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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 17, 1947

Page

3

Engagement announced after Adelaide weekend trip

Friday October 17 1947 notes that Mr Bill Long and Miss Rae Miller resumed residence in Gladstone after a brief Adelaide holiday and that their engagement was announced. It also mentions Edson returning to Gladstone from Port Victoria with Mrs. R. Edson and several Gladstone residents visiting relatives in Everard Park Stirl ing West and Woodville.

R. Edson Gladstone Port Victoria L. Harris Everard Park Stirling West Woodville Bill Long Rae Miller Adelaide D. Slow B. Maddigan Miss Pledge Gladstone High School

L A Farmers Union to Hold First Stock Market at Gladstone

The L A Farmers Union conducts its first stock market at Gladstone on Friday October 24 at 1 30 p m selling 2 080 sheep and 30 cattle on account of local breeders. The sale takes place at the railway trucking yards with Mr Gill Builder conducting the opening sale and Mr W G Cook as local agent.

L.A. Farmers’ Union Gladstone Gill Builder Tom Builder W. G. Cook Advt

Laura Defeats Gladstone In Season Opener At Laura

Laura Secure 98 all out while Gladstone bowled out for 55 in a 1947-48 season opener. Laura’s Horner and Cleggett led with late runs. Gladstone suffered 9 players, Les Lloyd retired hurt early, and Bowers gave a brief stand. Strong bowling from prior and Horner restricted Gladstone.

Gladstone Laura Les Lloyd R. Horner C Bowers BP Giersch C. Horner Giersch E. Saegenschnitter Brown Sundries M. Prior L. Giersch G. Brown B. Prior J. Thompson R. Dunsford L. Landers KJ. Kennedy Fuller R.horner D. Higgins R. Bowers K. Cleggett K. Fuller J. Kennedy C.horner D. Higgine

Laura War Memorial Building Fund Bazaar and Final Appeal

Laura district committee stages a bazaar on Friday November 28 at 3 pm with stalls and tea, followed by a Continental evening and dance to raise funds toward the Memorial Fund target of 2750 pounds. A Final Appeal visit to households is planned. donations listed amount to substantial local support, with progress shown from 23/9/47 to date.

Col. Harslett Gladstone A. T. James M. Coles P.P.U A. &. Condon R.S.L Laura War Memorial Building Fund West Ward J. 5 Wurm F. W. Lehmann East Ward W. W. Bilesing C. O. Tozer North Laura Condon W. T. Acott White Cliffs J. Bowker W. Fradd Stone Hut Mr. H. R. Lines Pine Creek C. Amey O. H. Reichstein L. S&s. Lehmann H. M. Kupke V. W. Blesing Wi. O. Tozer Mrs. E. Leschke A. G. Matheson L. C. Tucker L. BE. Mudge West Laura Ward K. Silvurm L. E. Karger L. FP. Baehm W.fradd W. P. Fradd J. L. Stevens J. Hollitt

Flinders and Bangor Tennis Results Report

Tennis results from Flinders and neighboring towns show multiple doubles and singles matches. Teams Jenner Hunt Bessen Ryan Murphy Lynch and pole variety faced off with varied outcomes across men’s and women’s events.

Jenner-Hunt Bessen-Ryan Murphy-Lynch Bessen-Julian M. McKenzie- Deer Pole W. McKenzie Jenner Bessen Hunt L. Bessen McKenzie Julian Murphy WV. Pole Lynch J. Ryan Deer Mesdames Coleman-Potts Misses Singer-Gribble Mesdames Jenner-Peacock Mesdames Julian-Bessen Mrs. Coleman Miss Singer Mrs. Potts E. Gribble Mrs. Jenner Mrs. Julian Mrs. Peacock Mrs. Hessen Wirrabara Forest J. Seymour K. Hollitt T. Hollitt T. Il. Thring F. Mayson M. Turner Hollitt J. Taylor Q. Keller HB. Joyce Blight G. Kupke B. Hollitt Stone Hut Murraytown E. Woolford A. Tucker N. Burford M. Nettle T. R. Tobin A. Milne G. Sanders L. Woolford D. Whalan P. Hollitt M. Pole G. Fisher EK. Woolford R. Tobin A. Milner FP. Wollitt Mrs. P. Hollitt Miss M. Northeast Mesdames Clifton-Woolford Misses V Miss M .Northeast Mrs. Clifton Mrs. P. Hott Mrs. Woolford WV. Tobin Mrs. Lewellyn Mrs. Curtin

Gladstone Methodist Holds Anniversary Services and Guild Event

Rev Frank Greig conducted services for Rev Eric Tuckett during the Red Hill circuit. A Ladies Guild cake stall and programme were run with readings by Mrs Venables and Josie Boxall. Prize results listed for scones and sponge. A church anniversary service is planned this weekend with a 3 pm Sunday program and choir under Mr J Pollard.

Frank Greig Red Hill Eric Tuckett Wesley College Tuckett Ladies Guild Venables Josie Boxall Dames J. W. Prior L. Sambell J. Hoge Gordon le Pordevin Ern Catford le Pordévin J. Pollard

Laura Baptist Church Sets Rise Tide Campaign Services

Laura Baptist Church announces special services on Sunday October 19 in connection with the Rising Tide Campaign. Morning schedule includes Family Service Dedication Service for the Reed child and a Communion. Rev A Gowans Mile End will preach. Evening program features Song Service at 6 45 and Gospel Service at 7 with a united Georgetown Baptist Choir.

