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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1943
Page
2
An annual subscription of 10/6 gives 10 percent off all hospital fees for the member while a yearly £1/1/ improves the same concession for the member's family. Members also gain a voice in hospital management, a dual benefit.
Mr S W Thomson BDS of the RAAF is on service. Dr S Boyle of Jamestown will visit Gladstone monthly and may be consulted at Mr Wurm's Chemist Shop on the fourth Monday of each month from 10 am to 4 pm starting 24 May.
The Jamestown Swimming Club will hold its Annual General Meeting in the Council Chambers on Monday September 27 1943 at 8 p.m. Items include the President's Report, Treasurer's Financial Statement, election of officers for 1943 44 season, and any other business. Nominations must reach the secretary three days prior. nomination forms available from the secretary R D Rosie Hon Secretary.
The Liberal and Country League invites financial members to nominate candidates for the Burra District in the House of Assembly. Nominations must follow constitution clause 58 and be addressed to Mr. O. Finch, President Burra District Committee, Box 52 Burra, endorsed Nomination for Burra District, by 5 pm Monday October 18 1943. Nomination forms available from M Ss Edwards Secretary Burra District Committee.
Members and intending members and their families are invited to attend a social at the Jamestown Institute Supper Room on Tuesday 28th September at 8 pm. Presentation of trophies and certificates by the Mayor of Jamestown EB Daly Esq JP. Ladies please bring a basket.
Butter supplies hold steady despite seasonal setbacks as factory output rises slightly. Pastures hold with light showers while stronger rains would aid summer feed. Local butter sales meet rationing limits and Blue Valley stays in demand for its vitamin content and keeping quality. Egg production climbs with a growing surplus diverted to pulp and powder. Board rates remain unchanged with prices listed for hen, medium, and duck eggs.
All classes of saws repaired set and sharpened by experts with many years experience. Wood workers and metalworkers cutting tools rotary or straight line ground and honed in the modern and complete plant in Adelaide. Work is done by specialists.
Sale notices list Jersey cow four years in milk, several stud heifers, and land with eight room house and farm facilities near Jamestown. Also a black and white sheep dog offered with reward, plus a Walnut Fliano made in New York by Hegel with 37 rolls, from Inglis and Son in Jamestown.
Church services across Jamestown and surrounding towns list multiple denominations. Notable names include Rev. D I M Anthony, Rev S T Harper, Rev J C Gibson, Rev C Forestsale, Rev Wiseman, and Capt Brooks. Services span early morning HC to evening worship with parishes in Jamestown Wirrabara Laura Crystal Brook Gladstone Georgetown and more.
M R P R Bradock of Gladstone expresses appreciation for messages of congratulations and sympathy from the public and RSL on Gunner Douglas Bradock's successful Paratroop landing at Lae. Miss Daisy Wraith thanks friends and relatives for sympathy after her sister's loss.
The engagement is announced of Muriel C. Hobbs of Gladstone to Dr. Lionel T. Medlen of Ashford. Muriel is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Hobbs, and Lionel is the eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Medlen.
Editorial note highlights an article by Mr Bowden Agricultural Adviser for the Mid North District on land usage and soil conservation. The piece appears in this issue on page 4 and underscores farming practices.
An article on soil erosion and soil conservation from the Journal of Agriculture is highlighted, with cross references to South African debate on saving soil. The piece lists local South Australian residents in Gladstone, Jamestown, Laura, and Kadina, plus military leaves and staff transfers, as part of a broader community update.
Arrangements made for a Gladstone Red Cross Shop opening on Tuesday next September 28 at 2 30 p.m. Members and friends are invited to attend the ceremony. The shop will be open on future Friday afternoons.
The Gladstone unit of the F F C F has raised 85 pounds and 1 shilling for the forces through its ham per appeal. Additional hampers were donated by several members and friends. A ball marking the installation of Wpl. Bro. W A P Gale as Wor shipful Master drew 300 brethren and friends to the Institute with Laura Orchestra providing music. Proceeds benefited the Red Cross and F F C F. Secretarial duties were handled by Wpl. Bro. H A S Gale.
The Belalie Agricultural Society announces badges for the School Patriotic Funds are on sale through the Review Office Jamestown. Packaged in lots of 50 they may be ordered by teachers. Unsold stock can be sold at the Show ground on October 11.
The president invites Bowling and Croquet Club members and friends to a social in the Institute supper room at 8 p.m. on Tuesday 28 September. Trophies and certificates from last season will be presented by Mayor E T Daly.
President Roosevelt returned to Washington after a 20 state inspection tour of service members to urge readiness to mobilize at least 11 million men. He stated at a press conference that the U.S. must not reduce its Army size to fight the Axis and that every man would be needed.
A Boy week event unfolds in Georgetown with a Hobby Show on Friday October 1 at Memorial Hall. Entries from nearby towns, notably Gladstone, are invited. Applications close with organizer K J Unatfield next Tuesday at 6 p.m. A. O. Badman lecturing on travels to England and America on October 1, proceeds to P F. Father and Son banquet planned for the following Saturday night pending replies.
The first Conference of District and Local War Agricultural Committees in the Upper North District met at Jamestown Institute on Sep 21 with 75 delegates from 33 Local Committees. R L Griffiths presided with E L Orchard and other officials addressing attendees. conference deemed useful for DWAC development.
The death of Donald McLeod at Jamestown on September 3 ends a long lived pioneer family. Born near White Hut in 1853 he helped run Belalie farms before retiring to Jamestown. Funeral held after service at St Andrews Church with Rev J C Gibson officiating.
A successful Laura Catholic Ball on September 14 at Laura Town Hall raised over £25. Attendees came from nearby towns. Music by the Laura Orchestra with M C P Curtin. Winners included Mr M Higgins and Miss Ruth Hollitt in novelty dance. Various prizes awarded by Mrs J W Higgins and others. Secretaries listed as Miss J Kennedy and Mr D Higgins.
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