Australia’s Aquatic Playground Coastline Explored
The article extols the Great Barrier Reef and lagoon coastline stretching 1300 miles along Queensland. It notes warm year round conditions, winter dryness, and summer humidity, with patchy reefs, tidal channels, and navigational challenges for ships. It highlights Captain James Cook era mapping, modern pilot services, and the coast as a yachtsman and fisherman's paradise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Great Barrier Reef
Australia
Willis Island
Lady Elliot Island
Burnet Heads
Great Barrier’ Reef
Cairns
Capricorn
Gladstone
Torres Strait
Barrows
Dutch East Indies
Singapore
Far East
Matthew Finders
Admiralty
Georgetown Club Hosts Euchre and Prize Winners
An evening for St Marys Tennis Club at Twati te drew good support with progressive euchre supper and prizes. Winners included J A Sullivan and Kevin Hynes for gents and D Hinton and M Hiskey for ladies. Mrs L W Hinton and Mrs J L Noonan donated main prizes. Jack Kelly and Miss Mary Hiskey led arrangements.
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Twatite
St. Mary's
Jack Kelly
Mary Hiskey
Washpool Oval
Washpool
Georgetown
J. McPherson
Jas. McLaren
B. Myatt
T. Wilkin
C. Phillis
C. Crawford
J. Clark
J. Cronin
Shane
Walsh
Gulnare
Graes
Yacka Ladies
Cavalry Ball at Gladstone a Great Success
The Gladstone Troop of the 9/28rd Light Horse Regiment held their annual Cavalry Ball at the Institute on Thursday August 11 with over 400 attendees from Port Pirie Crystal Brook Jamestown Clare Georgetown Laura Gladstone and districts. Regimental HQ was represented by Capt. R. E Wade with Major H. T. Harslett and Mrs W. J. Growden directing policing duties. Tpr. Max Hoare was MC and Hon Secretary. The hall was attractively decorated by Troop members and helpers. A demonstration dance by Miss B. Morcom and Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bul Jack from Port Pirie. Carnell's Orchestra provided music. Supper was served in Memorial Hall with thanks to Mrs flames H. T. Hayslett and J. Leesue and subcommittee.
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Gladstone
Light Hore
Institute
Port Pirie
Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Clare
Georgetown
Laura
R. E Wade
Polonsise
H. T. Harslett
W. J. Growden
Tpr
Max Hoare
M.C
W. T. Hackworth
B. Morcom
Jack Bul
Jack
Carnell
Memorial Hall
Flames H. T. Hayslett
J. Leesue
Gladstone Spring Show Plans Set For September 30
Gladstone ornamental grounds committee met with Mr R R Dodman presiding to announce the annual spring show at the Institute on Friday September 30. Stewards named for Pot Plants Cut Flowers Fancy Work Cookery Schoolwork and trophies pledged by multiple individuals and firms. Prize lists being prepared for early next week. Woeode’s Great Peppermint Cure for Children’s Hacking Cough.
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Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee
R. R. Dodman
Institute
Messrs
J. Stewart
J. Maddigan
A. Lee
G. R. Parrott
R. A. Rundle
D. Gravestocks
L. G. Harris
C. H. Lines
J. 8. Fisher
R. A. Mundy
E. C. Pargona
J. L. Herman
M. Slattery
F. Holst
L. M. W. Drudell
A. Rutter
E. Blesing
M. B. Blesing
M. Lines
Eudunda Farmers Co-op. Society
Matthews Emporium
F.C. Grubb
Wedding Bells Comrade and OK Tie in Gladstone Church
Thelma Leesue and J Derych wed in Gladstone Methodist Church with Comrade and Knights honor. Ceremony featured orange blossom decor, bridesmaids in gold satin, red camelias, and a gold trimmed bouquet line. Reception at Memorial Hall hosted by Mrs Leesue with songs as the couple departed for a Southeast honeymoon.
World Wheat Glut Signals Plentiful Supplies Across Globes
World wheat production exceeds the 1928 bumper year by at least 200 million hunkels. Alberta Wheat Pool Board chairman L Hutchinson warns of weak world prices and likely surplus. He urges reselection of Australia as a primary producer with careful expansion.
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L. Hutchinson
Alberta Wheat Pool Board
Australia moves to industrial independence amid war fears
Paul Cheyne argues in The Deutsch Allgemeine Zeitung that Australia’s growing manufacturing base strengthens national security and reduces reliance on Britain. He cites NSW factory growth, rising employment, and the need to attract immigrants to sustain secondary industries while replacing primary export markets.
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Tries
Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Gadow
Australia
Great Britain
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Ong
Asia
Conilliffe
Cambridge
Pacific
Condilfte Idl
Paul Cheyne
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Fudunda Farmers’ Co-op. Society Ltd
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
P.O. Box
Telephone
J. W. Norman
Rockhampton
Mackay
Thirsty Sound
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Kelly
Leesue
O.K
Gladstone Methodist Church
Thelma L
Jack Leesue
J. Derych
J. E. Kelly
Seaton Park
C. Lee Sue
Love
J. T. Page
Lorna Leesue
Mary Kelly
Lorna Bowyer
Betty Masters
Hedley Hannaford
Woodville
Edna Kelly
Doug, Forder
Miss Kelly
W. J. Palmer
Hilda Blesing
A. J. Butter & Son
Gladstone Institute
Gladstone Library
J. Ballantyne
Miss Phyllis Cook
Cross Street
Phos
Mose
Estea
Casio
H, T
Harslett
Eer
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn
Wallaroo
West End
P. R. Bradock
M. W. Gurney
Eleesue
Main Street
W. L Palmer & CO
Opticians
Bert Barrett's
Eley Bros
Blackwaiths
E. A. Gale & Sons
Barna Seine Raut
H. F. Holmes
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Main ST. Gladstone
Farmare
Valaily
Lata
Port Victoria
E Yates
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