President and Officers Elections for 1944-43 Season
The report outlines the President's report and the Treasurer's financial statement. It also calls for election of officers for the 1944-43 season and notes any other general business.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 22, 1944
Page
2
Bush Fires Act period altered for Georgetown district
By authority of the Bush Fires Act 190542 the District Council fixes a new burning ban period for the Georgetown district Bundaleer and Yackamoorundie Hundreds. The period runs from 15 November 1944 to 1 February 1945 replacing the prior dates. The alteration was made September 1 1944 with signatures J A Lyons F T Acott and approved by Minister Geo F Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Bundaleer
Yackamoorundie
J. A. Lyons
F. T. Acott
Geo F. Jenkins
Peterborough Town seeks Bookkeeper for corporation offices
Applications invited for the position of Bookkeeper at Peterborough Corporation Offices. State age and bookkeeping experience with current or last employment. Salary at award rate. Applications close 5 p.m. Monday October 2 1941 addressed to the National Services Officer Peterborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Services Officer
Peterborough
Exchange Large Office Safe for Smaller Safe
A local listing offers a large office safe 36 by 24 by 24 inches in exchange for a smaller safe. Contact Gladstone for details via the ILotel line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Ilotel
Gurry Man Dies at 63 in Helmsdale Home
John Aloysius Gurry aged 63 died August 24 at his residence in Helmsdale. He was the son of the late Patrick and Mrs. Gurry, brother of Lizzie Ted Kitty Jean and Dick, husband of Rose, and father of Connie and Rose. Funeral details not listed.
Thankful acknowledgments from the Miller family of Yongala
The sons and daughters of the late Fred Miller of Yongala express sincere thanks for cards letters telegrams and floral tributes and expressions of sympathy. Special thanks go to Dr Swann Matron and James Town Hospital staff and to Rev Harper and Mr and Mrs Bray for their support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Yongala
Swann
Jamestown Hospital
Harper
Bray
Jamestown Church Notices September 24 1941
The Jamestown church calendar lists services across denominations including Church of England, Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian and Salvation Army. Times range 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. with Rev. Harper, Rev. J. C. Gibson, and Rev. H. P. Lambert among those conducting. Laura, Crystal Brook and Gladstone also show morning and evening services and Sunday schools.
Jamestown District Resident Notices New Business Start
A notice informs residents of Jamestown and surrounding district that the unnamed individual has commenced business. The announcement emphasizes local service availability and community references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Local visits and family tours touch several towns
Businessman A. E. W. Short visited Jamestown during the week while Tom Brown and his daughter Mrs. Mark Botting visited Gladstone as guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Prior. They attended the Holder Priors wedding. Mrs. F. Johnson and her daughter Mrs. Harry Prust returned to Port Pirie after a stay with the Ushers in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. W. Short
A. E. W. Short, Pty. Ltd
Adelaide
Jamestown
Tom Brown
Mark Botting
Norwood
Gladstone
J. W. Prior
Holder-Prior
F. Johnson
Harry Prust
RAAF
Port Pirie
Geo Usher
F. (. Thomas
Adelaide Hospital
Thomas
Jamestown Racecourse to host Picnic Race meeting
The Jamestown Committee of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund plans a Saturday picnic race day at Jamestown Racecourse on November 4. The event features seven races including four flat races and three trots, promising an entertaining afternoon of sport for patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Unique Sweet Pea Blooms Shown in Brooks Bros Window
Mr W Wilson of Belalie North presents a pale pink sweet pea with seven blooms on a single stem. The exceptional flower is on view in Messrs Brooks Bros window showcasing notable garden merit.
Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club Set to Hold September Meeting
Members are reminded by advertisement that the annual meeting will be held in the Corporation Chamber on Tuesday evening next September 26 at o'clock. A large attendance is desired due to important business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporation Chambers
Jamestown
Corporation Chamber
Cavywneil Chamber
Optician to Visit Several Towns Around Adelaide
Certified Optician will visit Crystal Brook on September 20 from 12 to 5:30 p.m. and Georgetown on September 21 from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Hotel. Additional stops include sladstone Commercial Hotel on September 21 from 11:30 to 2 p.m., swaura Kenny's Hotel on September 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Wirrabara Institute on September 23 from 9 to 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King Wm. St
Adelaide
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Sladstone
Pan. Swaura
Kenny's
Wirrabara Institute
Jamestown Hospital Sells Quality Bricks in Bulk Prices
Jamestown Hospital offers quality hard bricks in bulk. Delivery available in units of ten or more. Price set at 22 shillings per 100 bricks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Hospital
Adelaide Produce Report Butter and Egg Prices Plummet
A W Sandford and Co report October butter peak already reached due to dry weather and feed shortages. Farmers struggle to buy fodder while factory supplies shrink. Blue Valley butter remains in demand with unchanged prices. Egg production drives large arrivals, surplus turned to pulp and egg powder, with Egg Board rates steady. Prices: butter 1/5 5-8d per lb prints delivery extra, eggs 1st quality hen 1/7, medium 1/5, duck 1/5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Valley
Local notes from Gladstone and Jamestown areas
The Areas Express reports holiday visits and travels among residents: Mrs Reg Penny, Gladstone, holidays at Mt Gambier. LAC Fred Duffy on leave with his mother at Gladstone. Mr and Mrs N R Robbins holidaying at Angaston. Thelma Bath visiting Gladstone with her parents L J Bath. A J Lee toured Jamestown for business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Penny
