Sunday School Anniversary and Picnic at Laura Baptist Church
On Easter Sunday the Laura Baptist Church held a successful Sunday School Anniversary led by Rev. C R Hawke with singing by children under Mr A James. Afternoon festival featured recitations and songs, with reports read and prizes distributed. Easter Monday picnic at Mrs J Knauerhase’s property drew large crowds from Georgetown, Clover Hill, and Laura churches for sports and a pleasant day.
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Laura Baptist Church
C. R. Hawke
A. James
Nelson Bvlly
J. Knauerhase
Georgetown
Clover Hill
Laura Methodist Church
Wirrabara Women's Exhibition Showcases Handicrafts
The Wirrabara Women's Branch Agricultural Bureau held its annual handicrafts exhibition opened by Minister for Agriculture Hon G F Jenkins on March 24. It featured 308 entries across 76 classes, judges in multiple categories, and trophies awarded by Senator Mattner. Proceeds totaling £19 were split between the Red Cross and FFCF.
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Wirrabara
The
Agricultural Bureau
G. F. Jenkins
A. Kellar
R. Kellar
Carr
Martin
Jackson
Giles
Baynton
Senator Mattner
P. Curnow
Booleroao Centre
Red Cross
FFCF
Crystal Brook Sale Aids FFCF Pins Up Girl
A Crystal Brook street stall raised £21 for FFCF Pin Up Girl Miss M Wilson. Afternoon tea at the Sale yards yielded £7 15s 6d for FFCF. Red Cross Shop takings on Wednesday added £10 10s. Participants in Adelaide Easter country bowling included J Symons P O Shaughnessy A H Peak A T Symons J Murray W Abell H B Chapman H Frith and H Pavy T Fullwood.
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Crystal Brook
FFCF
M. Wilson
Red Cross
J Symons
P . O’shaughnessy
A H Peak
A T Symons
J Murray
W Abell
H B Chapman
H Frith
H Pavy
T Fullwood
Adelaide
Wedding at Gulnare Methodist Church in Yacka couple wed
Kathleen J daughter of Mrs and late Mr Walter Thomas of Gulnare married Gordon W son of the late Mr and Mrs Walter Burford of Yacka on March 10. The bride wore a American Jersey Sheer gown with bead trim and train. Miss Enid W Thomas was bridesmaid and flower girls were Delma and Gillian Thomas. Best man was William J Fuller of Yacka. Sylvia Jones sang during the register signing. Guests were hosted at the bride's home after the ceremony.
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Gulnare Methodist Church
Kathleen J
Walter Thomas
Gulnare
Gordon W
Walter Burford
Yacka
R. C.thomas
Miss Enid
W. Thomas
Bride
Delma
Gillian Thomas
William J. Fuller
Sylvia Jones
Chandler wins Laura Bowling Club singles title again
Mort Chandler claimed the singles championship at the Laura Bowling Club defeating Evans 21-10 in the final after earlier semifinals where Chandler beat H R Lines 21-18. In the Gladstone championship Bill Bawden edged Bob Mundy 23-22 after a strong comeback.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bowling Club
Mort Chandler
V. Evans
F. E. Rix
M. Chandler
H. R. Lines
Chandled
Evans
Gladstone
Bill Bawden
Bob Mundy
Bawden
Mundy
Northern Club Champions to Decide Northern Champion 1944 45
Under the North West Bowling Association at Crystal Brook Green on April 7, Northern Club Champions contest the Northern Champion title for 1944 45. Competitors include L McCarthy Jamestown George Munday Crystal Brook M Holland Caltowie A P Syms Gulnare W Bawden Gladstone M Chandler Laura H Scotty Young Port Pirie. Play starts 9 am lunch at 1 pm provided by Crystal Brook ladies. Matches are 15 ends with anticipated good attendance and bowling. R A Mundy Hon Sec NW Bowling Association handles arrangements.
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North-West Bowling Association
Crystal Brook Green
L. McCarthy
Jamestown
George Munday
Crystal Rook
M. Holland
Caltowie
A. P. Syms
Gulnare
W. Bawden
Gladstone M. Chandler
Laura
H. (Scotty
Young
R. A. Mundy
N.W. Bowling Association
New Coupons in June For Clothing and Food Ration Books
New coupons and clothing coupon cards will be issued on the first weekend in June June 2 and 3 with details to follow. A coupons expire June 3 while B coupons remain negotiable until November 15 1945. Nearly 6 509 000 ration books were distributed last year and officials expect a similar total this year with distribution centers largely unchanged.
Jamestown Bowls Mixed Pairs Winners and Upcoming Finals
The Jamestown green hosted a mixed pairs match won by Bill Goodes and Mrs Garnett over Rev Gibson and Mrs Evans. Easter Monday saw men in pairs with Ken Moore Ralph Napper posting three wins and a draw in section one, Amos Flavel and Jack Hatter taking section two with four wins. A Patriotic Afternoon in aid of the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund is planned for Saturday with visitors welcome. The Club Teams final and finalisation of the teams match competition are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. with teams Hawkins White Jones McLennan Clift E Gurdon Chambers Crouch.
