Early Reminiscences of the Standard Printing Office
The recollection covers 1888 1890 at Lavras when a new printing office began with L Simon as manager and Syd Rosser assisting. The author joined Feb 1889 earning 5 shillings weekly, describes ownership changes Symons Harman and later W J C Cole, early duties, and fires at Golding’s. Many names and events from the early days of the paper are recounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavras
L. Simon
Syd. Rosser
Messrs. Symons and Harman
George Knowles
Ted Farrell
Symons
Harman
W. J. C. Cole
Hannan
Tyre
Pica
David Golding
Gorge Knowles
Symons & Harman
Golding
Broken Hill
George
Billy Bing
Billa Bros
E. J. Walker
Gordon Felstead
Messrs. Symons & Barman
B. J. Farrell
R. J. Rose
Laura Jockey Club
J, B, Stevens
Convoy Company
Canberra survivor Able Seaman Stephen St George recalls wartime life aboard H M A S Canberra from 1939 until the cruiser was sunk by enemy action on August 9 off the Solomon Islands. His graphic talk is programmed for Tuesday night at eight o clock.
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H.M.A.S. Canberra
Stephen St. George
Canberra
Solomon Islands
Pol Shorthorn Bull For Canowie
Mr John Parker bought privately from J T Scrymzeour the senior and junior Poll Shorthorn Champion Nether by Tam O Shanter a 14 month bull for 850 guineas an Australian record price. Parker’s purchase highlights a Sydney show performance and a sale of 20 Poll Shorthorn heifers averaging just over 2207 head.
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John Parker
J.T. Scrymesour
Queensland
Parker
Sydney
Scrymzeour
Obituary notices from Adel aide and Jamestown district
Obituaries recall Leading Aircraftsman Merv Crossman of Woodville who died recently, with notes on his birth at Murraytown and schooling at Roolerou Centre High. Also remembered are The Late Miss A Anrie McKay of Adelaide born 1851 who lived at Jamestown and Spalding, and The Late Mr Richard William Mates of Canowie Station who died in Jamestown, with details of their lives and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merv Crossman
Adelaide
B. Crossman
Woodville
Murraytown
Roolerou Centre High School
Crystal Brook
Beck
Frisuda
A. McKay
Anrie McKay
Jamestown
Neil McKay
Spalding
Canowie Belt
Stewardt
J.C. Gibson
Barreside
R. W. Mates
Richard William Mates
Jong Standing
Canowie Station
Canowie
Gladstone B.5.L. raises funds via women's sales totals
Sales of badges by women workers for the Gladstone B.5.L. raised £9 8s for the TB Aid Society and £9 1s for the Anzac Day appeal. A further £1 1s donation by the branch to the TB Appeal brings the total to £10 10s.
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Gladstone Asl
Gladstone B.5.l
T-B. Aid Society
T.B
Gladstone District Council Meeting Minutes Summary
Gladstone District Council held on Friday April 6 with Crs J F O Neill J R Potter M J Page J G Deeble and G M Black present along with the Overseer W H Chekburn and the Dis inter Clerk J C Thomson Apologies were received from Crs Hillam and Linea Correspondence included Agriculture fire inquiry LG Department half yearly report Registrar of Deeds change of ownership and notes from Rev R V Grant on religious interest Proposed alterations to the Assessment Book and transfer of property from Fr Reynolds to W Nourse The paysheets passed for district and hall accounts as well as the Government Grant The Chairman reported on two War Loan Rally addresses by J A Lyons MP and J J O Sullivan The fire controllers were asked to consider a letter from the Minister of Agriculture Overseer’s offer to transport Mr Bradock to Jamestown and arrange firewood supply for residents was approved A bad gutter across road at Mr Read’s was reported
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Crs
J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
M. J. Page
J. G. Deeble
G. M. Black
W. H. Chekburn
7J. C. Thomson
Registrar of Deeds
R. Hillam
R. V. Grant
Dr. Potter
Black
Fr. Reynolds
W. Nourse
Hall
J. A. Lyons
J J. O'Sullivan
Page
Dr. Page
Deeble
Bradock
Jamestown
Gladstone
Potter
M! Read
Dairy Conditions Report From Mr J O Hatter District
Dairy adviser notes cattle in medium to fairly good condition with likely satisfactory carry into winter. Mild cows need extra hay feeding to maintain milk and butterfat. pastures were good after February rains but dried in March reducing growth. Cream production rose in late February and early March, then declined toward end of March. April expected gradual decline. cream quality mostly in February levels with 7 first grade, 25 percent lower grades.
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Hatter
Gladstone F F C F Ball and Community Events
Large attendance at the Gladstone unit of the FACP dance raised nearly £24. A presentation to Pte Tad Till of the ALF accompanied by Mr J G Deeble. A late event saw a Thrift Shop in GQuadstone report successful first day sales and a Bridge and Encore Evening with winners and over £3 proceeds.
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Gladstone
FACP
Lawra Rehestea
Mynterval
Pte
Tad Till
ALF
J. G Deeble
Gquadstone
Me Garner
Bridge
J. Dea
L. J. Bath
Enehre
W. Ballantyie
H. Reichelli
L. Yates
Scout Camp Alters Weekend Schedule
Public advised the tani will be open to visitors on Saturday instead of Sunday afternoon due to the Anzac Service in Jamestown on Sunday afternoon.
