Jamestown Ladies Methodist Guild Marks 22nd Birthday
The Jamestown Ladies' Methodist Guild celebrated its 22nd birthday on July 25 with many members and visitors. President Mrs Noske led the event with a brief program including songs and a humorous recitation. Mrs Hutson spoke on churches visited in England and overseas. greetings came from several denominations. The venue was attractively decorated, and Mrs Joe Cummings helped provide a birthday cake iced by Smours bakers. Mrs H Medlin cut the cake to close a pleasant afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Methodist Guild
Noske
Salvation Army
Presbyterian Church
McLennan
Terowie
Dalton
Baptist
Joe Cummings
H. Medlin
Booleroo Centre students visit Jamestown for sports
Booleroo Centre High School visitors played basketball and football against Jamestown on Friday July 26. Football ended Booleroo 13 18 1 behinds to Jamestown 1 behind. Basketball A Grade Jamestown 32 Booleroo 23. B Grade Booleroo 30 Jamestown 7. Lunch served. Gladstone High School visit planned. Northern High Schools Athletic Contests set for August 28 with about 300 students expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo Centre High School
Jamestown
Booleroo
J. Smith
R. Battersby
R. Clift
R. Fosdike
Gladstone High School
Madhatters Ball Triumph at Belalie North Memorial Hall
A successful Madhatters Ball attracted about fifty attendees in Belalie North. Judges named Miss Nancy Bray and Mr. Ben Axford as the ladies and gents winners, with Mrs C Pryor and Mr Wilson also noted as winners. The event featured Euchre for non-dancers, orchestra by Mrs R Smart, and a ladies prepared supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie North Memorial Hall
Nancy Bray
Ben Axford
C. Pryor
Wilson
R. Smart
Messrs. C. Reding
A. Cook
Youth Club Meeting Cancelled Tonight
The Gym Night planned for Friday is cancelled but gym sessions may continue on 9 August if needed due to emergency lighting. Attendance is high and boys support the movement by becoming financial members. Subscriptions listed include £17 0s 6d previously acknowledged and smaller donations from Klingner, McCarthy, and Johns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. A. Klingner
P. J. McCarthy
R. D. Johns
Orroroo Edges Appila In Windy Football Battle
Orroroo defeated Appila by five points in a keen contest at Appila. Final scores were Orroroo 5 goals 16 behinds to Appila 5 goals 10 behinds. Strong north west wind challenged play as Appila pushed to win in the final quarter. Best players included D Mc Laren W Redden R Redden D Reddaway Barker Reichstein W Francis Hall Baynes Swearse Fuller Brigden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appila
Orroroo
D. McLaren
W. Redden
R. Redden
D. Reddaway
Barker
R. Reichstein
W. Francis
H. Hall
L. Baynes
J. Swearse
K. Fuller
L. Brigden
Jamestown
Caltowie
Magpies
Robinson
Hoffmann
Daly
R. Abbott
Howlett
Manuel
Holland
Stoker
Dunn
Catford
Bevan
Cockburn
Abbott
Clarke
Caltowie -Cockburn
Jackson
Laura
Gladstone
Laura Oval
Don Cleggett
Ron Campaii
Gilbert Clarke
J. Abell
K. Ballantyne
L. Giersch
F. Hoffmann
C. Meaney
W. Crawford
F. Howlett
R.harvie
F. Clarke
F. Tully
K. O'Dea
G. Martin
C. Kirkland
C. Robinson
Vr. Yeates
G. Rosie
Horrie Jackson Fund
J. Wisnevske
G. H. Cummings
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promoted by Famous Names
An advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a money saving quick relief for coughs and colds. It claims notable figures use the product and urges buyers to mix a two shilling bottle with water to make a pint of remedy suitable for adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lauder
Gladys Moncrieff
Peter Dawson
Will Mahoney
Arbor Day Observed in Wirrabara Forest Event
A combined Arbor Day in Wirrabara Forest by Booleroo Centre and Wirrabara Forest Pub Schools drew about one hundred attendees. Principal speeches praised trees and demonstrated planting, with tours of the Forest Dept Nursery and seedling plots, and a timber operation showing logs cut and loaded for the saw mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara Forest
Booleroo Centre
Murphy
Forest School
C. B. Kay
Queensland
Forest Dept
Jamestown Bowling Club Sets August Meeting and Improvements
Jamestown Bowling Club foresees a prosperous season with plans for August 8 general meeting. Ambitious projects include electric lighting for the ladies bowling green, an electric roller, automatic sprinklers, and a jarrah border for croquet lawns, funded by last year’s credit and show booth proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Bowling Club
Jamestown Show
Whyte Yarcowie Institute Dance Raises Funds for School Equipment
