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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 02, 1942
Page
2
At St James Catholic Hall Jamestown Sal Oct 10 the event features a grand carnival and sports day for old and young with football and basketball. The novelty wild animal act entertains, doors open afternoon with baby hall admission 1 and children 3d.
A Friday October 2 1942 column records Gladstone residents and relatives on leave or visiting Adelaide and Victoria. Mentions Mrs Z Rock Sei Ballantyne Lt F J Martin and others from RAAF reconnaissance company and ALF, W Brown overseas, Sapper B G Martin, Mr Jack Magner and families, Frank Rice from Elder Smith Co, Ben Weston Crystal Brook, Joy Glenn and Havhara Short transferring networks in Gladstone.
Conveners and committee members asked to meet in the Bank Room at Jamestown Institute on Tuesday October 6 at 2 PM to discuss Luncheon and Afternoon Tech at Show. Donors of meat promised should leave parcels with Mr KE Davies by Tuesday October 6 so he can prepare meat for Show Lunch.
J H Smour and Sons announce the disposal of their jamestown business to take over T P Brown’s greengrocery on Ayr Street Jamestown. They thank the public for support and pledge continued service and customer goodwill to residents of Jamestown and surrounding districts.
FOR SALE TO LET ETC Advertisements under his hearing are charged at the rule of 1/ for 12 words minimum 12 words additional words in each Double rates for hooking AY OLD Black Orpington Chicks £ 4 100 White Leghorns £ 3 100 Bid Cockers Settings Theo Kling ner Jamestown Phone 48 LOST in Jamestown Street 1 Large Aluminum Preserving Pan Lid Return to Review Office RED GROSS Gala May at Belalie North on Saturday October 24 REFINED Accommodation single or double rooms Permanent or casual meals at ARLADNE Residential Irvine Street Jamestown Phone 72 WANTED for immediate purchase Bays Bicycle 20 shen frame good order R B Phillips c/o Adelaide Milling Co Ltd Jamestowwn WANTED Buy for Grocery Shop and delivery Commercial Store Phone 49 Jamestown
Mrs A Gale and family express heartfelt gratitude for telegrams letters cards floral tributes and personal expressions of sympathy in the sad loss of her mother and grandmother Please receive this as a personal acknowledgement of sincere thanks.
Public notice for Jamestown Show calling for gatemen and scouts on Monday October 12 a public holiday. Usual pay rates and lunch provided. Applicants may leave names at the Review Office or call 36. L. M. W. Judell, Secretary.
A cheap advertising offer promises one penny per word prepaid, delivering messages to hundreds of readers across surrounding towns and districts. Telegrams cost the same per word but reach only one recipient, while advertised messages reach many potential buyers.
Church listings show multiple denominations including Methodist Anglican and Presbyterian across Jamestown Canowie Bell Tarlee Col. schedule of services with times such as 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Rev. names include D Anthony K J Tarver and Jennis plus Salvation Army meeting times and Sunday School.
A Sept 17 bridge evening at Memorial Hall Gladstone drew good attendance with winners Mr Harris and Mrs McKeene, Mr J Griffiths and Mrs H Reichelt. Proceeds topped £4. At Victoria Park Adelaide two weeks OT S training for Lorraine finalists and Red Cross president Mrs Orchard staged Lorraine winner Joyce McElroy. RSL scholarship forms now available via Hon. Sec My L J Bath for children of 1914-18 war participants.
The Gladstone Croquet Club opened its season on Saturday afternoon with Mrs J B Fisher, the president, performing the ceremony before a good attendance. Four pounds was raised. Games were played and afternoon tea served by members. Engraved spoons were presented to winners including Mrs L Harris for Club Championship 6 Grade, Mrs H J Eley for Handicap singles Club Championship Grade, and Mrs A M Bling for Handicap singles.
Through the Commonwealth Clydesdale Horse Society S A Branch the Belalie Agricultural Society offers a handsome silver medal for the Jamestown Show on October 12. The competition is for the best group of three registered Clydesdale horses any age or sex. The medal can be seen in the window of Mr. Cox's shop Ayr Street.
Dick Edwards tops local shearing feats with Roxbury Downs record of 285 sheep in one day and a weekly average of 248, as Tasmanian Mr. Edwards travels the district. Also notes quartz crystal find by David Smart and aging Norihorh shearer Peter Metuiosh, still catching 70 sheep daily at 76, plus social notes of Mrs. Haskard’s Handkerchief afternoon and Miss Margaret Lawrie’s upcoming marriage in Jamestown.
An essay argues potatoes are a useful staple but not highly valuable, suggesting scarcity would not ruin meals and comparing it to tobacco. It notes the luxury of today becoming tomorrow's necessity and previews a military recruiting unit visiting northern districts from October 6 to interview RAAT and WA AK applicants, with schedule details for Gladstone Georgetown Crystal Brook and nearby towns.
Lester's Talkies presents United Artists Stage Coach starring Gary Cooper with Clair Trevor John Wayne Andy Devine John Carradine and Tonse Platt plus Blondie with Penny Singleton as Blondie and Dagwood played by Arthur Lake B beamed with a color cartoon News Reels included.
A social evening at the Jamestown Presbyterian Church honored Sgt Pilot Alf Gibbons with farewells and good wishes. Friends and officials, led by R McLennan, enjoyed games music and elocutionary items. Sunfateer branch members reported supplying five hagas of fresh vegetables to the C W A beach at Quorn for hot meals.
Bun daleer residents gathered at Mrs E Cooper's North Bundaleer home on Thursday to bid farewell to Mrs A Lawrie who plans to leave Jamestown soon. They also offered best wishes to Miss Margaret Lawrie on her upcoming marriage. Eva Cooper spoke for the group presenting tokens of esteem and praising the Lawries service to the community. Guests expressed gratitude, gifts were acknowledged, and the afternoon featured games and musical items.
A Saturday program at Jamestown Show Grounds featured Baby Gilfillan committee events for Baby Junior Red Cross supporters. The girls beat the men in a basketball match, children’s events drew many participants, and a cycle race for married women over 25 saw Mrs EBJ Williams win in a close finish. Miss McElroy Slattery Williams led the girls’ cycle, while Frank TuNy edged Erle Williams in the married men sprint. Post-event tea, treats, and a trading table followed, with thanks to Mr. Kran of Caltawle and Mr. Ho Jackson for their roles.
Heenzo makes one pint of best cough remedy, a concentrated formula added to water to yield quick acting chest nose and throat relief. Promises savings and suitability for adults and children. Order Heenzo from local stores or chemists.
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