War Loan Rally at Jamestown Draws £3200 Pledges
A large crowd gathered at the Jamestown Institute on Friday April 21 for a War Loan Rally. Mayor E T Daly presided as speakers including Mr K Witham Lieut Max Caddy and Able Seaman Harry Smith urged support for the First Victory Loan. Pledges totaled £3200 including £2000 from Mr F W Wine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
E. T. Daly
Australia
K. Witham
A.I.P
Max Caddy
Harry Smith
Jim Dobson
Driveringham
L.A
Jamestown
Mr. Witham
Seaman Smith
Lieut. Caddy
New Guinea
R. McLennan
F. W. Winese
H. Med Jin
J. C. Shurray
H. Medlin
A. Dennis
Hambleton
Jamestown Brass Band
Labor Speakers Endorse Bristow At Jamestown Meeting
Jamestown rally led by Mayor presided over by E T Daly as E A Bristow urged a victorious policy favoring primary producers and rural reconstruction. Speakers urged soil conservation and full employment while praising Labor as key to post war recovery and critiquing Playford government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T- Daly
Jamestown
E. A. Bristow
Burra
Bristow
Australia
O'Halloran M.P
Mr. Bristow
Labor
Legislative Council
South Australia
House of Assembly
Threadgold
McQuaid
Pollard
MBR
Playford
Leigh Creek
Commonwealth
M. J. Cronin
O'Halloran
Jamestown Couple Wed At Methodists As Church Decor Sparkles
On April 14 at Jamestown Methodist Church Claire Dunstan, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Je J Dunstan, married Ralph Sambell son of Mr and Mrs G Sambell. The ceremony featured J C Skurray singing Oh Promise Me and a guard of honor by the Methodist Girl Comrades. The bride wore white lace veil and carried a matching bouquet. a striped travelling suit and brown accessories completed her outfit. The bouquet was later presented to Mrs Mitchell on the 75th wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Methodist Church
Claire
Je J. Dunstan
Jamestown
Ralph
G. Sambell
Caltowie
Edgar Whyte
Broadview
J. C. Skurray
Mitchell
Patriotic Race Meeting Listed At Jamestown Course
The Jamestown race course hosts a patriotic meeting with multiple events and entries. Notable entrants include Globe Novice Sylvetheart, Black Boy, Blue Shoes, Gleace Belle, and Campden across hurdles and handicap trots with times ranging from 10 to 12 minutes and a consolation trot noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Globe
Sylvetheart
Campden
Black Boy
Miss Ada
Blue Shoes
Gleace Belle
Swidg
Kellie Lady
Wonga Bill
Broughton, Prince
Blamtyre Trow
Wanda
Minor
Sox
Biddy
Northern Lark
Ripponten
Anama Lad
Jimmy the Glam
Maori Dan- Ay
Conchif Laity
Kay Wellington
Rattray
Bardale
Campion
Wongo Hill
Glence Bell
Edward Ciloh
Death of W. J. Pilkington Jamestown racing figure
The death of William John Jack Pilkington of Torrensville, formerly of Jamestown, occurred at Calvary Hospital on April 20. He was a racing club steward and committeeman, part of Jamestown life, and his passing follows closely after the death of his brother Mr Jax Pilkington. Remains were brought to Jamestown for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William John
Jack Pilkington
Torrensville
Calvary Hospital
Jamestown
Jamestown Racing Club
City
Jax. Pilkington
Canowie Belts Pretty Presbyterian Wedding
April 19 at the Presbyterian Church Canowie Belt featured the wedding of May Young to Kenneth Noll with a floral church setting by Mrs A Brown and a breakfast reception for over 70. Attendants were Miss Gibbons and G Young. Miss Mary Growden sang during the signing. Rev J Gibson officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
May
G. Young
Kenneth
Ac Noll
Canowie Bel
A. Brown
Miss Gibbons
Mary Growden
Jamestown Club Championship Semi finals in bowling action
The Jamestown Bowling Club held the semi finals of its Club Championship with K Moore defeating He Medlin 21-12 and R McLennan edging G Tiwelitree 21-20. Tival Moore beat McLennan 25-12 as the winner pursues multiple titles. McLennan captained last year’s team. The grand final followed on a fine afternoon with McLennan winning by three points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. K- Moore
He Medlin
R. McLennan
G. Tiwelitree
Tival—Moore
McLennan
Yeams
Clit
Palmer
Gondes
Joe Williams
Egee
TuckWell
Hiaskets Penna
Moore
Stores Wall
Breuer
McElroy
Clift
Pin-Up Ball Raises Funds at Gladstone Meeting
The FFCE Pin-Up Ball in Gladstone drew over 300 attendees on April 20 and raised 32 for Miss Betty Harris. Winners included LAC Kavanagh with Miss Vi Gaghan in the Stork Dance and Ted White with runners-up L Lehmann and J Keane in the Les show. Mrs Lance Ewens won Belle of the Ball. Cy Moyses earned praise for arranging bidding and decor. organizer Mrs Efarrip led the event which featured the Andrews Sisters and a supper by local ladies. Total fund now 80 with final ball set for May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Institute
