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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 12, 1945

Page

3

Jamestown Show Celebrates 71st Belalie Society Event

The 71st Belalie Agricultural Show at Victoria Park Jamestown on Oct 8 drew about 8000 attendees under fine weather. Exhibits in horses in action cattle fruit vegetables flowers and cookery and other sections showed strong volume and quality with prize winners announced by judges and officials. Gate receipts reached £471 15s up on last year and notable features included horses trotting competitions a large flax display day old Chicks at Jamestown Stud Poultry Farm and a varied dairy produce and handicraft display.

The Belalie Agricultural Society Victoria Park Jamestown A. J. Symonds R. McLennan James Gilfillan Ian Axford Roy Lloyd A. T. Klingner Jamestown Stud Parafield Scott E. J. Kranz Caltowie D. Turner Pt. Pirie Laura Ice and Produce Co Chambers St. John Ambulance Brigade Peterborough Jamestown Hospital E. J. Swann

Crystal Brook Welcomes Service Men Returnees at Large Event

A crowd gathered at Crystal Brook Institute on October 4 as twenty seven RAAF and A.L.F. servicemen were welcomed home. Speeches from local leaders praised the troops and the Red Cross workers while musical performances and dancing followed the reception. Guests of honor included Flight Lt. Frith and Lieut. Inglis with community groups thanked for their support.

RAAF A.lf Crystal Brook Institute Song of Australia P. &. O'Shaughnessy H. B. Chapman RSL M. C. Morris W. Wy. Robinson Fathers’ Association Flight Loaeut W. Frith R.A.A.F M. C. ‘Morris Fred. Warner McLeod Lili Marlene Pam McLeod E. Gunn J. Ogilvie Miss Curtin Mr. T. Robinson M.C R. Hardy T. Reed W. Inglis N. Gunn R. Gunn N. Hartwig D. Jarman W. Jarman C. Bryson H. Clinton D. C. Sims K. Lambert Allchurch I. Pascoe R. Fradd N. Clarke N. Richards Bill Wilkin M. Forgan M. Combe A. H. Norton HE. Tyler E. O'Shaughnessy R. Lawson A. Dillion W. G. Venning Mesdames P. S&s

Noticed At The Jamestown Show

A list of attendees and names appears from the Jamestown show including Mr and Mrs P Moehbus Mrs F Morita and son Brian Mrs and Mrs L Harris Mrs Perry Mrs D Quirey Mr and Mrs T Scott Mr J Weston Mr H Wilkins Mr Ron Jeffs Mr Bert Hock ey Mrs HH Spencer Mr and Mrs D Skurray Clem Napper Mrs Smith Mr A J P Kummnick Mr D Jameison Mr and Mrs Frank Jones Miss Phyllis Cole Adelaide locals Pinnaroo Peterborough Port Adelaide and Grovene names noted.

P. Moehbus Balaklava F. Morita Brian Moonta L. Harris Gladstone Perry Croydon D. Quirey City T. Scott Laura J. Weston H. Wilkins Whyalla Ron Jeffs Bert Hockey Grovene HH. Spencer Port Adelaide

Loyal Jamestown lad Allan Hawke dies in Japan

Mr and Mrs C I Hawke of Jamestown and Nailsworth branch Sav ings Bank learn their son Leading Seaman Allan R L Hawke died of illness in Japan early this year He served on H M A S Perth when it was lost and earlier worked for Adelaide Steamship Company Ltd He attended Jamestown High School and Prince Alfred College and a half mast flag marked the family loss

C. I. Hawke Jamestown Nailsworth The Savings Bank Allan R. L. Hawke Japan Allan H.M.A.S. Perth Jamestown High School Prince Alfred College Adleaide Steamship Company Ltd Hawke

Poultry Show Champions and Prize Winners Named

Judge Mr P D Learmond presided as Hillview Poultry Yards dominated the event. Main prizes went to KE Oakey Rhode Island Reds and K J Mitchell White Leghorn Cock with Hillview also winning major tickets in the light breeds and various classes.

P.D. Learmond A. G. Goodenough G. E. Slann Hillview Poultry Yards K. J. Mitchell E. Oakey F. C. Hall Rhode Island Reds KE. Oakey K. J Hell BE. Oakey H. Wilson C. HH Max Conzner E. Hunter C. Dunning H. A. Strang K. J Mitchell Minorca G. W. H. Gale HH. W. Catford HE. Pasch H. W. Axford L. W. Przibilla E. BE. Paech

Jamestown Swimming Club Elects Officers at October Meeting

Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club adjourned meeting on October 2 attended by President Bh L Orchard. New officers include President A D Phillips, Treasurer R B Phillips, Secretary R TD Rosie, Captain B Evans, with committees led by M Bolton and W Hutson. Tickets keep same prices. foundation day and February carnivals planned for 1946. A working bee is set for October 15 and 20.

Jamestown A. S. Gordon E. ¥. Clift M. Bolton W. W. Hutson F. J. Tully S. A. Stead R. B. Phillips R. TD. Rosie B.evans M. Steggall D. Houcaut L. Grey 1. Steggall M. Jones M. Phillips D. Martin R. Clitt G. Martin S.avas.a S.A.W

Opening of bowling season at Gladstone

The Gladstone Bowling Club starts its season at 2 15 pm tomorrow with President Mr R A Mundy and Mrs Mundy welcoming guests. The green is developing well and a large attendance is anticipated. The Guinare Club hosts an open day on October 27 with Mr C N Jones as president.

