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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 09, 1938
Page
2
An American Afternoon and Travel Talk by Mrs Stacey on Sept 21 in Lecture Hall Jamestown. "Back to Childhood" by Frolle on Sept 26. Dance at Mr Gilfillan's farm house on Oct 5. Mystery Hike on Nov 8. All in aid of C W A Popular Girl Competition.
Miss Laurel Miller returns from Iron Knob and visits Jamestown. Mrs D Ross under care after Jamestown Hospital operation. Miss M Blackwell back to Adelaide from Jamestown holiday. Me Knight siblings holidaying with grandparents in Jamestown. Mrs BE Stamp visiting Jamestown from Swanbourne staying with S Burgess. W Bradtke improves after illness in Jamestown Hospital. W Growden J.T. suffers knee fracture at Allandale farm, treated at Crystal Brook Hospital. Gladstone Croquet Club annual meeting elects officers. Elder Smith & Co Ltd to sell 5000 sheep 20 cattle pigs and sundries at Crystal Brook market. public trustee estate sale of late John Wilson properties listed.
The Chairman of the District Council of Gladstone Mr J F O Neill reports a telegram from South Australia Premier R L Butler MP stating government and commonwealth cooperation for special Sunday services on September 11 seeking divine help and guidance and asking local bodies to cooperate with church organizations in arrangements.
On Sunday September 11 1938 Jamestown hosts multiple denominations with morning and evening services. Church listings include Church of England Rev A H White Trinity XIII St James Jamestown H C 8 am Evensong 7 pm and memorial for Mrs Johnston at 11 am. Methodist Rev J Mahoney Jamestown 11 am 7 pm Belalie North 3 pm. Baptist Pastor K J Chatfield Jamestown 11 am. supplies at St Andrews Jamestown 11 am and Belalie East 3 pm. Salvation Army Captain Findlay 11 am 7 pm 2 20 pm Sunday School. Gladstone Methodist 11 am 7 pm Rev RR Parrott 2 30 pm Sunday School anniversary prizes. Yangya service listed as none. Church of England Gladstone Rev G G Evans 8 am 2 30 pm 7 pm. Guinare 9 30 am. Georgetown 11 am.
In response to the Prime Minister's request and under the Primate's directive Sunday next the 13th after Trinity is set as a day of special intercession for global peace. Anglicans are urged to attend the morning Eucharist with prayers for Gaid's guidance and universal goodwill, with the Intercession included in the 7 p.m. Evensong.
An omission in the Gladstone Show list leads to allowing any kind of vase for the champion vase with a prize donated by Miss Merle Lines. Classes now include Linaria Shirley Poppies and Carnations as options, and exhibitors may enter iceland poppies roses or any flowers to suit all tastes. The show will be held Friday September 30 and is expected to be a successful fixture.
A compact recap lists horses and contenders across events including Park Stakes with Abel, Curly Top, Roadway. Hurdles featuring Tempus Fugit Celtic King King Wolta. Challa Hdcep with Siegiit Ciric Chaus settes. Quality Stakes with Illustration The Riff Coranto. 3 year old Hdep Pompoon Regulus The Boss. Welter Bliskawica Salmar Whip Stick Lad. Tivett Whep Oliver Reis Lady Normandie Wyeela.
Anniversary services were conducted Sunday with Rev. R. E. Goldsworthy of Caltole delivering sermons to large crowds at all three services. The children’s singing earned praise and W. Gillespie led well. An orchestra including C. H. Lines E. Lines H. Blesing N. Blesing F. Gillespie and Misses H. Blesing and Thomas provided music at each service. Next Sunday at 2 40 p m prizes will be presented to scholars after more items are performed.
The Agricultural Bureau branch toured the Model Poultry Farm of Alf Bradtke near Mannanakie with about 40 members. They inspected incubator and brooder houses housing 3,000 eggs and 1,100 chicks, then visited Mr. and Mrs. Frost for a short meeting and afternoon tea. A vote of thanks followed and the return trip proceeded smoothly.
The second semi final between Georgetown and Cal towie is set for tomorrow in Gladstone. The match promises a strong contest with top players from both teams and a League umpire in charge. A large crowd is expected and local ladies plan afternoon tea.
The CWA of South Australia stages an September Handicraft Exhibition with 24 entries across 3 member classes and a community shop window by the Jamestown Branch Restroom furnishings. The Metropolitan Rest Room hosts the display Friday afternoon with public viewing Saturday through Wednesday, featuring hooked rugs, needlework, quilts, and wood and wicker crafts.
Results from the Gladstone Rifle Club and 9/23rd Light Horse Regiment show Match 1 at 300 yards with Harslett leading and multiple shooters posting scores across 500 to 900 yards. Trophies awarded for aggregate matches, best handicap, and most bullseyes go to Harslett, Lines, Batten, Pascoe, Coe, Osman, and Flavel.
Arrangements with the Northern Areas Football Association set a 7 mile race on the new track at the arena during halftime of next Saturday's second semifinal. The Cycling Club will supply prize money and a strong entry is anticipated. Cars to be parked outside the bicycle track.
The Gladstone Garden Theatre Club announces its first grand benefit ball on Thursday next September 15 at the Institute. The Ambassadors Orchestra will provide the latest music and ladies prepare an excellent home made supper. Town and district residents are urged to give generous support.
Large crowd at Local Institute bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. Blunt and Mr. R. Park as they depart the district. Blunt moves to Adelaide division. Park joins Walker & Sons at Jamestown. Speeches praise their service. gifts include a chiming clock and travelling rug. Also reports on Golf and Tennis Club activities and priz es.
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