Jamestown social round and Easter cinema program
A busy Jamestown notes social events with anniversaries and birthdays at North Parade and Leamington. Town cinema manager Lester’s offers Easter programs featuring Lost Angel Three Men In White Mr Lucky and Rookies in Burma plus classic titles. A window knife for pest control and a new glass wave device are cited as scientific innovations with potential home and abattoir uses.
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Lester
Mar
Mr. Lucky
Burma
Ali Baba
Gloria Warren
Appila Picnic Race at Stacey Park Easter Monday
Appila residents stage a Picnic Race Trotting and Sports Meeting at Stacey Park with 4 Galloping, 2 Trotting and 2 Jumping events plus novelty races. President F J Fetherstonhaugh and committee ensure full entertainment. afternoon tea and a public booth provided. Mr Kranz to broadcast Oakbank and Interstate races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacey Park
F. J. Fetherstonhaugh
Messrs
C. L. Clarke
Rod Beichatein
Kranz
Oakbank
Mount Mary
Mally Adonis Ser
Sox
Pirté Globe
Wongabee
Northern Belle
Prairie Echoy
Captain Speed
Pine Creek
Molly Adonis
Pirie Globe
Prairie Echo Ser
Hornadale Trial Stakee
Sturlon Glass Town
Royal Dust
Brownie
Sally
Zippie
Tachiquin
Noht Flight
Pull Strength
Old Buck
Scarlet Banks
Appila
Storyland
Winnome Gold
Vagamunda
Glenroy
Invicta
Glass Town
Zipple
Wildenville
Inchiquin
Night Flight
Full Strength
Stanza Lnd
Wingame Gold
Boxing crowd fills Jamestown Stadium for Gladstone bouts
A crowd of over two hundred watched Geoff Martin defeat Charlie Phillis on points in the main bout. Snowy Dunsford beat Les Mantels on points, Don Carmichael upset Young O'Hara, and Brian Rowe drew with Aubrey Williams in his first appearance after an eight count. Other results saw Ronnie Hotman, Robert Smith, Doug Smith, Bob Fosdine, and Bruce Rosie secure wins or draws.
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Don Carmichael
Young O'Hara
Brian Rowe
Hornsdale
Aubrey Williams
Ronnie Hotman
Gladstone
Garth Cundy
Robert Smith
Jack Mitchell
Doug Smith
Jeff Davin
Bob Fosdine
Brian Wood
Bruce Rosie
R. Williams
Wood
Gladstone Boys
W. Merrifield
Geoff Davey
Houte
J. C. Williams
Laura branch meeting of Australian Primary Producers Union discusses June date
A Laura branch meeting of the Australian Primary Producers Union was held in Laure Town Hall. J L Kennedy chaired with new committee members named. The session covered aims, management rules and State Conference, with a June meeting date planned and an official from the State Executive to speak. Barley Board existence questioned as National Security Regulations end. Mr Scully says the board will cease unless growers urge continuation and potential cross‑state marketing schemes are explored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Perdnvers Union
Laure
J. L. Kennedy Ovenpled
J W Reiehateln
M. Burgess
N. Pech
J. Rich
Wards
L. Coles
J. Sutclife
Western Australia
Alan
Ono
Russell
South Australia
Victoria
Agricultural Council
Arley
Jamestown
A. McLennan
W. H. Hall
H. Reilly
Retirement farewell for Narridy couple at hall
An April farewell at Narridy Hall honored Mr and Mrs Reynolds, retiring after 30 years in Narridy. Speakers praised Reynolds football club involvement and Mrs Reynolds Red Cross service, with tributes from local dignitaries. Tea service gift presented, speakers noted community ties, and a social evening of dancing and supper concluded.
