Old Collegians Reunite at Prince Alfred College
A July reunion at Prince Alfred College brought together numerous old boys including the Rev W Jarrett, the longest attending member since 74 years earlier. Over 30 guests visited, with Jarrett noting he felt extra good in his 4th year.
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Pie Bob Yates
ATF
Gladstone
Mra R
Yates
R. Coggins
Bundaleer Springs
Coggins
Hotel Australia
Sydney
Richaeils
Belmont
Bundaleer
W. Staker
Glaistone
Prince Alfred College
W. Jarrett
W. & Jarrett
Bridge and Euchre Evening Aids Memorial Hall Stall
A bridge and euchre evening at Memorial Hall Gladstone raised about £6 for the Methodist Fete Strawberry Stall. Winners were Bridge: Mr and Mrs J Leo. Euchre: Mr J Nayda and Mrs M B Lock. Convenor: Mrs L Harris.
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Memorial Hall
Gladstone
Bridge
Mre
J. Leo
J. Nayda
M. B. Lock
L. Harris
Concrete Footpaths Replacing Tar Paving in Gladstone
Gladstone District Council replaces worn tar footpaths with concrete. The first section in front of the Boogoolee Mintel has been completed and a second in front of the Gladstone Institute is now laid. Work by Mr. W H Cockburn and crew improves dangerous paths. eastern hall side also planned for attention.
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Gladstone District Council
Gladstone Institute
W- H. Cockburn
Obituary: Sister Mary Gabriel O'Neill Dies at 11
Sister Mary Gabriel O'Neill of the Convent of Mercy Broken Hill died July 27 at Broken Hill aged 11. Daughter of the late John and Bridget O'Neill of Littlehampton EA. Joined Sisters of Mercy in 1911, served as Superior at Parkes in 1936, returned to Broken Hill this year as head of teaching at the Convent High School. Brother J F O'Neill chairs Gladstone District Council.
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Broken Hill
Mary Gabriel O'Neill
Convent of Mercy
John
Bridget O'Neill
Littlehampton
Sisters of Mercy
of Sisters of Mercy
Parkes
Broke Hill
Gladstone FFCF Establishes Sock Knitting Centre
At the Gladstone FFCF meeting headquarters urged members to knit socks and clothing. The shop beside Harslet's is offered as a knitting centre by the Rest Room Committee. Afternoon tea starts this Friday and will continue each Friday. The president and members welcome any goods to aid the cause.
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Gladstone Ffcf
Harslet
FFCF
No No Nanette at Jamestown with Powell Laws short
Lester's Talkies presents Anna Neagle in No No Nanette with Richard Carlson as leading man produced by Merbert Wilcox. The film weaves songs from the original show and opens in Jamestown on August 5. Also showing Powder Laws starring Victor McLagren and Edmond O'Brien about sabotage in a powder plant. Red Cross event at Appilt Hall raised 4415 pounds 17 shillings 2 pence. Navy and other groups listed with final totals. Picnic Race profits totaling £100 for Red Cross.
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Anna Neagle
Richard Carlson
Merbert Wilcox
Jamestown
Victor McLagren
Edmond O'Brien
Red Cross
Navy
Phillis Harvie
RAAF
Dorothy Bowrall
AIP
Ghralie Catford
Georgetown hosts coursing meet and Red Cross funds
Local event on Saturday July 27 featured a sponsored coursing meeting with proceeds donated to the Red Cross. The day included multiple rounds of races, a concert by visiting and local artists, and a concluding dance with an expected net profit around £43. Lectures and Arbor Day activities followed on July 28 at the Public School with planting, performances, and a luncheon. Weather noted one inch of rain across thirteen wet days. July 22 saw residents bid farewell to J and Miss Higgins at the Institute with speeches, entertainments, and district presentations during supper and dance.
