Empire Ball and Charity Events Highlight Gladstone Social Season
Gladstone F F C F thrift shop profit win led to plans for Empire Ball at Gladstone Institute on May 6 with Lawa Orchestra to raise funds. Laura Unit of the FLE C P sent £80 to HQ after Paddy's Market success. Cadet Trevor Eley injured at Middle Beach but progressing satisfactorily in Adelaide Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Gladstone Wall
Frcs. 1
Gladstone Institute
Lawa Orchestra
Laura
Fle.c.p
Paddy's
Middle Beach
Trevor Eley
Eric Eley
Qladstone
Adelaide
Tre
Thanksgiving Service for Mrs Pan Walter to be Held
Sunday morning service will honor the life of Mrs Pan Walter the last surviving foundation member. Friends are invited to attend. Afternoon Sunday School will present prizes won by pupils from the year. Mr Shepherd will speak on early Sunday School days. Parents and friends invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pan Walter
Walter
Shepherd
Scouts Camp At Bundaleer Springs During Easter Holidays
Over 60 Boy Scouts from Gladstone Crystal Brook Port Pirie Snowtown and Jamestown troops camped at Bundaleer Springs Picnic Grounds for Easter. Camp Chief T G Haskard Crystal Brook assisted by H W Blaskett and A J Altmann. Quartermaster Max Parrington handled supplies. The event proved very successful and instructive with a 6 a.m. wake due to cold. Visitors saw signaling first aid tumbling and pyramid demonstrations on Saturday afternoon and joined a Camp Fire Concert in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Snowtown
Jamestown
Bundaleer Springs
T. G. Haskard
Crystal Brook
Mesars
H. W. Blaskett
A. J. Altmann
Max Parrington
Laura Hospital Inc Meeting Recaps 1943 Firewood Deal
Hospital officials discuss 1943 firewood supply agreement with H E Jons and review Secretary Treasurer reports. A Laura Town Hall ball is planned for Tuesday with Laura Orchestra, sterilizer repairs noted, and a 10000 gallon brick tank project authorized with a June 10 tender deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesars J. F. Roenafelit
W. F. Wurst
V. W. Blesing
A. & Holland
H.R. Lines
R. J. Cooke
T. W.tesele
J. S. Wurm
H. E. Jons
Laura Town Hall
Laura Orchestra
Medical Oflcer
Mesara
W. W. Biesing
Urgent National Demand for Mutton in War Time
Broadcast by Mr. W. 8 Kelly, Rural Adviser to the Prices Commissioner, outlines Australia's meat needs during wartime. He warns of shortages, calls for increased production and strategic storage, and urges cooperation among stock owners, agents, and manpower authorities to meet nearly half a million tons of civilian demand alongside forces requirements. He notes strong sheep and cattle stocks but warns shortages may still arise and stresses the need for efficient processing and distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. 8 Kelly
Tarloo
Australia
Demarda
Britain
United Kingdom
Queensland
Commonwealth
Ettie
Fundncurs and
Gout Organisation
Jamestown Sports Meeting Succeeds At Victoria Park
Jamestown War Purposes Fund Committee sponsored a successful Easter Monday sports meeting at Victoria Park. £33 was realised. events included cycle races, trotting, and children's races. One trotter died after a contest, and officials praised the smooth program and lanes convener Roma Tall for tea and refreshments arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown War Purposes Fund Committee
Victoria Park
Messrs
Eb, Grabla
P. Folly
H. Jackson
Jas
Pilkington
FY. Abolt
A. Deering
T. Harper
Roma
Ken Davies
2. Rehn
Cagtt Brooks
T. R. Rosie
Ovente
Unfer
H, Pyne
Tarvie
Harpie
S. Opie
H. J. Gordon
G. Jenner
Military
B. M. Drennan
G. Magner
Tally
Tully
Glasson
Magner
Jones
Alf
H, Bailey
Anzac Service Held at Jamestown Commemorates Gallant Dead
A large Jamestown crowd gathered at Victoria Square for Anzac commemoration. Major WJ Burford laid a wreath on the tomb of Trapper Goodes, with wreaths later placed at the Memorial Arch. The Institute Hall hosted a service led by Mayor E T Daly and ministers from several churches. A RSA collection supported distress funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Victoria Square
Vd.c. Land Red
E. T. Daly
Ehair
J. ©. Gibson
ST. Tarper
AP. Yeomans
Church of Bueland
Capt. Frooks
Salvation Army
A. Dennis
Miss Lawrie
Georgetown hosts Red Cross Gala and village events
Saster Saturday activities included a large working bee on the oval and a gala at the Institute with a dance drawing a good crowd. Profits from the day expected between 50 and 60 pounds, with receipts from dance and tea contributing substantial sums. The wheelbarrow race and sheaf tossing drew strong entries, and overall the Red Cross Circle anticipates around 150 pounds from events and donations since last March. Local visitors and residents, including Dul de Graetz and Francs Hiskey, were noted with several others visiting or returning home for the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saster
Oval
Red Cross
Institute
J. Wellington
HG. Dolley
Tewn
Dul‘de Graetz
Laura
L. Phillis
Francs Hiskey
Adelaide
Miss Morey
Booleroo Centre Anzac Day Service and Local Wedding
