Obituary and political touring notes in early Adelaide paper
The death of Molly Murphy at Laura Hospital on April 5 leaves a husband A K Murphy and young daughter Genevieve. She is survived by parents E and ? McGuire and siblings Sister Mary Christopher and S A McGuire. Burial occurred at West Terrace Cemetery. Also noted is A D McDonald touring ACT seats, addressing Mathianarie, Cauisie Belt, Beialie North, and seeking re election, with a deputation planned to raise zone concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Hospital
Molly Murphy
A. K. Murphy
Gladstone
E. McGuire
Rundle Street
Adelaide
Mary Christopher
Broadmeadows
Vic
S.A. McGuire
CBC
Minn
Ns&wy
Genevieve
West Lerrave
A. D. McDonald
A.D. Meconald
Burra
House of Assembly
Mathianarie Stall
J. M. Robinson
Mall
McDonald
Hunkity
Mannanarie
Cauisie Belt
Beialie North
Jamestown Mothers Association Thirtieth Birthday Party
Jamestown School Mothers Association celebrated its thirtieth birthday in the Methodist Hall on Thursday 6 April. The event featured a musical programme arranged by Mrs. McLennan, with performances by Mrs. Red, Mesdames Dennis and Jamieson, and Miss J McElroy. Mrs. Haeusler won a competition, candles were lit by Mrs. 2. L. Orchard, cake cut by Miss Durstan, and Joy Flavel and Patricia Tuckwell presented guests with posies. A trading table run by Mrs. Coat raised £3 7s. Afternoon refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jamestown School Mothers’ Association
E. A. Tidswell
McLennan
Red
Mesdames Dennis and Jamieson
J McElroy
Cheer Up Club Entertains Home on Leave
At Jamestown Institute Sunday night the Ideal Cheer Up Club entertained Cpl Cy Samuel RAAF on leave. Revs S Ty Harper and Joe Gibson spoke welcoming words. Mrs Harper presented gifts and wished Samuel safe future and cheerful times. Major Clinch offered cheer and Samuel replied suitably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
Ideal
Cpl Cy. Samuel
Raaf
Ty Harper
Joe Gibson
S P F Trip to Millicent Hosts Laura Students
Joh Wilson of Laura joined serial children on a trip to Millicent sponsored by the Schools' Patriot Fund. The group traveled from Adelaide, visited Mt Burr Timber Mills and Paper Mills, Salt Creek, Lantanoola Caves, and a rodeo, staying with hostesses and attending a community sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Wilson
Laura
Millicent
Patriot Fund- le
Bilbon An
Wip
Adelaide
Murray Bridge
Meningie
Salt Creek
Kingstone
Hurin
Mt Burr Timber
Mt Burr
Milliwent
Singuu
Mtbur
Lantanoola Caves
Vantanoola
Show Grounds
Sp.bers
Picture Theatre
War Loan Rally at Jamestown Planned for April 21
A war loan rally is announced for Friday evening April 21 at Jamestown Institute to boost interest in the Victory Loan. Local volunteers invite townspeople to hear Mobile unit speakers, all returned men from New Guinea. A bumper turnout is hoped with subscriptions accepted at the event and a musical program followed by a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestawy Lstigute
At & Pam
Virse Victory Lown
Mobile Nix
New Ied
Jamestown
New Guinea
Svervane
Prize Records at Jamestown Show Highlight 1880s Wins
The Belalie Agricultural Society records show the largest prize of £46 3 in October 1882 awarded to J Thyer of Belalie East for exhibitor displays including cattle poultry grain and produce. A £20 Challenge Cup is noted but its purpose is unclear. Early exhibitors included visitors from Adelaide Port Pirie Mintaro Clare Hallett and A Gebhardt dominated sheep and wool. Government subsidies varied, with 1881 at £84 6 3 and 1943 at £35 9 8, prompting questions about regional funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aimery
Cheyne
Jamestown
Belalie
Vaziers
A. Gebhardt
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Mintaro
Clare
Hallett
S.A. Govt
Metropolitan Royal A. & WH. Society
Gladstone Picnic Races Aiding Patriotic Funds
The Gladstone shins picnic race and trotting meeting will be held tomorrow Saturday starting at 2 pm. A publican's booth and afternoon tea will be on the ground. Nominations include Ponyvolce Novice Easter King and multiple named horses with listed weights and entries for Trial Stakes and Startle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