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Jacasports New
Red Cross
Lares
Reauliss
Larra Lassi
Keflars
Pater
Smiling Money Oil
Pat
Kellar
Nellie Ketalin
Yashing d
Lepranto
Larey's
Glaviswne
G. A. Smallacombe
Kurrajong
Reees
Woodward
Theistrict
J. Ant
Higgins
Crystal Brook
Districe Council
Is As Lyons
Vhair
Father Morrissey
J. J. Angley
Smallacombe
P. M. Fogarty
C.H Martin
B. J. Myatt
F.C. Boyce
D. O'Connell
N. Thomson
Ae McNamara
Clive
Roy Smallacombe
St. Josephs
Gladstone Hosts Complimentary RAAF Ball
About 250 people attended a complimentary ball for RAAF members at the Gladstone Institute on Monday evening. The event, arranged by the District Council of Gladstone before the airmen’s departure, featured 80 service personnel, music by the Andrews Sisters, and a social gathering praised for hospitality and community support.
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RAAF
Gladstone Institute
Gladstone
J. F. O'Neill
J. G Deeble
RAAAF
FFCE
Reid Cross
ATF
Andrew Sisters
C. Moyses
Gladstone Red Cross Crowned in 1944 Miss Red Cross
Gwenda Harslet won the Miss Red Cross title at Gladstone Institute on July 26 before about 300 spectators. The event featured four queens, contributions totaling 1172 pounds including branch funds, and a crown ceremony led by Mrs. P. E Stow with applause for all finalists.
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Gwenda Harslete
Gweat Heard
Lois Mundo
Joan Turley
RAAF
ALE
le Lehmann
P. E Stow
Me. Cockburn
Ciwenda Marslett
Gwen Leard
Lois Munily
Post War Regulation Critique Sparks Public Debate
An article laments widespread postwar controls on daily life in Commonwealth Heards, denouncing regulatory overreach by officials and urging voters to reject August 19th measures. It cites figures like William Green and Churchill, warns of bureaucratic dictators, and notes community efforts including a Miss Reid Cross event raising funds.
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Commonwealth Heards
Pww
Operatww
Australias
Methodist’ Church
Methodist Church of Australia
Aly
Churchill
England
Australia
William Green
American Federation of Labour
Tabor
Adelaide
North
Northern Fire Fighting Association Annual Meeting
The Northern Fire Fighting Association announces its annual meeting at Memorial Mall Gladstone on Thursday August 10, 194. Commissioner W Johns will open with a talk on firefighting activities. The Police Department in S.As supports bush fire control efforts with many officers aiding quelling outbreaks. The agenda paper includes notices and items for discussion. Visitors are welcome.
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Northern Fire Fighting Association
Memorial Mall
Gladstone
Thuraslay
Paige
W. Johns
Police Dept
Secut de
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Prices July 1944
Prices for poultry and fruit from Laura Ice and Produce Co. Limited dated July 1944 list grade B poultry and ducks by per pound or each, plus apples and pears for sale. Apple varieties Jonathans Cleopatra and Pears priced per case.
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Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Gladstone Club Championship Finals At Sutunday
M Gensticke won the men’s final over Williamson 7 and 4 for a second straight title in heat. Miss E Creber defeated Miss D Pinch 3 and 2 in a close women’s final. Bogey event yielded G Miller 1 up, Ty Keane 1 down, and H Hough 3 down.
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Sutunday
M. Gensticke
Williamson
Kill Wileiamson
E. Creber
D. Pinch
Creber
G. Miller
Ty Keane
H. Hough
Old Scholars Edge St Joseph In Saturday Matches
Old Scholars beat St Joseph 29 to 25 with Stegzalt and Baker among top players. Goalthrowers won 8 to 0 as Merrifield and E Smith scored. P Tomes led for Symonds with Merrifield. Next Saturday Old Scholars meet High School while St Joseph faces Pres and Baptist.
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JWR
Old Scholaes
Methodist
Goalhenower
Re Jets
Glasson
Merrifield O. Northeast
Negras
P. Homes
OL Scholars v
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Justls
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Stow
Lehmann
Fone
Miss Heart
Stoker
Chandler
T. Parker
Bensarrett
Chadstone
Northern Fire Fighting Assocn
Laura
Gladstone Golf Club
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Gladstone and
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson
NO League
Dr. Evatt
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