Concert at Laura aids Soldiers' Hospital appeal
A grand concert in Laura Town Hall on Friday August 22 raised over £20 for the TB Soldiers' Hospital appeal. Mrs J Sutcliffe produced and Mrs L Mackenzie accompanied a program of sketches musicals vocal selections and a one act play with a large cast of local performers. Mrs H R Lines thanked contributors and explained Laura's £80 yearly target for the TB Soldiers' Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
J. Sutcliffe
Directoire
L.mckenzie
Kensie
Sutcliffe
Fuller
Lehmann
Rix
Long
Kohler
B. Blesing
L. Baehm
D. Shillaheer
Comey
Roma Klenm
Walter
R. Klesnig
Australian Wheat Board reports export surplus sold by end of 1947
At a fort nightly meeting chaired by J. S. Teasdale the Australian Wheat Board announced all export surplus wheat and flour up to the end of November 1947 had been sold. Since Dec 1, 1946, 46 million bushels exported, 404 million bushels for local consumption. shipments ongoing and expected to finish by November's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Teasdale
Australian Wheat Board
F.O.R
India
Seventieth North Western Agricultural Show at Crystal Brook
The Crystal Brook Showgrounds host the Seventieth Annual Show by the North Western Agricultural Society tomorrow with fine weather anticipated. Thousands of patrons are expected to attend under the guidance of President Mr M Davidson and Secretary Mr M D Weston who report excellent entries and well in hand arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North-Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Brook Showgrounds
M, Davidson
M, D, Weston
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Meeting Tonight at Institute
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau holds its monthly meeting tonight at the Gladstone Institute at 8 o'clock. The agenda includes a question box of member concerns. Notes also advertise Woods' Great Peppermint for coughs and colds with a playful verse urging immediate care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Crystal Brook social season ends with golf and fairs
August 26 Crystal Brook events include a nine hole golf season finale won by Mrs. D. Murdock and associates, with trophies to Mrs. Murdock Mrs. O Callaghan Mrs. Bruce Mrs. Frith and Miss Keech Cain. A Methodist fair opened by Rev. Tuckett, a bridge win by Mr. Gadd and Mrs. Venting, and a social afternoon at the Golf Club conclude the year with captains and trophies awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Ideal Weatherle Associates
D. Murdock
M. O'Callaghan
A. Bruce
H. J. Prith
Vera Keevh
Clair Cai
Thomas
Mesdames Murdo
West Australia
E. McLeod
A. Cottle
P. Blackman
Len Murdock
J. O'Shaughnessy
M. P. O'Callaghan
R. &. Douglas
Elizabeth
J. Braddock
Misa A. Thomas
W. J. A. Thomas
Woodville
T. W. Thomas
Huddleston
Glenelg
Strang
Crystal Brook
Jamestown Triumphs In Wet Northern Areas Semi Final
Jamestown defeated Gladstone 8 goals 7 behinds to 3 goals 17 behinds in a rain affected semi final at Caltowie. Manuel led Jamestown with four goals, Daly two, Rice one while Growden Read and Keane scored for Gladstone amid heavy showers and crowded play.
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Caltowie
Gladstone
Jamestown
A. B. Hil
Thei
Georgetown Crystal Brook
Manuels
Magpies
Rice
White
Mabuels
Daly
Geore
Parrs
Hill
Manuele
Rick
Maepies
Skipper Giersch
Blues
Crawston
Flay
Read
Keane
Tobinson
Glinstone
Mairgan
Willians
Koo
Balantyne
Growden
L. Hobbs
Mrunly Annual Ball aids Food for Wertain Appeal in Georgetown
The Mrunly Annual Ball held August 19 raised 21 pounds with L. H. Batten as secretary. Druid procession and Arch Crud welcomed attendees while Miss Carlin Orchestra provided music. Supper by Mrs Crawford and Miss Batten, amplified by C E Keller aided solos by Mrs Graham Johns and others. A training table and charity stalls added to a busy evening. Cricket club annual meeting reported receipts and expenditures, noting a concrete pitch and nets project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrunly
L. H. Batten
Arch Crud
Sid Roberts
Druids Lodge
G. Treasure
J. L. Read
Reddin
Pete
Institute
Nieht
C. R. Hawke
Batman
Mr. A
Treasure
Presiden Rey
CR Hawke
Messrs
Mazon
Nat
Wellivenom
Noonan
T. F. Noonan
J. W. Read
A Smallacambe
Trenster
Lance Saunders
Mewire
ET Smith
Read
Ratepayers Meeting in Gladstone Debates War Memorial Hall
A Gladstone district meeting at Memorial Mall discussed rebuilding the District Hall as a war memorial. Attendees debated whether to remodel the existing hall or erect a new memorial hall with funding through ratepayers, with no definite plan approved.
