Snooker Title Won by Clancy at Gladstone Salon
J Clancy defeated L Jolly 109 68 to win the Gladstone snooker tournament held at W Cook's Salon after rounds that saw players like Stephens Gurney Hillard and Mobbs Griffiths advance. Final score 109 68 confirms Clancy as champion with Jolly runner up.
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W. Cook
Gladstone
J. Clancy
L. Jolly
Detalis
F. Stephens
T. Gurney
R. Vickers
G. Braun
E. White
L. Hillard
C. Lange
C. Jolly
M. Harris
W. Fawcett
J. Duffy
Tom Grifiths
W. Mobbs
L. Galpin
W. Bawden
C. Ganley
P. Bradock
J. Loxton
G. Lange
J. A. Francis
J. Guthrie
G. Halliday
J. Primrose
G. Hobbs
J. Hobbs
Stephens-Gurney
Hillard-Braun
Cook-Jolly
L. Jolly-Primrose
Mobbs-Griffiths
Bradock-Bawden
Guthrie-Lange
Hillard-Stephens
L. Jolly-Cook
Clancy-Mobbs
Bradock - Guthrie
J Clancy
Pet Show and Fancy Dress Parade At Gladstone
A successful Pet Show and fancy dress parade at the Gladstone Council Grounds raised £37 for St. Peter's Church fund. Organized by the Sisters of St. Joseph with parents, the event drew keen support from families and friends. Prizewinners included Bob Hough and Eileen Lynch in Pets, Kevin Bowers and John Allmutt in decorated vehicles, and June Head in multiple sports events. Judges were Mrs Gale and Mrs Hinton, with Very Rev. F Morrissey and Mr. P OConner guiding sports.
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Council
Gladstone
St. Peter's Church Fund
Sisters of St. Joseph
F. LB. Morrissey
Georgetown-Gladstone
Bob Hough
Leith Lock
Kevin Clancy
Eileen Lynch
Rogales Hollitt
Zita Sexton
Kevin Bowers
John Allmutt
Raymond Pritchard
Margaret Tybell
Janet Hollitt
Mesdames Gale
Hinton
Georgetown
John Parsons
Bob Hollitt
Claudette Ar Mat
Vincent Landers
Bris ‘Thompson
June Head
Francis Landers
Ken Thompson
Betty Bevan
Leo Landers
John Hollitt
Spoon
Max Read
Lalloon Chase
Florence Richards
F. B.morrissey
P. O'Conner
W. Pritchard
Garrett
Jamestown Bowling Club Spoon Match Reports
Jamestown Bowling Club held the second all in spoons match on Saturday November 28 with 42 players. Results featured tight finishes and draws including Williams Mitchell and McLennan Garnett ending level, and Ted Daly’s Links-Williams winning by 15 points. The next spoons match is scheduled for May.
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Joe Williamis
Alex Mitchell
Joe
Alex
Ross McLennan
Iver Garnett
Lvor
Mac
Herb
Medlin
Ken
Moore & Con
Ink
Links-Williams
Ted Daly
Ted
Links
Bink
Ath Dee
Corner Bar Misplaced Pipe Sparks Austerity Jest
In a humorous aside published as Heard at the Corner a man boasts quitting smoking swearing and drinking due to Austerity fashion yet realizes he has left his pipe on the bar in the pub. The quip reflects crowd mood and social habits of the period.
Fire prevention call urges residents to clear surroundings
A directive urges clearing grass around stables and homes to prevent losses from fires. It stresses obeying Bush Fire legislation, promoting safety and readiness, and contacting Fire Control Officers via the telephone exchange at once to battle outbreaks with equipment and water. St. J. Cooke signs as Hon. Secretary, Laura Cox 17.
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St. J. Cooke
Laura
Cox
Soldiers and Airmen Entertained at Jamestown Institute
A large Jamestown audience welcomed Cpl. F Couzner LA John Bailey and Tpr Reg Kelly on leave. The Cheer Up Club led by President E T Daly and Secretary D T Brooks hosted musical and elocutionary acts with community singing and dancing. The Mayoress presented £2 and wallet gifts while farewells were spoken to Mrs A B Ralph departing for the City.