Gladstone Bowling Club R.A. Mundy

Social notes from Crystal Brook and surrounding towns

Private Neil Gum has been discharged after returning from Wewak. A flurry of weekend visits and holidays follows with names tied to Crystal Brook, Huddleston, Whyalla, and Adelaide. Community events include a Parish Ball, Red Cross Shop earnings, and a birthday party for Mrs Ellen Braddock aged 17.

Neil Gum Wewak Jack Ellis Port Wakefield Lawson Kevin Coach Peter Ellis Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ron Flavel Whyalla Crystal Brook R. Nicolson Waryville A. Thomas Lock Huddleston A. H. Smith Eric John Smith Ike Phillis Roy Holarris Bridgewater W. Beck Sale Yard Fw.c.f Crystal Brook Institute Catholic Church Fonds Amanda Red Cross J. Braddock Ellen Braddock Lynch TP. Braddock Gladstone W. Braddock Port Pirte Edwards Adelaide Houston Sydney Sydney) Daughters, Mrsars. C. and L. Braddock (Crystal Brook), Mrs. B. Granson

Country Carnival Cricket Association Eyes 1946 Carnival

At a meeting in Hotel Richmond on 12 October the Country Carnival Cricket Association agreed to consider a 1946 carnival if facilities exist and enough teams nominate. President E H Giles praised country cricketers in service, and life member A K Fryar was noted as deceased. Acting Secretary invites team nominations to 17 Grenfell Street, Adelaide.

Country Carnival Cricket Association Richmond E. H. Giles A. EK. Fryar Grenfell Street Adelaide

Cricket match summary at Koolunga October 6

Koolunga hosted a cricket match with Beatty taking six wickets for the bowlers. Opponents Crystal Brook were all out for 102 as Palmer led with 49 and O'Shaughnessy contributed with 8 overs. The innings featured multiple dismissals by Beatty and Daw. In the first innings Beatty bowled tightly to restrict the scorers.

Koolunga Koolunga L. Cooper Symons H Beatty K. Crouch Miller Beatty L. Button Head Rev. Daw O'Shaughnessy L. Tuller Muller E. O'Shaughnessy Palmer Simpson K. Laury R. Laury L. Fuller B. Scott Sundries Neud Scott Crystal Brook K. Beatty C Button O’shaughnessy B. Laury Jarman E¢ Crouch Daw H. O'Shaughnessy Stpd D. Scott W. Beck

How Farm Machinery Is Made Film Preview

Jamestown agents Mr E T Daly and Mr F Watson promote a Saturday night show at Jamestown Institute featuring the sound film Nation Builders. The film shows Sunshine Works in Victoria manufacturing machinery, with note of H V McKay and the Massey Harris firm’s wartime munition work.

E T. Daly F. Watson Jamestown Jamestown Institute Nation Builders Great Sunshine Works Victoria H. V. McKay Massey Harris

War Blinded Soldiers Ball at Laura Town Hall

A first successful ball was held in Laura Town Hall on Friday evening drawing a large crowd from surrounding districts. Net profits exceeded £22 and were sent to the War Blinded Soldiers Fund. Music by Andrew Sisters Orchestra and a supper was served by the ladies.

Laura Town Hall Andrew Sisters

Red Cross Gladstone Monthly Meeting Notes Post War Talk

The Gladstone Red Cross held its monthly meeting on Friday the 29th with a talk by the president on Red Cross Week activities. Conveners for the Shop include Mesdames A R and C Treasure with funds noted, Mesdames Read and Smallacombe, Mesdames Gale Holder Johns and Miss Gale, and Mr Tadley Turner will speak at Memorial Hall on Post War Work at 2 pm on the 16th. all are welcome.

Red Cross Mesdames A. R C. Treasure Bywater Mesdames Read Smallacombe Mesdames D. Gale H. Holder Johns B. Gale Tadley Turner

Also Mentioned on This Page

Minister of Agriculture G. F. Jenkins M.P Jenkins A. L. McEwin M.L.C A. P. Blesing A. D. McDonald J. A. Lyons Rex Pearson A. J. Bowley A. L. Knappstein Clare Society Howard M. Venning M. D. Weston North Western Society S. M. Daunt H. K. Moore Stacey Pavilion Frank Knappstein Clare Jamestown High F. E. Rix Commonwealth Flax Mill Fuller Wirrabara Murraytown G. H. Blake Belalie James Hay Society Ceater J. Wisnevske James Smith Possingham F. L. Clarke T. Williams Soochow A. J. Vanser Jay Vee Texas M. Daunt G. D. Tolmer C. Brook N. J. Tutehin Billy Boy E. D. Tolmer Jalda N. J. Hutchin Jean Bailey Robinhood Ww. T. Sharman G. R. Neill N. J. Hutchins J. J. Arthur Geo Estick & Graham Gill & J. Graetz River Dale E. T. Daly Messrs F. Clarke M. Mannion J. W. McInerney AL C. Horgas AL J. Thiel A. J. Symonds, Esq National Library of Australia Allan Hawke Jamestown Swimming Club Cricket Association Country Carnival Gladstone Red Cross Laura Station Tieng Turkeys Roosters Ige Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd Laura — Clare Port Pirie Lester Jamestown Jaikies Maria Montez Jon Hall Peter Coe Susanna Foster Peggy Ryan Louise Allbritton and Donald O'Connor In Inglis Matthews Matthews Emporium Alty Vice Money Order Commonwealth Nla.gov
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