Ladies Club Sees Final Meeting After War Time Service
A report details the June 1948 formation of the Ladies Club to wind up wartime activities and organize post war work. Members praise funds raised and plan a final June meeting to close accounts and consider forming a permanent women’s group for the district. Donations include £1 from Mrs J Batley and batches of parcels for Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Pearce
Viola Beduke
Ladies Clu
Britain
J. Batley
History of British Agriculture and Dairying Talk Highlights
Mr Stanley Hawker spoke on The History of British Agriculture noting medieval rotation and wage controls and erosion issues. Mr A T Hooper covered South Australian dairying with cream cheque values and factory markets for overseas cheese products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Hawker
Bryan
England
Hawker
Cambridge University
Train Car Remark Sparks Laughter in Silly Exchange
A brief exchange aboard a train features a passenger offering his strap to a woman who declines and asks him to release his hold on her neck tie. The moment reflects lighthearted discomfort and quick wit among travelers.
Local Hallett Red Cross Meeting Report and Activities
The Hallett Red Cross held an informal May gathering with no president present. The secretary presented the April balance sheet and June food-gift plans for England. Members packed parcels, with materials needed, and competitions yielded prizes. A warm clothing drive for British flood victims produced about 200 garments. Trading table takings and event proceeds are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen-Smyth
J. G. Tiver
England
G. Lucas
A. Prion
Nutt
J. Murray
ER. Davies
J. Parker
B.thomas
Pitzgerald
H. Smith
Nottimore
Rail car proposal to improve Wednesday mail service South Australia
At a Bureau meeting members urged sending a letter to Sir George Jenkins asking for a personal interview with the Minister of Railways to run a rail car on Wednesdays between Adelaide and Terowie. The aim is to provide Mt. Bryan East with a midday mail service currently missing due to coal shortages and steam train use. Residents note most mail arrives Saturday, highlighting rural drift to city areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hooper
Bureau
Sir George Jenkins
Adelaide
Terowle
Mt. Bryan East
Also Mentioned on This Page
Baulderstone's
Fruit Palace
J. C. Goodridge Radio and
Wal Street
Cain
Jacob
Waymouth
Mile End
Carrera
Waymouth Street
London
A. T. Hooper
Jamestown
J. O. Denton
Farrel
Flinders Ranges
West Coast
Sydney
Canberra
Melbourne
Lorne
Freer & Scott Transport Services Ltd
Hallett Red Cross
G. B. Tivér
B. Wondgate
Allen J. Gluyas
Burra
King William Street
Burra North
T. W. Neville
Oakendens Barber Shop
Duldig
Burra Motor Co
Guy H. Dolman
Caltex
Fred M. Pearce & Sons
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