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Narridy Hall
Reynolds
Narridy
Nicolson
Hanson
Mothers and Babies Health Association Opens Gladstone Branch
Mrs R Crompton and Miss K Hilfern visited Gladstone to establish a branch of the Mothers and Babies Health Association. A Baby Train will visit Gladstone every fortnight at an estimated initial cost of 800. Aimed annual upkeep is 45 to support the train, with total running cost about 500 including the sister’s salary. A committee of local ladies led by Mrs Layne forms the branch. next meeting set for May 21 at 2 pm in the Reasling Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Crompton
K. Hilfern
The
Assoction
Gladstone
Mtd
Morhers’ and Babies’ Health Associacnt
Glaastone
Crompton
Layne
A. E. Swit
W.amunds
W. Bawden
L. B, Walters M
J. Archer
J. Osman
K- Pearce
J. Sims
L. J. Sargent
R. Arnott
O. M. Henache
L. Allison
H. Hough
T. Duncan
Somai
Dowsett
Iai
Anzac Commemoration Service Moves to April 28
The Anzac Commemoration Dig Service at Gladscone shifts to Sunday, April 28 due to Easter. Easter Monday hosts a Grand Ball at Laura Town Hall for the War Memorial Furnishing Fund, with music by B. Schwartz's Swing Trio and home made supper, sponsored by the Young People's Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladscone
Our
Laura Town Hall
Sid
War Memorial Furnishing Fund
Young People's Committee
B. Schwartz
Crystal Brook Electrics Club Ball and Golf Links Opening
The Crystal Brook electric light cricket association held a final ball and trophy presentation at the Institute with Andrews Sisters providing music. Trophies awarded for batting and bowling, best all rounder, scorer, and other honors. afternoon tea served. proceeds to RSL. The Crystal Brook Golf Club opened the 1946 season with mixed foursome scores listed. Social notes mention visitors and local residents attending events and a bowling carnival in Adelaide.
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Crystal Brook Electric Light Cricket Association
Institute
Andrews
A. Annear
E Dunsford
Hits
B. B. Chapman
B. Agars
A. Dillon
C. Willington
Crystal Brook Golf Links
Crystal Brook Golf Club
Z. Cottle
Miss Dunsford
M. O'Callaghan
Me. N. Prith
R. Hardyng
Me. W. Frith
A. B. Thomas
Jave Wilson
Fireloar
John Pavy
R. Hardy
D. Adams
Obituary notices for Bond and Hincks prominent in district
Obituary notices recall James Bond of Avoca Georgetown who died April 1 in his 80th year after over fifty years as a farmer, survived by a widow and four children. Interment at Georgetown Cemetery followed a graveside service by Rev. F B Morrissy. large cortege shown tribute to his esteem. Also obituary for William Hincks of Stone Hut who died at Laura Hospital aged 86, born Kapunda, long work carting wheat and operating timber mills, survived by a widow, five daughters and two sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Bond
Avoca
Georgetown
Chas
Bond
Adelaide
M. Bond
Messrs
Will
Charlie
Alf
Grea
Kath
F. B. Morrissy
William Hincks
Laura Hospitel
Stone Hut
Thomas
Caroline Hintks
Kapunda
Boogoolee
Stone Ht
Misa Catherine Groves
John and Augusta Groves
Games Evening at Glaystone Primary School
A successful games evening held on April 10 at Glaystone Primary School featured bridge winners Mrs Roy Thompson and Mr W Schneider and euchre winners Mr and Mrs Allen. Checkers prize went to Mrs M Read. A dainty supper was served by the Welfare Ladies, with takings of £0 4s 0d.
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Glaystone
Roy Thompson
W. Schneider Euchre
Allen
M. Read
Endeavour Rally at Gladstone on Good Friday
About four young Endeavourers from Adelaide and nearby districts will visit Gladstone for a Christian Endeavour Rally. The President Elect Mr Samuels will lead, with missionary Mr Burrows from Bolivia also present. Services at the Methodist Church on Good Friday at 7.45 pm and Easter Sunday at 11 am and 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Gladstone
Mr. Samuels
R. Burrows
Bolivia
Methodist Church
Harold Raymond Company Annual Variety Show Arrives in Jamestown
A charity performance Thursday night May 2 features Harold Raymond and a touring company for Brighton School for Blind Deaf and Dumb Children. Noted singer Doug Skurray will perform popular songs, with details to follow in this paper.
