Job vacancy notice for Balaklava business rep
The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a reliable man to take over Mr Dymmott’s successful Balaklava and District business. Rex. Dymmott has been promoted to control the new Mildura Branch. Write to Mr Dymmott Balaklava or The Manager The J. R. Watkins Company 18 Victoria St Adelaide for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex. Dymmott
Mildura
Dymmott
Balaklava
J. R. Watkins Company
Victoria St
Adelaide
Palm Sunday and Easter observances in regional Anglican churches
The notice lists Easter week services across several Anglican parishes including St James Jamestown St Mary Mag Callowie St Aidan's Tarcowie and Caltowie with times for Solemn Eucharist Evensong Palm processions and devotions. It notes variations in service times from early morning to evening across churches during Holy Week and Easter Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James
Jamestown
St. Mary Mag. Callowie
H.C. Palm
Spalding
H.C
St. Aidan's
Tarcowie
Tood
Caltowie
St. Mary Mag
Bridge evening for Fighting Forces Comforts Fund at Gladstone
A Gladstone Memorial Hall bridge evening raised funds for the Comforts Fund. Winners were Mr. Jack Lee and Mrs. P R Bradock. Proceeds totaled £8 4s 9d. A next event is planned for Monday April 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Jack Lee
P. R. Bradock
Train Schedule Changes for Adelaide to Gladstone
The schedule lists departures from Adelaide to Gladstone on Friday April 11 at 5.55 pm via Hamley Bridge and 7.10 pm via Bowmans, replacing the 5.02 pm time. On Monday April 14 a 6.45 pm departure replaces the 5.02 pm train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Gladstone
Hamley Bridge
Bowmans
Opportunity for a reliable man to be his own boss
An opportunity for a reliable man between 40 and 55 to run a distribution business selling food cosmetics medical and household lines along with stock and poultry preparations. Free training bonuses and no capital required. First-class districts in country and suburban areas available. Apply The Manager The J R Watkins Company Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Watkins Company
Adelaide
Desirable Office in Clutterbeck Building Irvine Street
Office space offered in the Clutterbeck Building on Irvine Street in a convenient good locality. Suitable for a professional or business man with reasonable rental terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clutterbeck Building
Irvine Street
Huckwell-Simmonds Engagement Announced at Port Pirie
Ethel M Huckwell third daughter of Mr and Mrs E Huckwell of Port Pirie becomes engaged to Arthur A Simonds fourth son of Mr and Mrs W P Simonds of Port Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huckwell — Simmonds
Ethel M
E. Huckwell
Port Pirie
Arthur A
WP. Simmonds
Rev. 5. T. Harper Services Listed
Jamestown services at 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. Belalie North service set for 2 p.m. All events led by Rev. T. Harper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Harper
Jamestown
Belalie North
Area’s Express and Farmers' Journal News Briefs
A brief April 4 1941 notice from the Area’s Express and Farmers' Journal compiled local items. Details are partial due to the OCR fragment. The page reflects a small-town newspaper’s typical mix of notices, events, and advertisements.
Gladstone News Roundup Buoys Local Happenings
A busy Gladstone note lists residents and visitors. R. Baintayne holidayed in Adelaide while E Meschke transfers to Peterborough. Families from Port Pirie Jamestown and Burnside Station feature in visits and celebrations. A birthday party for Mrs Cook drew guests from Port Pirie Laura and nearby districts.