A Tuesday July 16 dance at Whyte Yarcowie Institute raised £9 8 0 for a wireless set to equip the school. Bob Breeding’s orchestra played under Master of Ceremonies E W Hepacith. Denise Haese leads a Junior Red Cross group as local crops and housing updates note a new store opening by G A Mullingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte- Yarcowie Institute
Bob Breeding
E. W. Hepacith
Tetowie
Ross Rayner
Red Cross
Denise Haese
G. A. Mulligham
J W B A Results From July 27 Matches
J W B A kept results for July 27 with Pres. & Baptist 21 beating High School 19 and Methodist Blue 27 defeating St. Joseph Brown 6. St. Joseph Blue 14 beat Meth. White 7. Individual goal scorers include N Lewis 7 and E Jolly 14 for Pres. & Baptist, L Glasson 17 and A McGregor 10 for Methodist Blue, and M Merrifield 10 for St. Joseph Blue. Minor round points show St. Joseph Blue leading with 20 and Pres. & Baptist 15 in second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pres. & Baptist
High School
N. Lewis
E. Jolly
P. White
M. Phillips
N. Bray
Methodist Blue
St. Joseph Brown
L. Glasson
A. McGregor
E. Kelly
D. Weston
E. Moore
E. Rodeghiero
I. Hoffmann
St. Joseph Blue
Meth. White
Merrifield
C. Kelly
B. Christianson
I. Baker
I. Abbott
M. McCarthy
E. Collins
K. Kelly
L. Herde
P. Rofe
Methodist White
Northern Areas Football Association Premiership Contests
Georgetown moves to first place as Jamestown Wirrabara and Laura chase third. Laura defeats Gladstone 14 7 while Jamestown beats Caltowie 14 14 to 7 10, with margins shaped by wind and scrappy play. Delegates meet to discuss finals umpires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Gladstone
Wirrabara le
CHO
OBA
Caltowie
Laura
Wirrabayra
Jamestown–Yatina clash preview at High School Oval
Jamestown lines up against Yatina after a windy match where Peterborough scored a lone point against the wind. Key Jamestown players include J Huxtable, M Kerin, G Martin, C Montgomerie with Montgomerie netting three goals. team listed with substitutes and reserves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
Jamestown
J. Huxtable
M. Kerin
G. Martin
Montgomerie
Davey
Clift
Martin
Methodist Youth Rallys Unite Knights Across District
The Methodist Youth connected with the Comradeship and Order of Knights held district meetings at Gladstone and parades across Port Pirie Risdon Park Solomontown Crystal Brook Fort Broughton Spalding Red Hill Laura Wirrabara and more. 26 advanced to the Second Degree and pledged service to Christ. District officers were elected at Gladstone Memorial Hall with Miss B Pitt present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Knights
Gladstone
Port Pirie
Risdon Park
Solomontown
Crystal Brook
Fort Broughton
Spalding
Red Hill
Laura
Wirrabara
Gladstone Memorial Hall
A. D. R. Marlow
Gladstone Methodist Church
B. Pitt
Comrades
Ret
B. Lawson
High Court
Wir‘rabara
Miss Pitt
Clare
Fireside Social at Laura Baptist Church Draws Large Crowd
A Fireside Social hosted by Laura Baptist Church members on July 23 at Mr. and Mrs. A. James home attracted about 70 attendees. Guests included returning soldiers and Dr. and Mrs. Murray. The evening featured a Quiz session and a musical quiz with hymns and songs, followed by supper and thanks from the church secretary. The next social is set for August 6 at Mr. and Mrs. Lindsay Smith’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Baptist Church
A. James
Murray
Laura
J. Bowker
G. Lines
James
Lindsay Smith
Radio Inspector to Visit Laura in August
A Radio Inspector will visit Laura in August to investigate listener interference reports. Listeners with receiver interference should contact the Laura Postmaster. the inspector will check and address the complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radio Inspector
Laura
Wheat Crop Competition Set for 1946 47 At Meeting
Messrs A J Symonds W F Wurst H C Jaeschke F Borgas and W C Johnstone presented the wheat crop competition. Apologies came from J C Kleinig J R Potter W C Wurst and A W Hooper. The balance sheet showed £1 6 3 credit and the 1946 47 competition was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. J. Symonds
W. F. Wurst
H. C. Jaeschke
F. #. Borgas
W. C. Johnstone
J. C. Kleinig
Laura
J. RR. Potter
Gladstone
W. C. Wurst
A. W. Hooper
Jamestown
A. J.symonds
Caltowle Institute
Department of Agriculture
Department
Electoral rolls close soon for federal elections
Voters are urged to enrol or update enrolment now as the Commonwealth rolls will close with writs. Recruited and civilian electors, including ex servicemen, should check rolls at Post Offices and Electoral Offices where Claim Cards are available. Correct enrolment is compulsory to avoid fines and loss of voting rights.
