ARP Officers Hold Meeting In Town Full Attendance Except One
A Monday night ARP meeting was fully attended except for one town absence. A suggestion box for AJLP work efficiency was approved to be placed at the Review Office. Officers reviewed personnel and equipment status, noting adequate standards for local needs despite state service constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com
Adelaide
Messie Pyne
McElroy
W. L. Palmer
Jamestown
Wwe
A.R.P
Jamestown Hospital Board Holds First Meeting After Elections
Jamestown Hospital Inc. held its August board meeting with re election of Mr Daly as chairman after debate. Mr Daly declined monopoly while Mr Waly accepted the chair. apologies came from Hewett Hewitt McCullum Symonds. Finance agreed to cover livestock and items against war risk. July accounts and salaries approved. House and Orchard committees empowered to finalize purchases and paving. Dr Swann noted July average daily births and deaths and urged backup water heating plans. Next meeting scheduled September 13 at the hospital after the annual visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
Priday
Poowentt
Meswrs
Ualy
He K
Moore
A. P
Yeomans
Orchard
Yeotweert
Daly
Waly
Mey
CL. Hewett
OL McCulluny
Symonds
Hewett
House Committee
Swann
Financessrs Daly
Yeomans and Orchars House
Mesers Hewett
Moore and Boucaut
Mannanarie Coursing Meeting Largely Attended
The Mannanarie Coursing Club held a Saturday meeting in fine weather with good coursing. Three dogs were unable to complete, Molly's Dream and Our Souvineers and Wendy's Pride, while officials and the CWA funded luncheon and dance proceeds. Results listed by rounds: Molly's Dream, Sadie's Son, Flying Bomb, Wendy's Pride, Our Souvineer, Nellie Boyd, and others with final split for Molly's Dream and Our Souvineer Wendy's Pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mantanarie Coursing Club
F. Travers
Molly
Jane
B. Harvie
Wendy's Pride
Ralph Napper
G. Lawson
Jas
Clark
R. H. Cherry
CWA
Smart
C.wa
Sadie
Happy Panay
Kerry Quon
Flying Bomb
Weads
Pride
Sir Kerry
Luss O'More
Kiljayess
Larry
Netlie Bayit
Alma
Lass O'More
Nellie Boyd
Wendy
Pte G J Hayes of Wirrabara Killed in Action
News comes that Private G J Hayes of Wirrabara was killed in action in Egypt on July 22 at age 24. He enlisted in June 1940, went overseas December, and served months at Tobruk. Hayes was a popular member of the Wirrabara Football Club and active in the Northern Areas Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Hayes
Hayes
Wirrahara
Egypt
Eid
Tobrk
Wirrabara Football Cuu
Northern Areas Association
Cam
Pte Walter M Shane Killed In Action In July
Sad news reached Washpool of Pte Walter Morris Shane missing in action on July 22 at age 22. He enlisted in July 1940 and went overseas in April 1941 serving in Tobruk and Syria. A former Washpool football captain and keen cricketer, he was highly regarded by family and friends. Survived by his father Daniel Shane and seven brothers. extensive local sympathy for the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Shane
Washpool
Walter Morris Shane
Spaldinge
Wally
Tobruk
Syria
Dre. Shane
Kitty
Mary
Noel
NiuAar
Joe
Andy
Amf
Alex
Patrick
Jim
Dan
Diggers Ball at Gladstone a Great Community Event
The Diggers Ball in Gladstone by the local HSL sub-branch raised over £28 and featured the Andrews Sisters Orchestra from Beetaloo. Guests enjoyed supper, decorations, and performances by local volunteers, with special welcome home for Corporal Ron Evans and a farewell for June Williamson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
HSL
Tne
Hadatone
Andrews Sisters
Beetaloo
Nita
Gwen
Jean
Lorna
N. Sollick
Pirie
Margaret Curt
J. J. Bath
Obituary notices for William Whyte and infant Gordon James
The obituary reports the death of William Whyte at Jatestown Hospital on August 1 and mentions his roots in Kapunila and farming at Coomeroo and Mount Templeton before living with his brother at Caltowie. Also noted is the death of infant Gordon James Abyou on August 10 with funeral details at Hawlee and St. James Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Whyte
