Jamestown Honors Its First Centenarian Mary Clark Martin
Jamestown marks the 100th birthday of Mary Mitchell Martin born in London on December 12 1844. Mayor Daly and 170 friends visit her North Parade home to present a radio set a donation and a birthday cake with 100 candles. Surviving family includes Mitchell Martin Sam Arthur E Gillen Minnie Martin and a granddaughter Mrs Stigwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Clark
London
Mitchell Martin
Jamestown
Eb, T. Daly
Roberta Russell
Martin
S. N. Haskard
Gillen
Mesdames A. Carmichael
Lewis
Sam
Aloploe
U.S.A
South Australia
Punjaub
Canowie Station
Malaya Talk by Mrs Adams Inspires Local Fundraiser
Mrs Keith Adams spoke on Malaya at a social afternoon in the Parish Hall attended by about 150 women from all town churches. The event supported Saint James Church of England School James Town with proceeds for fundraising efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers’ Union
Saint James’ Church of England
Jamestown
Malaya
Keith Adams
Adams
M. W. Bailey
A. R. Wehrmann
Laura club backs Soldiers Memorial at town hall site
A December meeting at Laura Town Hall discussed a Soldiers Memorial Fund aimed at £2750 to build a Supper Room Kitchen and amenities as a district tribute. A Memorial Fund Committee was formed with officers and supporters including W. H. Phiddian Condon Rix and J. Bowker. The plan to attach to the present hall was debated, then the original proposal was carried with council and public subscription to fund the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
WW. W. Blesing
F. E. Rix
Lehmann
J. S, Wurm
S. K. Wiseman
J. Condon
Messrs
W. H. Phiddian
V. W. Blesing
J. Bowker
J. S. Wurm
J. Venables
H. R. Lines
W. T. Acott
Comforts Fund
Red Cross
W. P. Fradd
Amey
Baohm
James
S. J. Condon
C. Tozer
Crystal Brook Defeats Gladstone In Bowling Match
Crystal Brook defeated Gladstone 103 to 106 in a Saturday bowling match at Gladstone. Welcoming guests were Mr. W. Williamson and Mr. H. Chapman as local ladies served afternoon tea. Notable players for Crystal Brook included Beautymann, Cole, Goodgee, O'Shaughnessy, Abell, Murray, Giles, Pavy, Chapman, Peake, Matthews, Govan, McDonald, Munday.
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Crystal Brook
Gladstone
W. 5. Williamson
H. B. Chapman
Sambell
Osman
W. Gale
Royce Thomson
Smith
C. Read
Pollard
W. Thomas
Lines Bawden
Sealy
Allison
Miller
B. Gale
Martin
Read
Leo
Eley
Hough
Hewett
Prior
Henschke
Mundy
Beautymann
Cole
Goodgee
November Rain Boosts Wollongong Region Totals
Weather notes show WIRRABARA FOREST received November rain the best since May with 3.07 inches and a yearly total of 16.44 inches. Dust storms worsened, gardeners suffer parrot plague harming crops, fruit prices reach record highs, and foxes' destruction last winter led to a rabbit surge. Cyano gas burrow gassing adopted as economical pest control to conserve feed.
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Dee
Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting Recaps Finances and Staff Actions
Jamestown Hospital Inc board met Friday with chair B T Daly and members including A J Symonds R B Phillips M McCallum and others. Apology from EK Lehmann granted three months leave. Finance approved November accounts 354 18 9 and salaries 1710 3 2. December payments authorized. Reports on repairs substitutions and a nurse seating room renovation noted. Penicillin stock reserve of 200000 units suggested. Special subsidy for a new tank sought. public donations for an Aga cooker discussed. Christmas bonuses approved. secretary to take annual leave January 11. next meeting January 5 before leave. Noise reduction measures authorized. Christmas and New Year wishes exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
B. T. Daly, Esq
A. J. Symonds
R. B. Phillips
M. McCallum
T. Swearse
D. Ier. Boucaut
H. K. Moore
W. H. Adams
J. J. Kerin
A D. Bray
B. L Orchard
A. J. Lehmann
E. J. Swann
R. Mc
Phillips
House Committee
Swann
Dusjest
Messrs
E. L. Orchard
St Alban's Church Fete delights with candy and strawberries
A strawberry fete at the Gladstone Institute on December 5 drew a large attendance at St Alban's Church. Mrs G G Evans opened the event, with Mrs R V War nes assisting. Music featured the Andrew Sisters style entertainment and Mr J Moyses as MC. Proceeds totaled £11. Stalls offered strawberries, cake, novelties, produce, afternoon tea, ice cream and dips. Event coordinators included Mrs J Danielsen and Mrs G Miller.