Parents and Friends Association meets and factory visit
The Parents and Friends Association holds its monthly meeting on Thursday April 8 at 2 40 pm followed by a factory inspection of Mr F C Grubb and afternoon tea at Tresylva Park. All parents and friends are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parents and Friends Association
F. C. Grubb
Tresylva Park
Gladstone Ambulance Brigade Officers Seek Appointments
Five officers of the Gladstone and J John Ambulance Brigade sat under a board led by Capt. G Dey Dr J Stewart Capt J Maddigan and Ambulance Officer A Harrison to confirm their appointments. The examinees were J R Berryman J E Steff W Nourse G B E Biggs and F Thistleton with results awaited. The division plans its annual inspection and ball in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone &J. John Ambulance Brigade
G. Dey
J. Stewart
J. Maddigan
A. Harrison
J. R. Berryman
J. E. Steff
W. Nourse
G. BE. R. Biggs
F. Thistleton
Jimmy Tones Rodeo at Jamestown Showground Benefit
On Saturday afternoon Jimmy Tones will conduct his Rodeo on the Jamestown Showground for the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund. Bucking horses bulls and donkeys challenge riders from Australia. Daredevil acts flirt with danger. Afternoon tea and baskets invited. Admission 2 shillings and 1 shilling plus tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Tones
Jamestown Showground
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Australia
Circle Bank Balance Update and Next Meeting Notice
At the last meeting on March 14 the bank balance was £40 11 10 after authorised payments. The present balance is £42 with garden and produce stall £3 1/2, afternoon tea £1 8, jam books 2, enrolments 10, donations from Mrs W S Jarrett 5, Mrs F C Grubb 4. The next Circle meeting is at the Memorial Hall Gladstone on Wednesday 9 April at 2 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. Jarrett
F. C. Grubb
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
Jamestown Social dances aid patriotic funds and clubs
The young people of Jamestown host dances in the Institute Supper room to support Red Cross F. F. C. Fund and Cheer-up Club with Reg Williams and others leading. Next dance on April 9 features a Tango Waltz Competition. Middle North Coursing Club schedules June 2 James Neale Puppy Stake and July to September events, while Plumpton drives to replace flood losses proceed under S. C. Kelly and P. Daly. Georgetown Club opens June 25–26. Caltowie July 1–2. Hornsdale July 15–16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ANCE
Cheer Up Club
Jamestown Football Club
Jamestown Institute
R. Williams
RED Cross
Caltowie
Caltowie Institute
Queen of Militia
Doris Callow
Queen of Army
Amy Jackson
Jamestown Orchestra
Jamestown
Institute
F. F.C
Reg. Williams
Reg. Steggall
Paul McLaren
H. Jackson
Garry Rosie
Jamestown Plumpton
James Neale
S. C. Kelly
P. Daly
The
Plumpton
O.K
Georgetown Club
Hornsdale
Palm Sunday and Holy Week Ceremonies at St James Church
Palm Sunday rites and Holy Week services at St James Church England begin with blessed palms and olive branches. The Good Friday service includes the unveiling of the Cross at 7 30 a.m. with corporate supplication and thanksgiving to God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. James’ Church OF England
St. James’ Church
State Elections Pass Quietly at Gladstone and Districts
The State Elections proceeded smoothly with Divisional Returning Officer C Thomson at Gladstone and Rocky River official Mr J G Deeble overseeing. Results show J J A Lyons winning the House of Assembly by a large majority, A P Blesing leading Beerworth in the Northern District, McDonald defeating Canny in Burra, signalling a stronger Playford Government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
C. Thomson
Rocky River
G. Deeble
JJ. A. Lyons
House of Assembly
A. P. Blesing
Beerworth
McDonald
Burra
Canny
Playford
J. A. Lyons
M.P
Memorial Hall
Jenner J. OH
A.L
Crystal Brook
Port Germein
Postal
xLyons J. A
L.C.P
Postal and Absent
Informal
Foresters Court Gladstone Holds Special Meeting
Ancient Order of Foresters Court Gladstone No 5271 held a special meeting on Tuesday March 20 in the Institute. District Secretary W Brunell attended welcomed by Acting Chief Ranger Eley. Bennett resignation as Financial Secretary and Treasurer approved. Waldeck appointed to the vacancy. Supper followed with discussions on lodge finances and support for Active Service List members.
