Laura Football Club forms again in Laura
A meeting at Laura Town Hall on Saturday March 23rd decided to reestablish the Laura Football Club with hopes of a successful season. Officials elected include President J Condon Vice President O Kleinig and a full committee and staff with memberships priced at 5 shillings for gentlemen and 3 shillings for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Laura Football Club
0. Kleinig
Follo Patrot
J. Condon
O. H. Reichstein
J. Reichstein
J. W. Smith
A Wilson
J. Groverman
L. Mullins
F. Lehmann
W. Scott
Eb, Wilson
Messrs
R. Taylor
F. Maynald
E. Hanley
Messrs. Tucker
Wedding at Murraytown United in Cantelle Crepe Bridal Attire
Norma Jean Flebig wed Alexander Clarence Stary at Murraytown Methodist Church on March 23. Rev. Martin officiated with Mrs Sargent at the organ. Bride wore Cantelle crepe with pearls. Matron of Honor Ray Baldock and Marjorie Fiebit in blue Cantelle crepe. Best man Malcolm Starr and groomsman John Starr. Dulcie Beyer from Port Pirie sang during signing. A lucky horseshoe was hung on the bride by Pau line Baldock as they departed. The going away dress was dusty pink with navy accessories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murraytown Methodist Church
Norma Jean Flebig
Alexander Clarence Stary
Martin
Sargent
Ray Baldock
Marjorie Fiebit
Malcolm Starr
John Starr
Dulcie Beyer
Port Pirie
Pauline Baldock
Welcome Home Social for Laura Plotting Forces Members
The Laura Welcome Home Committee hosted a Friday evening social in Laura Town Hall honoring 21 revived Plotting Forces members. Chairman S J Condon led the event with speakers including GW Smith RS L, J Wurm Bathers' Association, W W Blesing District Council chair, F E Rix, Revs K Wiseman and Davies. Guests were thanked for service to King and Country and welcomed back to civilian life. a supper and dance followed with Edna Clarke, Laura Tri Margaret Hunt, and Mau en Harper performing. Supper arrangements were by Mesdames W P Prada and V W Blesing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Welcome Home Committee
Laura Town Hall
Welcome Home
S. J. Condon
Welcome Home Committee
Messrs
GW. Smith
Rs.li
Wurm
Bathers' Association
W. W. Blesing
District Council
F. E. Rix
K. Wiseman
Davies
Roehrs
Father Morressy
Edna Clarke
Laura Tri Margaret Hunt
Maueen Harper
Aolo
North Western Bowling Association Pennant Results 1945 46
Results show BALAS 6 wins 12 points from 8 matches while Caltowie 5 wins 30 points Crystal Brook 4 wins Laura 3 6 Guinare 2 4. Executive sets Club Champions play at Caltowie April 18 9 am and Club Teams play OM at Gladstone April 27 9 am with meals available.
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BALAS
Caltowie
Crystal Brook
Laura
Guinare
North-Western Howling Association
Gladstone
N.W.B.A
Booleroo Centre Welcomes Home Servicemen With Community Events
Saturday march 30 saw a large turnout in Booleroo Centre for a Welcome Home program under the League of L.A. Wheem an and the S.A. Athletic League. Events included cycling and foot races with many local servicemen and women, a record crowd at the Institute Hall, speeches, and the unveiling of the Honour Roll by Sir George Jenkins.