FFCE
Betty Harris
Gladstone
Lac Kavanagh
Vi Gaghan
Cy Moyses
Moyses
Wissey
Lac Stan Tammond
Yprei
Air Force
Army
Scation Charlies Moyyes
Stan Mammmond
Fred Atkinson
Vis
Anzac Service Held at Laura Town Hall
A large representative audience gathered at Laura Town Hall on Sunday April 23 for an Anzac Commemoration Service led by Rev. S K Wiseman with an address by Rev. H Davies. A moment with a lit 2 cent inscription Lest We Forget and the Last Post by Maurice Karger followed. Two quartets and Miss R M Spicer provided music and a wreath was placed at the Memorial Shrine by G W Smith with floral tributes from local girls. Apologies were received from RSA president J Condon and J B Wurm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura ‘Town Hall
K. Wiseman
Davies
Church of Enighnd
Maurice Karger
A. James
Margaret Lines
Sir. Wismean
H. Stevens
Laura
Wiseman
R. M. Spicer
G. W. Smith
J. Condon
Rsaj
J. 3. Wurm
Gladstone Bowling Club season closes with Anzac Day finals
The Gladstone Bowling Club finished its season on Anzac Day with the Pairs final won 21 12 by W Bawden and G W Gale over L Ewens and Read. C Reads team won the teams. HW M Pascoe led the summer-ujys. Singles champion was C I Martin ahead of L Yates. A mixed teams tournament on the green saw W S Williamson lead to a final margin of 16 points. Afternoon tea, officers’ praise, and £4 donated to FPCF and Red Cross accompanied trophy presentations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bawden
GW. H. Gale
Amd L. Ewens
Read
Kip
C. Reads
HW. M- Pascoe
Ujys
C. Rudge
A. H Smith
J. Lee
C. Ready H. Osman
J. Loek
A. Treasure
H. M. Pascoe
C. I. Martin
L. Yates
Gladstone Green
W. S Williamson
Yun
Roy Lines
Lois Mundy
Bi Willams
W $. Williamon
Fr. Johns
Pin-Up Girls Dance At Laura For Dorothy Shillabeer
An evening event in Laura featured pin-up girls raising funds for Miss Dorothy Shillabeer. The Laura Orchestra played as attendees from surrounding towns enjoyed the social, with takings totaling £10 18s. A forthcoming dance is planned for April 28 in the Sol-Wers Chily room and May 6 in the Parish Hall to aid Miss Shillabeer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Shillabeer
Laura
Laura Orchestra
Jack Wallace
MGA
Gladstone Golf Club Opens 1944 Season On Anzac Day
Gladstone Golf Club opened the 1944 season on Anzac Day with a crowd enjoying the ceremony. Vice-president Ted White declared the links open and wished for a successful season. A mixed foursome victory went to Ron Allnut and Mrs E R Hodgson. Secretary duties were held by Mr Allnut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Golf Clu
Ted White
Ron. Allnut
E. R. Hodgson
Allmutt
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited announces varied goods
Laura Ice and Produce Co. Ltd lists choice butter fat tonnage and poultry prices along with surplus factory equipment for sale including engines pumps scales and a bulldozer. The note invites regular supplier deliveries and offers to buy milk and empty banana crates, with contact via PHONE 45, LACRA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathon
Laura
LACRA
Laurance and Produce Co. Ltd
Spalding Tennis Tournament Delights Local Crowd
Spalding hosted fast tennis tournaments praised for the fine organization by enthusiastic ladies and supportive gentlemen. Results include Gents singles Viewr Jones and Lailies singles Mrs Ta Anderson. doubles won by Viewr Jones with AL Vawles and Lailies doubles by Mrs Se Kahl and Mess W Stoddart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Viewr Jones
Lailies
Ta Anderson
Viewer Jones
AL Vawles
Se Kahl
Mess W. Stoddart
Mined
L C L candidates address Gladstone meeting
Liberal and County League candidates J A Lrans and F J Admyndy spoke at Gladstone on April 19. The gathering, chaired by F O Neill, featured calls to back McEwin as No 1 and the speaker to support Eyre Peninsula representation and the Playford government’s policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal & County League
J. A. Lrans
M.P
Rocky RA T
F. J. Admyndy
Asul
Fidmends
Norher
Suint
Playford
Leigh Creek
Morgan-Whyalla
South Australia
Eismonds
Eyre
Moi A. L
Mn McEwin
Himeslf
Mn Th My Pascoe
C. Hy Lines
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MR. O'Halloran
MR. Pollard
Sambell
Dunstan
W. J. Pilkington
Helen
Moira
Judith Pearce
Jamestown Bowling Club
Gladstone Bowling Club
Gladstone Golf Club
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
S.A
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Jen Aalb
Robi. Cummings
Chas Coburn
the Devil
Miss “Jones
Scattergood
Asbestolite
Currie’ Bt
L.C.L
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Galnare
Georgetown
Yacka
Red Hill
Mercury
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