred of Gregory Boolerea Centre Morchard Road Melrose-Orroroo Road South Australian Publicity & Tourist Dyrean Adelaide Port Geriein Slisnuss Port Germett Beach My Ashton Tourist Bureau Port Germett R.A. Memorial Appeal H. J. Matheson Appila intiaLine Laura- Hammond L. G. Murphy Mount Remarkable Agricultural Show Grounds Society Spring Creek Melrose Show Grounds

Sporting Notes By Pedinga

S.A.J.C. Saturday fiddles include Saltbush Clinicas Ro ger Somerton Holp Mt Burr Binna MeLachian Holp Black Law Prince Chatham Fliat Fiddle Welter Countersight Pull Moon Matilda Glengowrie H p Power's Hope Vintage Port Serene Star S.A. Derby Cupid's Star Idle banter Huxley Hip-Ducal High Priest sconel AJ C Derby Carbon Copy Royal Andrew Ungar Kuso Hdp de La Selle Bean Robert Dutchman Metropolitan Hdp Dark Marae Paktong Crusader

Somerton Holp High Priest Mt Burr Binna MeLachian Black Law Prince Chatham Fliat Welter Pull Moon Matilda Glengowrie H@p Power Hope Serene Star S.A. Derby Cupid's Star Idle Banter Huxley Hford Hip Ducal Sconel C. Derby Carbon Copy Royal Andrew Ungar Kuso de la Selle Bean Robert Dark Marae Paktong Crusader

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Crystal Brook Grose — Wilson Chuck Shirley E J. Wilson Laura Ronald T. Grose Minlaton W. J. Stafford Hita Wilson Nancy Bbeschke M. Banks C. Wwild Maos.a R. Fuller Melrose Show Mary Wordeworth A. D. Phillips Ap.p.u Port Germein Pedinga S.A.J.C Saltbush Clinicas Roger Matthews Emporium Buckner A. C. Read Motor Garage General Motors Dealer Chevrolet Pontiac BUICK Simpson M. C. Ryan’s Kelind Smallgoods M. H. L. Burgess Gladstone Meat Store Main ST Gladstone and District Gladstone Shop J. A. Roneberg Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
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