Port Adelaide sailor and churchman story by Kay of Farmer Union
A long profile of a Port Adelaide man, checker L. G. Kay, detailing his working life from Stockowners' Association to loading ships, his faith journey, and eventual path to training as a pastor at Parkin College. He recalls meeting diverse crews, the windjammers and steamers, and his early struggle to finance church service, with a focus on character, resilience, and community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaide
L. G. Kay
Farmer Union
Lo Kay
Renmark
Regetiene
Chueh
Ahea
Natimuk
Horsham
National Book
Ofa Fave
Daledy
Moda Gambie
Stockowners' Association
Tren Spa
Kay
Icyman
Purkenheid
Penong
Danhaems
Copenhagen
Peing & Win
Sven
Plimsoll
China
Germany
Scotland
Parkin College
Kenmark
Minister urges 500000 more acres for wheat growth
In London on Sunday Mr Hudson told Somerset farmers that while British shipping losses rise since the war began, shortages will be addressed by increasing cultivation in England and Wales. He urged expanding wheat planting by at least 500000 acres to feed armies and prevent starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Somerset
Hudson
Minster
England
Wales
Mr Hudson
Jeiper-hanger found in New York City winter scene
Report describes a jeiper-hanger discovered in New York City amid winter conditions. A bystander recalls the subject’s behavior and references a disdainful remark about the person’s drill or jabs, noting their poor quality. The piece is a broadcast excerpt from New York by Bebo Shaplen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Utric Peeerslaners
Bebo
Back Aches and Kidney Activity Affects Pain Relief
The text warns back pain may stem from tired kidneys and notes kidneys filter waste every 165 minutes. It states healthy people excrete urine daily and describes how tired tubules can cause scanty urine and wastes reentering the blood, leading to eye puffiness and dizziness.
Horsham Council Debates Chalet Project and Waste Issues
At the June Horsham Town Council meeting discussions covered a proposed TL chalet at the Base Hospital signs, the disposal of rubbish in council units, and the replacement of concrete pipes along the water mains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham
Horsham Bose Hospital Officials Discuss TB Chalet Plan
The Horsham Bose Hospital manager and secretary discuss talks with the Charities Board of Victoria and the State Health Commission on TB chalets. They note a forthcoming visit by Health Minister E Mackrell and attach a letter from Inspector C T McVilly outlining funding and management terms for TB patient accommodation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Bose Hospital
WH. Shoebridge
Charities Board of Victoria
State Health Commission
T.B. Chalets
Charities Board
Len Rodda
E. Mackrell
C. T. McVilly
Inspector of Charities
Melbourne
T.B
Health Commission
Councils
Council to Act Over Robinson Street Rubbish Tips
Dr Charles warns rubbish tipping beyond the Robinson Street tip invites fly breeding. Milburn notes a ratepayer report and hospital complaints. Council moves to inspect, frame a by law, and restrict disposal to authorized refuse with six inches of earth cover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Robinson Street
Mr Milburn
Milburn
Butchesson
Council
Ths
Horsham Council Notes 1942 43 Loan and Seed Purchases
The council discussed a £1000 loan from the State Treasury for building sale yards awaiting final approval. The Deputy Works Co-ordinator referenced the 1942 43 loan program. Agriculture thanked for 481 pounds of onion seed and urged more seed for Britain. The Horsham committee will grow additional seed. Charcoal Branch noted manpower concerns and offered a visit to discuss points. A small manufacturing plant inquiry from Ministry of Munitions was received. road improvements for Simanera were requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Treasury
Department of Agriculture
Britain
Horsham
Forests Commission
D. McLeod
MHLF
Ministry of Munitions
Mh.r
Council
McLeod
Amnes Kist
Simanera
Remlaw
Cr Saup- Gera
Nealel
Horsham council notes and committee referrals on local issues
Council received requests for public works, library power usage, road graveling, and AN A resolutions on blackout and milk supply. A.N.A. forward two resolutions carried May Sth. Rates discussion with Australian vs American soldiers deferred. Engineer reports old Bailie Street main replaced with four inch pipes. Financials show town and water balances and sewerage revenues and house connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. Sawyer
