Comforts for travelers and hostel services praised
Supporters of the FCF note ACP and Y.M.C.A. comforts include a large rest room at Port Pirie for travelers and an Alice Springs Service Hostel with sleeping dining writing and rest facilities for about 20 girls. Red Cross at Jamestown reports a big sale of dolls and toys with a 50 pound total from a sale event plus a trade table and tea. Prolific cow records twin calves on Mr Amey’s Laura farm and War Saving Stamps sales in Jamestown show strong progress toward 40 000 stamp goal with several groups contributing from Adelaide head office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCF
ACP
Y.m.ca
Port Pirie
Earla
Ala Oa
Alice Springs
Mr. Amey
Laura
Jamestown
Corporation
Hostal
Rainbow
Adelaide
Strawberry fete at Hall raises funds in Terowie
A strawberry fete at the Hall on December created a successful day with stalls run by Mrs S Simpson and helpers. Profits were shared by the FFCF and Institute Committee to total £44 18s. The event featured stalls for produce, ice cream, afternoon tea and a concluding dance with many local hosts and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
Institute Committee
S. Simpson
Terowie
Oake
E. Reichstein
Hepworth
Reynolds
James W. Gard
R- L. Wenham
L. Rayner
Hunt
RSS and SILA Club House Fund Donations List
A detailed receipt of donations to the RSS and SILA Club House Fund shows numerous contributors with individual amounts, totaling 791 pounds 7 shillings. Names include J. M. Robloxon, Geo Neale, J. Parker, L. Cou, C. H. Mould, F. M. Frost, and many others, with varied sums from 1 shilling to 10 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RSS & Sila Club House Fund
J. M. ‘Robloxon
Geo
Neale
Parker
L. Cou
C. H. Mould
A, D. Mitchell
F. M. Frost
R. Baynes
Fyfe
Joseph Cummings
R, T. Graham
W. J. Baynes
W Hapse
WH. Scott & Son
D. Ferguson
J. HW. Smour & Sons
P. J. McCarthy
J. J. Stattery
Walton & ‘Williams
John Kelly and Family
B. T. Evans
H. C. Przibilla
A. P. Motel
J.J. Noonan
W. L. Palmes
J. W. Wedding
Klingner
Gladstone FFCF Dance Draws Good Attendance
A Thursday dance by the Gladstone FFCF drew solid attendance and raised £13 14s in proceeds. Music was provided by Mr. B. Baker and Miss T. Raproger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Ffcf
B. Baker
T. Raproger
Gladstone Diggers Rest forms fund drive plan
A fortnightly meeting last Friday approved sending eight pounds to headquarters and noted Red Cross Shop takings of £30 for Nov 26 and £17 for Dec 3. Conveners named F Grubb and others, with a next dance on Dec 16 and a public meeting planned for Dec 20 at Memorial Hall to raise funds for district amenities and camp improvements with cooperation from St John Ambulance and other groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dhee
Red Cross
Mesdames F
C. Grubb
W. Williamson
A. Thomson
Edmunds
D.humphries
A. Galend
Dreased Lamb
Ted White
Gladstone Diggers Rest Room
Ma Gee. Brown
R.8.l
Gladstone
Zany
Capt Ash
Racing Committee
St. John Ambulance
FFCF
District Council
Local Church Hosts Devotional Mystery Play Next Sunday
A simple werystias style service will be held at St James Church of England next Sunday evening at 7 40 p m. The revival of ancient mystery and passion plays in Dugland churches continues with the Jamestown attempt where the congregation will act their parts, not merely watch entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church of England
Church of Dugland
Bee Masefield
Christ
T. 5
Miss Margaret Lines Birthday Social at Laura Baptist Hall
A Wednesday evening coming of age social in Laura Baptist Lecture Hall drew a large local crowd. Rev K J Chatfield presented the guest of honor, with speakers F Shepherd A J Walter and J Bokwer praising service. Music, a birthday cake, and Auld Lang Syne closed a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Presbyterian Church
