Soldiers Entertained At Jamestown Istimate Event
A large gathering at the Jamestown Istimate on Friday July 31 hosted by the local Cheer Up Club entertained L A C A G Gibbons ACs D Smith Brian Gibbons Pte B Axford and D Chandler RAAF. The chairman E J C Williams welcomed guests as the audience sang For They Are Jolly Good Fellows. After the National Anthem two minutes forty five seconds of silence honored Plight Lieutenant Judell and Gur W Souter who died of wounds. Various speakers from churches R S A and residents spoke while students bid farewell to Doug Chandler with a keepsake. The evening included wallet and two pounds given to guests, wool parcels from knitting circle and BGA ladies committee gifts, followed by Song of Australia And Lang Syne and dancing with solos by Miss C Kelly Miss C Dunslap Capt I Ross and Miss McGregor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
L.A.C
A. G. Gibbons
D. Smith
Brian Gibbons
Pte
B. Axford
Chandler Raaf
Presiden
A.B. Wight
M. Pyne
Doug Chandler
A. E. Ralph
Lens
Jamestown Women's Basketball Association Last Saturdays Results
Jamestown Women’s Basketball results list multiple games with winners and top scorers. R O Loughlin scored 19 in one game with Steggall 21 for the losers, while other matchups list Gribile 32 and Merrifield 14 as goaltrowers top marks and various players named as best or losers across Meth White and St Joseph opponents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School
Blue
R. O'Loughlin
Steggall
P. Hewett II
A. McGregm
Collins
E. Medin
M. Stegall Pres
Old Scholars
J. Gribile
N, Lewis
R. Jeffs
Glascon
Bilge
Bessel
J. Ralph
A. Jems
St Jus
Due
Det. Meth
White
Slattery
Merrifield
J. Medlin
B. Slattery
C. Northesal
R. Warner
D. Moore
Georgetown Scouts Salvage Rubber Drive and Olive Funds
In Georgetown on August 5 1941 the local Boy Scout Troop ran a two Saturday campaign salvaging discarded tyres and rubber at a rubbish dump and by house to house canvassing. Collected rubber was taken to the Primary School for disposal. Scouts also picked olives with proceeds for troop funds aided by Mr and Mrs P Smailscombe, rain for July totaling 232 points and yearly total 1396 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scous
P. Smailscombe
Remembering August 4 and the dawn of new war
A sermon ponders August 4 and September 3 as lemmas of a world warped by past wars. It warns against repeating missteps, urges study of interwar years, and calls for unity, faith, and accountability to spare future generations from another brutal conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goring
Hite
Anguat
Oni
Tom
Gowbourn
Nsw
Europe
Kusone
Hime
Titus
Germany
HMC
Social Evening at James Town Church Honours A. C. Gib bons
Tuesday evening at James Town Presbyterian Church the PPA and church friends entertained A. C. Gibbs, who is on leave. Miskes G Crawford and N Lewis led games and a solo by Miss Jean Symonds. Rev J C Gibson praised the guest as a Sunday School scholar and airman, wishing future anchors, with supper provided by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Presbyterian Church
PPA
A.C. Brian Gibbons
Miskes G. [Crawford
N. Lewis
Jean Symonds
J. C. Gibson
Hint
Messia A. J. Symonds
BV. Clit
T Brown
Tt. McLennat
A.C. Gilbous
Krough Hollitt wedding at St Pat’s Gladstone
In Gladstone on Saturday July 25, Moira Hollitt eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs C H Hollitt married Matthew Benedict youngest son of Mr and Mrs F Keeng at St Pat r s Church officiated by Fr F B Morrissey Mrs Thomson played organ. Bridesmaid Clare wore native and blue with posy, best man was J Keough. Wedding breakfast at Mr C Masters dining room, reception for family and friends, couple to reside at Richmond Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krough—Hollitt