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Booleroo
Als
League of L.A. Wheeman
S.A. Athletic League
Ailcomers
Travers
W. J. McEwen
C, Prosser
Sheffield
J. McEwen
C. Travers
Finlay
R. Finlay
M. Heinicke
K. Pluay
R. dJobns
M. UL Strip
Lineal Boys
Murray Smith
Brown
R. Clancy
D. Noblet
J. King
M. Millhank
W. Batne
Seca
W. McMahon
L. Galpin
F. Bairstowe
D. Ringvall
Institute Hall
Stg
George Jenkins
B.H.A.S
Russell
Gladstone Golf Club Names Officers at Annual Meeting
Gladstone Golf Club held its annual meeting on March 25 at the Gladstone Institute with A C Grubb presiding. Officers elected include Grubb as president Archer as vice president A E Smith as secretary and treasurer Mandy as captain R Allautt as vice captain and committee members Hough Williamson Archer and Henachke. Auditor R Pollard and links master Allautt were named. A vote of thanks went to Allautt for his two years of service. Flood and weed damage will delay the opening date, with hopes for increased membership this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
A. C. Grubb
M. L. Archer
A. E. Smith
R. A. Mandy
R. Allautt
R. Allautt; Committee, Messrs. 0. M. Henachke, H. Hough
Koolonga triumphs by 30 runs in challenge match
In a cricket challenge match Koolonga defeated Crystal Brook by 30 runs. Koolonga batsmen B Gum and J Beson contributed solid scores while Bowlers Pedlar and Palmer led the attack. Crystal Brook’s A Dillon and E O Shaughnessy offered resistance but failed to overhaul the total.
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Moohinga
Crystal Brook
Koolonga
Retaliis
C- H. Palmer
Shaughnesey
D Dillon
J. Besson
Beatty
Gum
B. Cooper
W. Button
T.b.w
L. W. Fuller
J.bw
FB. D. Cooper
H. Lambert
Cooper
Palmer
P. Bilis
Law
Sunman
Fuller
Pedlar
G. Gunn
Head
Fedlar
Gladstone Flood Areas Visited by Council Delegation
A Gladstone District Council deputation led by Chairman J. F. O Neill met Local Government Minister Mclntosh to report flood damage. With A P Blessing J A Lyons and A McDonald, they toured the town to assess roads and property losses and seek relief.
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Gladstone
Gladstone District
J. F. O'Neill
Mr. Mclntosh
A. P. Blesing
J. A. Lyons
A. McDonald
Heins
Tom
Crystal Brook Farmers Seek Wider Organization
A Crystal Brook meeting of farmers and adjacent districts formed a branch of the Australian Primary Producers Union APPU. Led by organizer McRay Boucaut, speakers urged one nationwide rural industry body and elected officials to run a growing local chapter with over twenty members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Crystal Brook Institute
Mc Ray Boucaut
Australian Primary Producers Union
Mesers
J. T. Flyan
Bordertown
T. C. Retallic
West Australia
A. G Head
Ryan
Rettallic
E. W. Richard
RAAF
Norridy
W. G. Welch
A. G. Head
Treasster
E. Andrews
T. Retallic
A.P.P.U
J. W. Prior
R. Boucaut
P.c
Gladstone
Laura School Library Opens With Community Support
A large gathering of Laura Public School parents attended the library opening. The head teacher and School Committee chairman spoke on the project funded about half by parents and half by the Education Department.
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Laura Public School
K. Kohler
J. S. Wurm
Education Department
W. B. Wade
Tanunda
K. Polkingboro
G. Evans
Polinghorn
Polkinghorn
Riddle
Yadien
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Matthews Emporium
Eudunda Farmers
KOOD
Endunda ‘Farmers’ Co-op. Society, Ltd
E. K. Edwards
Main Street
Baker, Confessioner
D. J. Evans Dayboro
Queensland
P.O. Box
A. C. Read
General Motor Engineer
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
MV. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Massey
Shearer
RGE Sun Combine
Northern Areas Association
Murraytown
North-Western Bowling Association
Pegey Porter
Hell
Miss Potter
D. McAll
G. Fraser
Gladstone Golf Club
Cricket
Rocky River Association
Crystal Brook Farmers
Laura School
Eudunda
Marshalls
Simmill
S.A. Egg Board
PHON
Sandford & CO
Wirrabara
Laura Creamery
Wirrabara Creamery
A. W. Sandford & Co. Ltd
Sandfords
Adelaide
S.A. Eye Board
Bvem Savings Banke
Go Sretn Seon
Nis
Commonwealth
Irvinue
Money Order Post Office
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