Gladstone Welcomes Returning Overseas Soldiers
A large group of Gladstone soldiers has recently arrived in Australia after overseas service. Among those returning are Les Wretof, Alf. M. Mighald RAAB, Kim Knapp, AL Doug. Bradock, ALP. J. Magner, Alf., Syd Hogan, AMC., who is spending a few days on leave with his family in Gladstone from a Victorian unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Australia
Les Wretof
Alf. M. Mighald Raab
Kim Knapp
AL Doug. Bradock
J. Magner
Alf
Syd Hogan
Am.c
Cheer Up Club to Welcome Home Soldiers in Jamestown
A Jamestown Cheer Up Club committee meeting decided to organize public welcome home socials for all local men who served overseas. Events will be at Inestale Hall with welcome addresses, community singing, individual entertainments, a hoist up, and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheer UP Club
Jamestown
Inestale Hall
Public Air Raid Shelters Gladstone We Need Volunteers
Notloeas have been sent to ratepayers outside the township urging air raid shelter readiness for residents and families. A general all-round working bee is set for Saturday April 4 starting trench digging at 10 am. Farmers and residents are urged to assist to protect themselves and others during an air raid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notloea
Gladstone
Selver
Longford Jamieson wed at Canowie Belt Church
Isobel Jean Jamieson daughter of the late A W Jamieson and Mrs Jamieson of Jamestown wed Clifford Longford son of the late H Longford and Mrs T Scholz of Alooloa at Canowie Belt Baptist Church on Saturday March 7. The ceremony featured family attendants, decorations of pink gladioli and delphiniums, and a reception in the church hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Burton
Misses Ladys
Gwen Hagger
Colin Longford
Pirie
Bride Broom
Bansid Jamieson
Bride
Bery Burton
Basil Burton
Cora Jamieson
Ward
Nancarrow
Parkside Baptist Church
Gwenda
Georgetown
Cpl. R. Errol ‘Ward
T. J. Ward
Ardrossin
T. E. Yelland
Lole Nancarrow
Jamestown Welcomes Returned Soldiers of 2nd ALF
Jamestown hosts a public social organized by the Jamestown Cheer Up Club at the Jamestown Institute Hall on Wednesday night to honor seven soldiers recently returned from the Middle East on leave. The gathering featured welcomes by the Mayor and club president, a recital, singing, and dancing, with a moment of reverent memory for late Pilot Colin McAskill. Additional returned servicemen from Australia include Lee, Corcoran, P. Victory, N. Gerke, Wilkins, V. Campbell, Russ Fowler, T. Saunders, G. Yeomans, and Glen Chellew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Jamestown Institute Hall
Middle East
Sgt
Allan Wake
Cpl. W. Dickson
A, Jeffs
C. Burton
Colin McAskill
KAA
Australia
Lee
Corcoran
P. Victory
N. Gerke
Wilkins
V. Campbell
Russ Fowler
T. Saunders
G. Yeomans
Glen Chellew
Obituary notes for Mrs J E Wedding and Mrs A F Schultze
The Jamestown community mourns Mrs Johanna Elizabeth Wedding widow of Johann Frederick Wedding died March 25 at her daughter Mrs R Longbottom Canowie Bell’s home. Born Wasleys 81 years ago she lived in Canowie Belt then Jamestown and leaves three sons four daughters. Her remains were buried in Jamestown cemetery. Also mourns the sudden death of Mrs Amy Florence Schultze wife of Walter Ed win Schultze at Jamestown Hospital March 28. Born Eurella South Australia she was daughter of the late Barretts of Appila and a Methodist church worker. Funeral at Appila Monday drew a large attendance and floral tributes followed. The Rev S T Harper conducted services. Also noted are visits by Mr J Keough Royal Automobile Association and Civil Defence officials to Jamestown for advisory meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E
Johanna Elizabeth Wedding
Johann Frederick
R. Longbottom
Canowie Bell
Jamestown
Wasleys
Mr. Wedding
Canowie Belt
Washand
Wedding
Amy Florence Schultze
Walter Edwin Schultze
Jamestown Hospital
Eurella
South Aus
Barrett
Appila
Methodist Church
Applla
T. Harper
Keough
Royal Automobile Association
Civil Defence
Jamestown Appeals for Donations Acknowledges Subscribed Sums
A local Jamestown appeal asks households to donate as collectors cannot reach every home. The committee lists donations including 25 pounds 7 shillings 2 pence from Sale of Buttons and smaller gifts from multiple donors totaling 243 pounds 2 shillings 11 pence 9 farthings.