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Jamestown Institute
Cpl. F. Couzner
LA. John Bailey
Tpr
Reg. Kelly
Jamestown
E. T. Daly
Ond
D. T. Brooks
Gunner C. Gentle
Pfe. A. Thessinger
D. LM. Anthony
R. Walton
BH. T. Daly
E. J. C. Williams
R.S.A
A. EB. Ralph
Ralph
A.L
M, Pyne
N. Noonan
Dunstan
Cpl. Harford
Tpr. Kelly
K. Murray
McCregor
Song of Australia
Auld Lang Syne
Couzner Hockey Wedding in Jamestown Church
Patience Joyce Hockey and Corporal F H M Couzner wed at Jamestown Methodist Church on Saturday November 28 with Rev. S T Harper officiating. The ceremony featured bridal party, decorations, and a reception in the Institute Supper Room while guests noted outfits and gifts.
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Miss Joy Scofield
Kilkenny
Bride
Keith Hockey
R.A.A.F
Margaret
Jeannette Hockey
Mather
Flax Crop Deliveries Peak Amid Mixed Harvest News
Reports show fire flax strip deliveries to the Commonwealth islat Laura peaking over the past two weeks with around 70 loads daily at the weighbridge. About 2,000 tons of straw are stacked at the Mill, about two thirds of expected tonnage, with quality generally good though affected by growth rotation and lodging in heavy crops.
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Commonwealth
Laura
Gris
Mearivy
Red Cross Junior race outcome looms in regional drive
Red Cross Juniors tallies show Hills leading with 172 votes, South East 148, Upper North 147.5 as final week gifts could push a regional winner. Final award presentation set for 3 30 pm on December 9. overall funds near 110000 pounds with many branches reporting varied totals.
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Red Cross
Iills
South East
Upper North
Torrens Vale
Lochaber
Mount Bryan
Accent on Health Vietmans Diet Cautions Consumers
A brief health note urges readers to examine what they eat and consider listed ingredients. The piece emphasizes ongoing critique of dietary choices and promises clarity by spelling out components.
Fruitcake Mix with Dried Fruits and Nuts
A no bake fruitcake style mixture combines Kellogg’s Whole Wheat Biscuits with sugar and a variety of dried fruits including dates prunes sultanas raisins cherries and desiccated coconut. The mix is pressed into a loaf shape and chilled then sliced into 24 portions.
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Kellogg's
Golden North Butter and Eggs Buyback Notice
Laura Ice and Produce Co offers top prices for cream and eggs from Northern stations. Prompt fortnightly payments, crate return, and buyback for dressed poultry including turkeys, hens, and cockerels at stated rates.
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Golden North
Lanra
Adelaide
Local notes from Georgetown on wartime aid and events
The Georgetown unit reports sending woollen goods to headquarters including seven pairs of socks ten balaclavas five pullovers and one helmet muffler. A Saturday dance at Memorial Wall will raise funds for the FLF.CLP, with a visiting band and calls for good times. Harvesting is active and townspeople help on farms to ease labour shortages. At James Town RSA annual meeting officers were appointed led by President A J Shelton with various vice presidents directors a secretary and treasurer. Jamestown residents congratulate Trooper Garrie Rosie for a strong showing at the 2nd Army Tank Battalion Swimming Carnival.
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F.P.C.F
Flf.clp
Jamestown
R.S.A
A. J. Shelton
Tpr
Garrie Rosie
J. R. Rosie
2Nd Army Tank Battalion
Garrie
Rodney Button
N.5
Snowball Cake Recipe By Mrs Reg Cummings
A detailed recipe describes Snowball Cake with butter eggs flour and milk, notes beating butter and sugar, layering with a sugar glaze made with water and telatine, and a process for orange garnish with soaking and boiling steps.
Belgium Bun
Dora Cummings shares a recipe for Belgium Bun using butter sugar egg flour and dates. Cream butter and sugar add egg then flour to form a thick mix. Divide, layer with dates and top with chopped nuts, bake until light brown and cool before slicing into fingers.
Lemon and Orange Squash Recipe
Mrs W J Mair provides a fruit squash method using 1 orange 2 lemons 3 packets Epsom salts 2 drops citric acid 1 ounce tartaric acid 24 pounds sugar 13 pints boiling water. Dissolve in boiling water, add juice when cool after one hour.
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R. McLennan
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