St. Pat 'S Church
Gladstone
Moirabride
C. H. Hol Iif
Matthew Benedict
F Keengt
Thebarton
F. B. Morrissey
Thomson
Hamilton Babiet
Caulfield
Clare
J. Keough
Cimm
Richmond Park
Spalding Primary School Marks Memorial and Arbor Day
Under Head I Teacher and School Committee the Spaldine Primary School held a ceremony with Mr Collins as chair and speeches by Collins Robinson Rev. Leslie Stephenson Pryde and others. Thirty one flowering trees were planted and a tree of tribute was laid for Private Bob Pryde. A luncheon afternoon tea and sports followed with oranges and sweets distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthor Nay
Spaldane
H.R. Collins
Mr. Collins
W. 4. Robinson
HST
Rev
Leslie
A. M. Stephenson
D. Pryde
Wes
Bob Pryde
Tobruk
Lancheon
Mothers’ Welfare Club
Trutton
Patriotic Football Match At Gladstone Oval
A large crowd saw Gladstone defeat Georgetown in a patriotic match at Gladstone oval. Final scores: Gladstone 11 goals 18 behinds to Georgetown 2 behinds. Goalkickers included Jol ly a 1, McKenzie 3, G McKenzie 3, Amey. Georgetown scorers Ling two, Amey and J Noonan. Prominent players for Gladstone included Gierseh and Siew acl. umpire was Mr Mery Head. Funds from gates raised about £8 for the Comforts Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Oval
Garstove
Georgetown
Gladstone
Gierseh
Siewacl
Abell
Amey
Butterick
Plaver
Mann
McKenzie
Lang
Myatt
Smart
Noonan
Page
Jolly
Ling
Mery
Obituary notices from a South Australian town paper
The paper reports multiple obituaries including Mrs. Martin McCarthy of Wallaway James Town and Mrs. Sarah Ellis of Adelaide, noting family ties, church involvement, and community sympathy. Also mentioned is the death of Gunner Colin Thomas Leesne of Morphettville, highlighting his jockey achievements and military funeral as well as the death of Mrs Catherine Vis at Croton and her daughter Miss Marca Filis.
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Martin McCarthy
McCarthy
M. McCarthy
Adelaide
Tate
Figuels Nelson
Belton
Wallaway
Peletua
Lameto
Andrews
James+ town
Jamestown
Ari
Géorpe
Damestown
Masdames
B. C. Prise
Lamerou
G. Barks
Plympton Parke
Messrs
P. Nelson
Plympton Marie
J. Nelson Chamero
Gait
H. Ellis
Sarah Witenberh Ellis
Havey Ellis
Conte Wil Park
Sydney
Sutanday
John Piel Amd
Margaret White
James Rawr
Ellis
Broken Hill
Violet
Day
Nancy
Mag
Cremer
Diser
Fillers
Annie
John White
Port Pirie
William
Teg
Gunner
Leesue
Ghul
Guinée
Colin Thomas Leesne
Whyalla
Joseph Leesne
Tou Terrien
Morphettville
Port Adelaide
Lance Prinibey
Catherines. Vis
Croton
Gladstone
Linn Danehier
Marca Filis
M. Leo
Gladstone Red Cross Meeting Receipts and Talent Winners
Gladstone Red Cross held its last meeting at Memorial Hall on Friday with a bank balance of £79 15s 9d after authorised payments. The talent competition prizes totaled £14 13s, with winners including Mesdames Letmann Harrie and others. A baby competition, judged by the Red Cross in South Australia, aims to raise funds. application forms available from Mrs L Lehman. A parade of tables will occur at the Gladstone Justice on Thursday afternoon, August 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AC Ufi
Mesdames J. Letmann
Lb. Harrie
Lo, Baw
Mes. B. Tap Ui
J. Creber
R. Mindy
McKeen
Bash
Yawen
Red Cross Society
South Australia
Gladstone
Red Cross
L. Lehman
al Ferneau
Tva
Malta Relief Fund