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Heensler
J. W
Batley M
Hockey Jack
Sparks
The Weight of the Bullock at Jamestown Market
At the Jamestown Market on March 10 the weight estimation contest saw Mr Jas Pilkington assign the bullock to be weighed. Mr W Scott offered 659 lbs, Mr J L Kennedy followed at 656 lbs, with the final scored weight recorded as 658 lbs. Nurse Buggerlugs also submitted an estimate of 656 lbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Messrs. Golisbrough, Mott & Co
Jas. Pilkington
W. Scott
J. L. Kennedy
Buggerlugs
Farewell to Mr A E Ralph in Jamestown supper room
A large turnout in the Jamestown Institute Supper Room on Wednesday March 18 bid farewell to Mr A E Ralph who has joined the 2nst ALE. The Mayor Mr EB Daly praised his wartime service and citizenship. A gold wristlet watch was presented by many friends as Mr Ralph thanked attendees. The program included songs by R T Penna C Dunn K Davies and W H Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
A. E. Ralph
EB. T. Daly
Ralph
A. P. Yeomans
Messrs
P. J. McC. Wight
R. Parti
A.G. McKenzie
Norley
B. Williams
K. Davies
R. Catford
J. Slattery
P. Wilmshural
Harmer
T. Horgan
V. Ronald
Fatherstonhaughal O. Brogan
Mr. Ralph
R. T. Penna
C. Dunn
W. H. Adams
Help for Prisoners of War Red Cross aid boosts German Italian camps
Reports from Australian prisoners of war in Germany and Italy describe improved conditions due to Red Cross action through the Geneva committee. Letters from captives praise weekly Red Cross parcels containing sardines, cheese, tobacco, chocolates and other foods, easing hardship and enabling celebration of Christmas. The Red Cross is urged to continue support through the Prisoner of War Fund as more families seek help for relatives in enemy hands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Germany
Italy
International Committee
Geneva
South Australia
Pte
A. HL. Cox
Stalag 7A
Carr
Eastwood
Col. C. 1 Carr
Sulmona
Gar
A. J. Henry
Capua
Australia
Community Efforts Highlight Local Woolworth Events
In Georgetown on April 4 1944 a second air raid trenching work bee gathered over twenty volunteers to reinforce Primary School protection with sandbags despite wet weather. Ugly May committee H Smallacombe staged a Mangikiy parade at the Institute. About 20 to 30 ladies modeled costumes old and new under W Brook supervision. Afternoon tea hosted by Mrs F C Boyce, Nell Hynes, Gwen Smallacombe. A Saturday dance by Ugly Man O Connell raised funds and 60 shillings netted. Musicians included Bob Edmunds and Mrs 0 Bite plus F C Boyce and Bil Bond. Proceeds totaled over £6.
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Sisters of St. Joseph Behou
Smal-lacombe
Institute
W. Brook
F.C. Boyce
Nell Hynes
Gwen Smallacombe
Bob Edmunda
Mesdames
Bite
FC. Boyce
Bil Bond
Farewell to Mrs McDonald at George's Church meeting
A Thursday farewell gathering at George's Church praised Mrs R J McDonald for long service as organist and vocalist. Rev RF Steele presided and a Swan fountain pew was presented. Attendees included GA and RC A groups with casualty drill plans and upcoming social events noted in a broad parish roundup.
