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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 07, 1945
Page
3
Modern talkie equipment is being installed in Georgetown Memorial Hall and will bring high standard entertainment to the public. Watch for announcements on the opening date.
Final results in Booleroo Centre show Miss Betty Collins toping Miss Elsa Roocke in the Miss Red Cross contest with a total £280 raised. Mrs. R. W. Noblett thanked the contestants and presented mementos. Other notes include a successful concert, sports semi finals, and plans by the CWA to reduce the institute debt amid a victory ball and various community activities.
The Jamestown Red Cross Society met on Friday at 3 pm in the Institute Supper Room with good attendance. The balance sheet showed £773 raised. Peace was noted by the Mayor Mr E T Daly. Officers were elected: President Mrs Lori mer, Secretary Miss B Solly, Treasurer Mrs D Brooks, with a seven member committee. The group plans to continue the Jamestown Circle but end extra fund raising, maintain house to house collectors, and aim for about £160 in steady peace time revenue. A certificate of honour was given to Miss Roma Hall as Miss Red Cross for Jamestown. Princesses Helen Garnett, Suzanne Walker, and Deane Gillifen supported fund raising.
A W Sandford & Co reports improved seasonal outlook due to weekend rains with butter output rising and demand steady for Blue Valley butter. Cheese and egg production rise as rains ease start-up losses, while prices largely hold. Poultry demand remains strong but supplies are short.
Gulnare beat Brinkworth 19 14 to 7 9 in a windy final at Koolunga. Goalkickers for Gulnare included Bowman six and A S Thomas five with Lane, Thomas and Sollins also scoring. Brinkworth’s best were Burford Krieg and Hentschke.
The Fighting Forces Comfort Fund launches its Christmas and Hamper Appeal for 1945 with donor names on cards for gifts of 10s or more. Donations accepted until a later announced closing date. Hampers will include fruit preserves, puddings, cake, toothpaste, tobacco, papers, soap, razor blades, chocolate, handkerchiefs, gum, pencils, writing pads, envelopes, and an acknowledgement card. Thousands of men remain in uniform, so donations are urged as thanks for victory and peace.
A Saturday ceremony at St James church Jamestown united Uwendaline Lambert and Ress Boulton in a lavish service officiated by Very Rev Dr Prendergast. The bride wore an off white matlassi gown with lace veil and orange blossoms. the groom is the son of Mr and Mrs D Boulton of Spalding.Guests at the bride’s father's home included about 50 for toasts and a two tier cake. The couple will reside at Buudaleer.
The Crystal Brook Institute hosted the annual Methodist Fair on August 22 with solos by Mrs. Morris and Mrs. Lambert and various stalls run by Guild members. A concert followed and takings reached about £176. A later Grand Victory Ball on August 26 raised funds for the Returned Soldiers' Building Fund, netting about £45 at the door. speeches were given by P. S. OShaughnessy and H. B. Chapman.
A large crowd watched Melrose and Booleroo Centre draw 16 goals 12 each at Stacey Park Appila in the Flinders Association second semi final. Umpire J Penglase supervised a hard fought match with both sides praised for their effort.
About 40 people attended the Jamestown Institute Supper Room event on Friday August 24 1945 for the third annual social. Guests praised the programme from the National Anthem to Auld Lang Syne and thanked the ladies and members who organized it. President Herbert Medlin led proceedings while volunteers including Mrs J C Shurray Mrs W F Slattery B L Hawking R T Penna and the Hawkins pair performed. Trophies were presented by Mayor E T Daly with remarks by the chair and farewells to first year secretary Bill Hall and future health wishes for Immediate Past President A W White. The Canowie Belt F E C E Victory Ball on August 31 drew crowds with receipts around 9 pounds. Other notes mention Adelaide visitors and local residents plus general shhering and lung injury concerns amid cold weather care needs.
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