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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Oct 22, 1948

Page

3

Spalding Groups Review Firefighting and Civic Matters

Spalding residents heard reports from the Firefighting Association appointing Dr D A Martin as Supervisor and two deputies, with petrol tickets to assist fire crews. A 200 gallon tank stand was approved for Andrews. The Council discussed emergency landing grounds, road work, and signs. Masonic Ball profits topped £60, Cr ick et al secretary posts were filled, and Shiela Cou sins became Hon Secretary. The Highways Dept granted £420 for Yakilo Ford works, Civil Defence with a trailer pump house pressed crews, and CWA meetings named Mrs N Wilsdon President. The War Memorial Committee was refused further funds. A council housing issue and 24 empty homes on the Spalding Jamestown main road were noted.

Firefighting Association D. A. Martin D. J. McAgkill G. A. Neill D. H. Crocker Kelly & Lewis C. E. Allen Andrews Boohorowie W. A. Roberts Spalding Geo. Harris Bro. R. BE Dewhirst Jamestown War Memorial Committee Times

Carnival and Rodeo for War Memorial in Jamestown

A November carnival and rodeo was planned to raise funds for the Jamestown District War Memorial Punt. Organizers aim to replicate Show Day events with horses in action trotting and steer riding. Details to follow next week.

Helafie Agricultural Society Jamestown & District Hoy Lethbridge

War Memorial plans and local community events noted in Georgetown

Georgetown reports a significant War Memorial meeting led by Mrs N Welling ton and attended by the President Treasurer and Secretary of the War Memorial Committee. Afternoon tea at Memorial Hall follows, with a University tea for the public. A sports program for children and a gathering of ex service personnel are planned, with Mr Kranz in charge of the Cal towie Amplifier. Local cricket results and church activities also described, including Clover Hill Baptist anniversary and annual reports. Rain this month totals 267 points, aiding harvest prospects.

War Memorial Institute N. Wellington War Memorial Committee Memorial Hall Jnvitaluns Ewests Legion of Caltowie Kranz Oval Wear Club Kevin Noonan da Noonan Doug Phillis Flavelag Crystal Brook A. Hewett B. Agars Lennis Narridy Crystal Brook Catholic Clover Hill Baptist E. ‘Tackett Gladstone R. W. Peter Harold Blesing K. J. Chatfield Peterborough A. R. Treasure Baptist British and Foreign Bible Society Allan Burrows G. A. Smallacombe C KR Hawke J. W. Read J. L. Read ExServicemen Pitt Street War Memorial Gate Fisher Street Bob Fricker Gompere Ladis Esa P. J. Scnwerdt Hun Sec

O Loughlin Family Farewelled at Canowle Belt

About one hundred residents gathered at Mir L O Loughlin’s barn on Monday night to bid farewell to the O Loughlin family as they prepare to move to Adelaide after many years in the Canowle Belt district. Ron Hams presented gifts and best wishes with support from R S Lloyd W Wedding and L E Bourn. Jack Mahoney, already departed, also sent a presentation.

Almt Canowle Belt Mir L. O'Loughlin O'Loughlin Adelaide Ron Hams Hams Mesas R. S. Lloyd W. Wedding L. E. Bourn Jack Mahoney

Southern Flinders A Grade Tennis Results Brief

Results from Saturday October 16 show Wirrabara Forest and Wirrabara 11 sets 106 games with Stone Hut 7 sets 96 games, Appila 4 sets 74 games. Singles and doubles include E Hamdorn versus R Marghy, J Kotz, Milne, Lynch, Marner, Kotz, and Whalan among others with multiple 9 7 and 7 2 results.

Wirrabara Forest Stone Hut E. Hamdart T. Kotz BE. Marner J. Kotz Murthy D. Walter Williams Milne T. Lynch A. Milne Danste M. Lynch E. Hamdorn R. Marghy Marner-T. Lynch D. Walters B. Williame-C. Dauste Siastes B. Marner V. Kotz Marner Mre D. Whalan A. Williams K. Reichstein Piper Pflanm Byrne Francis G. Granz Murdoch H. Nayda Reichstein Sineles L. Feaslip R. Reichstein R. Pinch J. Byrnes G. Piper H. Vlanm W. Francis Kranz G. Murdoch D. Reichstein Ay Th. Sutter D. Young Missen M Kerr S. Griffin J. Cockburn R. Murdoch A. Catford L. Bawden R. Sutter R. Sutter Y Miss M, Kerr Grifin A. Catfonl TR. Murdoch L. Bowden

Gladstone Methodist social boosts antique display and talks

A Gladstone Methodist social linked with the Ladies' Guild featured an antique display. Rev. Patrick, visiting from Laura, spoke on Palestine soldier experiences. Proceeds went to the sweets stall. The Work Stall also drew a crowd. Plans are under way for the District Chitech Anniversary Services on Wednesday October 31 led by Rev. B H Phillips. Members of the Gladstone Choir and Laura visitors will perform. On Sunday evening Rev. Eric Tregilgas will lead worship with a film segment.

