Georgetown Weekly News Describes Oval Sweep and Local Happenings
The report notes a Working Bee on the oval last Saturday attracting 25 to 30 people to repair holes and prepare for football season and Institute Anzac Day match. It lists visiting residents and event entries, mentions Easter holidays, rail flood repairs, and a veteran driver from Port Pirie with experiences across Britain and North Africa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oval
Railways Dept
R. Dawes
Wirrilla
Jenkins
Mingara
W. B. Sanders
T. A. Hiskey
Wepowhe
Tom
R.A.A.F
Vida King
Aylesbury Farm
Beth Wellington
G.P.0
Dan, Ron
Colin Inglis
Fred Phillips
Alf
Tom O'Brien
Aleck Jolly
Bruce Wellington
Gulnare
Don Forgie
Joan Wellington
Brian Myatt
A. J. Noll
W. V. Barlow
Port Pirie
Ile
Great Britain
Palestine
North Africa
London
Peace Through the Blood of His Cross
A reflection on biblical peace in Colossians urging that lasting peace comes from inner heart change. It argues war ends only when hatred greed and mistrust are overcome, and that true peace comes from Christ's Cross guiding minds and souls toward calm amid life’s storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Air Raid on Coventry and Diocese Farewell
In The Willochran April 1 1941 a corrected Bishop letter notes grief not relief about Coventry air raid. The writer recalls six years as Coventry curate and expresses sympathy for clergy and residents, mentions cathedral damage, and reports the death of Mr W W Watson. He asks Rev Ralph Clayton to convey sorrow to old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coventry
Australia
W. W. Watson
Ralph Clayton
Easter Tennis Tournament crowns winners at Gulnare
The eighth annual Easter Tennis Tournament at Gulnare concluded with finals in singles doubles and mixed events. Winners included L R Mosey A Farley Miss J Mosey and a Robertstown team praised for their fine record. Proceeds aided patriotic funds and community events included bowls croquet and a hall dance with Koolunga orchestra. The article also notes caution against gossip about troop movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. 8. Leahy
Mary McPherson
C. R. Stringer
T. E. Ashby
W. L. Wellington
Clarke Palmer
Koolunga
Ll. R. Mosey
A. Farley
Robertstown
Brian Myatt
Georgetown
L. R. Mosey
T. A. Hiskey
Wepowie
K. McPherson
Gulnare
Miss J. Mosey
Miss McPherson
H. Mosey
J. Murphy
tGul- Hare
J. Mosey
GB. Kelly
Narridy
Mr. A. Farley
Miss Mosey
DL. Forgie
Miss J. Wellington
Driving habits affect fuel economy and registration discs
Careful driving saves petrol and explains why identical cars burn different amounts. Excessive speed, rapid acceleration at stops, and harsh braking waste fuel and wear brakes. The RAA warns about upright registration discs and the risk of driving with expired discs plus tyre valve maintenance to prevent flats and rim damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RAA
Gladstone Rainfall Totals Amid Historic Durations
Rainfall figures for Gladstone span 1914 to 1924 with yearly totals from 8.1 to 23.4 inches and later data through 1941. The document lists monthly values for select years, showing fluctuating precipitation across decades and indicating total annual sums per period.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
Philips
Philips Cacdi Quayers
C. E. Keller
Gladstone
Heap
Nash Overland
Maxwell
Fiat
Lutz, Mallala
A. C. Read - Gladstone
J. Ross
National Library of Australia
Galnare
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
A. C. Masters
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O. Box
Telephone
R.A
W.O
Don Stewart
D. Bradock
JT Knawn
R. Evans
Crely
H. Wilkin
Aamape
A. J. Lawrie
John Stewart
E. €. Jolly
A. Duncan
R. Mughes
J. Potter
J. Smith
H. Hobbs
M. Mighall
T. Wood
C. B. Dunstone
N. Glesing
W. Carpenter
Durick
PB. Hale
L. Ft. Lient
R, Glastom G. Brow
W. J. Growden
Kellock
H. Andrews
W. P. Hill G. LD
Magne A
RK. Rice
Cudunda Farmers Co-op. Society
W. L. Palmer
Bert Barrett’s Men’s Wear
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
Eest
OLD Bushmen’s Hotel
Gawler
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Community Hotel
Nuriootpa
Nathan Beer
Falloggi
Bran
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Laura
Pt. Augusta
West End
Gladstone Hotel
Harry Dodd
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
E. L. Kupsch
Fruiterer
Cross Street
Family Butcher
H. F. Holmes
Greengrocer
Confectioner
Main ST
Crystal Brook
Tadstone
S. W. Thomson
B.D.S
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Nla.gov
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