Wool Research Scientist at Jamestown
Dr J H Riches, Ph D Bose, a research officer of the Connell for Scientific and Industrial Research, visited Jamestown for three days this week as part of an Australia wide merino sheep and wool investigation. He met local breeders on Elder's Market day and praised the northern gruzas country. His route continues overland to Broken Hill and Brisbane with plans for a printed report on the merino industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Riches
Gruzas
Lucerne Faslures
Broken Hill
Brisbane
Dr. Riches
Jamestown Sub-branch Plans December Festivities
The R.S.S. and All Aboard Jamestown Sub-branch held their Friday meeting led by President A Wenham. They set December 21 for the annual Children's Christmas Party inviting ex service men's children. A Christmas gathering will also be on December 18 where Leith Black will be farewelled after two years of service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Wenham
Leith Black
Band to Play at Jamestown Hospital Christmas Program
The Jamestown Citizens Band will visit Jamestown hospital on Sunday December 12 to perform a Christmas music program. The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Citizens Band
Jamestown Hospital
Northern District Wheat Competition 1948 Highlights
Jamestown Wilmington Gladstone Appila awarded at the Northern District Wheat Competition judged by P C Angove District Agricultural Adviser. H M town among entrants with H Mtown noted in judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Wilmington Gladstone Appila
H. M.town
P. C. Angove
Distret
Peach Blossom Fair at Georgetown raises funds
The Peach Blossom Fair in aid of the Baptist Church at the Institute drew good weather and strong attendance last Friday. Stalls featured produce, sweets, cakes, strawberries, and afternoon tea, with a first-class concert by Port Pirie Baptist Church choirs. Takings topped £154, and Miss Rene Treasure coordinated secretarial duties.
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Institute
Andrew Gowans
Port Pirie
Margaret Smallacombe
M. Read
L. G. Lloyd
Gladstone Reidered UN Sons
Mesd
N. L. Wellington
Bearmann
Ruth Harmer
Rene Treasure
C. R. Hawke
Baptist Church
C. F. Brown
D. L. Millard
P. J
K. A. Noonan
C. K. Rawlings
M. Hiskey
Georgetown
Jamestown
J. D. Phillis
Galmare
Obituary of Jamestown resident Benjamin Evans 1889 1930s
Benjamin Tho mas Evans died December 7 at Jamestown Hospital after a long illness. Born in Jamestown in 1889 he worked with his father in a butchering business before joining S A Farmers Co op Union and became manager of the Jamestown Branch in 1920. He was known as a violinist and teacher and supported many charities. He married Mary Hunter in 1914 and is survived by two sons Kyffin and Ben Evans of Hindmarsh. The funeral at Jamestown Cemetery was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Thomas Evans
Jamestown Hospital
Jamestown
B. T. Evans
Evans
Grass Fires at Belalie Burn One Acre on Farm
Small fires burned about an acre on the Teddes Bros. farm Stromness four miles east of Jamestown. Fires started along the railway line in a dry paddock and were brought under control by mild weather with no strong wind.
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Messrs
Teddes
Parnaaroo Gymkhana Plans For January 11 Event Schedule
An energetic committee organizes a large gymkhana on Monday January 11 starting 11 40 am with multiple races including cycle handicaps and pony events. Nominations are 2 shillings 3 pence and 1 shilling 6 pence for two cycle events. Tickets priced for ground admission two shillings, children free.
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Malvern Star
M. BR. O'Halloran
M.P. Amission
W. Cinettler
Mothers and Babies Health Association Twenty-ninth Tour Schedule
The Mothers and Babies Health Association lists the twenty ninth tour with Sister D J White in charge. Locations include F Peter borough Gladstone Laura Crystal Brook Jamestown Wirrahara and more with varying hours from December 13 to December 22. The Christmas vacation ends with a January 4 1949 resume date.
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D. J. White
Peterborough
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Wirrahara
Baby Health Car
Premiership Table From Belalie Cricket Association
Premiership table shows Ex-Servicemen 12 points 1 win 23 runs? Jamestown minus three 1 21 Mannawarie 12 12 Terowie 11 2 14 Yongala minus two 12 Bundaleer eight Belalie minus one 6 Canowie Belt minus 40.
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Wirrabara Mahon & Hollitt Warigo Charter
Yalta
Hollau l, J & I
Wirrabara Reldep Charter
Valta Prior
J Ww. Gladstone Bencubbin
Curtis, A. E. & Sons
Wirrabara Quadrat
Wirrabara
Bencabbin
Ste Dansie
E. Wirrabara Quadrat
Amey
C. Laura
Bungalla Gabo
Epsal Laura Bungalla
Reichstein
T. J. Reichstein
M. L. Murraytowhi
Cummings
J. O
Jamestown
W.O
D. L
Mannawarie
Terowie
Yongala
Bundaleer
Belalie
Canowie Belt
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R.S.S. & Alla
J. A. Roneberg
Cross ST
Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
Tad
Hewton McLaren Ltd
Adelaide
Radiola
Carl E Keller
E. J. Kranz
H. Lowe
Gladstone Caltowie
Laura
National Library of Australia
Parnaroo
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Belalie Cricket Association
Matthews
T.H.B
Eur
Lupewig
ENA
Breville
Matthews Emporium
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Main Street
Simmill’s
John S. Wurm, M.P.S
M. H. L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Main ST
Gladstone and District
Gladstone Shop
F. J. Rosser
A. C. Masters
The
Areas Express
Eudunda
Kayser
Princess
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
Eiarees Ben Ae
Nla.gov.au
Nla
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