Wilmington Firefighting Contest Victory At Laura
Fire units from Wilmington Crystal Creek Laura and Jamestown competed in an elimination contest in Laura. Wilmington won with total 98 seconds and will represent Area 4 at the country contest in Adelaide in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Crystal Creek
Laura
Jamestown
Adelaide
T. J. Meaney
Emergency Fire Services
Crystal Brook
Levra
Sr. Money
Wilington
J. Pavy
D. HB. Kleinig
J. Wisnevske
R. Slee
Gulnare Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting and Plans Season
The Gulnare Bowling Club met in August with President A M Crawford presiding. Officers were elected including H H Thomas as President and P G Day as Secretary, pledging a stronger season and a new rink opening for play. Winners from last year praised include K W Crawford and R C Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulnare Bowling Club
A. M. Crawford
K. W. Crawford
C. N. Jones
K. Daniel
Association
Gladstone Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting With Strong Interest
Gladstone Bowling Club reports record attendance at the annual meeting. Officers for 1948/49 elected including President A E Smith and Hon Secretary G G Miller. Delegates named to NSW WHA and RBA. Club plans same tournaments and pennant entry, with optimistic finances and good discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
W. Thomson
L. Allison
Jock Brown
J. Keough
A. E. Smith
G. W. H. Gale
G. G. Miller
Snow on Gladstone hills and farmers hail reversal in rainfall
Residents of Gladstone woke to snow on hills east of town after a night of heavy rain hail. General rains followed, with farmers reporting up to 23 inches in the district. Statewide rainfall improved compared with seven months prior. Gladstone Post Office records August total 230 points, 861 points for 1948 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Memorial windows dedicated at Laura Methodist Church
A large Sunday service marked the dedication of two stained glass windows in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Lehmann and Mr. D. Fuller at Laura Methodist Church. Rev W J Stafford spoke on letting light shine before men as the congregation sang The Church in the Wildwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Lehlam
D. Fuller
Laura Methodist Church
Sporting Notes From Morphetville Saturday
Hurdles list Air Fox Smartex Esquire Dacosta. Handicap names Saihmor Wine Lore Serene Star Holdfast. Idle Banter Clear Title. Steeplechase Spiritus The Hyphen Saltbush Churchill. Handicap Sunfire Banny Charter Chief Watchman. Welter Nagation Crown Gem Night Fighter. Warradale Royal Gem Pendrew Penstol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pedinga
Morphetville
Air Fox
Smartex
Esquire
Saihmor
Wine Lore
Serene Star
Desert Sun
Sunfire Banny Charter
Chief Watchman
Welter—Nagation
Crown Gem
Royal Gem
Pendrew
Penstol
Huddleston Weather Eases Seasonal Anxiety
Over the past week up to two inches of rain relieved anxiety at this season benefiting crops and seed. The Methodist Church Anniversary was held on Sunday August 14 at 3 pm with Rev. Eric Tuckett as minister. Gladstone choir contributed to singing but evening service and social were cancelled due to inclement weather and district sickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Eric Tuckett
Gladstone
Gladstone Rifle Club first stage doubles at 300 yards
The Gladstone Rifle Club held the first stage on Saturday August 14 with a double 300 yard shoot. J A Cowie led the Black aggregate. C Woodward topped the Thomason championship aggregate. Scores show Cowie 99, Woodward 97, Day 90, Bott 75, Osman 89, and others. Second stage fired August 21 at 500 yards. Cowie and J J Osman lead the Thomson and Black aggregates respectively with several shooters posting 100s in the standings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Cowie
C. Woodward
Thomason
W. B. Shetlat
E. T. Day
J. M. Black
K. T. Flavel
J. J. Osman
C. P. Smallacombe
H. C. Sargent
L. C. Oborn
M.S. Osman
R. D. Black
D. M. Weatherill
S. Bott
R. Nash
F. R. Stow
H. T. Harslett
J. Cowie
J. J. Qsman
D. M. Wetherall
KR. D. Black
TZ. C. Oborn
R. G. Sargent
M. 5S. Osman
H. W. Wilson
M. F. Flavel
F. BR. Stow
Death of Mrs S Davis at Broken Hill aged 83
Mrs Susan Davis died at Broken Hill age 83 after sixty years as a Silver City resident. She visited her son R R Atkinson of Gladstone and is survived by seven sons and two daughters. Her first husband F W Atkinson was killed at Moonta Mines in 1884 and her second husband Harry Davis died in Broken Hill in 1919. Sympathy is tendered to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broken Hill
Susan Davis
