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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 04, 1940
Page
3
In Gladstone the warders P Brown and P O Connor were promoted to the stockade. Mr and Mrs Brown were presented with an oak tray. Cricket scores show Gladstone 187 Narridy 97 Georgetown 158 for nine, Crystal Brook 41 for six.
The Georgetown Swimming Club Incorp held its Sept 17 meeting at the Institute with G Ferme as president. Financials show a reduced overdraft after improvements. officers elected include Ferme president Scott treasurer Signet secretary pro tem Boyce captain and crew of committee members. Red Cross events raised funds and group drives for the £30,000 Country Drive begin with ten groups. progress charts and social events accompany.
Gladstone district lists men offering service in the current conflict. Names include R Evans Don Stewart H Creber D Bradock H Wilkin J Knapp A Lawrie Capt John Stewart E C Jolly A Duncan R Hughes F Duity J Potter J Smith H Hobbs M Mighall F H Wood C E Dunstone N Clesing W Carpenter Ditrick P Volunteers Rejected W J Growden E H Andrews W F Hill Kellock.
The Gladstone Golf Club ended its season with a Memorial Hall banquet raising funds for the Red Cross Circle. President F. C. Grubb praised the club, trophies were awarded to W. Williamson, E. Andrews, R B. Thompson, J. Francis, L. Darwent, J. Ballantyne, and others, with Mrs. L. Darwent claiming multiple titles.
Derby Day notes list major events for Saturday. Hurdles feature Duranta Squatter s Hope Marmisti. Morphettville Plate includes Her Highness Inuera Hero. Derby lists Waxwings The Falcons Rainbar. Brighton Hdep has King Banca L Be lair Miustra. Barclay Harveay Hdeep Hiawattta Lady Sharine Kaerleon. Weigall Holep Burra Jean Young Eastern Blue Stone.
Mrs J Lea and Mr J Builder of Gladstone won prizes with a score of 2939 and donated by promoters. Supper served, proceeds £2 5s. A return match at Gladstone on October 21. Premiership Football dance on October date for Red Cross. Other events include garden party October 16 and Children's Frolic October 19.
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