Jatestown Hospital
Caltowie
Kapunila
Coomeroo
Mount Templeton
Pan Whyle
Caletowie
St. James' Catholic Church
Prenfergaal
Dick Abyou
Janmestant
Gordon James
Harper
Hawlee
Cheer Up Club honors returning Jamestown soldiers
Seaman T Williams Pte J Cavanagh and W Capper were welcomed by Jamestown Cheer Up Club at the Corporation Council Chamber on August 16. The Mayor B T Daly presided as guests received wallets woollens and parcels from RSA and public, church, and RSA representatives extended best wishes and gratitude. Receptions ended with Song of Australia and cheers for the soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaman T. Williams
J. Cavanagh
W. Capper
Home Guard
Corporation Council Chamber
Jamestown Cheer Up Club
Jamestown
Ays
G. Williams
Fr. Cavanagh
Williams
Cavanagh
M. Pyne
Seaman
Pie
Capper
A. B. Ralph Parece
E. J. C. Williams
RSA
Australia
Patriotic football and basketball benefits aid Army Nurses fund
Jamestown hosted a charity afternoon featuring football and basketball with visiting ALF teams from Terowie and Gladstone High School. Gate receipts and tea sales totaled £51 6s 1d, with all expenses donated to the Army Nurses fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingson
Jamestown
Jamestow
Army Ynyses
ALU
Terowle
Jax Pilkington
Taikies
B. Ryans
Ky ‘T. Daly
Liew
Lee
Len Halland
Yealy
Set
Sayers
JR. Rogie
B.J. Kronz
S.tore
Alf
N. A. Nelson
Terawie
Gladstone High School
Claistone
Jamestown High Schools
T. P. Brown
Traiterer
Ovan Ses
Jamestowo Coursing Draw For Saturday
Jamestowo Coursing draws set for Saturday with matchups including Flying Bosun versus Pete O Mure and Colley's Gift against Luveys Mystery. Other pairs listed include Mollys Dreans versus Lady Larry and Badies Senr versus Waek Print at the Dunestown venue on Booliurywie Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete O'Mure
Molly
Lady Larry
Colley
Luvey
Waek
Speedy Mag
Mia
Sturiy
Alain
Tilles
Booliurywie Road
Remembering Flight Lieutenant Maurice Judell of Jamestown
The AI Board reports Flight Lieutenant Maurice L. Judell, son of Mr. and Mrs. L.M. Judell of Jamestown, missing since June 21 after a search mission near England. A pilot with No. 10 Squadron, he served in RAF operations across Iceland, Egypt, Malta, and Malaya, and was married in August in Melbourne to Shirley Bilmonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice L. Judell
LM. W. Judell
Jamestown
Dudell
England
Wilher
Buckie
Prince Alfred College
Adelaide Electric Supply Co. Ltd
Adelaide
University
School of
Minter
The
RAAB
Plymouth
Bie
Scotland
Wales
No. 10 Squadron
Iceland
Egypt
Malta
Tree Times
Malaya
Atlantic Ocean
TMI
Melbourne
Shirley Bilmonds
J. Edmonds
East Malvert
Margaret Louise
Wedding in Georgetown Celebrates Bessie Batten John Walter
A Georgetown wedding last Sunday united Bessie Batten third daughter of Mr and Mrs Batten Georgetown and John Walter son of Mrs and the late Mr Walter Lanva. The bride wore satin embossed crepe with a long train. The ceremony was at the Baptist church with Rev K J Coalfield officiating. A reception followed in the Institute Hall social. Guests included town and district residents and the couple received gifts before a danced farewell. The issue notes a cyclone damage event and smallpox vaccination drive in Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Bessie
Batten
Georgetown
John
Walter
Lanva
Gowiel
Speyer
K. Waller
Ove, Batton
Lawn Walter
Smif
H. Bartel
J. Coalfield
Histimte
Gladstone Social Honors Local Enlistees And Fresh Sea Sailor
A large crowd gathered at Gladstone District Hall on August 18 to honor Miss Gladys Cockbien who joins WAAAF, Peter Mann entering the Navy, and Rex Crawford enlisting in the RAAF. Cpl. R. Evans, the town’s first AWLP enlistment, was saluted after years abroad. Local officials praised their service, with speeches from Mr. J. F. O’Neill and Dr. Deeble and presentations of comforts from town women. Supper and dancing followed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Glaiys Cockhin