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Clalstone
Memorial Mall
C. A0 Lines
Glearad
W. A. P Gale
VC. Gale
Lines
RO O
R. Pollard
J. A. Pate
D. F. O'Neill
Soldiers’ Memorial Institute
Gladstone
Cigie
Marslett
Mesnin
Gale
E. Eley
R. Potkud
M. Aveher
M. Read
G. Me Hlath
Mr. Oneill
New Hall
Harslett
Page
C. H. Lines
Samtrell
W. Thomenm
Death of Mr Charles Budge MBE Northern leader dies at 80
Mr Charles Budge MBE aged 80 died after a fall at his Wis residence. A prominent Ulis State figure, he served as Town Clerk and District Clerk, led the Northern Areas Football Association for 21 years, and helped found Wresylva Park now Budge Gardens. His death, marked by a large community, followed a lifetime of public service and local honors including MBE.
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Gladstone
Charles Tidge
Tai
Wis
Budge
Ulis State
Old Centry
Clover Hill
Inter
Diatrek Council
Glalstone
Hie Corporation
Uelmayorsky
High School Council
Dresilent Northern Arvas Football Association
Odd-fellows and
Masonic Lodges
Methodist Sunday School
Tevay_of Pensions
Wresylva Park
Sheaval
Woowy
Wayly
Ewnet Park
Abdu Steve
Iewigel
Ue Ceurt
Marke Mae Aonie Ladavs
Tim
Mementa
Halper
Mrsdames Thutey
Perth
Shivay
Andrews
Adelaide
Visill
McKenzie
Gameraeha
Doris
Lilian
Joan Buden
Ghulstone
Chile
Mie Tuckett
Local Cricket Club Votes On Fixtures And Honors
The meeting reviewed ventilation timing for Rocky River matches and two day finals. Mr J L Read received The Reet Shaves Silver Day award as best all round cricketer from last season. News of Mrs Rob James operation in Adelie and Mrs Andrew Inglis visiting Tiverton are noted. A week of daily rainfall totals 17 points prompts optimism for a bumper harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Read
Keith Smalacombe
Smallacombe
N. L. Wellington
Wellington
Rocky River Association
M. T. King
Annan General Meeting Discusses Balance and Affiliations
The Annan General Meeting, chaired by Mr R A Pullen, confirms minutes and notes a year end loss mainly from roller conversion costs. Officers for the upcoming year include J Sutcliffe as President and L Walter as Senior Vice President, with resolutions to affiliate with SABA and NWBA and to set delegates, plus minor budget and lighting arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R A. Pullen
Anna Peeting
R.A. Fuller
Filluwitz
J. Sutcliffe
L. C Walter
K. C. H. Reichstein
L. G. Lehmaon
FP. EO Flix
Vanrain
G. Pulle
N.w.ba
L. C. Walter
O. H. Reichstein
N.w-B.a
Morton
W. Blesing
W. Blesing Brought Forwail the Dine Geste of Mr. Rix
Sam
Hull
Death of F. W. Boehm and Life Sketch Chips
Obituary notes the death of F W Boehm aged 65 at his Port Line home in Wisconsin. Born near Payrell, trained as a carpenter, lived in Gladshune and Georgetown, worked at a Dooke’s Peal business before retiring in 1929 due to Ashwald illness. Survived by widow and several relatives.
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Plewice Wiliam — Hoehm
Port Linetol
Wis
Payrell
Gladshune
Georgetown
Ap Dooke
Ashwald
Bart Hincott
Laura Hospital Building Fund Urges Support and Donations
A terse plea from the MinnefCent Committee of the Laura Hospital building fund requests public support for additions to Wyenitol Hospital. The message emphasizes civic duty and fundraising to complete planned expansions.
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Laura
Gladstone Agricultural Burea
Northern Areas Football" Association
MR. Charles Budge
M.B
Rundle St
M. A. Stenson
A.I.F
W. G. Cook
Main St
Laura Bowling
Clup
F. W. Boehm
Tanne Hospital
Lucorponitad
Ity
ML. Roberts
A. Manning
ATS
Matthews
Gotton
Hessian
Wil
Matthews Emporium
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Liaul Street
Simmill's
M. H. L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Gladstone and District
Gladstone Shop
Gladstone Milk Bar
Golden North
Taura Ice & Produce Co. Ltd
Golden North Dairy Products
Turkeys
A. C. Thomas Boring Contractor
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