Commonwealth Wheat Price Guarantee Increased in 1939 40
Prime Minister announces higher advances for bulk and bagged wheat, raising guarantees to 2/10d per bushel for bulk and 2/6d for bagged wheat. He warns the policy is temporary for 1939/40 only and outlines finance by the Commonwealth Bank and potential overseas sales impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menzies
House of Representatives
Australian Wheat Board
Great Britaan
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth Government
Jamestown Summer Meeting Card Opened With Increased Stakes
Jamestown Racing Club Limited announces a summer meeting on Wednesday January 24 1940 with increased stake money and free transport for horses. Management Committee includes P J McCarthy T J Kelly J Pilkington Phil Jones M J Cronin H G Bailey F R Field A P Yeomans and Dr E J Swann. Officials listed: Stewards AJ C Official Phil Jones W Naismith John Horgan E T Daly P J McCarthy. Judge Lance Taplin Starter B A Gordon Handicapper Geo Goudie Clerk of Scales C M Bailey Clerk of Course L Bailey Hon Medical Officers Drs B J Swann E J Harbison Vet James Rundle Timekeeper F Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McCarthy
T. J. Kelly
J. Pilkington
Phil Jones
M. J. Cronin
H. G. Bailey
F. R. Field
A. P. Yeomans
E. J. Swann
Aj.c
W. Naismith
John Horgan
E. T. Daly
Lance Taplin
B. A. Gordon
Geo. Goudie
C. M. Bailey
L. Bailey
B. J. Swann
E. J. Harbison
James Rundle
F. Hall
Students Concert at Gladstone Hall Varied Recital for Home Missions
On Wednesday, November 23, students of Mr. C. Wild gave a concert at Gladstone Methodist Hall to aid Home Missions. A good attendance enjoyed piano duets, vocal pieces, and elocutionary recitals by Mrs. James and Miss E Webb, with thanks offered to performers for a splendid evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Wild
A.mus.a
Gladstone Methodist Hall
James
BE. Webb
A.L.C.M
Laura
Nell
Gwen Baynton
Lorna
Hugh Staker
Margaret and
Blanche Thistleton
Howard
Neil Sargent
Zana
Lois Mundy
Mr. C. Wild
Betty Fuller
Howard Sargent
Betty Harris
Noel Sargent
Lorna Staker
Margaret Thistleton
Neil Baynton
Zana Mundy
Subsidised Bulls for Dairy Herds Policy Cut
The South Australia Department of Agriculture announces a subsidy reduction for dairy cattle bulls. Subsidy rates drop from 75 60 and 50 percent to 50 40 and 30 percent until further notice. An amended Regulation appears in the Government Gazette published today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Government
Jamestown Racing Club Handicap Race Programme 1940
Details for Bundaleer, Lawn Handicap, Mannanarie Novice, Jamestown, Belalie Triasse and Broadview Stakes with prize money and nomination and acceptance fees. Nominations close January 8 1940 at 6 pm with Gordon's Race Club Agency or Jamestown Secretary. weights declared January 13. acceptances January 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon
Race Club
Adelaide
Jamestown
Gladstone District Council Concludes Institute Transfer Vote
December 1 1939 meeting notes record approval of transferring Gladstone Institute lands and assets to the District Council for £500 after ratedvoting. A £4 000 borrowing plan for rebuilding was debated. talks on Institute tenancy for the bowling club and signage permits were also discussed. The council slated December 5 to meet Institute reps and finalize transfer terms. The meeting closed with a pledge of loyalty to the King amid the empire crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Padman
Gladstone Institute
District Council of
Gladstone
Minister of Education
C. Budge
Public Library, Museum and Art Gallery
H. M. Pascoe
H. A
Gale
Black
Nourge
A. C. Read
Tresylva Corner
Dr. Black
Page
Free Transport Subsidies for Race Horses by Club
The Club offers transport subsidies up to 60 shillings per horse for horses moved from the Metropolitan Area and intermediate towns by motor float or railway. Owners of horses from non Adelaide float centers may be subsidized to bring their horses by rail or float. Transport from the metropolitan area will be arranged by Gordon's Agency. Freight refunds are collected at the Secretary's office on Race Day. The Committee may reject nominations, divide races, alter conditions, and is not responsible for errors in nominating or entry forms. J. W. O'Brien, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon's
Adelaide
Gordon’s Agency
3.A.J.C
Death of Sir John Cockburn Noted in England
From Out the Past lists the death in England of Sir John Cockburn formerly of December 4 1909. It also records a Gladstone versus Wirrabara tennis score 8 76 to 4 56 and a Caltowie cricket win 141 to 58, with other dated items and Cook’s Christmas shop advertisement.
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England
John Cockburn
Jamestown
Gladstone
Wirrabara
Caltowie
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Matthews Emporium
Fitrite
Matthews
Rundle Street
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
J. & R. Forgan
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
Australia
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
National Library of Australia
Commonwealth Guarantee
Commonwealth
Jamestown Racing Club
P.c
Red Cross and
Comfort Funds
S.A. Dept. of Agriculture
Acceptance
Mannanarie
Belalie Triasse
Broadview Stakes
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
Lawries Radio Services
Radiola & Superelliat Cycles
J. Horsburgh
J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
G. M. Black
R. Hillam
J. G. Deeble
M. H. Page
W. Nourse
Inspector General of Hospitals
Jamestown Hospital
Highways Dept
L.G. Dept
A.W.A
S.A. Employers Federation
A. C. Readré Advertising
Finance
Free Transport
J. W. O’brien
Kingston
Boogoolee Station
W. G. Cook
Cook's
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