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Jamestown
Reduced Australian speed limit to 30 mph across most vehicles
The Minister of Transport announces an 80 kmh speed limit but urges driving under 30 mph to protect rubber supplies and national security. The RAA appeals to motorists to obey the spirit of the regulation, with exemptions for defence and urgent service vehicles and stricter rules near schools and trams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minister of Transport
TLAA
R.A.A
Unis
Thel
Supply and Shipping
England
United States
District Council Plans Quarry Stone Crushing and Gala Day
Gulnare Wards report quarry work with four government overseers and April receipts of 142 points. A Red Cross fundraiser at the institute on April 1 raised 21/11. Music provided by E Bite, F Boyce, M Hynes, M Hiskey. Local servicemen visiting include Lieut Moroney and Set. Reg Parsons. Wil Raven arrived from New Guinea ill with malaria. Will Miller visited relatives. Easter Monday Gala Day planned at Georgetown followed by Hill Ball that night. Rats plague households. meat demand rises for camp.
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Red Cross
Institute
Messames C. E. Bite
F. C. Boyce
M. Hynes
M. Hiskey
Teil Moroney
Northern Territory
Fondress
Reg Parsons
RAB
Piz
Wil Raven
New Guinea
Adelaide
Hls
Sig
Will Miller
Myatt
Kate Miller
Nell
Georgetown
Easter Holidays Sports Event Plan at Georgetown
A Georgetown committee forms to present an all day programme of sports and horse events on Easter Monday. All events are post entry with details on posters or from secretary J G Tolley. Laura Orchestra to provide music for a dance night. proceeds go to Red Cross funds.
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Gladstone
Georgetown
J. G. Tolley
Laura Orchestra
Red Cross
Jamestown District Council Minutes April 1943
Jamestown district council met April 2 1943 in council chambers. Chairman Dr M J Cromiy reported attending the Local Government Association half yearly meeting in Adelaide and summarized acted instruments. Overseer Mr C M Bailey, district clerk J J Kerin and councilors discussed road damage from water and needed repairs, noting Tarowie Ward Main Street work and a plan to reroute water flow to protect water tables. War loan quota of 63000 was met with a surplus of 1300, later increased to 4820 including Narridy.
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Council
Jamestown
M. J. Cromiy
H.C. Mall
Tas
Cummings T
Swearse
R. H. Catford
Fm. Catford
J. HL Thomas
R. O. Baynes
W. 5. Bennett
RW. FP. Smart
C. M. Bailey
J. J. Kerin
Local Government Association of
S.A. Lid
Adelaide
Catford
Cowie Ward
Jefferson
Sticey
Forrest
Grady
Tavenwie
Ninnes' Creek
de Catford
Dr. Catford
Velney Dar
Georgetown Working Bee Gathers 25 to 30 for Gala Preparations
Last Saturday at the oval 25 to 30 workers cleaned and prepared grounds for Easter Monday Red Cross Gala. The Circle aims to raise its £150 quota with funds already in hand. A dance followed the working bee netting 4 14 for the dance and 1 2 for the competition. Prizes awarded for dance and bridge events supplemented by supper, with proceeds totaling 3 14 6.
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the Oval
Gus Berndt
Steinwedel
Shirley Brogan
Mesdamies P
Oyce
E. J. Rife
Miss
M, Hiskey
Charie Menzel
Jol Hayne
Lauralee and Produce Co. Limited Dairy Market Offer
Lauralee and Produce Co. Limited promotes a Northern Tawatur Dairy Produce market for Golden North Butter Wage Poultry and Milk. It highlights rapid weekly turnover, better cream grades, and higher prices for dressed poultry while detailing transport from trains to Laura, near markets, and prompt monthly payments on the 10th with government subsidies and fixed rates for butter fat and eggs.
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Tawatur
Higgs End
Laura
Council discusses creek repairs and road drainage action
Councilors report progress on repairing two creeks and diverting a gutter. They approve appointing officials, note a Civil Aviation water issue near Jamestown Emergency Landing Ground, and discuss noxious weeds control with ministerial input. Holidays for Cayman PD, and finances and road drainage near J N Brooks and John Williams lands are reviewed with a purchase option to fix pond damage.
Council Minutes Mention Election Nominations and Road Matters
The meeting records Council business including proposed interviews on road closing, a motion by Baynes and Swearse, and the appointment of James Joseph Kerin as Returning Officer for the forthcoming elections. It notes retiring Councillors Cronin Cummings Catford Sennett and Thomas with nominations deadline under National Emergency Powers Act 1941.
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Cartrd
Swearse Secmadeil
Brooks
Inspector Davis
Curried
Serrinis
Tarcowie
Cr. Baynes
Thomas
Fy Tood
Landhalters
Rand
Anni
Connellors
Effi ‘Ion
M.A Cronin
Buntaleer
Jus. Cummings
Canowie Wari
B. Catford
Tarcowle
James Joseph Kerln
Cr. P. Catford
Ral
Wis
Adelaide Car Service
Wauter
A. F. Hector
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Pol
Gladstone District
Middle and Upper North
Gladstone F.F.C.F. Ball
FAA
Gulnare
the District Council
Ald
Miota
Messrs. W. Hinton
E. J. Martin
F. W. Phillips
Migs Bulch Hinton
R. Hykes
Migs Diggins
Mr. W. Young
Mias
C. Jolly
Lauralee
Laura, SA
Beecham
Harvie
Ranger
Twieden
Catford Mirvers
Department of Civil Aviation
Draid
Distief Council
Peteborough
Helalle- Yongala
Roa
C.F. Tus
Minister of Agriculture
Connell
Henne
Thoman
Cayman
Bennett
Vantestown-Yarcowie
J. N. Brooks
John Williams
Brookes
Lester
Jamestown Taikies
Flight Command
General Bahtbitlon
San Antonis Rose
Badlands OF
Dakota
Washington
Olour
Swing Social
F. C. Hussey
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Motor, Radio, Electrical Engineers
Wirrabara
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