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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 20, 1944
Page
3
Jamestown council discusses Catholic Fete street sales on Oct 19 and permits for pop pies on Nov 10. Health and nuisance issues from Klingner fowl yards are deferred to Health Board. various building, tree removal, and road repair items are approved or referred for next steps.
P/O Leo John Redden of Yarcowie receives the Distinguished Flying Cross for gallant service in World War II. As Captain, he attacked heavily defended targets in Bulgaria, Italy, Hungary and Roumania, including an April 1944 Budapest mission where his aircraft was damaged yet he completed the raid and safely led the damaged plane to a sea landing after a 400 mile flight. He was rescued after injuries, promoted from W/O, age 24, born in Yarcowie, educated at Narrowie Primary and Sacred Heart College Glenelg, formerly farmed with his father before enlisting in 1941, later serving in Egypt and possibly India.
Dr. Harper urged urgent road work as attention focused on the opposite of S Brooks' residence. The Mayor announced Mr Ma Diarmid relinquishing the Town Clerk role. The Board of Health discussion to precede resumption of Council business and related matter.
Gladstone mourns as Pilot Officer Douglas Roy Abell, aged Australian airman with 23 years service, is reported missing after an air attack on Germany. Former accountant at Waymouth Motor Service and Farmers Union in Adelaide, born in Adelaide, educated at Gladstone and Unley High. His brother Jack also serves in the Air Force. father Roy Abell fought in the Great War.
Joseph Flower a respected Canowie Belt pioneer died at Jamestown Hospital on October 9 after a long illness. Born in 1876 at Stony Gap he farmed near his birthplace before moving to Canowie Belt 41 years ago. Survived by wife KE M Pascoe married 1905, three children Rex Tom and Mrs H Flitt and seven grandchildren.
Meetings on August 31 and September 20 drew broad attendance. The August event honoured Mr and Mrs Middleton for long service to the district with Baptist and Presbyterian speakers. A table mirror was presented. September 20 featured a general knowledge quiz, described as informative and successful, with next meeting scheduled for October 25.
T. P. Brown complained about a foul odor from Mr. Klingner’s Poultry Yards and the board resolved inviting Klingner to the next meeting. The council then formed a committee to discuss the Town Clerk position, and Mr M B Edwards of Burra, a former applicant, was appointed.
Appila events open with Bill Ryan’s recovery noted as he convalesces in the City. G S Wurst marks his Silver Jubilee as president of The Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club, inviting old and new friends to Stacey Park. The programme includes the Appila Wheel race £30 and trophy by Ellicott Bros, Five Tile Scratch £15 and trophy by A G Healing Ltd, Appila Sheffield £20 and two trotting events of £7 and £6.
Laura Ice and Produce Co. Limited advertises choice grade butter fat including government subsidy 1/8 percent and eggs with claims of SA Egg Board pricing. They offer to purchase prime dressed poultry for Xmas use and list turkey, cockerel, fowl, and young duck prices per pound and request regular deliveries and ice deliveries beginning this week.
Saturday night show at James Town Institute presents Next of Kin starring Naunton Wayne and Mervyn Johns as the spy thriller headline. Sunset Serenade, a Ray Rogers led musical, runs as the feature with Joan Woodbury and Helen Parish. Lost Horizon with Ronald Colman debuts October 26, plus Sweetheart of the Camps starring Ruby Keeler. News reels and shorts accompany both programs. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for sore throats and coughs.
The fifth patriotic picnic race and trotting meet will be at the Git Links paddock Gravestone tomorrow at 2 pm. Proceeds go to the FFECE Christmas hamper. Afternoon tea and a publican’s booth available. President Mr. F C Grubb. patrons Messrs H M Pascoe and J W Prior.
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