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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 04, 1942
Page
1
A Jamestown area notice seeks the names of men resident in or near Jamestown who have enlisted for military service. The list shows numerous volunteers and later references their rejection. Relatives are asked to supply corrections or omitted names, with a closing warning about the dangers of gossip and eavesdropping on troop movements.
Personal letters express sorrow and pride for Private Jack Spay who died serving in Libya Palestine Tobruk and in combat. Len and Joyce Batty recall his bravery care for wounded comrades and his decoration as among the first in the state. Both families offer condolences and pride in his sacrifice.
A fragmented rainfall data roster for Gladstone lists yearly totals and monthly notes from 1893 to 1942 including diverse figures like 1150 in 1913 and sparse entries for 1942 with months partially legible. The record shows extensive variability across decades with multiple missing or unclear entries.
The Gladstone District lists many men offering service for King and Country in the current conflict. Names include Knapp Lawrie Leesue Magner Allison Holmes Appleton Hackworth Abell and numerous others across the community.
The Commonwealth Rationing Commission announces a weekly sugar limit of one pound per person starting today August 31. B coupons govern purchases. B1 buys two pounds every fortnight, B2 and subsequent B coupons cover further periods. Special half coupons aid service members on leave.
ADELAIDE SAW WORKS at 13 Young Street offers repair sharpening and grinding of wood and metal cutting tools by specialists. The modern Adelaide plant provides rotary and straight line grinding and honing with years of experience.
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