PFA
Gibson
N. Lewis
Mieser Joan Holmes
Doris Crawford
Yorst
R. McLennan
Margaret Lines
Laura Baptist
Ant Xe
F. Shephard
A. J. Walter
J. Bokwer
K. J. Chat
Georgetown Event Notes and Local Club Updates
Last Saturday night in Georgetown a farewell for Kathleen Braggy of the AWAS signallers section was held with Dr. R. Whiter presiding. Speeches by town and district figures preceded a £2 presentation and a varied program, including Gwenyth Sumalle Combe solo and a School band fife quartet. The Georgetown Swimming Club reports a new air‑driven engine to pump pool water, promising faster surface fill. The Red Cross branch donated £50 to the POW fund, with Call of Sacrifice Sunday upcoming and donations urged. The Institute committee notes library subscriptions rise and sets February 1, 1944 as the next meeting. An accident at Mr. Rundle’s farm left him with a broken leg after a horse mishap. he is in Jamestown Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Braggy
Signallers
AWAS
R. Whiter
G. Smallacombe
W. McNamara
C. Crawford
C. A. Woodward
Gwenyth Sumallecombe
Clive Smallacombe
D. O'Connell
M. Hynes
Georgetown Swimming Club
Red Cross Society
Mra. G. Smallacombe
A. J. Noll
Institute
Death of Mrs. Maggie Heaslip in Adelaide
Mrs. Maggie Heaslip a well known former Gladstone resident died recently in Adelaide. Born at Yangya near Gladstone in May 187? she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Page. She married Herbert Heaslip and lived in Quorn before moving to Adelaide. Survived by her husband and four sons two in the military, with brothers M. H. Page and J. R. Page and sister Mrs. Kitty O'Dea among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Heaslip
Adelaide
Maggie Heaslip
Gladstone
Yangya
John Page
Herbert Heaglip
Quorn
M. H. Page
Aga J
R. Page
Kitty O'Dea
Burnside
Laura Town Hall Social Honours Betty Fuller WAA AF
A December Laura Town Hall social honored ACW Betty Fuller WAAAF with speeches by Welfare Committee chair J Condon and others. Speakers praised her service at Laura Post Office. gifts, a certificate, and musical numbers complemented a successful supper and dance, raising £5 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
ACW
Betty Fuller Waaaf
J. Condon
Welfare Committee
Measts
GW. Smith
C. Amey
RSA
Ogilvy
A. J. Walter
J. S. Wurm
S. K. Wiseman
Methodist Church
Shirley Wilson
Laura
Roy Puller
Air Force
Sagdhire
A. James
P. Walter
Gladstone District Council notes and summering debate
Gladstone District Council meeting on December 3 discussed correspondence from various bodies including Hognitals Centre Council and Crystal Brook Hospital, and from the Salvation Army and Crippled Childrens Home. Motions covered war service housing transfers, tyre width law, and welfare of the district with reports on roads, weeds, and a proposed Christmas message to Mr and Mrs Swige.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hognitals
Crystal Brook Hospital
Meat & Allied Trade
LG. Asse
Ghidstone Red Cross
Gonneil
Hall
Salvation Away
Crippled Childrens Home
Employers Federation
Com
Salvage Commission
National Service Organisation
Roatt Transport
N.O.C
Elder, Smith & Co
Gladstone
Cr. Page
Cr. Hillam
District Hall
Cr Hillam
War Service Homes Commission
Tt. R. Atkinson
Allot
West Terrace
Myra Cooks
Kathleen Price
Atlots
Sixth St
Cr. Lines
Cr. Blank
Lines
Agricul
Comen
Hillam
Potter
Mantoo J
Yaugye
Gy. Dewble
Hancock
Gladetone
Lies
C. Bwige
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited promotes butter eggs poultry
The Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited reports export packing of Golden North butter and strong local sales aided by government subsidies. They announce November prices for cream butter fat 1/71b and note they are licensed agents for Commonwealth Egg Controller, buying eggs at controlled prices. They welcome dressed poultry and forward by rail with 7/6 per lb dressed weight. A district camp visit showcased huts for 1,000 men, animals, and planned sports facilities. The event drew a large crowd despite cold weather, with performers from Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North Bulter
Commonwealth Egg Controller
Laura
Cultowig
Stone Hut
Wirrabara
Murraytown
Melrose
CANOWIE BELT FFCF MEETING AND 1943 GALA PLANS
The Canowie Belt FFCF unit met to discuss a Gala Day in the New Year with added attractions, and in November agreed to forward £10 to HQ. The Baptist Y P held its final 1943 meeting on Dec 8 with a Reminiscence Evening chaired by Pastor A Dennis, featuring speakers on China school days sport Canowie Belt early days and a World War travelogue, ending with a supper and a large Xmas cake gift. Also notes on high school appointments and post war public works priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
Baptist ¥.Y.P
A Dennis
R. W. Middleton
China
R. Tansot
Canowie Belt
N. Jamieson
C, Tudor
A. Deals
Vala Robinson
Jamestown
Caltowie Tennis Team Wins in Hornsdale Visit
On Saturday December 4 the Caltowie tennis team traveled to Hornsdale and won most matches. Men's doubles saw Catford Hillam teams defeat Heusler Noon and Meaney Robinson, while Lehmann Hannagan beat Swearse Stacey. Singles featured Catford Hillam and Lehmann winning. Hannagan edged Swearse 9 7, with several other close results. Ladies doubles and singles also noted. Monthly Red Cross meeting held Tuesday with Paddy’s Market and tea. attendance good. local staff away sick or on holidays. a schoolchild recovering from surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H, Catford
M Hillam
J Hfeusler
J, Noonall
B Hillam
R. Catford
C. Meaney
G. Robinson
R. Lehmann
M. Hannagan
J. Swearse
M. Stacey
H. Catford
A. Haengler
M. Hillam
J. Noonan
B. Hillam
T. Robinson
M- Stacey
S. Bennett
ML Sexton
M. ‘Travers
M. Noonan
E. Schaefer
Wilkins
Stacey
M. Haren
McCallum
M. Meaney
Haens
Red Cross Society
Tugsay
Also Mentioned on This Page
Yarcowie
Ray Catford
T. Thomas
Murray Hapvie
Leo
Slattery
H. J. Metcalf
Goodes
J. Garnett
H. O. Wehrmann
Digger
J. H. Wilson
D. J, Brooks
T. J. Kelly
J. Yates
P. Cummings
WF. Clark
C.H. Box
Simpson
J. Mahoney
Jamieson
Seaman Sen
Anoymous
V. Polomke
J. W. Goodes
T. Symonds
Geo. Usher
H—F. Watson
Roger Bretag
J. Steggall
Wilmshurst
Harmer
G. Fox
Arcou
Chrisriss
Gladstone Red Cross
Gladstone Rest Room
Coming OF Age Party
Georgetown
James Rundle
Mr. Rundle
Mr. Tiver
Hal Jet
Jamestown Hospital
Betty Fuller
Ore
J. B. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
C. H. Lines
J. G. Deeile
G. M. Black
R. Hillam
J. ©. Thomson
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Ash
Mia. Rilen Barnes
D. Davis
Dawes
YMCA
Gladstone High School
F. W. Thomas
C. Parsons
Kapunda
M. Pyne
Miles B
Gerney
Gladstone School
Badge
D. P. O'Neill
J. L. Jolly
Board of Health
Spata of Health
O'Nell
Agricultural High School
Tresylva Park
Low, W—District
Caltowie
Hornsdale
Globe Hotel
L. J. Pearson
MR. G. Thomas
Wolseley Hotel
S.E
Lester
Jamestown Taikies
Clarke Gable and
Rosalind Russel
Bombay
Robi. Sterling
Marsha Hunt
Paul Kelly
Fay Holden
Virginia Weilder
Henry Travers
Country Girl
Australia
International Harvester
Buccu Tiara Eer Ro Emery Saide
Commonweal Sevling Bank
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Savings Bank Australia Oe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!