Lea
Orchard
War Prisoners Care Highlights Red Cross Service
An Australian repatriated prisoner of war reports on Red Cross aid for POWs in Italy and Austria. He cites Geneva parcel delivery to railheads, efficient distribution under camp authorities, and regular food parcels despite slow periods in Southern Europe. The camp at Prato Isarco offers good sanitation, space, and an impressive range of facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maly
Aevvice
Red Cross
Liens
K. Mdgar
Trely
Rilgar
Geneva
Prisny Camp
Tientemant Augur
Europe
Holgar
Prato Isarco
Wiscninion
Tyron Jn
Lievenant Eigar
Wrhole Organisation
Australian Society
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promises Safe Home Pint
A damaged notice advertises Heenzo as a cheap home made cough remedy claiming one pint cures coughs colds and flu symptoms. It urges mixing with water and warns against gossip about troop movements during wartime while promoting safety for troops and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renzo
Henzo
Jamestown Hospital Board Minutes July Meeting Highlights
Jamestown Hospital Board of Management met July 29 with chair E T Daly and secretary present. Agenda included finance committee agenda suggestions, August meeting for War Efforts letter, wage approval from Dunlop Rubber, salaries for probation, write off debts of 1891, patient coupon collection, and fund-raiser nursing participation. Election of five board members retained incumbents. Dr J R Rosie nominated. press reporting discussed. Daly praised for decade of service. board approved reports and annual meeting preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
E. T, Daly Esa
Messrs
D, Raneaut
Py Yeomans
A.J. Symonds
Bk, Moore
J. B. Lehmann
EB. L, Orchard
A. P Bray
P. J. McCarthy
J. L. Smith
Dy EJ
Swann
Dunlop Rubber Co
Madicel
Lehman
Moore
House
Orchari
Smith
Messrs. HK
M. McCallum
Bll. Oretd
A.D. Bray
A. P. Yeomans
J. R. Rosie
Charman
Rosie
Vlow
Konald
Nomi
Nomi Invtad
Jamestown Hospital Board Report for Year Ending 1942
The Board notes the resignation of Jas Gilfillan and welcomes K O Baynes to fill the vacancy. Twelve meetings were held with solid attendance despite transport and walling challenges. Staff commendations highlight Dr Swayn, Matron Dellow, and the dedicated team for welfare and training efforts. Page continues with patient statistics: 527 treated, 21 daily average, 118 outpatients, 1500 immunisations, and ongoing vaccination efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8.T. Harper
A. D. Mckensie
Uhe
Swayn
A. D. Bray
Janes Fown Hospital
Jas
Gilitan
Gilillian
K. O. Baynes
B.C
Jamestown
Daly
Hewett
Br. B
Scimw
A. J. Symonds
Yeomatia
JeRey Bougainit
Oretrd
Lehmann
Moore
L. Smith
Mo McCallum
Baynes
A. J. Bray
McGarthy
Gilfillan
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Jamestown Women's Basketball Association
St. Joseph Orand
M. Cronin
E. O'Leary
V. Willams
G. McDougall
M. Polomka
M. Mather
M. Willer
E. Kelly
R. Rodeghiero
NEW Asc
ADC Me
P. S.J. Foley
Wextern Australia
Icemtory of
Timber ‘Workars’ Union
Tha Putt Nine Quarm
Spalding
Gladstone Red Cross
Heenzo
Jamestown Hospital
Corporation Chamber
E. T. Daly
Medical Oficer
de K. J. Swann
RL McLennan
Ranorfs
General Business
W. Naismith
L. M. Waudell
Roste
Mer J.B. Lehmann
Sole Bros. Circus
H. T. Harslett
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Lean Rko
Studion
Ronald Coleman
Ginger Rogers
Billie Steward
William Hoade
Minirot Dellow
Lat
Thorn
Royal Adellade Hospital
Dellow
Nurs
Beecham
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