Gladstone Past Highlights and Local Happenings
Express-April 28 1919 notes Scouts camp at Beetaloo under Scoutmaster Sargent and Troop leader Gale. a silver tea service given to Mr and Mrs Kitson at St Kilian's Church. farewell social for Mr and Mrs C A Gallasch. concert for local Institute in Town Hall by Miss Gertrude Lewis and Mr James Anderson. railway reservoir work begun. business change as Polgiane Bros sell Glazstone to W H Deeble. A C Catt resigns as captain of local Rifle Patrol. social for Mrs Littlejohn with address and sovereign purse. various town affairs including insolvency official change and new jail plans.
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Gladatone
Boys Scouts
Beetaloo
Scoutmnster Sargent
Gale
St Killians Church
Caltowie
Father Doyle
Kitson
St. Alban’s
C. A. Gallasch
T. P. Wood
Gertrude Lewis
Jas. Anderson
Geo. Steele
Gladstone
Mesare Polgiane Bros
W. H. Deeble
A. C. Catt
R. Hennig
Fire in Wheat Stack at Gladstone Suspected Smoking
Fire broke out Sunday at Messrs J Darling Sons wheat stacks in Gladstone. Residents rushed to the sheds and quenched the blaze. Clear ette butts and matches were found near the start, suggesting smoker activity. About £5 damage. W C Hudson investigated and reported to Mr W Hancock who did not deem an inquest necessary. Mr A Coe is the local agent for J Darling and Son.
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Messrs. J. Darling & Sons
Gladstone
C. C. Ross
W.C. Hudson
W. Hancock
A. Coe
J. Darling & Son
Croquet match notes for Gladstone ladies team
The Gladstone ladies won by 51 points converting 53 to 04 in a Tuesday match. Details list pairs: Shepherd and Readdef, Thomas and Burgess 26-9. Harris and Wisher Jet. Belcher and Crawford 28-15. Gale and Sargent defeated Smart and Siv, jour 26-19. Sambell and Staker defeated Bowman and Sandow 26-20.
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Gladstone
Ladstone Ladies
Mesdames Shepherd
Readdef
Mesdames
Thomas
Burgess
Mesdames L. G. Harris
Wisher Jet
Mesdames Belcher
Crawford
Mesdames FE
A. Gale
L. Sargent
Mesdames Smart
Siv
Jour
Mesdames Sambell
Staker
Mesdames Bowman
Sandow
Georgetown Golf Opens Season With Mixed Foursomes Win
The Georgetown golf season opened with Mr. J. B. Thomas of Galvare presiding and a strong rally of players. Mixed foursomes were won by C. W. A. Peaks and Gwenyth Smallacombe, with tea-time by the ladies. Anzac Day services held at Soldiers Memorial Hall featured Rev. L. W. Brook and wreaths for the TB Soldiers. A wild ga jah target at Mayfield farm set a local record, while Institutes Sports produced multiple events and a large tea, with a ball featuring Cornell's orchestra and dancers. Rain kept grazing uncertain, but the day raised funds and the committee praised the volunteers.
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J. 8. Thomas
Galvare
Freeman
C. W. A. Peaks
Gwenyth Smallacombe
F. E. Scott
Soldiers Memorial Hall
L. W. Brook
G. Ferme
F. C. Boyce
R. J. McDonald
Christ
Flanders
P. M. Thomson
T B
Mayfield
Gerald Noonan
Arch Thomson
Institutes
Hibernian Lodge
Druids Lodge
Gulnare
Georgetown
Eb, Gulney
Jack Noonan
Len Wellington
Druids
BR. B. Vaughton
Leo McAuley
G. J. Noonan
Mesdames
Nancarrow
B. Buckenara
Cornell
Jack
Mary O'Connell
Sydney
D. O'Connell
Institute
D. O’connell
P.M. Thomson
O'Connell
F. E
Gladstone Market Preview From Elder Smith Sale
Messrs Elder Smith and Co Ltd announce a monthly market at Gladstone on Tuesday. The sale lists 1860 sheep 20 pigs and sur dries available for bidding with details to be announced at the event.
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Messrs Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd
Gladstone
Gladstone Golf Club Captain’s Team Triumphs in Four Ball Play
In a late April golf report Gladstone’s Captain’s team beat the Vice-Captain’s team 7 matches to 3. The Wirrabara match on April 76 saw J V Thomson and W D Edmunds win while several pairings from Gladstone and Wirrabara posted decisive victories and losses.
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Vic
W. Thomson
R. S. Thompson
W. D. Edmunds
G. A. Thomson
C.H. Freer
T. Wreford
C. Leesue
W. G Cook
F. C. Barter
Williamson
A. H. Harvie
Wirrabara
J. V. Thomson
R. Moebus
R. Cumming
A. Harding
A. J. Lawrie
W. H. Noblet
C. J. Peddar
F. M. Stephens
Anb
R. A. Munday
A. G. Grant
E. J. Eley
B. Holland
Gladstone
Gladstone Rifle Club South Club scores at 500 yds
Scores from Gladstone Rifle Club South Club competition fired at 500 yards amid steady right wind. Notable shooters include D A Flavel 43 100, I J Osman 45 42 96, M S Osman 4 39 46 96, A T Harslett 43 45 83, R H Coe 49 41 91, and L Sargent 80 33 81. A team has been selected to visit Spoderos Centre on Saturday 29th.
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D. A. Flavel
I. J. Osman
M. S. Osman
B. A. Lines
R. Bone
OG A. T. Harslett
A. A. Flagel
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Eudunda
A. C. Read - Gladstone
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
Massey Harris Pty
New Zealand
Insur- Co. Ltd
Castro Oil
Oakland
Vames
Laura Racea
Nellie
Lenore
Laura
Cross
Zocke
Croquet
Gladstone v. Guinare
Gladstone Market
H. T. Harslett
Enquires
General Motors
Oldsmobile
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Gladstone Golf Club
Mise D. Pinch
L. Cobiac
Darwent
Sutter
Mise B. Creber
Phillis
Eley Jost
Noblet
Witzsimmong Jost
Hayes
M. Lines
H. McLean
J. Ballantyne
Medien
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
P.O. Box
Telephone
J. W. Norman, M.P.S
Easy Ranch
A. J. Noll
E Yates
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Cross Street
and Confectioner Main BT
A. J. Rutter & Son
Smallgoods
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn
Wallaroo
West End
Sydney W. Thomson
Dental Bourgeon
Univ. Atlas
Crystal Brook
Mon
Lenna
Brook
Stresta Gladstone
C. Rutter
Port Pirie Cross Street
W. L. Palmer Co, Watchmaker
Jeweller & Optician
Jamestown
Bert Barrett’s Men's Wear
Jim Stewart
the Booyoolee Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
E. A. Gale & Sons Contractera
Gladstone Rifle Club
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End Beer
Miss Phyllis Cook
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