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Institute
Pan
Bro. W. Brunell
EL Eley
Bro
C. O. Bennett
R. Waldeck
Bro. Brunell
Course greens rehabilitation advances with working bees
The Course restoration moves forward with volunteers who completed most greens at the 13th and 14th weekends. Captain's wife provided lunch, Mrs. Cox noted. Work resumes April 6 at 9 am to tackle the new 17th and remove the old 13th fence. workers are asked to bring crowbars and bring fresh helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cox
Wedding of Hiram Narcoss and Emil Lewis
The Pilot Tribune notes a wedding today with groom Hiram Narcoss in a going away three piece suit. The bride Emil Lewis is present as guests observe details of his attire including a notable hosiery and blue braces ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pilot Tribune
Iowa
U.S.A
Hiram Narcoss
Emil Lewis
Cynosure
Gladstone Community Notices Span Socials and Cricket News
From Express multiple items list farewell socials at Gladstone Methodist Church for Rev Geddes White and others, district committee creation, R G A rug presentation, cricket results with Gladstone and Laura, and farewells before departures to South Africa. Also mentions early 1900s political candidacy and gold prospecting ventures in Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Express
Gladstone Methodist Church
T. Geddes White
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee
F. E. Chick
L. G. Harris
Gladstone
F. C. Grubb
Mark Botting
R.G.A
Laura
Mesdames Cook
Gale
Pascoe
Kumnick
A. Gale
Odgers
Harris
Bennett
Winkler
Growden
Osman
Crystal Stook
Gladstone Young Peoples
Mr. Vine
Georgetown
Mesdames O'Shaughnessy
Robertson
Piper
Kenson
Settle
Georgetown A Farewell Social Has Been Tendered To Messrs P. Murrie, J. Myatt
W. J. Cullen
South Africa
Donald Gordon
Gladstone Tennis Court
S. Shephard
R. Latimer
H. Jordan
J. W. Latimer
Lim Murrie
Legislative Council
Mount Herbert
Alice Gardner
Weslyan Sunday School
Tatlara
Re-Union Celebrates Mrs Lines Birthday In Gladstone
A large family gathering at Mr and Mrs Hurtle Lines home Gladstone marked the 83rd birthday of Mrs Hannah Lines born April 1 1858. Relatives from Crystal Brook Port Pirie Wandearah and Adelaide attended with seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hurtle Lines
Hannah Lines
Ballarat Goldfields
Thomas Magor
Ballarat
Saddleworth
Port Pirie
Royal Exchange
Magor
Pirle
Misa Magor
John Ayers Janes
Hammond
Black Rock
Lines
Thomas
Pirie
Ellen Street
Crystal Brook
Messrs Hurtle Lines
Gladstone
W. J. Lines
C. P. Lines
H. A. Lines
J. A. Johns
Ha. Pirie
E. Lines
Adelaide
C. H. Lines
Murray
Roy Lines
Lois
Russell
W. D. Lines
J. C. Lines
F. A. Johns
Alec
Margaret
J. Lewis
C. G. Lines
Edna Lines
A. Rowe
Barry
Wandearah
R. EB. Lines
F. Dick
Redhill
D. Angel
Warnertown
Murray Growden
Seur
W. G. Magor
Georgetown District Council Meeting Transcripts March 20 1941
The Georgetown District Council meets with Dr J A Lyons as chair and councilors present. Discussion covers Highway barriers on the main north road near Magpie Creek and at A H Smith-Thomson crossings, a £700 flood damage grant, a Gulnare petition for a bridge on Yackamoorndie Creek near Lane property, and immunisation of children per the Central Board of Health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lyons
M.P
R. AB. White
H. C. Williams
T. Browne
A. G. Thomas
P. J. Harvey
A. E. Tilbrook
F. T. Acott
Dr. Lyons
Main North Road
Magpie Creek
Inspector Davis
A. H
Gladstone Bowls Clare Match Reported On Gladstone Green
Classic scoreline details show Clare defeating Gladstone 115 to 34 with players Longbottom Eyers Brooks Pryor and others on Clare side. Gladstone lineup includes Osman Jolly Odgers Read and Bawden Morcom Barter Gale among names. Match dated Saturday March 29 1941 on Gladstone Green.
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Gladstone Green
Clare
Longbottom
Eyers
Brooks
Pryor
Biscp
Pink
Roberts
Pitman
Knox
Knappstein
McDonald
Schultz
Ness
Hicks
Gladstone
Osman
Jolly
Odgers
Read
Bawden
Morcom
Barter
Gale
Fuge
R. E
Little Change in Election Forecast Amid Tight Races
In the state election counting yields no shift in results with Playford’s government set for a clear Assembly majority, likely 21 seats. Key targets include Flinders and Norwood, while Nor thern District bids linger as votes remain outstanding for the second Legislative Council vacancy. Lyons re-elected in Rocky River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playford
Assembly
Flinders
Norwood
Burea
Jamestown Croquet Club Beat Peterborough in March Matches
Jamestown defeated Peterborough 104 to 45 at Jamestown on March 12 with pairs Symonds Medlin 26 9 over Thomas Harding, and Hockey Williams 26 14 over Luck Pink. March 19 Jamestown beat Port Pirie 88 33 with Symonds Medlin 26 23 over Bowden Gillies and Alp J Williams 26 22 over Millhouse Brighton.
