Georgetown notices and obituaries and town events
The town records the death of Mr. Stanley Nanearow at Crystal Brook Hospital and reflects on his public service and valued character. A recent rainfall totals 79 points over nine days and frost has returned. crops look promising. Local notes mention Favored townsfolk, railway updates, a dance at the institute, and charity efforts by Junior Red Cross promoter Fred Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Nanearow
Crystal, Brook Hospital
Stncken
Ont
Blanding
Examaile
Mery
Gladstone
Jumioe
Adelaine Railway
Fred Phillips
Eile
Len Stenson
Adelaide
Mury
Laizaie
Lis
Jn Varke
Tn Trust
Gladstone Bowling Club President Reports on 1940 41 Season
Gladstone Bowling Club reports a healthy 1940 41 season with member total rising to 582 from 558 earlier and a net improvement in finances of £71 2 9. Overdraft reduced to £127 14 7 though club house debt remains £24 18 2 with 5 subscriptions outstanding. The club house opened November 23 1940 by Hon Premier Playford, a profitable open tournament held, and a large photo acquired for display. Members praise contributions from L Hawke and others and congratulate champions in intraclub events and pennants retained by Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Hawke
France
Adium
Playford
Messrs
Ture Lines
J. L. Hawke
Wom
PI Pine
O'Shaughnessy
Cru
Laura
Gladstone
L. Darwent
H.hough
R. Runge
W. Rawden
L. Samlell
Assistae
Devel
W. Williamson
Hawke
Jack Lea
Ofice
R. A. Mundy
Jamestown and Georgetown Football Clash Featured
From Out the Past notes a Saturday football clash between Jamestown and Georgetown near August 28, 1031, with Gladstone clubs involved in rifle and marksmanship events. It also records a Tughes Trophy final shoot won by Wy Bache and a smoke social at Georgetown honoring Troopers Froabairn and Rakin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Froabairn and
Rakin
B. Byte
Wy Bache
Letters debate flax mill site in Georgetown or Gladstone
A correspondent disputes Laura as a flax mill site arguing for either Georgetown or Gladstone. He accuses Mr Stevens of bias and asserts central railway access and water concerns favor Gladstone or Georgetown. He defends open public meetings and patriotism in backing regional industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stevens
Laura
Longfellow
Georgetown
Gladstone
Ite
Lawvaites
R. B
White
Crystal Brook Bowling Club Annual Meeting Report
The Crystal Brook Bowling Club held its annual meeting at the Club House on August 21 with strong attendance. Officers elected included President D A Teakle Sel President A J Goodge Jun Vice President S Fisher Hon Sec W J Ty Jor and committee members B S O Shaughnessy Threadgold Thomas and H Pavy rink captain W J Abell with delegates H Chapman and R Bawnisetsa. The club voted to support Pennant Towle and join the North Western Bowling Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Bowling Club
Cciub
Pennant Towle
North Western
D. A1 Teakle
A. J. Goodge
S. Fisher
W. J. Ty Jor
Also Mentioned on This Page
A. C. Read - Gladstone
Malvern Star
Xaos
Bruce
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Bowling Club
President's
Gladstone Rifle
Coin
R. Coe
H Davey
Cladstone
Crystal Brook
Barwell
McDonald & Morrow
Slaney
NAW Rifle Association
Crystal Hie No 2 Squadron
Allcomers
HL Tatlen
Tyra
S. Amey
Lee
G. Jerk
A. E. Williams
Hox
P.O
A. C. Masters
Wis
W. Eds
Mands
Cenveetown
Mouitay
Betty Bryant Falls IN
Love
Dad
Eudunda Farmers Co-Op. Society Ltd
W. L. Palmer & CO. Certified ‘Opticians
Matthew
Emporium
Miss Bryant
Australia
Philips
Mt Beate
SK Nz
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Ustakers
Sixth St
Jock Francis
Co. E. Keller
Phone
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Nuriootpa
Nathan Beer
Gladstone Hotel
Tarif
Harry Dodd
Jim Stewart
EL. Kupsch
Fruiterer
Cross Street
A. J. Noll
H. FE. Holmes Fruiterer, Greengrocer and Confectioner
Main ST. Gladstone
RAAF
S. Boyle
Jamestown
W. Thomson
Elev Bros
General Blacksmiths
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