Cinderella at Jamestown Delights Local Audiences
Report of the Jamestown performance of Cinderella held last Friday was so long it could not be included here and will appear next week.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 03, 1943
Page
3
Report of the Jamestown performance of Cinderella held last Friday was so long it could not be included here and will appear next week.
The District Council of Gladstone will hold its annual ratepayers meeting at Memorial Hall this Friday at 7:30 pm. The balance sheet and the chairman's report will be presented to attendees.
Mr W Merrifield of Jamestown reported a brass screw cap weighing half an ounce found in a rooster’s gizzard. The cap was well polished and suggests the rooster did not swallow it by accident.
On Friday September 10 the FFCF Fair will be held in Laura Town Hall with afternoon and evening activities to support the Xmas Hamper Appeal. Gifts of Produce Cake and Afternoon Tea will be appreciated and district residents are asked to bring offerings for the cause. An enjoyable evening is promised.
Conveners of stalls at Gladstone Methodist Church report successful events over weeks. An apron parade raised £34 for the Work Stall, a Paddy's Market £23 for the cake stall, and a games evening over £11 for the Strawberry Stall. Prizewinners included Mrs Shephard, Mr Osman, Mrs Reichelt, Mr Giddings, Mrs Hoffman.
The Gladstone Unit of the FFCF reports a strong response to the Xmas hamper appeal for the forces. Subscribed donors include Margaret Smith Huddleston and 23 others, totaling 24 hampers to date, with each donor name to be listed in hampers sent by FFCF headquarters.
Patrons will see Lester presents two Paramount features at Jamestown Institute Saturday night. Rangers of Fortune stars Fred MacMurray Patricia Morison and Albert Dekker as three cavaliers in Texas frontier drama aiding a country editor against land robbers. No Hands on the Clock follows Chester Morris and Jean Parker in a mystery solved by a comedy of errors. Short features and newsreels accompany the program.
Percy Daniel Lilley died August 22 at Crystal Brook Hospital. Born 1890 at Sandergrove near Strathalbyn, he lived with his mother in Gladstone for two years. He worked as a farmer and drover and was known across the Peninsula, West Coast, and North. His remains were taken to Adelaide for burial. he never married and is survived by his mother, two sisters Mrs. Cockburn and Mrs. Webb, and a brother Mr. Lilley.
The late Mr. David Harding died suddenly at Stone Hut on Wednesday August 24. Born in Callington in 1870 he and his family moved north, worked as teamsters in Laura and spent time in Broken Hill. His brother C Harding was a Laura resident. T Harding of Broken Hill survives. The funeral was held at Laura Cemetery with Rev. J. Wiseman officiating.
William Hancock JP of Gladstone dies at 84 after a long public service record that includes mayoral tenure, 52 years as a justice of the peace, and roles with the Gladstone Institute and Agricultural Bureau. He leaves wife Rosalie, children Hancock and Mrs Taplin, brother R Hancock, and sisters. Funeral held Sunday at Gladstone cemetery with Padre Rawlins officiating.
August sales of war saving stamps totaled 311 pounds with 12445 stamps issued in August and over 14000 stamps sold townwide since inception. Leamington Moyletown led at 114, North Parade 98, South Ward 63, North Ward 36, helped by strong local collectors and a £5 loan from Eric Wight to support group operations.
Jamestown council proceedings list councillors present and apologies. discussions cover Chinese Relief Fund, button sale, sympathy letters, Seamen's Mission appeal, works reports, bitumen request, paysheet to £55 4s 11d, water and street issues, station renovations, staffing needs, culvert work, ratepayer action, unregistered dogs, standing orders dispute, and weighbridge office contract follow-up.
Merv Holland won a rain soaked stroke competition with 83 38 at Jamestown Golf Club. Other scores were high as the season nears closing with plans for a September 18 charity day for the Jamestown Cheer Up Club and various handicap draws upcoming.
District Council forms list of motions and committee notes including bush fire relief appeals seamen’s mission and famine relief fund. Questions raised on water tank hose lighting and level crossing. Financials show district account 140 pounds 13 shillings 8 pence and government grants 14 pounds 12 shillings 6 pence. The meeting approved staff and hall policies and set the annual meeting date while addressing road safety and vermin inspection.
Dr S G Stone of Baroota, a veteran councillor with 27 years on Pt Germein District Council, was elected unopposed to lead the Northern Councils Association for the ensuing year. He had previously served as president, and will oversee the association as he enters his final terms on St Germain Council.
A four engine Lancaster bomber swept Jamestown at 2 30 pm on Tuesday flying east to Be lalies Hills then circling low over the town three times. It then headed to Burra Clare and Mallala dropping recruitment pamphlets for the RAAF and WAAAF as residents watched the dramatic display.
High School secures a 24 23 forfeit win over Methodist after St Joseph forfeit. I Steggall scores 13, L Glasson 11 for the winners. P Hewett 21 and D Abbott 2 top the Methodist scorers. Methodist faces High School on September 4 at Press and Baptist court at 3 p.m. Umpire is Mr R Patrice. Everyone is invited.
At Gladstone Oval a V D C farewell was held after a parade for Seret. J. L. Hawke who leaves the town. Lieuts Cockburn and Thomas and Ptes Andrews Wade and Sargent spoke. Hawke received a leather writing companion and best wishes. It is noted Pte K L flesing may fill the vacancy created by Hawke's departure.
Laura Ice and Produce Co advertises strong local market for Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk. It notes high cream quality and government subsidies boosting dairying prospects with payments on the 10th monthly and full egg board rates for eggs. It seeks surplus poultry and regular deliveries for Xmas cold store.
A large Booleroo Centre gathering at Institute Hall bid farewell to L Marks and his wife as he transfers to Gumeracha. Residents praised their eleven years of service, with speeches by local leaders, a student sketch program, and a wallet gift from the town.
A Gladstone Bowling Club farewell for J L Hawke marks five years as National Bank manager before transfer to Salisbury. Speakers praise his leadership as president treasurer and organizer, with a club champion record and a teams tournament win noted. Hawke receives a leaving cheque and vows to remember the club with a memento. A later gathering at Boogoolee Hotel honors Hawke and introduces successor R P Pollard with Warm regards from town and Red Cross president Mrs Hawke.
The Prime Minister urges 7,000,000 Australians to subscribe to the tenth War Loan, aiming for £125,000,000 with 750,000 subscribers. Past loans raised £497,495,110 in new money and £91,989,685 in conversion, and advance subscriptions are encouraged at banks and savings deposits have risen.
An advertisement promotes Heenzo as a three in one remedy for coughs colds and throat ailments. It claims internal use for coughs and bronchitis nasal antiseptic application and gargling for sore throats. Also notes cost of 2/1 for a bottle making a pint of remedy.
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