W. H. Reed A. Gowans Mile End

Meeting of Flax Growers Association in Laura Town Hall

An important meeting of the Northern Flax Growers Association will be held in Laura Town Hall on Monday next October 20 at p.m. President W F Wurst will speak on his Melbourne visit and talks with the Australian Flax Production Committee. All interested are invited. Honorary secretary J W Prior.

Flax Growers’ Association Laura Town Hall W. F Wurst Melbourne Australia British Empire J. W. Prior

Bennett Sambell Wedding at St John’s Apsley Victoria

Mary Patricia Bennett and Leonard Clive Sambell wed at St John’s Church of England Apsley with Rev Kevin officiating. Bride wore white lace over satin gown with pleated tulle train. reception at Apsley Hall for 65 guests. Honeymoon to Victor Harbor and Adelaide.

St. John's Church of England Apsley Victoria Mary Patricia W. J. C Bennett Royston Leonard Clive L. ¥. Sambell Cloverleigh Glenstone South Australia Wemensday KE. KK. Kevins E. J. Gleeson Hamilton Doreen Elaine Munn Dudley Lambell Marilyn White Christopher Simpson Margaret Taylor Apsley Hall W. J. C. Bennett L. V. Cambell J. A. Munn

Koolunga Narrowly Defeat Gladstone In Rifle Match

Koolunga rifles beat Gladstone by one point in a 10 shot 600 yard match. Captain A L Spencer led Koolunga with 45 and delivered the deciding last shot of the day. scores listed for Koolunga and Gladstone shooters.

Koolunga Gladstone A. L. Spencer H. A. Spencer C. J. Lawry C. G. Burford W. Menzel A. D. Spencer C. Weckert N. Spencer H. Chivell K. Lawry E. Whitehorn M. Smart F. Pedler R. Lawry C. Jones L. C. Spencer K. Pedler C. Woodward L. C. Oborn P. A. Lines M. 8. Osman H. T. Harslett E. Hough R. D. Black H. J. Sar- Bent K. T. Flavel J. J. Osman D. M. Weatherill R. Nash W. B. Shetlat D. J. Prior M. Flavel H. Wilson E. Bonham

Collision injures two drivers on Cockburn Road

Kevin John Hanley of Laura collided with stationary car driven by John Vincent Cobiac of Murraytown on Cockburn Road Jamestown. Poor rain visibility contributed to the crash. Brothers Eric Hartman of Laura and Norman Hartman of Whyalla were treated at Jamestown Hospital for facial cuts from splintered glass.

Kevin John Hanley Laura John Vincent Cobiac Murraytown Cobiac Cockburn Road Jamestown Hanley Eric Hartman Norman Hartman Whyalla Jamestown Hospital

Georgetown Tennis Club Opens Amid Sunshine and Trophies

The Georgetown Tennis Club opened with a bright crowd including many ladies. President E. J. Mason spoke of Mr. Lyons upcoming trophy donation and two A grade teams to play in the Bela lie Association. Captain Ken Noonan’s side beat F. B. Angley’s 8 sets to 5. Local sports reports note Gulnare’s win in the Rocky River Association and various bowling and cricket results across town.

J. A. Lyons M.P E. 3. Mason Lyons Belalie Association Ken Noonan F. B. Angley the Lakes Rocky River Association Gulnare B. Smart R. Crawford T. Burgess B. Bowman G. Lane Extras C. R. Hawke Kev. Noonan L. Wakefield D. Phillis J. M. Noonan R. McNamara L. Saunders K. Smallacombbe Georgetown B. J. Myatt A. M. Baker Key Noonan K. Smallacombe A. Saunders D. F. Andrews D. Bowman T. Langley Baptist Church Rene Treasure W. H. Mumford H. Read C. F. Smallacombe Port Germain J. W. Read T. J. O'Brien Whyalla J. J. Angley F. Hiskey Miss Danny Kevin Myatt Tobruk Dan Inglis M.M P. R. Smallacombe Clare Tom Phillis Clayton Miss Stanley Inglis W. A. Piper Majestic Hotel

Australian Wheat Board announces fifth advance on No. 9 Pool wheat

The Australian Wheat Board states the fifth advance for Season 1945/46 No. 9 Pool wheat will commence Thursday trading October 1947. The advance adds 1s 0d per bushel on bulk wheat and 2d per bushel on bagged wheat, reducing pool payments to 6s 29d per bushel for bulk and 6s 64d per bushel for bagged wheat.

The Australian Wheat Board

Gladstone Croquet Club Opens 1947-48 Season

The Gladstone Croquet Club inaugurated its 1947-48 season on October 1 despite threatening weather. Secretary Mrs Eley read apologies and telegrams from nearby clubs. President Mrs J Page welcomed guests and members, thanked key helpers, and unfurled the flag to commence play.

Gladstone Fisher E. Dunstan Crystal Brook Yvonne Hodgson Dunsford Yvonne H. Riechelt

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