A large turnout mourns Anzac Day at the Booleroo Centre Institute hall with Rev H J Martin delivering an inspiring address. On April 17 at Booleroo Centre Methodist Church Gweneth Stephens and W A Arthur were married with Rev E J Martin officiating and a decorated, flower-filled ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunitay
Institute Hall
H. J. Martin
Bomerno Centra Methodist Church
Gweneth
T. H. Stephens
Arwaxiers
W. A
Bill
J. J. Arthur
Booleroo Centre
E. J. Martin
Duet
Annette
Arthur
Stephens
Mrs. Arthur
ANZAC SERVICE HELD AT LAURA TOWN HALL
Laura residents gathered for an ANZAC service at the Laura Town Hall to honor Gallipoli's fallen. RS.A. chairman J Condon chaired, Rev J Wireman spoke, a combined choir sang King of Kings, and wreaths were laid at the War Memorial by RS.A. chairman J Condon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Memorial
Chanan
R.S.A
J. Condon
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Advert
Due to high reputation in the Northern Towas we have a large market for Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk. Trains from all Northern towns reach Laura mid day we take delivery and return cans and crates promptly. Payments on the 10th of each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towas
Golden North
Laura
Booyoolie Agricultural Society Annual Meeting Held
Booyoolie Agricultural Society met in the Mayor’s Parlour on Tuesday night April 27 with officers W F Wurst president W P Shepherd W W Bleslug C Amey J Roennfeldt E E Klemm R J Cooke Hf Lines secretary. Secretary read minutes and balance sheet showed £262 bank credit plus £288 from asset sales and £10 War Bond. Chairman noted rents to council. officers were re elected for 1944. next meeting set for April 1944. society recessed due to 1943 conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booyoolie Agricultural Society
Messrs
W. F. Wurst
W. P. Shepherd
W. W. Bleslug
C. Amey
J. #. Roennfeldt
E. E. Klemm
R. J. Cooke
Hf. R. Lines
Chalrwnn
Couneil
Society
Obituary of Mrs P Walter Pioneer Resident of Laura
Mrs P Walter died at Pine Park Laura on April 17 1943 aged 92 she was born in 1852 and married in 1874 at Lyndoch to Paul Walter returning to Laura where she lived a long life. She was active in Laura Baptist Church and local organizations and valued by the community. Surviving sons Edyward Gilbert Charley Stanley and Frederick are listed with their towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
P.walter
Paul Walter
Pine Park
Whiter
Walter
Lyndoch
Waller
Messrs
Edyward
Ilanva
Gilbert
Barootu
Charley
Galbanie
Stanley
Glenelg
Frederick
Jamestown Rostered Visitors Describe Family Day
Mr. J. O Leary of Jamestown visited Easler with his brother and with his mother who is in her fourteenth year. The note mentions the family’s presence and ongoing housework carried by the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Leary
Jamestown
Wi Mitchum
Oll
Jamestown CWA Exhibition Opens with Honor and Praise
State President Mrs. M. W. Bailey opened the Jamestown CWA Exhibition in a cheerful address. Branch President Mrs. O. Brogan introduced Bailey and outlined the year’s work, noting the passing of committee member Mrs. T. Daly. The gathering paused for a 2 minute tribute, National Anthem, and a pianoforte duet by Mrs. Shuve ray and Miss Lawrie. Little Maristet Kerin presented a posy to Bailey who praised the workers and spotlighted exhibits including a sugar-bag brace and bib overall and a footstool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Bailey
O. Brogan
Bailey
Oe of
Oly
T. Daly
Shu
War veteran crafts and crafts fair highlights
A returned soldier’s Palestine woven wool piece and handmade pottery featured at a hospital taught craft display by the Red Cross Occupational Therapy group. The event showcased sheep skin tanning needs for vests and gloves as well as camouflage nets, with extensive stalls, demonstrations, and a music program. Over £50 was raised as visitors from multiple towns attended a lively afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine
Red Cross
Brogan
Skelton
Rundle
Mise Scott
Pyne
Barney Bailey
H. Jones
Mesdame
Scott
M. W. Salley
A. Collins
Alec McNeill
A. d. Symonds
A. T. Symonds
Marsh
M. Black
Misser Scott
Hoffmann
Hofmann
L. Orchard
Meslames Dolan
Fai
Longmire
Spalding
F. Humphris
Jamestown
Redhill
Peterborough
Terowie
Appila
Tareowie
Mannanarie
Yoagala
Caltowie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone F.F.C.F
Gladstone Fcp
F. Weinert
Reo Cross
J. S. Warren
Wistrice
Red Cross Ride
Northern District
Gladstone Diggers Rest Room
W.W. John
Gladstone Welfare Club
Gladstone Women's Welfare Clu
Miss Budge
Jerry Gilligan
Glenys Kiemm
Accident Tod Police
Laura Baptist Church
BOY Scouts Camp
Georgetown
Booleroo
Arthur —Stepphens
Laura Ice and
Laura, &A
Beechamn
Booyoolie Agricultural Society Inc
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Warner Bros
Jeffery Lynn In
General Exhibition
Eddie Albert
Joan Leslie
F. C. Hussey
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Wirrabara
Jamestown C.W.A
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!