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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 17, 1943
Page
2
An annual subscription of 10 shillings six pence gives a 10 percent reduction on all fees for the member as a hospital patient. A £1 1s annual subscription extends the concession to the member's family. Members also have a voice in Hospital management. R. J. Cooke, Secretary.
While Royal Air Force serviceman Mr 8 W Thomson B D5, and Jamestown dentist Mr S Boyle plan monthly consultations at Mr Würm s Chemist Shop Gladstone. The fourth Monday each month from 10 am to 4 pm, commencing 24 May.
The RAAF recruiting unit will tour Gladstone from September 21 at 6 p.m. to September 22 at 10 a.m. meeting RAAF and WAAAF needs. Urgent roles include air crews technicians telegraphists nursing orderlies and clerks. Applications welcomed through the Gladstone Recruiting Committee secretary Mr J C Thomson.
The Jamestown Swimming Club announces its annual general meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday September 27 1943 at 8 p m Items include President's Report Treasurer's Financial Statement election of officers for 1943 44 season and any other business Nominations for officers must be received by the secretary three days prior to the meeting Nomination forms available from R D Rosie Hon Secretary.
A W Sandford and Co report shows butter output rising slightly but below last year as pasture remains scarce, while hay and chaff feeding continues. Strong demand for Blue Valley butter due to vitamin content and preservation quality. Egg supplies steady with board rates unchanged for various qualities.
Elders Trustee offers by auction Wirrabara Institute land parcels near Wirrabara. Lot 1 Avonmore Fergussons 9872 acres freehold with residence sheds and irrigation. Lot 2 Guys 17 acres lucerne. Lot 3 Ringwood 930 acres with stone house. Lot 4 Ringwood West 955 acres with sheds. Lot 5 crops on Lot 1 including flax and peas. Deposit 10 percent, possession after one month. Note clearing sale of stock and plant end of October. Adelaide train at 7.22 am to Wirrabara 2.30 pm. Further details from Elder Smith & Co.
Nominations open for two Northern Division Legislative Council seats for the Liberal and Country League. Financial members may apply by 12 noon on Thursday 18 November 1943, with forms available from A. S. Dunk, General Secretary, 175 North Terrace, Adelaide.
A T C A meeting at the high school on Tuesday September 21 at 8 oclock aims to enrol youths aged 15 to 18 in the A T C for starting a Jamestown Flight. The address will be delivered by a KRALA F officer from Wing Headquarters.
National Security Wheat Industry Stabilization regulations urge harvest and wheat growers to return cropping advice forms and farming questions to the Wheat Stabilization Office at once. Failure to return forms may delay quota allotments and payments. Chairman Thomas signs the notice urging farmer cooperation to avoid inconvenience.
RS Lilley and family of Gladstone express sincere thanks for letters cards floral tributes and personal sympathies in their recent bereavement.
Ruth Lewin daughter of the late J. B. Lewin of London and Queensland announces her engagement to L-Sgt Stuart A. Hanley New Guinea. He is the second son of Mr. and Mrs. C. E. Hanley of Laura Queensland Australia.
Sunday services listed for Jamestown and surrounding towns including Trinity XIII St James Jamestown 11 9am 7pm Evensong and meetings for ladies. various churches note Rev Harper Wiseman Chatfield Gibson and others. Bible Society delegation Salvation Army Holiness meetings Sunday School and services across Canowie Belt Laura Wirrabara Stone Hut Belalie North and surrounding areas. all welcome.
Detail filled with names and places from Gladstone Laura Adelaide Jamestown and surrounding towns. It lists residents visiting relatives, military staff moves and family milestones including weddings and confirmations, with notes on wartime service and local society activities.
Adelaide Saw Works offers repair and sharpening of all classes of laws by experts with years of experience. Wood workers and metalworkers receive cutting tools ground and honed in a modern plant in Adelaide. Work is done by specialists.
The Jamestown Bowling Club committee asks all members to bring shovels for a working bee on September 18 and 26 at 2 600 pm. The event runs on Saturdays and aims to prepare the club facilities.
Miss K Newlyn offers singing piano and theory lessons at Parish Hall Jamestown for students preparing for all examinations in a time and place available by contact.
Summary of church anniversaries and services across Crystal Brook Narridy Gladstone Huddleston Georgetown and Beetaloo Valley including Rev H P Lambert Rev R V Grant Rev K J Chatfield with timings 7 30 am 11 am 1 pm 3 pm and 7 pm on St Matthews Day Tuesday September 21 with multiple church groups including Church of England and Baptist ongoing combined services listed for the day.
At the August 27 meeting the bank balance stood at £359 19s 9d with authorised payments made. the current balance is 9s 6d, including afternoon tea 4s 4d and membership 2s. At the September 10 meeting it was decided to open a Red Cross Shop and announce the opening date via the Areas Express, and the next dance was set for September 23.
About 2000 Australian prisoners of war in Italy will receive full care on their journey home. The Australian Red Cross sent a complete unit to the Far East months ago to prepare for repatriation, now awaiting the prisoners with clothing, special foods and comforts. Red Cross workers will look after the returning prisoners. The Laura Unit of the FFCF is running a Hamper Appeal with steady support, totaling 29 donations so far this week and last.
A small book compiled by Rev A D McCutchen of the Port Adelaide Central Methodist Mission contains varied short experiences. It is priced at 3 shillings with 2 pence postage to obtain from Epworth Book Depot Pirie Street Adelaide Rigby Grenfell Street or Myer Emporium Rundle Street. All proceeds go to the Port Adelaide Central Mission.
Lester's Talkies presents Abbott and Costello in the record breaking comedy Keep em Flying at Jamestown Institute on Saturday night. The program also features Drums of the Congo with Ona Munson Don Terry and Richard Lane in a jungle action adventure. Newsreels and shorts accompany the lineup.
A Gladstone F.F.C.F. ball raised over £20 for Xmas hampers for the forces with novelty dances won by Pte. Kelf and Mrs J J Hobbs and Pte Burgess and Miss Saxie White. Laura orchestra provided music, a supper was served, and donations from R.S.L. and local ladies increased the total to £62 16 0.
At Friday night’s Jamestown sub branch RSA meeting a social followed the business session celebrating Italy's surrender to the Allies. President A J Skelton chaired with guests from Caltowie. Royal toast, Allied Victory toast, and tributes to Winston Churchill featured among songs and a 52nd birthday salute to Ken Lawrie.
A successful Belalie North Hall dance in aid of the F F C Fund drew visitors from Jamestown Bundaleer Canoch Belt and Yongala. Mrs Rex Smarts orchestra played while Mrs Williams Bray Noll and others won lucky dances. Proceeds totalled £12 as four local Diggers express gratitude for support.
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