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Gladstone
Jamestown
Peterborough
Mesdames W. Symonds
Medlin
Mrs. Thomas
Miss Harding
Mesdames Hockey
B. Williams
Mesdames Luck
Pink
Mesdames Moore
Gaysner
Mesdames Usher
de Rohen
Mesdames Bailey
Alp
Mesdames Basford
McGlaughlin
Port Pirie
Mesdames Symonds
Mesdames Bowden
Gillies
Mesdames B. Williams
Hockey
Mesdames Bockelbere and
Ley
Mesdames Gassner
Moore
Mesdames Williams
Leane
Mesdames Alp
J. Williams
Mesidames Millhouse
Brighton
Pirie
Narridy Ward parklands lease and school signs urged
Ratepayers urged the council to deny leasing of Narridy Ward parklands and to install school signs near Narridy School. Dr Williams sought approval of works at Rocky River crossing and grading near Shlat terys and Everett's, with approval granted. Dr Tilbrook urged alternative tenders for rubble and gravel road near Larwood's. approval granted. Paysheets read and checked for District a/e £592 and District Roads £561/10. Proposed Dr Williams seconded Cr Harvey that payment be passed. carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Narridy
Narridy School
Williams
Rocky River Crossing
Shlattery’s
Everett's
Dr. Tilbrook
Larwood
Yacka
Dr. Williams
Cr. Harvey
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Church OF England
A. H. White
Th.l
Palm Sunday
Gawler Place
Allis-Chalmers
S.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Union Ltd
W. G Cook
Young Street
Miss Phyllis Cook
Cross Street
Arnold Pascoe
Miss E. Sampson
Darrell Barrett
North Terrace
Jamestown Hotel
Marsh Banks
Kathleen Norris
Byzantiune
J. G. Sarasin
Max Brand
Cartger Trail
Elizabeth Carfrae
Alice Tisdale Hobart
John Masefield
Basilissa
From
Institutes Association
Marjorie Price
Forester
Red Devil
Geo. Bruce
Navy
Taffrail
S.A. Hardwoods Ltd
National Library of Australia
Adelaide-Gladstone
P. F. Cherry
Railways Commissioner
Apply Clutterbuck Bros
Hindley St
Dilaskett
Main Street
KR. J. McArthur
A. J. Lehmann
Pril
St. James Hall
St. James Catholic Hall
Lc.w.l. Good Music
V. Daly
Church of ‘ England
Methodist
W. L. Palmer
Huddleston
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Helaire
Baptist
Ken. Dyster
Canadie Belt
Areas Express
Farmers’ Journal
R. 8. Ballantyne
Mr. E. Meschke
Gladstone Railway
Mrs. H. Atkins
H. T. Harslett
Gawler
L.H. Camp
Mrs. A. Thomson
Burnside Station
Ralph Glassen
Freeling
John
J. Glasson
Darby Tostovin
Advertiser" Broadcasting Studio
J. R. Creber
W., C. Gillespie
A.R.P
Vic. Brown
Mrs. P. Brown
Vic
A.J
E. G. Malineux
Jamestown Primary School
Henley Beach School
A. G. McElroy
Doug. Alvey
Union Bank
Doug
H. Alvey
T. L. Jones
Tom
Joe Leesue
Joe
Monvale
Wilma
Chiluck
C. H. Lewis
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Leamington
Andrew Thomson
Fifth St. Gladstone
W. G. Cook
Cook
J. S. Fisher
T. L. Gurney
Theo
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Bob
Welter
Yodvara
Brownhill
Burra Jean
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Prince Bacco
Ancient Order OF Foresters Court
Jamestown Golf Club
H. Lines
Georgetown District
Cr. Thomas
Cr. Williams
Highways Dept
Dr. Thomas
Harvey
Totermin
Central Board of Health
Gladstone v. Clare
Danny T. J
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Kooringa
Jamestown Croquet Club
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