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Jamestown Green
Bill Goodes
Garnett
FFCF
Not too old at 75 on a cyclist’s farm routine
The Cummings pair live in Jamestown after moving from Belalie North to keep farming. William 75, still rides daily at 7:30 am to Will Will’s Belalie farm or Jason Will’s 94 mile ride, returning by 7 pm. The elder recalls a horse accident long ago. the writer credits energy to hard work and a devoted wife.
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William Cummings
Belalie North
Will
Jamestown
Manunaimirie Real
Mr Cummings
Jason Will
Belalie
Somerset County
England
Jlitter
Laura Picnic Race Meeting at Laura Easter Monday
A successful Laura Race Course picnic and trotting meeting raised about £75. J F Lehmeider’s Marook won the 1 mile pro, W Bawden achieved a double with Loan Maid, and strong fields supported trots and handicaps amid officials Ganley Islack Condon Miels.
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Laura Race Course
Reel Cross Ffcy
G. Ferme
J. F. Lehmeider
Marook
W. Bawden
Loan Maid
H. RB. Mills
P. H. Scarlett
G. Noonan
J. L. Jenner
C Ganley
M. Islack
Port Germein District Council meets to approve finances and works
The Port Germein District Council met on March 19 1945 with Dr W L Arthur as chair and six other members present. They approved a finance report totaling £581 12s 1d and discussed resurfacing Wirrabara Public School yard with bitumen, noting possible assistance from the Education Department. The meeting also dealt with lands title changes, three new truck tyres and tubes, inquiries on hire rates for private tractors, road maintenance near Booleroo Creek with stone bars, and an application to remove seven small gum trees near garden block 2 in Darling for a new road opening.
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Anl
Fran L. G. LD. Palmer
Wirrabara
Education Department
Othee
Stone
Cre Stephens
Cr. Stephens
Cr. Dickson
Highways and Local Government Department
Havis
Ooer Booleroo Creek
Booleroo
Murraytown
Pekina
Stephens
Mahood
Minister of Agriculture
Garden Block 2
Darling
Gladstone High School Tennis Visit by Newferou Students
Gladstone High School hosted a tennis visit on Friday March 23 with seven girls and boys from Newferou High School under Miss Wooden. After overnighting in Cradstone, the group returned by tail car on Saturday with mixed doubles and singles results listed, and a poetic aside about summer remedies.
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Newferou High School
Miss Wooden
Gladstone
Cradstone
Orrock
Carter Eve
B. Blesing
J. Blew
LL Fuller
V. Jones
MN. Whomson
M. Ditter
J. Carey
J. Warne
J. Hincks
Amd
M. Khache
J. Smith
R. Girdham
D. Carter
J. Eley
Hl. Fuller
N. Thomson
Ve Jones
J. Llineks
M. Bachet
RK. Girdham
G. Fuller
R. Webin
R. Frazer
L. Pritchard
Canowie Belt District Notices and Reunions
Servicemen on leave include Cpl Colin Ellis with 24 years in Dar win Eng Corp and Keith Hagger returning from New Guinea. Canowie Belt residents Mr G A Noll, Allan Tader, Seth Spencer and others visit relatives, celebrate birthdays, and plan holidays. Lucerne reaping nears finish with moderate yields.
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Colin Ellis
Darwin
Keith Hagger
New Guinea
E. Burton
Cangywie Belt
P.O
Mt Pleasant
Henley Beach
Hazel Burton
Cliff. Longford
Graham
Canowie Belt
Alten Northcott
Peterborough
Burton
Adelaide
Norris Carmichael
Norris
Queensland
Norman Tamieson
W. Q. ‘Tudor
N. Jamieson
C. A. Tudor
Allan Tuder
FE. ¥. Clift
W. Robertson
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Iawkins, White, Jones
McLennan
Clift E
Gurdon
Chambers
Crouch
Australia
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Kay Bank
Savings Benk
Commonwealth
National Library of Australia
Mr. R.legen
Mr. T. McGees
Mr. Civerme
Mr. M. Reade
Mrs. E. Brace
Mr. W. Bawden
Gi. Ferme
Mr. W. Grantham
J. F. Schneider
Mr. R Cleggett
A. Pascoe
Mr W. Bawden
Mr M. Read
Messrs
Smviour Bros
Bartlale
Port Germein
Hell
W. L. Arthur
S G Stone
W A Willams
A M Manuod
Ll Wo Stephens
J . McCallum
HW J Dickson
Dr. Giles
Gladstone High School
Laura Ice and
Golden North Dairy Products
Laura Station
Jonathon
Cleo
Mullett
Snook
Schnapper
Whiting
Gar
G. A. Noll
Mr. Noll
Allan Tader
Seth Spencer
Whyalla
Allen’s Corner Store
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Ee World
International Harvester
Geelong
International Harvester Co. OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Bribbane
Sychet Adelaide
McCormick
Deering Tractors
Melbourne
Perth
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