Christmas Party at Methodist Hall Gladstone
The W.G.T.U. Little White Ribboners hosted a Christmas party at the Methodist Hall Gladstone with 18 children and 16 adults. Rev. Erie Tuckett gave a short address. tea was served after noon, each child received a stocking, and a Christmas cake was shared. New member Robert Blesing was enrolled. Supervisor Mrs. Norm Coe oversaw the event.
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Methodist Hall
Gladstone
W.G.T.U
Little White Ribboners
Erie Tuckett
Bridge Evening Draws Sparse Attendance at Parish Hall
The Bridge evening at the Church of England Parish Hall Saturday night had only six tables. Winners were Ladies Mrs. Eric Wight, Gentlemen Mr. J. McKenzie, Lucky number Mr. W. F. Henness. Supper was served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of England
Eric Wight
J. McKenzie
W. F. Henness
Community Notes From Crystal Brook District
December events at Crystal Brook include a continental held by the Knights and Comrades raising funds for church needs, a Youth Club Picnic at Fisherman’s Bay with about 30 attendees, and a Hospital Guild gift afternoon for Xmas Cheer at Crystal Brook District Hospital. Posts note staff changes, travels, and a recap of croquet and tennis results.
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Fisherman's Bay
Fay Courtney
Royal Hotel
H. Pavy
Crystal Brook District Hospital
E. Dunsford
Mesdames Qates
Lyons and Woodward
R. Combe
A. C. Campbell
Kevin Beyer
Jean Murdock
Runnhere
Tony McLeod
W. Frith
Jamestown Baptist Ladies Guild Celebrates 35th Birthday
On December 2 the Jamestown Baptist Ladies Guild marked its 35th anniversary. Mrs D J Jamieson presided and welcomed guests Miss Gordon of Peterborough and Mrs CC Wild of Peake. Welcome greetings came from Canowie Bell Baptist and other churches. Speaker Mrs W Hutson spoke on travels in England and the Continent, receiving a posy from Kathryn Scott. The cake, iced by Smour & Sons, was cut by Mrs Coon as guests enjoyed an afternoon of music, tea, and social cheer.
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Jamestown Baptist Ladies’ Guild
D. J. Jamieson
Gordon
Peterborough
CC. Wild
Peake
Canowie Bell Baptist
Presbyterian
Methodist
Church of England
Salutation Army
W. Hutson
England
Kathryn Scott
Recognition for Food Parcel From Sheffield School
Mr L C McCarthy headmaster of Jamestown High School received a thank you letter from the City of Sheffield Education Committee Central Technical School thanking for a food parcel sent during shortages. The note notes good condition of supplies and asks for names of a few local pupils aged 13 to 17 for correspondence with Sheffield boys.
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L. C. McCarthy
Jamestown High School
City of Sheffield Education Committee
Central Technical School
Sheffield
South Australia
H. W. Wadge
Visiting day highlights at Georgetown Primary School
Visiting day at the Georgetown Primary School drew a good crowd guided by Mr. Kain. Students showcased work in sewing, manual tasks, and rhythm items while Mrs. Wellington and Mrs. Saunders praised the teachers and thanked Mr. Kain. The Welfare Club plans another book donation to the library.
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K. Kain
N. L. Wellington
Kain
H. L. Saunders
Father Morrissey
Port Germein
Father Xmas
Mangroves
Mherewith
B. Cunningham
N. Noonan
W. Noonan
C. Page
J. Fogarty
P. Noonan
P. Schwerdt
A. Page
G. Schwerdt
J. Biffe
D. Elfie
M. Mumford
Messrs
J. Bergin
G. Lane
K. Noonan
Mesdames
D. Johnson
I. C. Wilkin
M. J. Cunningham
C. J. Hiffe
Gulnare Ladies
Crystal Brook
Johns
Baptist Guild
Dc. R. Hawke
Baptist West End
C. R
inspector r davis retires after 25 years of service
Local Government circles in northern south australia bid farewell to inspector r davis after more than twenty five years as departmental inspector for the northern district councils and corporations. he received gifts of a smoker’s stand and a fountain pen at various farewells and smoke socials where colleagues praised his thorough and loyal service.
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South Australia
R. Davis
Booleroo
Davis
Germein
Orroroo
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Laura
Gerogetown
Redhill
Snowtown
Gladstone Council
November Rain Eases as Bees Face Setbacks and Harvest Hopes
The WIRRABARA district notes a lighter rainfall in November totaling 171 points and 64 points in December to date, aiding seasonable warmth and fruit ripening though supplies remain moderate. Beekeepers report disruptions from cabbage moths and thrips, with many hives moved to James Town Belalie and Mannanarie, yet one operator claims 1000 tins of honey from 800 swarms. The Forest Department maintains annual fire breaks. despite expanded pine plantings the area has so far escaped bush fires.
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Jamestown
Belalie
Mannanarie
Lucerne
Forest Dept
Laura's side falls to Tarcowie in close cricket clash
Laura faced Tarcowie in a weekend match that ended with Tarcowie claiming victory. Laura was bowled out for 108 with the top-scoring contributions from J Kennedy and others, while Tarcowie posted a solid total aided by mixed bowling from Cleggett Karger and Horner.
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Laura
Tarcowie
J. Sutter
B. Thompson
G. Abbott
R. Horner
J. Twidgden
D. Griffen
Karger
Higgins
J. Travers
Kennedy
H. Twigden
P. Duffy
P. Cleggett
E. Duffy
R. Clancy
M. Carmen
R. Thompson
K. Cleggett
M. Karger
J. Kennedy
V. Higgins
A. Condon
Laura—J. Kennedy
Methodist Church Jamestown Christmas Events
The Jamestown Methodist Church lists December 13 Christmas parties for Sunday School with a kindergarten and primary tree and party in the afternoon and a social for older scholars in the evening. A kitchen evening honors Miss Iris Baker before her marriage to Mr Keith McNanara of Georgetown. Sunday services feature Rev A F Barnes at noon and Rev B H Phillips at night followed by the Lords Supper.
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Iris Baker
Keith McNanara
Georgetown
A. F. Barnes
B. H. Phillips
Seventeenth Health Train Tour Itinerary Details
The Mothers and Babies Health Association outlines Sister D J White leading the Seventeenth Tour with daily stops at Peterborough Laura Crystal Brook Jamestown Gladstone Wirrabara and Crystal Brook again. Open times listed and a Christmas vacation absence noted from December 24 1947 to January 1 1948. The eighteenth tour starts January 19 1947.
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Crystal Brook
Thompson
D. J. White
Peterborough
Laura
Jamestown
Gladstone
Wirrabara
White
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Rrmca Wom
Heropak
Journay
Smour & Sons
Siviour & Sona
J. H. Siviour and Sons
Caltowie
Matthews
Tilleys
Simpson
Kennett
Slazenger
Spalding
Dunlop
Matthews Emporium
Shell Co. Aust, Ltd
L. M. W. Judell
Review Office
National Library of Australia
Methodist Sunday School
Order of Knights and Comrades
Arthur Dawson
Social Notes
Reesbeck
Jack Ogilvie
Broken Hill
Whyalla
J. Gilbert
Adelaide
Mt. Barker
Donald Clothier
T. W. Thomas
Kathleen Thomas
Huddleston
Baptist Ladies Guild
Inspector R. Davis
Methodist Church
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Baby Health Train
Caina
Swift Rotary
Pioneer
J. Inglis & Son
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