Port Firle B.H.A.S. Brass Band Concert At Gladstone
A well attended concert at the Gladstone Institute raised funds for the Methodist Fete Straw berry Stall. Conducted by Allan Hoge the Port Firle band played a varied programme and accompanied several vocal pieces. Visiting bandsmen were hosted to supper by local ladies led by Mrs J F P Hogg. Gross proceeds were about £22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Port Firle
J. FP. ‘Hogg
Welcome Home Social At Laura Town Hall Honors 13 Servicemen
Residents gathered at Laura Town Hall on Saturday evening to honor 13 returned service personnel. With power limits lamps lit the hall as W. W. Blesing chaired the event in the absence of Mr. J. Condon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
J. Condon
W. W. Blesing
C. R. Hawke
W. F. Roehrs
W. J. Stafford
Father Morressey
J. §. Wurm
Fathers’ Association
Marjorie Baehm
Maureen Harper
Margaret Hunt
A. J. Walter
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Plans August Meeting
Mr. W C Johnston newly appointed agricultural adviser for the Northern district will attend the monthly Gladstone Agricultural Bureau meeting on Friday and give an address. Vacuum Oil Company will present a free picture show at Gladstone on Wednesday August 14 in connection with the branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Johnston
Northern District
Altove
Vacuum Oil Company
Gladstone
Local butchery passes to new owner
Mr. G A Pearce of Gladstone has sold his butchering business to Mr. L E Rohrlach of Laura. Pearce has run the shop for four years and Rohrlach will operate in Gladstone and Laura starting August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Pearce
Gladstone
L. E. Rohrlach
Laura
Pearce
Rohrlach
Laura Aa
Diggers Ball At Gladstone Attracts 300 Guests
The annual Diggers Ball linked to the RSL Sub branch drew about 300 attendees at the Gladstone Institute on July 17, gross receipts reaching £35. Miss M Curtin’s Orchestra provided music, with L Hobbs and T Keane as MCs. Linke Smith performed a vaudeville act to wide amusement. The ladies committee served supper and H T Harslett, the president, thanked helpers. Tom Keane handled secretarial duties. The fourth ball will be held at Gulnare on August 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.L
Gladstone Institute
H. T. Harslett
Tom Keane
Gulnare
Catholic Ball at Gladstone
Large attendance at the Gladstone Institute on July 2 for the annual Ball in aid of St. Peter's Church. Miss M Curtin's orchestra provided music, while Mr D McAllister acted as master of ceremonies. A capable ladies committee served a sumptuous supper. Mary Caulfield and Sheila Head ran secretarial duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
St. Peter’s Church
M. Curtin
D. McAllister
M.C
Mary Caulfield
Sheila Head
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Jamestown Ladies’ Methodist Guild
Jamestown High School
Belalie North
National Library of Australia
Whyte-Yarcowie
J-W.b.b.a
Northern Areas Football! Association
Belalie Association
Jamestown v. Yatina
Methodist
Fireside Social
Asbesiolne
Wunderlich Ltd
Morphoets
Clarkson Ltd
Rundle St
Elder Smith & Co. Ltd
Currie St
Geo Wil's & Co. Ltd
Gilbert Place
Harris Scarfe Ltd
Grenfell &J. Colton
Palmer and Preston
Beecham
Grenfell Street
Adelaide
Welcome Home
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
James Smith
General Commission
Ford Dealer
HOE Shearer Combine
HOLT
Morris
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