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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 19, 1947
Page
3
Sir We appeal to young ladies in this town and district to join the nursing profession. Our hospital faces growing difficulties with two trainees leaving in October. Government allows girls under 18 to be engaged as nurse assistants at £1 18s 2d weekly plus room and board.
Melrose 0 17 Appila 11 11 in a hard fought football match at Bowleroo Centre. Standout Melrose players include Bob Dickson and Lloyd Arthur who kicked goals, with Russ Lehmit at centre half back. Appila’s Gordon Abbott and Brian Francis impressed, aided by Bill Redden. Umpire McLoughlin controlled a steady game as both teams prepare for a rematch next Saturday.
On Saturday September 20 the A Grade grand final and B Grade final will be held at the Methodist Court with umpire Mr. R. Park. High School vs St. Resenh 10 compience at 145 sharp and Methodist vs Pros and Baptist follow. Funds raised aid Association. Plus results from recent Wasteythall matches with Jamestown defeating Boulwrawle and Booborowie.
Dr Bill Betts and Welly Walker won a Jamestown Golf Club Canadian foursomes with net 714 as spectators note the grass has grown tall and may render the course unplayable. Other results include pairs like N Royal and W Sexton 73 and KR 783 with various standings told in local club recaps.
Cricketers in Jamestown and district are urged to note the Belalie Cricket Association aims to begin its season in October. An appeal requests youths to join and help clubs regain prewar standards, stressing numbers over gender. Members and interested neighbours are invited to the annual meeting at Mesiawn Institute on Monday September 22 at 8 pm.
Social notes from Crystal Brook list visits and gatherings including Miss Joyce Welch guesting at Beltcliffe Beetaluo Valley and many southern visitors from Adelaide and surrounding towns. The article also covers a youth musical evening, a bridge contest, and details of the wedding of Melva Connie Wilkins to Kevin Ronald McDonald at the Crystal Brook Methodist Church with reception at the institute.
The Georgetown parish was visited by Rev Father Higgins of the Redemptorist Fathers with a mission from Aug 24 to Sept 7 in Gladstone Laura and Georgetown ending at St Marys Georgetown. The Tennis Clinic annual meeting chaired by M. Mason reported strong finances and election of officers. The Clover Hill Sunday School anniversary services in the Pt. Pirie preacher J. Lillywhite drew crowded audiences. Numerous local families visited and attended church and social events. The rainfall total reached 20.20 inches with winds causing no major damage. The death of Mr. Edward Be-Kenara is noted as a long-time town pioneer.
A Gladstone Rifle Club match at 200 yards on Saturday ended in a draw on the Gladstone range. P. A. Lines was top scorer with a double 0. The Captain's Team listed several shooters with scores in the 30s and 40s. some named players were counted out. The Treasurer's Team also posted similar totals with Lines and Osman high scorers.
After a successful season at Sydney and Broken Hill, Goldwyn Bros Gireus and Zoo will visit Gladstone on Wednesday and Crystal Brook on Thursday. The touring Australia circus features elephants monkeys horses dogs Shetland ponies and acts by Daredevil Kirilom Mae Floren Une Sasha Duo Gordon Parsons and more. It tours on West Australia route with a wide array of performing acts for public audiences.
Gladstone players shone during Country Carnival week with Bill Edmunds part of the Championship team. Les Rolluck claimed the Handicap Bogey and Handicap Stableford Bogey, Teter Parosien won in handicap, electric, and handicap bogey events. Trevor Eley represented the club, while officials praised the club for its strong showing and numerous trophies.
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