den Silver
Gleno
Belle
Lone Maid
Blue Shoes
Broughton Prince
Silverette
Black Boy
Swingtime
Hellamile
Mystery Star
Tonga
Bardale
Herdale
Coravale
Seardale
Prince Monty
Robust Lad
Jalili
Black Boys
Robust Lay
Mosette
Blark Bay
Sweetheart
Swaig~ Time
Glenn Belle
Mystery’ Star
Red Daws
Glailstone
Hdep
Prince Tong
Startle
Corovale
Tien
Dainty Image
Rippon Lee Sr
Caltawie Mail
Jimmy the
Miles
Rippon Ser
Wanda Miner
Allies
Annier
Slick Peter
Edward Globe
Louis. Miner
Hughes Harris Wedding Seals Welding Of Interest
Jean Harris daughter of Mrs and the late Mr Alf Tlarrit of Unley Park married Sgt Ray Hughes of Gladstone in Pirie Street Methodist Church. Rev W C Tarrix officiated as guests heard a song during the signing. Attendants included Mrs Russ Lewis and Doreen Galle. Best man Jack Hately and Tom Tuckwell were groomsmen. After the ceremony the couple were toasted at the bride’s mother home with Mrs Arthur Harris and others giving toasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Alf. Tlarrit
Unley Park
Gladstone
Ray Hughes
A. L. Hughes
Wilmington
Pirie St Methodist Church
W. C. Tarrix
Russ Lewis
Mis Doreen Galle
Bride
Jack Hately
Tom Tuckwell
Gladstone Railway
Stan Watson
Rawlene Lewix
Salo
Arthur Harris
Tom Cooper
L. Barrett
S.J. Barrett
South Australia Votes to Retain Premier Playford’s Leadership
The State elections loom and Premier Playford, backed by a strong ministry, faces the challenge of maintaining his majority across 39 districts. Voters in his Gumeraha seat and others must decide whether to renew his stewardship during wartime and transition to peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teveiry Firth
South Australia
Playtain
Playford
Arisin
Phay
Gumeraha
South Au Iralia
Laura Baptist Anniversary Observed with Sunday School and Evening Sermon
The Laura Baptist Church marked its Sunday School anniversary with a morning service under Rev Grant and an afternoon singing program by children and duets. Prizes were awarded by the treasurer and superintendent, and Rev R Brown of New INCA delivered an inspiring evening sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Je Hawker
Reve R. Brown
New Inca
A James
Pe Walter
Cy Easter
Juauerhase
Laura Tea and Produce Co. Ltd offers farm stock and supplies
Surplus factory equipment for sale includes engines pumps bulldozer parts scales and a petrol pump with Pigma items. They advertise fresh produce shipments by rail to Lara and buy empty banana crates at 1 shilling each paying freight. For inquiries contact PIHONE 45 Laura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hornsby
Brigg Gay
Lara
Pihone
Laura Laura Tee and Produce Co. Ltd
State Elections Nominations for April Ballot
The notice lists nominated candidates across districts for the Saturday State Election on April 29. names include A Brisa farmer from Wil lao ALP, A McDonald farmer Leighton LCL, P Jenkins grazier Gindlfey Lerrace Leabrok LCL, J Ue Tick grazier Brigalow Kersingly Gardens ALP, A Lyons farmer Abbeville LCP, Levy Wilcott Koniracuir Appila ALP, and Northern Group A LCL with Mein, Edmonds Pygery, J McQuoirh Port Augusta, Wl Threailgulil Port Pirie storekeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcasyelesg
P. Jenkins
Gindlfey Lerrace
Leabrok
J. Ue Tick
Grazier
Brigalow Avenue
Kersingly Gardens
Rocky Rivers
A. Lyons
Farmer
Abbeville
Levy, Wilcott
Koniracuir
Appila
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Jamestown Mothers Association
Cheer Up Club
S.P.F
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Nelson Lady
Rise Stevens
Pierce
the Plains
Lieve OweLs
Wane Sn Owel
Jerusim
Hughes—Harris
Laura Baptist
Geouly
Beecham
Beechattt
K. Newlyn
Laura Ice and
S.A
Jonathon
Assembly
Borrae
A. Brisa
Willao
A. McDonald
Leighton
LCL
Legislative Council
Kelvinator
Kelvinator Organization
Australia
America
Canada
England
Er Vinator Australia Limited
Detroit
Mich
USA
Grand Rapids, Mich
London
Ontario
Sydney
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Fes
Galnare
Georgetown
Yacka
Red Hill
Mercury
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