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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 16, 1938
Page
2
A fragmented notice notes ongoing library acquisitions at the Jamestown Institute. It mentions authors and works like Pearl Buck, Freya Stark, and Alexander Woollcott among additions while referencing various odd phrases and names from the OCR.
Dalgety and Company Limited offers a wide livestock sale at Jamestown with Wethers Ewes lambs hoggets and cattle listed by type and age. The sale includes land at Irvine Street Jamestown with farm blocks near Mab nanarie, Maunanarie Hundred and multiple improvements and terms.
Dalgety & Company Limited announces an auction of livestock including 304- head fat wethers and ewes, young ewes, shorn lambs, steers, cows, a bull, and pigs. Sundries include a boy's bike. Terms at sale. entries invited. buyers needing terms should contact prior to sale.
The Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Corporation Chambers on Wednesday September 21. The agenda includes the President’s annual report the Treasurer’s financial statement and the election of officers for 1938 30 with any other business as allowed by rules.
Miss Thelma Marth returns from holiday with Miss Jean Maddocka in Jamestown. Several residents from Gumowie Unley High School and Moonta visit Jamestown. Mr Moody becomes manager at Jamestown Coldstream Mort in Jamestown. W. Rossini improving at RuRual hospital. Jamestown friends and relatives gather for weddings and birthdays. Chrissie Jolly celebrates nineteenth birthday at Adelaide Hospital. Dr and Mrs Stewart mark 25th anniversary at Duncon. Jamestown Homing Club race results listed with Peacock Trophy details.
Residents recall that Jamestown’s corporation meeting called for Monday evening last lapsed due to lack of quorum. Attendees on time included the Mayor and Crs. Baldwin and Wenham. Crs. Crouch and McCallum were absent on leave, others were at the Royal Show in the city.
Members and supporters are notified that the Jamestown Cricket Club annual meeting will be held in the Bank Room of the Institute on Monday night next September 19 at 8 p m sharp. Presentation of balance sheet report and election of officers will take place.
Members and intending members are reminded of the annual general meeting in the Corporation Chambers on Wednesday next September 21 at 8 p.m. The agenda includes President and Treasurer reports, election of officers for the ensuing year, and other business. Nominations must be submitted to Acting Secretary T. G. Orchard three days before the meeting.
Arrangements are being made for the consecration ceremony on Sunday the 25th at 10 30 am. The Central Panel is not yet received from Italy and without it the service may be postponed. Limited seating. visitors must arrive before 10 20 am. A luncheon at the Bundaberg Forest is planned after the service. Hot water will be supplied at the grounds.
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort & Go will conduct their monthly market at Gladstone on Tuesday offering 1085 sheep 31 cattle pigs and sundries. On Thursday they will hold the Yacka Market offering 541 sheep 1 cow and sundries. A. R. Bretagne shines at Adelaide Royal Show winning several Merino trophies including the Mogelet Cup and grand champion medals. Cattle prizewinners include J. Pilkington of Jamestown R. Hancock Glen Belah Stud and W. A. Swearse of Hornsdale.
A Melbourne Cup Ball at Jamestown Hall Tuesday evening attracted a large crowd. The event featured dancing to the Jamestown Orchestra led by Mr. Ben Evang Jamestown and announced a prize trip to witness the 1938 Melbourne Cup for Mr Reg Stegeall. Proceeds totaled about £40.
The St James Catholic Tennis Club in James Town held its annual meeting on September 4 with Rev Father McKenna absent as President. J J Keen chaired as vice president and plans were laid for upcoming Belalie Association play and opening day duties. A gift was presented to Miss Mary McCarthy on her forthcoming marriage.
The Belalie Agricultural Society set to hold its 64th annual show at Jamestown in four weeks. Prize money remains high and new classes are added. A wired fence upgrade by the town and society improves the grounds. Brush hurdles will feature horse events. Secretary L M W Judell handles prize lists. President F Cummings leads a strong committee.
Wheat, hay and furniture carting offered by McDougall Railway and General Carrier. Prompt service highlighted with Phous 43.
Cultowie meets Gladstone in the Northern Areas final at Jamestown tomorrow. Gladstone won the last meeting, with Cultowie aiming for a limelight performance. The winner advances to face Georgetown for the premiership next Saturday with a League umpire in charge and fine weather expected for a large crowd.
A large Jamestown gathering attended the September wedding of Mary McCarthy to James Noonan at St James Catholic Church. The bride wore a pearl satin gown with a long train and orange blossom bouquet. reception followed at Institute Banquet Room. The couple will honeymoon in Sydney and the Blue Mountains. their home will be Hornedale.
Robert Treaver Stanton, a Jamestown resident since the early 1900s, died at James Town Hospital. Born at Hindmarsh 30 years ago, he farmed north of Jamestown before moving to town. He never married. three sisters survive. Funeral held next day at Jamestown Cemetery with Rev K J Chatfield officiating.
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