Gladstone
Mt. Gambier
Fred Duffy
N. R. Robbins
Angastom
Thelma Bath
Adelaide
L. J. Bath
A. J. Lee
Jamestown
Busiess
Graham
Miss Dunstan
Whyalla
E. Wild
Laura Milling Co
Laura
Pte
D. J
Scott
F. Kite
Barbara Burnett
Burnside
Ern Simallacombe
Grand View
Barbara
Miss
Growden
For Sale To Let Ads Rate Clarification In Notice
Advertisements under this heading are charged at one shilling per seventy two words with a minimum of twelve words. Additional words are billed at a penny each and double rates apply for hooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Headinc
Furniture Crockery and China Lots For Sale
Large or small lots. Best price given. Prompt cash. Inglis and Son Jamestown Dt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Inglis& Son
Jamestown
Dt,c
FFCF Meeting Reports Picnic Race Proceeds Fund Hamper Appeal
Friday meeting chaired by Mrs. L Harris heard that proceeds from the October 21 Picnic Race meeting will go to the Xmas hamper appeal. Arrangements were finalized for the hamper call on Thursday next. Hampers located this week include Mrs. M Yoting of Norwood and Miss Jean FUITY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
L. Harris
M. Yoting
Norwood
Jean Fuity
DeMille Epic Reap the Wild Wind Heads to Jamesown
John Wayne Ray Milland and Paulette Goddard star in DeMille’s Technicolor epic Reap the Wild Wind arriving September 23 at Jamesown. Associate feature Border Vigilantes fronts the release with a frontier tale and Hopalong Cassidy adventure also showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecil B. DeMille
John Wayne
Ray Milland
Paulette Joddard
Jamesown
Border Vigilantes
Nevada
Cassidy
Death of Ex Police Sgt John Gurry in Helmsdale
Ex police sergeant John Aloysius Gurry died at 63 at his Helmsdale residence after a long service of 87 years in the force. Born in Caltowie, he retired in 1941 as a sergeant. He was a Holy Name Society founder of Glenelg and left a widow and two daughters Connie and Rose, with siblings Lizzie Ted Kitty Jean and Dick. The notice notes a large community memorial with Masonic installations, a hall event, and fundraising proceeds for charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helmsdale
John Aloysius Gurry
Caltowie
Patrick Gurry
Holy Name Society of
Glenelg
Connie
Rose
Lizzie
Ted
Kitty
Jean
Dick Gurry
Graphic war films shown in Jamestown in 1944
An invitation to Jamestown residents to view screening of war films on Monday October 2 1944. The films depict English and Russian resolve against enemies and aim to inspire youth and adults alike with courage and fortitude. Admission is free and provided by the United States Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Russia
United States
War era visit notes two local town contrasts
The Pt. Pirie Recorder visitor to Gladstone observes a well kept diggers rest room in the main street with full comforts for servicemen on leave and a memorial fountain. The recreation park shows neglect due to lack of manpower and rain, despite a lively few children on the awings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pt. Pirie Recorder
Gladstone
Coming of Age Dance for Miss Dorothy Spackman
A Saturday September 9 dance celebrated Miss Dorothy Spackman’s coming of age. Laurel Hewitt escorted her to Happy Birthday while F Leahy presented a key and Margaret Burgess a shoulder spray by I Thomas. Supper followed as Old Lang Syne was sung.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Spackman
Laurel Hewitt
Leahy
Margaret Burgess
I. Thomas
Spackman
Messrs
Col. Davidson
Cliff Thomas
M’s.c
Auction Sale At Local Unit Nets Large Sum For Charity
An auction conducted Friday afternoon by the local unit, led by auctioneer Cyril Harmer, raised substantial funds with brisk bidding. Items included a Meerey round cruet, a gramophone with Edison records, fruit, pig entries, poultry, veg and a double sprung bed. Afternoon tea, donations from villagers, and thanks to Harmer and secretary Ern Grabia marked a successful event and a note that Xmas hampers for the Forces are still welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cyril Harmer
RSL
Ern Grabia
Golden Jubilee of Jamestown Branch Celebrated
The Jamestown Branch marks its 50th year since its founding on September 16, 1894 with a Golden Jubilee Mass at St. James Church led by Most Rev Dr Henschke and Most Rev Dr McCabe. Festivities included a Communion Breakfast in St. James Hall and welcome speeches by church hierarchy and Branch leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
St. James' Church
Mostev
Fla. Henschke
D.D
Wagga Wagga
T. Mc.Cabe
Port Augusta
St. James' Hall
M. V. Prendergast
V.F
Prendergast
Hieriwchy
Henadhke
National Directory and District Board
McCabe
Henschke
Br. L. A. Hoffmann
Yjensehke
J. K. Kerin
J. J. Kerin
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Rivett’s Garden
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R. D
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District Council OF
Corporation OF the Town OF
Church of England
H.C
Spalding
Methodist
T. Harper
Helaire North
Alan Dennis
St. Audrew’s Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Canowie Belt
Drummond
Franklin
Holiness
Salvation
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Trinity XVI
Afethodist
Wirabara
Rev
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Stone Hut
Appila
H. P
Wiseman
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J. Bowker
Methodist Church
Salvation Army
Lieut
Reveley
Salvation Meeting
St. Silas
Trinity
R. V. Grant
Yungya
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K. J. Chatfield
Clover Hill
Tom Hodges
General Carrier
Oders
Mons. McMahon
Caltowie Oval
Terowie Aif
District
Herb Steicke
Jack Lang
Annual Meeting of Ratepayers
Watkins
J. R. Watkins Company
Victoria St
R. McKennan
A. W. Sandford & C9
Produce
Ance
James Claurch
Rand F.F
Andrew Sisters Orchestra
Amestown Bowling
St. James ,' C
E. Parish Hall
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Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Lester
Talkies
R. C. Thomas
Gulnare
Gladstone Masonic Lodge
J. Leon
Institute
Anden
Max Hoare
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