Corleet St
Horsham Public Library
Red Cross Society
Alooi Ft Eagle
Works Committee
Horsham A.N.A
J. W. Rodan
Baillie Street
Horsham Council Considers Club Help and Local Works
The Horsham Town Clerk reported the Horsham Tennis Club offered to top-dress grass courts with guidance from the ex-curator Mr Lord. Dr Saunders moved council cooperation and sought Mr Lord’s advice. The council also backed road and drainage repairs urged by residents, and discussed ARP class enrollment and tree lopping in gardens. The chamber of commerce officials raised issues on blackout and fire premiums, with a push to hire four permanent firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horsham Tennis Club
Charles
Lord
Saunders
Bielke
Hutcherson
Stawell
Bren
Menadue
Aif
A.R.P
Hamilton Street
Dr Charles
Horsham
Pryor
Charles Yee
E Council
Thie End
Municipal Fund ledger of interest and debentures totals
Account line items list payments and receipts for the Municipal Fund including interest and debentures totaling 10m 6s 1d. Entries show pay sheets for Wm Preuss Estate Baker & Wik P.M.G. and others, with numerous creditors and small sums. The document references Horsham Sewerage Authority Victorian Insurance and local firms such as Permewan Wright Ltd and Horsham Times Pty. Ltd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Municipal Fund
Wm Preuss
Baker & Wik
P.M.G
E. H. Peveranne
Goodyear Tyre
McKenzie Creek Quarrying Company
W. H. Weight
Victorian Insurance
A. T. Knipe
John Withers
Horsham Sewerage Authority
Commissioner of Taxation
McMillan & Nortan
Permewan Wright Ltd
F. Brown
W. Francie
Hardie
Ays
A. H. Gibson
Harold Smith
Cowley
Rolland
Training and War Time Living Tips From a Home Page
A wartime column offers guidance on training the mind and body, building character, and saving for war bonds. It shares home remedies for sprains, rheumatism, and fabric care, plus simple recipes and economical tips for meals and beverages.
Complex 19th Century Tax Ledger Fragment Appears Incomplete
Fragmentary financial record lists sums for overpaid rates sundry accounts and receivers of revenue. Includes entries like F Brown and McMillan & Norman with varied pounds shillings pence, sewerage house connections and pay sheets. Mentions Taxation and various firms though many figures are garbled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Brown
McMillan & Norman
Stone & Liddell
Payshegte
RG Keene
Sy Seme
Whitehead & Coe
Pee
Tyre Co
F. Brows
Marc Counts
Mice Demonstration At Wail Station Draws Officials
A demonstration of mice catching was held at the Wail railway station yards in the presence of South Awetrssia representatives. Lambs are plentiful, rabbits from Carchap fetch good prices in Melbourne, and foxes are scarce with dogs capturing many. A mother who lost a son in the war visited the Times office to oppose strikes on blacks and urged women to support light duties at the stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wail
South Awetrssia
Onde
Ae Abune
Eis
Carchap
Melbourne
Times
Stecks
War Service Auxiliary holds meeting and plans fundraising
The War Service Auxiliary led by Mrs Norris met in March to approve 50 lapel badges and continue fortnightly dances and balls for patriotic funds. Soap was packed, tea served, and donations came from several members while profits reached about £20. A card party at Mrs Norris’s home contributed to the funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Service Auxiliary
B.S.L
Mre. Norris
Cameron
Bloomfield
Walter
P. Hobbs
Mesdames Slavia
Merrytull
Norris
Stewart
Patriotic Committee Social Raises Funds in Lower Norton
The Patriotic Committee held a June 30 social in Lower Norton with modest attendance. They raised 86 4d for Horsham patriotic bodies, attributing the result to seasonal work, weather, and trading restrictions. Mrs Lane and Mrs Walker hosted. prizes were awarded for stockings, a fowl, and self raising flour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Committee
Mra L. Lane
J. Walker
Lane
Mise
Walker
Flack
Mra Creek
Plush
Horsham Patriote
Timmins
J. Carmichael
Miss Clarke
Wanted to Buy and Notices From Horsham
Classified items show buyers seeking two draught horses pigeons and a general small householder needed. Other notices request a sed-sitting room furniture hire a housemaid position and a general purpose pigeon purchase at once with contact details in Horsham.