WAAAF
Peter Man
RAN
Rex Crawford
RAAB
Cpl
R. Evans
AWLP
Deehle
Peter Mann
Navy
RAAF
Retary
Edson
Rs.l
RAAPL
My. W
Jarrett
Peter
Gladsteme
Bank of Australasia
Inek
Rob
Smith
Billy Lane
Pater
Rex
T Own
Pegey Blewart
Billy Long
Thomsy
Je Osman Ith Plo
Jamestown Show Promises Innovations and Charity Totals
Jamestown Show announces a new event week with prize lists to be distributed soon. Proceeds go to Red Cross Mireles and F.C. Fond branches, following the Belio Agricultural Society donations exceeding £100 to these funds. Watch this column for more details on this year’s innovations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wight
Jamestown
Red Cross Mireles
F.C. Fond
Belio Agricultural Society
Egg handling blocks shut at Caltowie amid harsh rules
The Caltowie egg trade faces collapse as strict conditions and poor dealer remuneration deter producers. Egg sellers cannot offload their stock locally, with the pool administration expected to address the issue in due course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Jamestown District Council Minutes July 31 1942
The Jamestown District Council met on Friday July 31 1942 with chair M J Cronin and members present. The Overseer reported on road works across Ward R Catford and Langs corner, including grading, rubble remodelling and silt removal, noting weather delays and proposing ploughing aids and further sand and gravel work at Williams creek and Kirk's corner. The cement work on the main wall near Williams creek progressed with multiple crews, aiming for completion by week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
M. J
Cronin
Wall
F. Catford
Baynes
R. Catford
Smart
Bailey
J. J. Kerin
W. $. Bennett
Hams
Port Germein Couneil
Lang's Corner
Hospital Road
Merrifelis Slaughter House
Tynes
Canowle
Blake's
Williams
Williams’ Creek
Goores
Beadike
J Willaims
Ever
Man
J. Stezewit
Williams' Creek
Kirk's Corner
Waverett's Ford
Road repairs on Georgetown main road and creeks
The report details flood damage repairs along Georgetown main road and Doody’s Creek. Cement usage totals 24 bags with 7 more planned, crews work delayed by incomplete jobs, and supervision by Cockburn and others. Additional notes cover washouts near Hollitt's, Yatina Peterborough main road issues, and inspections by Dr. Catford and Dr. Baynes ward crews. A chain of road segments near Lang's and Torr's Sections requires reforming, with Peterborough council involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Doody's Creek
Cockburn
Selbg
Hollitt’s
Holitt
Toh Ie Cr. Halt
White
Yatina
Peterborough
A. White
F. Catford
Dempster's Creek
Tarcadie Orroroo
F. Lyons
Cr R. Detford
Cockhare
Jeffs
Yeates
Dr. Baynes
Jeff
Ben
Center
Man
Deuter
Bundaleer
Hams
Sexton
Cr. Thoms
Ward Op
Lang
Torr
Peter
Cayman Lyons
Smart
J. P. Watkins
Creek Crossing
Jamestown
Spalding
Colin
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Jamestown Hospital Inc
Mannanarie Coursing
Walter M. Shane
Ron Evans
RSL
C. Edsom
J. J.1 Evans
Yangya
Ron
Evang
June Williamson
W. Williamson
Devies
Department of Intelligence
Brisbane
Crdg
Deeble
Om Nehult
Armittee
June
WAAAJ
Sulle
St. James Catholic Hall
Jus Pilkington
Irvine
Army Nurses Fund
Jamestowo Coursing
M. L. Judell
ACA
Beacherd
Avott Vseurtell
Ry Whiteway
Messrs G, Smillacombe
Smit
PB. Mann
Kj.chatietd
Ken Noonai
Jeolit Caeody
G. J. Nousmin
Overinney
May Smajlacombe Sule
Fie
Colin Crawford
Pranary
Guinare
Aus
Nartidty
B. J. Myatt
Kevin
M. Hughes Wiley
Veneseiswn
Tett
St. Mary's Church
Ken Noonan
St. Branchs Suvier
Beecham
Echams
Pavel
H. T. Harslett
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
William Powell
Myrna Loy
Hoard
Sonn
Stardag Chaslie Sartell
Donald Grafieon
Ira Meredith
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