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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 21, 1932

Page

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Jamestown Council Notes Death of Resident Mrs Hehir

Jamestown officials report the death of Mrs Hehir wife of ex Councillor J Hehir. The council hears praise for her quiet helpful work. Gov and Lady Hore-Ruthven visit the 58th annual show despite bad weather. A lawn mower and crass over are discussed and tenders for hardstone chippings are not accepted. Assessments revised. some call for 25 percent reduction. Memorial Park grass mowing praised. letters of sympathy and thanks approved.

Hehir J. Hehir Cr. McCallum Cuncillor Hehir Cr. Daly Deo. Neale Memorial Park Cr. McLennan

Obituary of Mannanarie pioneer James McKeough

James McKeough, an early Mannanarie district farmer born 20 April 1859 Marrabel, died 14 October at his residence after long illness. Survived by wife Ellen Walsh and 6 children, 13 grandchildren. funeral held at Yatina Cemetery with many in attendance. He aided the Catholic Church before its building and supported the Mannanarie Football Club.

Mannanarie James MccKeough Marrabel Michael McKeough McKeough Mannanake Mr. McKeough Yatina Ellen Walsh Messrs William Belalie James Maurice Mesdames J. L. Kennedy Laura J. G. McAuliffe Jamestown Anne McKeough

Jamestown Primary School Honor Roll and Show Results

Shields presented with top marks across spelling and arithmetic for Grades VG VI and IIb II. Honor Roll lists many students across divisions. Inter-house Competition totals show Green leading Gold. show prizes and distribution details noted for next schools.

S. Ellery M. Slattery J. Wilmshurst Rf. Hawke M. Woodhouse A. Symonds R. Boyle R. Humphris I. Finn B. Boys J. Cadd R. Hewett A. McDonald J. Axford K. Hall D. Bottrall D. Jones L. Graham R. Hogg J. Davies A. Gibbons C. Samuels Raynes R. Wilkins P. McKenzie L. Wehrmann New G. Rosie P. Bouts

Jamestown Rifle Club Hosts Orroroo Match

A Jamestown team hosted a 3500 yard match against Orroroo with tough light and long-range shooting. G B Addison led Orroroo with 97, J Cummings top Jamestown with 97, and R McLennan won the 5600 yard trophy, earning 9 points in final standings.

Orrorco Rifle Club Jamestown G. B. Addison J. Cummings Orroroo W. C. Addison C. R. McDonald A. L. Smith M. R. Rogasch Barton A. R. Pfitzner A. J. Brice H. Moge A. W. Wilson J. Willams FP. Day Zimonermann R. Brown R. McLennan H. Merlin R. Cummings B. Williams R. Hooper Capt. Brice Capt. Day R. Williams John Williams Joe Cummings Co. A. Rodeghiere F. Day

Belalie North Report Highlights Local Activities

Rainfall in October reached 37 points and severe frosts threaten crops. Ladies' Guild met with Mrs F Cummings presiding. Miss G Smart and G Ellis won in the tournament. J Telford and W Cummings won the men’s section. Sam Simpson fractured his wrist in a tractor backfire. he spent days in Jamestown Hospital. A Saturday night dance pleased attendees with music by Misses Goodes Napper and Messrs Cummings Jones. A long night novelty ball is planned for the coming fixture with a large crowd anticipated.

Ladies’ Guild F. Cummings G. Smart G. Ellis Messrs J. Telford W. Cummings Sam Simpson Simpson Jamestown Hospital 4. Goodes G. Napper Messrs. W. Cummings A. L. Jones M’s.c

Gladstone Women’s Branch Meeting Highlights

The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau reports its monthly Gladstone Women’s Branch meeting with 23 members present. Delegates to the Adelaide Conference were discussed and welcomed. talks covered housing young Women’s Hostel gardening wool and its uses Home Cadet School and a Farmers' Union and Tinley Central School inspection.

Gladstone Adelaide E. P. Pritchard M. J. Sargent Colllins Advisory Board Ethel Hillier Quarrel Miss Campbell Education Department Farmers' Union Tinley Central School Ellie Campbell

Gladstone District Council Meeting Notes October 14

The Gladstone district council met on Friday October 14 with Chairman Bennett and members Potter Black Lines and Page plus District Clerk Budge. Reports were read and accepted. paysheet of £157 5s 5d approved. A proposal to set a rate of one shilling in the pound for year ending June 30 1933 passed. Discussion on funding a new road in Toogoolie to be finalized next meeting. Request to appoint two councillors for West Ward in the amalgamated council approved.

Toogoolie Page Potter West Ward

Gladstone Rifle Club Defeats Blyth In Tough Match

Gladstone riflemen visited Blyth on Saturday and shot a two round match at 600 yards. Blyth provided meals and refreshment, while the Gladstone team endured a grueling test and won by 26 points. Captains J S McEwen and R H Coe praised the effort.

Gladstone Riflemen Blyth Secon Gladstone J. 5. McEwen R. H. Coe

Gladstone Institute Holds October Committee Meeting

Gladstone Institute committee session presided by president Mr. L. Carthew on October 10 discussed financials showing a net deficit of £624 4s 1d across Hall and Library accounts. Resignation of Mr. J. T. Bergin was accepted with regret amid farewell plans for Mr. and Mrs. Bergin.

Gladstone Institute L. Carthew J. F. Dowling J. T. Bergin Bergin Dowling Messrs. L. Carthew F. C. Grubb L. G. Harris Gladstone Messrs N. Campbell

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