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NUM Alss
B Thomson
Gladstone St. Doh
Piliard
R.c.a’s
T. K. Wukm
Palestine
Bill Hiskey
Adelaide
Lev
M. J. King
Carlie Preater
Smallacombe
Tenlis Affternoon
Hinton
O'Connel
Jamestown Volunteers for 2 ALF and RAAF List
Jamestown and District volunteers for 2 ALF and RAAF are being compiled for local military service. List is incomplete and errors. relatives or friends should supply omitted names or correct initials. Names published include Brown, K J Lenmann, J K Hawke, Allan Martin, A J Jones, M Marah, J Williams, T G Sister, M Bailey, Sister N Langham, Sister A Durward, Sister E Axford Bailey, B F Burzer, C, Binnsden, D A Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Jacality
M. Bailey
Langham
A. Durward
E. Axford Bailey
B. F. Burzer
Binnsden
D. A. Lang
Fragmented List of Names Across an Old Roster
A long OCR fragment lists numerous personal names and initials scattered with minimal context. The readable content is a dense sequence of individuals such as Brown, Lawson, Brook, and many others, suggesting a roster or membership page with multiple duplications and typos.
Air Raid Precautions and Warning Signals Outline
The document outlines ARP measures for life and property protection during air attacks. It details responsibilities, early warning signals, precautionary equipment like sand and water supplies, blackout and brownout rules, shelter use, and post locations for casualty posts. Officers, residents, and workers are urged to rehearse duties and follow signals from three short blasts plus a long blast sequence.
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A.R.P
Air Raid Shelter Preparations This Pamphlet Warns Households
Chief Warden issues recommendations urging households to prepare for air raids. General note stresses avoiding complacency while risk remains and outlines shelter concepts such as internal rooms or passaged shelters.
Signal Rock Cakes by Miss R. Wurst
Instructions for making rock cakes with SR flour milk butter sugar cocoanut baking powder and curry. The method says rub butter into four, add sugar cocoanut and baking powder mix well and add milk. Place on slide in rough heaps with a fork and bake in a moderate oven.
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. E Schulze
RAAF
C. N. Case
Ryan Saunders
W.C. T. Chellew
Lawes
G. L. Dickson
W. Sanderson
A. D. Dunn
F. Sellars
D.ullis
Simpson
A. M Futheringham
R. Stephens
A. W. Hower
T. Steg
Fowler
W. A. R. Sivlour
A. P. Roll
Gassner
R. Redden
Leo. Gooles
D. C. Samusla
D. Gibbons
B. Sanders
F. Gibbons
A. G. Slattery L. Grayson
R. W. Steer
George Hennig
G. H. Sparrow
H. K. Jude
M. L. Tabe
W- T. Lewis
G. C. Thomas
L. Lister
L. Thomas
A. 0. Luck
Max Trevorrow
Ry Lambert
H. H White
V. Watters J
Brereton
C.F. Hams
B. J. Brereton
W. J. Jackson
H.C. Bilston
M. O Manson
A. Cordon
C. McDowell
S. K. Corcoran
J. O'Dean
J. Conner
Ro, Park
R. J. Couzner
B. G. Bowen
J. C. Dawes
W. B. A. Smart
L. EB. Dunn
N. E. St
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Bing Crosby
Louise Campbell
Linda Ware
Ned Sparks
Rex Harrison
Valerie Hobson
John Loder Jr
Constantinople
Rosalind Russell
Brian Aherne
Virginia Bruce
Lola Lane
James Craig
Walter Pidgeon
Joan Bennett
Cisco Kid
Cesar Romero
Beth Hughes
H. T. Harslett
General Commission
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Goodyear
H. T. Haralett
Malvern
Civil Defence Force
J. M. W, Judell
Offier
Mr. A, G, McElroy
Civil Defence Committee
Sienas
AJSP
Bowling Green
St. James’ Catholic Hall
Methodist Hall
District Council Chamber
Mr. M
Pyne
R. Wurst
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