Local residents and visitors figure in Laura and Jamestown notes
Social news item lists a string of residents and visitors in Laura and Jamestown including Pro. W Hi Reed, Fit Lt. J Roennfeldt, Mrs. Lehmann of Adelaide, Miss T Raproger, Mrs. Ron Walter, Roy Acott, Mr. and Mrs. James Cummings, D le Rey Boucaut, B L Clift, Sgt. Saegenschnitter, T H Manger, F O Jack Gall, and F O Gall family. Also mentions Premier Playford’s lunch stop at Jamestown and local birthday milestones for Syd Heaslip and Mick Leesue with references to Boogoolee Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.O. Jack Gall Raaf
Eldena
D. Mitchell
FO. Gall
Jamestown
Leigh Creek Coal Field
Ton T. Playford
M.P
Walter Duncan
M.lc
T. M. Angwin
Dickenson
Commercial Hotel
South Australia
Gladstone
Syd Heaslip
Mick Leesue
Leesue
Boogoolee
Heaslip
Sale at Gladstone Three parcels and furniture offered
Auctioneer L E Karger will sell at Gladstone at 2 30 this afternoon on account of the Mary Shephard estate the stone house and land at 4th and 6th streets plus three blocks of North Gladstone land and a quantity of furniture and sundries from various local owners See advertisements in this issue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Karger
Laura
Gladstone
4Th
6Th Streets
Mary Shephard
Karger
Farewell party for Mavis Harslett in Gladstone
A farewell gathering at the Williamson home in Gladstone honored Miss Mavis Harslett on Wednesday August 1. Guests included Mavis Merle Staker Hilda Prior Bette Williamson and others as well as Murryn Growden Graham Hough Gordon Davison Roy Langford Ley Burrows Malcolm Flavel Rodney Crosman Harry Alvton Trevor Eley Colin Wright. A cheque was presented to Mavis by Miss Bette Williamson after a supper and dances. Mavis departs for the Memorial Hospital North Adelaide to train as a nurse with best wishes from Gladstone residents. Her sister Gysenda aims to enter nursing as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mavis Harslett
W. S. Williamson
Savings Bank
Gladstoke
Mavis Merle Staker
Hilda Prior
Colin Wright
Mavis
Bette Williamson
Gladstone
Memorial Hospital
North Adelaide
Gysenda
Graistone High School Concert at Institute on Thursday
Graistone High School plans a concert at the Institute on Thursday to raise funds for the High School Fund. Mr Allen and Mr Lyons will attend as invited guests with a short address on educational matters of general interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graistone High School
Institute
Laura Baptist Church Anniversary Services Noted
The Laura Baptist Church marks its anniversary with services at 11 am and 7 pm next Sunday. Pastor John Hughes of Clare will deliver the sermon, having served overseas in a medical unit with the 2nd ALP. Special singing will be by combined choirs conducted by Mr. A James. The Methodist Church will be closed for both services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Baptist Church
John Hughes
Clare
Hughes
A. James
Methodist
Bath
Gladstone FEAST Unit Holds Successful Institute Dance
The Gladstone unit of FEAST hosted a well attended dance at the Institute on Thursday with proceeds over £12. A fortnightly meeting Friday chaired by Mrs Harris planned a charity market on August 20 for Christmas hampers and a relief drive on Federal Election Day in September to support the fighting forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Institute
Harris
Staff Changes at Jamestown Station Create Shuffle
Jamestown Railway Station sees multiple moves. Clancy returns from leave as Dunlop departs to Dry Creek and Trooper proceeds to Peterborough. Curtis becomes Train Controller at Port Lincoln and Joyce replaces him in Goods Depot. Samuels moves to Junior Clerk as Bristow and Barnes fill other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Clancy
S.ml
A. G. Dunlop
Dry Creek
Peterborough
R. We Curtis
Port Lincoln
W. F. Joyce
Curtis
M. J. Samuels
B. T. Samuels
T Bristow
Hooper
R. Barnes
Dunlop
Postal voting rules for 1943 federal elections
Electors eligible for postal votes are those outside their enrolled state or more than five miles from a polling place, or those unable to attend due to illness infirmity or approaching maternity. Applications are now available at post offices and early application is advised.