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Jamestown
Harold Raymond
Brighton School For
Tong. Skurray
Doug
Ro Tin
Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting Reports 1946 Actions
The Jamestown Hospital board met April 12 1946 in the Corporation Chamber. Dr Swann Medical Officer resignation accepted after 20 years. Dr Margaret appointed Acting Medical Officer to June 6. Financials show salaries 214 pounds and March accounts 386 pounds 19s 11d approved.Farewell planned for April 17 with strong board turnout. Yard staff holiday May 5. surplus Red Cross supplies to be sourced via Inc al Red Cross Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
Cham
A. R. Magarey
D. Boucaul
Messrs
A. D. Bray
H.R. Neill
Mr. Moore
House Committee
Swann
Margarey
Red Cross
H. K. Moore
M. McCallam
Death of Melrose rail victim Thomas Peter Redden
The late Mr Thomas Peter Redden died in a rail accident at Melrose. Born at Bendessy he lived at Whyte Yarcowie and was active in farming racing and local affairs. He married Elizabeth Fraser Smith in 1918 and leaves a widow three sons and three daughters. Burial was at Jamestown Cemetery with large attendance and a Requiem Mass at St James Church.
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Thomas Peter Redden
Melrose
Michel Redden
Bendesby
Redden
Canowis’ Belt
Carlotta
Whyte Yarcowle
Incere
Elizabeth Fracis Smith
John
Elizabeth Smith
Narvidy
Institute
Alop
Katherine
Leo
Whyte-Yarcowie Christopher
Bro
Jordan
Gong
Nsw
Eileen
Jeannette
Jamestown
Father Redden
St. James’ Catholic Church
M. Prendergast
Laura School Welfare Birthday Party Held at Latta Hall
The Laura Welfare Association hosted its Annual Birthday Party at Latta Parish Hall on Friday afternoon with about 50 parents and visitors attending. Mr. G Evans presided as secretary and Mrs. G Krang and Mrs. McKenzie spoke for Wirrabara and Caltowle associations. A birthday cake was cut by Mrs. Kohler. Afternoon items included musical numbers by Zelda Day Louretta Meaney and Margeret Klemm, plus recitations by Pauline Robblach Marion Klemm Phyllia Stott Lesthie Baehm Jillian Green and Barbara Evang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura School Welfare Association
Latta
G Evans
Laura Welfare Association
G. Krang
Wirrabara Welfare Association
McKenzie
Caltowle Welfare Association
Margeret Klemm
Pauline Robblach
Marion Klemm
Phyllia Stott
Leshie Baehm
Jillian Green
Barbara Evang
Jamestown Methodist Sunday School Anniversary Observed
Sunday services on 7 April featured Rev O L Noske at 11 am and 7 pm with singing led by Sunday School Superintendent H Medlin. Afternoon report by Medlin. soloists Cynthia Tidswall Valma McDougall Jelen Flavel. Miss Chambers organist. Gwenda Tohalke pianist. Mrs Skurray officiated. floral decorations by Mrs Gordon and Mr Havenler.
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Jamestown
Cynthia Tidswall
Valma McDougall
Jelen Flavel
Miss Chambers
Gwenda Tohalke
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Henley Beach
Mise
da Crawford
Murray
Creber
Bourn
K. Irvine
City
F. Cousner
Keith
HH. Crawford
Port Lin
Jhimestown
Garnett
B. T. Daly
O. Kurtzer
5. C. Kelly
Hockey
C. H. Lewis
Leamington
SAR
Bundaleer Road
Cope
Peterborough
Bundeleer Road
Cambrell
Rez Porter
Jamestown Hospital
Siven
E. J. Swann
Corporation Council Chamber
B.J
Jamestown Institute
D. Rowe
J. Kumnick
Corporation
Racine
D. Boucaut
Messars J. Kumaick
W. Hall
W. M. Walker
J Kumaick
Talkies
Wonder Glass
William Hampton
Z. W. Munro
Imperial College of Science and Technology
Appila Sports
Jamestown Stadium
Australian Primary Producers’ Union
Mothers & Babies’ Health Association
Crystal Brook
MR. James Bond
Harold Raymond Company
URA School Welfare Peer Association
Pru Lee
Cardigans
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
M. S. McLeod Ayr Street
Jamesto
Pulteney ST
Tyre Stores
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