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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Oct 21, 1938
Page
2
Goldsbrough Mort & Co Limited will auction a large mixed lot of sheep including 100 wethers 27 ewes fat 1603 M Ewes good condition mated to Mo 1508 M Ewes with 120 lambs at foot 100 S M Ewes large frames not mated 400 3 4 5 year old ewes blade shorn not mated 40 S M ewes large frames not mated 50 ewes blade shorn mated to Mo Rams 100 mixed sheep drafted 800 mixed weaners forward condition if not sold earlier.
Mrs. Zimmermann of Jamestown spent the weekend in the city. Mr. W. J. Preebairn visited Jamestown during show week. Mr. J. Horsburgh returned to Jamestown after a tour of England and Scotland. Various locals, including Mr. K. Evans and Mrs. Davies, return from holidays to Jamestown and surrounding towns. medical progress and family visits noted.
A 10 mile wild road race is set for November 12, 1938 at 3 p.m. on a triangular course from Pilkington's corner around Moyle town twice. Prizes include £1/5/ for first, 12/6 for second, 1/6 for third, with fastest time 17/6. Nominations close November 2 with Secretary V A Durwood. entries may be left at Fry's shop or Sharpe's Cycle store. riders must be club members and include three last road performances.
Jamestown Tennis Club hosted a Saturday event with A Grade and 3B Grade matches on Methodist and Jamestown courts featuring players Walker Brown Chambers Kirk and Adama Adame Wight Bruce, plus H McNeel Cramp Wight Skelton Kuchel, as guests of E Cooper at Bundeleer Springton 18. A later gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs A McAskill celebrated Colin McAskill reaching his majority with games, singing and a toast. Kath Lambert and Joe Kelly won a competition and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
Denis Hookham and Claude Carnell with Mise Lenker visit G Gock's Gladstone to interview and demonstrate culture. Read by the Adelaide Hawaiian a' Club from SKA Adelaide at 3 30 a m next Sunday Oct 23.
Jamestown Rifle Range hosted a match on October 15 where Booleroo beat Jamestown by 22 points in tricky conditions. A. Orrock led with 74, Joe Cummings top Jamestown with 72, as Captain Reg Cummings welcomed the visitors after tea.
The Jamestown Hawaiian Club was formed on Tuesday evening with 40 members aged 6 to 50. They opened with a lesson and played Springtime in the Rockies, as J. Carnell and D. Hookham contributed on piano accordion and electric guitar. Members can arrange lessons through Beridge's and Jamestown Institute for upcoming sessions.
At Goldeworthy's Hotel on Monday evening the Jamestown Football Club committee received a financial statement showing a balanced budget and a credit for the season. An honorarium of £5 5s was awarded to Secretary R Trevorrow. Trophies were announced for Esteemed Captain D Goodes, Most Improved J McCann, Most Consistent J Gilmore, and Beet Utility R Jefts, with donations from local figures. The annual dinner hosted by Mrs J C Watters will be at Globe Hotel on Saturday at 7 pm.
A Jamestown Electric Light Cricket Club meeting at the Railway Hotel reviewed last season as successful and set plans for the year. Opening night is Nov 7 with the first assoc match. players will be allocated to two teams for greater uniformity and competition.
Belalie North hosts a farewell for Mrs B E Atkin who leaves for Adelaide. Walter Gordon chairs a varied program with musical items, duets, and a roll of notes for Mrs Atkin and her son Anzac who joined the railway. The evening ends with Auld Lang Syne and a note on upcoming season prospects and rainfall impact on crops. The Co Canowie school day at Mr Joe Cummings’ property featured races and prizes, with participants from multiple grades and a final token of thanks to Cummings.
The Belalie Agricultural Society announces a general meeting at the Luncheon Booth on Friday October 28 at 2. Prize money is due to exhibitors who gained prizes at the Annual Show and are invited to call at the Secretary's Office Review Office Ayr Street Jamestown to collect payments.
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