Ladies’ Guild O. Patrick Palestine Laura Chitech B.H Phillips L Td Jamestown Gladstone Rey Eric Tregilgas Home Mission Department

Sporting Notes From Pedinga Weekend Card

Tattersalls Saturday jumpers flat air pox praised. Trial handicap lists Ben Hw Mr Pitt Air Scout two year old Miley. Kiserl Vintage Port Eyelid three year old Miley. Braink Trust begat Tanuvsalis Rickson Uni vari Linenr Welter Clear Tite Master Plovian Penfour. Plylle Hiey Russian Boy periles Maberly Moonve Valley Cup Crown Gent row Words Royal Seat Tea Michel.

Tattersalls Air Pox Ben Hw Mr. Pitt Air Scout OM Miley Miley Braink Trust Rickson Univari Plovian Penfour Plylle Hiey

Weddings at West Hind Marsh Methodist Church

Audrey Joan Deering and James Dennis were married at West Hind Marsh Methodist Church on October gnd. The bride wore white satin with beaded yoke and a full train, carried gladioli and roses, and the couple celebrated with a reception for 80 at Findow 2.8 Hall. They will reside at Allenby Gardens after a honeymoon in Melbourne and Ballarat.

West Hindmarsh Methodist Church Audrey Joan A. Deering Jamestown James Dennis H. Holdsway Broken Ill Linu Shirley Rosebride Nidegroom Webride Vern Hallam Allen Hobsite Judith Wehrmann Findow Shall Mys Till Melbourne Ballarat Mrs. Toldaway Allenby Gardens

Rainy spell boosts WIRRABARA FOREST yields and community notes

Rain fell Sunday morning raising totals to 3.7 inches after a 3.281 inch start, with light showers through Tuesday. The gathering records the library and social society events on October 17 led by P Chenan, with Toasters, a call for youth participation, and praise for improving countryside. Honey harvests are winding down with hundreds of tons collected for Britain.

Deiuehi Chitley Curtis P. Chenan Ong Britain

Fires at Gladstone threaten crops amid dry spell

In the past two weeks two small fires broke out in Gladstone. One behind Mr Robinson’s property east of town and another in Mr U J Sargent’s paddocks near the railway line. Both were quickly extinguished with little damage. The danger period looms as dry grass and ripening crops raise risk. residents urged to be careful.

Gladstone

North Eastern Tenns Association Match Results Report

October 16 results show A grade Cunowie 3 sets with 77 games versus Catholic 7 sets 7 games and B grade Cunowie 3 sets 9 games Catholic 10 sets 27 games, detailing score lines and team performances.

North Eastern Tenns Association Cunowie Catholic

Crystal Brook Deaths and Community Notes

Obituary notices Mrs John Symons of Crystal Brook died at Crystal Brook Hospital. She lived at Yougalit and earlier at Mannanowie and Tarowie before settling in Crystal Brook in 1927. Survived by husband and three sons aged 71, she was active in the Methodist Church. The village gathered for flower show and social events, with prizes for flowers and vegetables, and a croquet club opening led by V Mayger. Local residents and visitors are noted, including relations from Mannanowie and Glencoe, with various social activities and hospital news.

Joh Symons Rystal Brook Hospital Templers and Tame James Gillies Yatina Maing Ty Aml John Symons Mannanovie Yougwlt Symone Tarcowie Unddleston Crystal Brook B. Cox Robert Conway Reg. Cole V. Mayger Thun J. Oxilvie Wy Lawson E. Greig

Be hie Aerial Society to Hold General Meeting

Members of the Be hie Aerial Society are reminded of a general meeting scheduled for Thursday at 2 o clock at the Jamestown Memorial. The agenda includes NILLOX:OL importance.

Behie Aerial Society Jamestown Memorial

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