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Marketing Dairy Goods
Laura Ice and Produce Co Ltd promotes Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk in northern towns saying cream is in excellent condition due to rains and cold weather. It notes high butter prices and Government subsidies with licensed egg purchases and full market values for eggs and poultry producers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Commonwealth Controller of Eggs
Heenzo Cough Remedy Claims Quick Action and Savings
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a concentrated cough remedy that makes one pint from two shillings and sixpence of product, usable at home by adding to sweetened water, said to treat coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza for adults and children. It urges purchase from local stores or chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heenzo
Laura family marks heroism and safe return
Mr and Mrs Albert Wild of Laura and daughters Edna and Myrtle celebrate their son Reg Wild receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross while learning he is safe after a reported disappearance. The Laura Public and Gladstone High Schools alumnus has brought pride to his family and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Flyer
Albert Wild
Laura
Edna
Myrtle
P.O
Reg. Wild
Laura Public
Gladstone High
Wilt
Laura Friendly
Reg
Jameson Institute Show Promises Laughs and Song
Patrons at the Jameson Institute on Saturday night are promised an amusing and musical programme featuring Budd Abbott and Lou Costello in Ride Em Cowboy. A big supporting cast, romance, music, and comedy will accompany the feature. Also included is Treat Em Rough with Edifie Albert and Pegg Moran, plus news reels and shorts for a 60 minute program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jameson Institute
Budd Abbott
Lou Costello
Edifie Albert
Pegg Moran
Eddie
Prat
War Savings Stamps Sale Planned in Ayr Street
The district plans weekly War Savings Stamps sales on Tuesdays and Fridays from 3 to 4 30 pm at a convenient Ayr Street location. Young ladies will run the sales with cards for country customers to buy stamps. Citizens loaned £45 to start the town scheme and more loans are hoped from residents. Purchase is an investment aiding the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayr Street
Flar
Isetrict
Baptist Meetings at Laura Planned by Northern District
The Northern District Baptist Association holds its annual meeting at Laura next week. Delegates meet Wednesday and Thursday with a President's Reception and Induction on Wednesday evening. Rev. L. W. Brook becomes incoming president. Rev. C. R. Hawke retires as president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Northern District Baptist Association
H. G. Hackworthy
M.C. M.A
L. W. Brook
Port Pirie
H._G. Hackworthy
C. R. Hawke
Orrorom
K. J. Chatfield
Georgetown-Laura
SPF Givers and a Tragic Death at Georgetown
The Georgetown community notes SPF donations by the R. Wichmann family and young Ted Bruce Shirley and Margaret giving from 22/ to 4/ Each child shows generosity as Yvonne Dansie is also named a generous giver. Death of Peter Brogan at Crystal Brook Hospital shocks Georgetown residents He was nearly eleven, attended the Convent School and was an Alter boy at St Mary’s Church Funeral was officiated by Very Rev Fr F B Morrissey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aud
R. Wichmann
SPF
Georgetown
Ted
Bruce
Shirley
Margaret
Yvonne Dansie
Peter Brogan
Crystal Brook Hospital
Nicholas Brogan
St Mary's
F. B. Morrisey
Obituary of Mrs Lydia Crombie at Gladstone aged 68
Mrs Lydia Jane Crombie died at the Private Hospital Gladstone aged 68 after long illness. Born at Moonta in 1875 she married J J Crombie in 1904 at Port Pirie. they moved to Gladstone 39 years ago. Survived by husband two daughters a stepson five grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral followed from Gladstone Methodist Church with Rev R V Grant officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Lydia Jane Crombie
J. J. Crombie
Francis Crombie
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Pre. W. Hi Reed A.lf
J. Roennfeldt Raat
P. Lehmann
Adelaide
C. M. Lehrman
J. Melnerney
A. Cochrane
Miss T. Raproger
Ron Walter
Mrs. Stan Smith
Roy Acott
A W, Sandford & Co
James Cummings
Ralph
Penola
Hillary Boucaut
St Peters
D le Rey Boucaut
Victoria
L A
Sgt. Saegenschnitter
Tuna
T. H. Manger
The
Mount Barker
Mrs. Manger
F. Dix
Betty
Sydney
Gladstone High School
SAR
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Vane Tee Ome Cy Eee
L.C.L
Australia
Mtesse
Fieadman, A.O
GREY
L.C.L. Senate
Senator
Wilson
Fi Mr
Mattner
Hill
Vaclel Ae
Uthorises
Lester
Talkies
E. M. Hussey
CROSS
Silverside
Yorkham
F. C. Hussey Gladstone
Curtin
His
Fadden
U.A.P
Country" Party
Labor Party
Senate
O’flaherty
Nicholls
Finlay
R. 5. Richards
Parliament House
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