Crystal Brook Triumph Over Gladstone In Golf Meet
Crystal Brook golfers defeated Gladstone on Saturday with 9 matches to 5. In singles G A Thomson beat Fuss 2 down, J V Thomson defeated D Murdoch Tam 6, and many others contributed while the ladies also produced wins, giving Crystal Brook the edge over Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
G. A. Thomson
1. Fuss
J. V. Thomson
D. Murdoch Tam
B. J. Taylor
D. Wilson
R. S. Thompson
B. Giles
G. Thomson
I. Klooper
G. S. Kearney
LD. A. Robinson
L. Carthew
A. T. Graham
A. H. Peake
Miss
Thomson
Mrs. Thomas
D. Pinch
Kendrew
Carthew
Tuckers Square
E. Creber
Corry
Kavanagh
Maynard
A. H. Smith
Mrs. Munday
Miss J. Harris
Mrs. Murdock
Miss M. Coe
Railway debates at Orroroo and Port Augusta
Forty years ago on August 10 1894 at Orroroo a public meeting opposed extending the Laura to Hammond line as harmful to existing lines. Delegates Addison Carter and Judell were chosen to push a Orroroo to Port Germein route. A Port Augusta meeting urged a Laura to Port Augusta via Horrocks Creek line if a railway serves the country east of the Flinders Range.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orroroo
Laura
Hammond
Messrs. Addison
Carter
Judell
Port Germein
Port Augusta
Flinders Range
Horrocks’ Creek
Commonwealth Bank Functions and National Role
The article traces the Commonwealth Bank's origin under the Fisher and Bruce Page governments, noting its evolution into a central national bank with a Board free from political influence, the 1924 amendments, and the 1925 Rural Credits Department. It compares profits, taxation, and benefits to private banks, arguing nationalisation would erode confidence and threaten the economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Party
Labor
Commonwealth Bank
Fisher
Federal Labor Party
Bruce-Page
Federal Treasury
Commonwealth Institution
Central Reserve Bank
Australia
Bruce- Page
Rural Credits Department
General
Gladstone Institute Holds August Meeting and Debates
The Gladstone Institute Committee met on August 6 with L. Carthew presiding. They resolved to repay deferred water access and to thank R. C. Nicholls and J. A. Lyons MPs for assistance. The Association will be asked for lighting and scenery needs. The Library Committee bought about £5 of new books. Mrs. W. Cook reported Georgetown ladies ready to debate Gladstone ladies on September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
L. Carthew
R. C. Nicholls
J. A. Lyons
M'S.p
Institute
Association For Information
W. Cook
Adelaide's Desire Wins Georgetown Coursing Club Stake
The Georgetown Coursing Club annual meeting saw Adelaide's Desire win the all aged stake. F Brown of Port Pirie judged the event with prompt decisions amid tight finishes. final winner bred Adelaide's Desire from Desire Lady Adelaide, taking the stake and trophy presented by J Page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
F. Brown
Port Pirie
Adelaide
8. McAvaney
Redhill
D. O'Connell
Blue Shot
Brindle Lad
Fair Choice
Blue Spec
Black Leigh
Minnie Ha Ha
Desire
Bonnie's Gift
Lion
Moonshine
Ben Collins
Black Bob
Colin Whackles
Pingo
Tooup
Torquay
Too
McAvaney
Lady Adelaide
H. Lane
Mick Finnesse
Lady Doon
J. Page
Northern District Councils and Corporations Association Meeting
The Annual Meeting of the Northern District Councils and Corporations Association will be held at Gladstone Soldiers Memorial Hall on Friday August 31 1934 at 11 am. President J A Lyons M P will preside and notices of motion on zoning for stubble burning rates on Crown repossessed properties septic tank fees public risk insurance and a by law amendment will be considered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern District Councils and Corporations Association
Gladstone Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
J. A. Lyons
M.P
Port Germein
Laura
Crystal Brook
District Council of
Spalding
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
A. T. Graham Furniture & Hardware Store
Graham
Alfa, Domo, Dobbie and Vega
Graham's
G. S&s. Kearney
Gladstone Motor Garage
Gladstone Hotel
P. G. Moore
West End Beer
Splendid Motor Accommodatios
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Add
Prones
C. Brook
Sten
E. A. Gale & Sons Rooney Contractors & Undertakers
Sixth St
National Library of Australia
Gladstone Golf Club
McKenzie & Lawrence
Proprietors
THE
P. R. Bradock
LEO Bros
Family Butchers
A. R. Turley
Georgetown Coursing Club
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
A&a
B. A. Grosskopf
Lawn
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
Hacketts
W. G. Cook
Vauxhall Light Six
Vauxhall
H. T. Harslett
General Motors
Aldayne Buildings
A. C. Masters
R. J. Finlayson
Mr. Farmer
C. C. Bennett
Main St
5.A
Farmers’ Co-operative
Co-operative Insurance Co. of Aus. Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Algo Electric Welding
Nla.gov
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