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Gladstone Institute
St. Allmin’s
G. G. Evans
Kadina
R. V. Warnes
Andrew Sisters
J. Moyses
W. 5. Williamson
Evans
Beverley Henschke
J. C. Thomson
S. Thomson
J. Danielsen
G. Miller
G Miller
W. Gale
F. Johns
E. Saunders
Thomson
M. Hsndecke
H. E Klemm
M. Read
W. Bawden
Kt. Thompson
G. Yates
C. Giles
B. Shetlat
Hillard
R. Wharton
L. T. Jones
Fogg
L. Williamson
A. Klemmin
J. Klemm
District Council of Laura December 1 1944 Meeting
The District Council of Laura held a meeting on December 1 1944 with Chairman OW Blesing and members present. correspondence included Crystal Brook Hospital Salvation Army Red Shield War Service and Hostel Appeal notes and agriculture and railways fire fighting items. The council resolved Dr W Smith to represent Cowell at Crystal Brook Hospital and approved donation to the Salvation Army Appeal with a Memorial Committee meeting to be called by the Chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
OW Blesing
G. W. Smith
L. BE. Karger
J. Lynch
C. Amey
J. Bowker
Crystal Brook Hospital
Salvation Army
Minister of Agriculture
Crystal Brook
W. Smith
Cowell
Farewell at Laura Honors A.C. Eric Hartmann
A farewell social was held at the Laura Town Hall on Friday evening with W. W. Blesing presiding in the president’s absence. The program featured the Song of Australia, performances by A. J. Walter, Leslie and Royston Tachm, and the Laura Trio, with community singing led by the trio. The host extended best wishes and a certificate of enlistment was presented to Hartmann, who replied suitably. Supper and dancing followed with music by D. S. Alvey and M. Kranz. apologies were sent by S. J. Condon and Rev. S. K. Wiseman.
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A.C. Eric Hartmann
Laura Town Hall
W. W. Blesing
District Council
R.S.L
J. Conflon
G. Hale
Laura Trio
Erie
Laura District
Messrs
F. Elix
C. Amey
J. 8
Wurm
L. G. Letmany
W. Smith
D. SS
Alvey
M. Kranz
J. Condon
S. K. Wiseman
Plausible Memorial Hall plans and district wheat needs discussed
The council voted to submit Aly Cowin price for forming and sheeting to the Highways Dept. and instructed the Clerk to arrange requisites to remove a fence north of Lain. Dr Karger urged retaining district wheat for fodder and the matter was forwarded to Me Totten of the Wheat Board. A conference with the Trailways Commissioner and engineer was requested before broadening rail gauges plans.
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Plaus
Aly, Cowin
Highways Dept
Walter Pipe
Lain
Karger
Totten
Wheat Board
Trailways
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited Advertises Christmas Poultry Prices
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited announces November prices for dressed poultry ahead of Christmas. Turkeys 1 shilling 10 pence per pound, cockerels 1 shilling 6 pence, hens 1 shilling 4 pence, young ducks 1 shilling 8 pence per pound. Send poultry regularly for highest prices.
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Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Political Control of Banking and Currency
Debate over who should direct credit and currency dominates discussions in Australia Canada and South Africa with warnings that political control would erode free enterprise and confidence Experts argue the monetary system requires trained specialists not politicians to manage credit and currency and avoid inflation and financial instability
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Canada
South Africa
A. L. M. Wiggins
American Bankers’ Association
Copland
Australia
Christmas Telegram Restrictions For AIF And Overseas Posts
The Postmaster General announced tighter telegram limits during Christmas and New Year. Commonwealth services ban greeting telegrams except for forces members, approved Defence Act groups, and press/tv. lodging must occur before December 18. Overseas: EFM concession pause until December 25, Canada and Middle East still limited. greeting texts barred by US authorities. Canada/Middle East EFM to be sent promptly. Caltowie plans January 13 racing and trotting meeting with posted details.
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Australian Post Office
Post and Telegraph Rates (Defence Forces
Canada
Middle East
Australia
United States
E.F.M
The
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Mrs. Mitchell Martin
A. L. MecEwin M.L.C
A. D. Phillips
Usher Sen
St. James Church of England Mothers Union
H. G. Bailey
M.A
Meeting of Citizens of
Wirrabara Forest
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
New Zealand
Pin St
Socecy
Australie
Java
Semple
National Library of Australia
Jamestown Hospital Inc
St. Alban’s Church
Moe Tank
Savine
Tree Pitt Fokler Frat
National Savings
Beecham
Beecham OP
Golden North
Sutter
S.A. Egg Board
Caltowie
Eudunda
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Ifan Savings
Vistmas
Savings Bank
Money Order Post Office
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank OF Australia
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