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L. Mills
Diring
Central
Wiity W. Thurlas
Llorsham PA
Pigeon
Patr
Jack Francis
McPherson Street
Subdivisions and polling places listed for Waunop Division
Returning Officer A2 M McPHERSON outlines subdivision names and state schools across Goreke Tarrow Hersham and Torshagy Scotl for the Commonwealth Electoral Division of Waunop. The document lists post offices, state schools, public halls, and residence names as polling site references.
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Goreke
Bourneki
Duchembegarra North
Seheul
Geruke
Belinal
Grinbowen
Beheol
Kartik
Karonk Hall
Minimy
Rehoe
Mitre Lake
Morea
Surte
Perennwe
Natiwuk
Neuarpurr
Narcomne
State Bell
Ozenkadnook
Tarrow
Aveley
Balmurat
Karam
Charam Walle
Chetwre
Clear Lake
Gonnewirricoe
Douglas
Feenhope Shine Malti
Gatun ¢ Post Oiers
Gringeralgoun
Burrow
Lanekivols
Lower Norton Crook
Mira Lake
Nareen
Norailjul
Surrabiel
Masufelgh
Nurrabiel
Pigeon Fonds
Quantong
Telungatak East
Tuvan
Hersham
Waunop
Fragmented Classified Fragment on Government Blowout
Poor OCR text shows a damaged notice listing names and terms. It mentions Bartlett and a contact phone in a local context. The readable bits imply a sale or listing with unclear stakes and no clear date or place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Bartlett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rev. L. G. Kay
Atien
de Bate
Ife
Gib Afcock
Jim Lawson
Ern Gerlach
Nhill
Neca
Jim Whitty
Sweet Charity
C. Rennison
G. Holmes
Messrs
W. Hunter
J. Alcock
Flight-Licut
BRAAF
Gane Kant
Egan Roberts
Edwards
Law
Cogan
Nankervis
Grist
Lomgmuir
Mills
Mal
H. Ward
A. Bye
L. Winter
J. Lawson
RAAF
Christensen
Egan
Campbell
Longmuir
McCarthy
Harston
Marsh
Alcock
Gray
Gerlach
Lawson
Mattiske
C. Taberner
the Oval
Air Force
Australa
Wimmera
W. Robinson
Melody Makers
Gracie Fields
Eb, Finkenever
D. Buffham
Horsham Base Hospital
W. H. Shoebridge
Shoebridge
Cable
Ian
Wasp
T.B. Chalet
Migs L. Appleton
C.R.B
Etta
Garden OF
Wien
Lea
Horsham Times
Balmoral
Hamilton
Lower Norton
Woods
Ballarat
Milo
St. Horsham
King
H. A. Roe
Cath
Australia
Ration Books
Tor March
Perent
Guarillny
Allen
Chenai
Geroke
Warrow
Fwrsham
Worsham South
M. McPherson
John Deere
Vauxhall
Twin City
McCormack
McCo .K
Patright Ball
Dulcetonians
Wooden Dom
Imaletmately
Town Hall
Eiath
Town of
Inter Ct Gp
Ethene Tee
Wilson Stree
Sun Chess
Orate Riellens
Woo Phe Yore, Tewn Cherk
Pers. Jones
Forsyth An Walpole
Siat
Despital
Shielarddboe
Wonwornink
Sy Tre
Oll
Manley
Gael Ore
Pheme
Young's Market
Fireday
Bth
Lx.l
Triumph
Tember
Prom Peaqcock's
Llorsham Times
Fier
Trailz&s
A. Wyxne & Son
Gorrhan
Elt
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