Lvonta
Silver City
R. R. Atkinson
Gladstone
Atkinson
F. W. Atkinson
Moonta Mines
Harry Davis
Georgetown Triumph Over Gladstone In Narrow Australian Rules Clash
Georgetown defeated Gladstone 15 goals 25 behinds as Read and Johns starred with multiple goals. Gribble and Wakefield led Gladstone counters while Gribble battled through injury. finals prospects hinge on next matches as Jamestown and Georgetown seek curtain-raisers and improved form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Gladstone
Johns
L Wakefield
M. Smallacombe
Cladstone
Tarry Benantyne
Ken Noonan
Saunders
Rich
A. Smallacombe
L. Landers
Gribble
Ballantyne
Ravens
Murraytown Wins First Semi Final In Flinders Football
Murraytown defeated Appila 7 11 to 6 3 at Melrose oval in the first semi final. Umpire McDonald controlled the match with clear decisions and a hard to follow holding the ball rule at times. Des Aslat of Wilmington won the fairest and best trophy, with Murraytown’s E Fiebig and A Starr among top players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murraytown
Appila
Melrose Oval
McDonald
Umpires Association
Eric Fiebig
A. Starr Roving
Cameron
Rex
Jettner
W. Francis Roving
D. Griffin
K. Reichstein
Peter Fuller
Merv
Butterick
E. Fiebiz
A. Starr
L. Collins
J. Smith
Crossman
R. Jettner
W. Francis
Dd.griffin
P. Fuller
M. Butterick
J. Francis
G. Abbott
Booleroo
Wilmington
Melrose
D. W. Aslat
Des Aslat
Alick Stan
John Sanders
Boderno
Market at centre sees lighter sheep run and strong cattle interest
The Los Angeles Farmers' Co op Union Ltd held its usual monthly market on Friday August 20. Total yarding reached 1277 sheep, all sold as heavy rain reduced numbers, with shorn fat wethers around 45 to 49 shillings and various sheep prices listed. Cattle numbers exceeded expectations with wat steers up to £18 2s 6d and fat cows to £16 7s 6d, adding to a robust sale across stock classes. Pigs sold well with slips and parkers reaching common top rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Farmers’ Co-op. Union Ltd
Youth director addresses Laura Baptist Church on youth work
Rev P T Crompton spoke to Laura Baptist Church on August 19 about engaging youth, sharing personal experiences in New Zealand and Australia. Miss Erna Knauerhase and helpers prepared decor and programs while Miss Mallory Smith played piano. Visitors from Georgetown and Clover Hill attended and a supper concluded an educational evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T., Crampton
South Australia
New Zealand
Erna Knauerhase
Crystal Brook Fair Opened and Roll of Honour Unveiled
The Crystal Brook Methodist Fair opened August 18 with Rev. Milton Maley officiating. Mrs. Cunningham won the sponge cake contest. takings reached £220. An onstage program featured scenic travel pictures. A Roll of Honour unveiling honored 214 service members. The RSL sub branch held a successful meeting and planned new club rooms with a building permit application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Maley
W. Lambert
E. Fyler
Patricia Tyler
Margaret Twelvetres
Cunningham
TD. Ward
R. Combe
G. McDnald
J. Bushbridge
D. Symons
Venning
Ladies Guild
L.A
Crystal Brook
Mesdames Sims
Inglis
Fergan
C. G. Davidson
Burrows
W. G. Inglis
Returned Servicemen’s
E Eastick
F. A. Burrows
Eastick
R.S.L
Hana
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Huddleston
Gladstone Rifle Club
S. Davis
Maynard
Kensington Road
Rose Park
National Library of Australia
Northern Areas Football Association
Crystal Btook
Gials Selduim
Grinstone
Jol Gribble
Wbhs
Ajax Alead
Max Read
L. Wellington
Oy L. Landers
Glaistone
Sill
John Gribble
Estern
Lang
Lehmann
Phillis
Nitschke
Doyle
Meaney
J. & P. Kitschke
Rosewarne
Gale
R. McNamara
K. M. Smallacombe
W. Ryan
A. Saunders
A. Baker
Brown
Haynes
Wilmshurst
Jamstown
Georgetown A
Georgetown Club
Gladstone A— H. Ravenscroft
J. Gribble
H. Schmaal
K. Flavel
N. Phillis
K and H. Ballantyne
G. Shankland
M. Read
G. Abell
F. and
R. Bowers
Smallacombe
B. Grewden
AG. Prior
J. Anderson
M. Pricy
C. Sanders
J. Caulfield
J. Williams
J. Kitschke
Brian Kelly
D. Steggzall
J. Brereton
A. B. Kelly
G. Davis
B. Glasson
J. Ronald
Flinders Football Association
Wirrabara
Ron Swithh
Willow Ponds
Williams
Lawry Storey
Crysta Brook
Frank Gray
West Coast
A. E. Thomas
J. B. Harris
York
West Australia
The
Areas Express
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Boxall
Roneberg
Cross ST
Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
John S. Wurm, M.P.S
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner
Presser
Main Street
Simmitl’s
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
Eudunda
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