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Newspaper

The Areas Express

Location

Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia

Date

Sep 18, 1942

Page

3

Soldiers Entertained by Cheer Up Society in Town

Sapper Jack Russell Bald with fellow soldiers were guests at the JamesTown Cheer Up Society event at the Institute Hall. The evening featured introductions by the Mayor, community singing, solo items, short addresses, and gifts from residents, ending with a song and national anthem.

Jack Russell Jamestown Institute BK. T. Daly E. G. Watkins Rex. Wilmshurst Ron White M. Pyne Nellie Noonan Valda Williams H. Medlin Misses McDougall Pastor Dennis Ron Walton Bs.a E. T. Daly Ralph E. J. ©. Williams R.S.A Sapper Russell J. C. Gibson 5. Opie Brian May Middle East Newlyn Crump R. McLennan J. Murray

Cheer Up Club Hosts War Hero Gordon Lewis

On Monday evening September 14 the Cheer Up Club entertained L.A.C. Gordon Lewis, known in the Fighting Forces as a 39 year old. Mr. E. J. C. Wil-

L.a.c Gordon Lewis E. J. C, Wil

Cheer Up Club Social Brings Lads In Khaki To Institute Hall

Cold wet night reduces attendance but locals greet soldiers with warm welcome at the Cheer Up Club Social at Institute Hall. Sid Kirkland wins praise for three stripes. Mayor Daly and President of the club speak on service and sacrifice while noting rationing and parcels delivered to troops. A small dance closes the evening.

Institute Hall Sid Kirkland Pres. Win. Hockey Alf Courner T. Daly Sgt. Kirkland Sid J. Drennan Blyth Australia Chear Up Club Daly J. C. Williams Wyn Hockey ALF R.aa.f Set Sid. Kirkland A. EK Ralph

Careless chatter endangers troops in uniform

Editorial warns that speaking about troop movements can cost soldiers their lives. It urges readers to refrain from repeating information about flight, fights, or deployments involving sons brothers husbands or friends serving in the armed forces. A cautious tongue may save lives.

Red Cross Junior Afternoon and Charity Events at Gladstone

A string of community fundraisers in Gladstone includes a September 9 women’s bridge afternoon at Memorial Hall in aid of Judith Osman and a Paddy’s Market in front of Eudunda Farmers’ Store for Beverley Henschke. Proceeds, attendance, and forthcoming events for Ian Branson, Bob Barrett, Jane Ah Mat, and Judith Osman are listed, with totals noted for the Junior Competition.

Memorial Hall Gladstone Judith Osman Air Force Bridge Mra L, Lehmann Euchre J. Hoge Eudunda Farmers Beverley Henschke Ian Branson Army E. A. Hosking J. A. Page Jane Ah Mat Eric Eley Robert Barrett Navy Gladstone Institute Bevarley Henschke

War minister imposes curbs on veterinary preparations

In a War Organisation of Industry order Mr J J Dedman bans canvassing for veterinary goods and limits advertising to product name price and sources. It also restricts stock licks and salt minerals for livestock, prohibits stock-lick manufacture, and sets permits to sell sheep salt only under specific farming conditions.

War Organisation of Industry J. J. Dedman Department of Agriculture Dedman

Farmers—Need Help for Harvest Workforce This Season

Early this week Director of Agriculture W. J. Spafford telegrammed J. B. Lehmann, Local District Wheat Stabilisation Committee member, to estimate required extra harvesting machine drivers and casual workers such as bag sewers. Farmers needing help should contact J. B. Lehmann at Box 32, phone 7, at once.

W. J. Spafford J. B. Lehmann

Salt not needed for sheep say researchers and officials

Council for Scientific and Industrial Research and other authorities note extra phosphate in bone form adds no value to sheep. Salt harvesting is widespread, but evidence shows sheep need salt only to aid minerals like lime copper or cobalt, which may be scarce in some localities. Restrictions approved by veterinary chiefs and animal health divisions allow continued salt and mineral purchases for other livestock.

Council For Scientifi and Industrial Research Animal Health and Nutrition Council of Scientific and Industrial Research State Department of Agriculture

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L.A.C. Lewis Cheer UP National Savings Money Order U.S. Army Winston Churchill General Marshall England National Library of Australia Red Cross F.F.C.F Beecham Ness Ann Sheridan Warner Bros. Studios Hollywood Ann Pnp Malvern Star Bruce Small Pty. Ltd H. T. Harslett Shell Company OF ‘Australia Lmited Shell Agricultural Oils and Greases Shell Industrial Oils and Greases Shelltox Shellite Shell Household Oil Shell Fruit Spraying Shell Defiance Blowfly Oil Shell Wool Shell Weevil C. E. Keller Main Street A. E. Lines Lester Talkies Metro Goldwyn Mayer Clark Gable Spencer Tracey Claudette Colbert Hedy Lamarr Bugs Pete Smith Nla.gov
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