St Georges Church Fete at Soldiers Memorial Hall
The Georgetown and Guinare St Georges Church of England Fete, led by Rev A H White, faced rain that reduced attendance. Stalls sold strawberries, cake, produce, and crafts. two competitions for a supper cloth and a cake were won by Mrs A Smallacombe and Mrs A Jolly. Proceeds, including shilling dane, topped £33 as dancers enjoyed music by Mrs W Virgo and Mr Cohen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Church of England
Georgetown and Guinare
Soldiers’ Memorial
A. H. White
Gladstone
P.M. Thomson
J. H. Smith
Smallnemobe
H. Wilson
R. J. McDonald
A. B. Jolly
H. Kidd
W. Coleman
Miss Ruby Jolly
C. D. Wilkin
A. L. Jones
J. C. Wilkin
J. L. Saunders
H .F. James
A. C. Jolly
A. Smallacombe
A. Jolly
W. Virgo
Miases Florrie Jolly
Ida Wilkin
Port Pirie
Morris Dowsing
Perth
Buckenara
West
Jack O'Connell
Sydney
Postmaster General
G.P.O
New South Wales
Gladstone Primary School Top Scholars Named in Terminal Exam
Gladstone Primary awarded meat Centenary medals to top scholars on Tuesday. Grade I to VI list includes John Miller, Maxine Morcom, Betty Grosskopf dux Jack Tompson, Merle Staker, and Margaret Carthew. Qualifying Certificate passes feature Brian Carthew dux with 657, Mavis Harslett 615, Colin Gum 602 among many others from both Primary and Catholic Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Maxine Morcom
Betty Grosskopf
John Carthew
Josephine Eley
Raymond Clothier
Gwen Chenoweth
Stewart Haines
Rene le Francois
Jack Abell
Margaret Carthew
Jack Tompson
Merle Staker
Brian Carthew
Mavis Harslett
Colin Gum
Audrey Jarvis
Hilda Prior
Marjorie Hooper
Joyce Hicks
Joy Glenn
Betty Duval
Rene Ballantyne
Henry Stewart
Ron Smith
Stewart Sambell
Ray Rock
Bryan Martin
Keith Harris
Kevin Growden
Reg. Garner
Harold Burton
St. Joseph's School
Jack Garrad
Patricia Hollitt
Clarence Smallacombe
Laurence Smallacombe
Jack Hennessy
Gordon Leesue
Eddie Palmer
Sydney Hennessy
Correspondence on Gladstone District Council role and town affairs
A letter criticises expectations of the Town Hall and District Council, noting ratepayers fund hall and light hire, and laments amalgamation with the district. It comments on maintenance failures, road safety focus, golf club rent, and the ease of collecting small sums, ending with time revealing who was right.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone District Council
W. 8. Bennett
Ife
Gladstone
Kangaroos on Parade Visit to Gladstone Planned
A meeting at the Gladstone Institute on December 9 discussed the January 15 Kangaroo Club visit. Presiding were Mr. G. M. Black and Mrs. W. G. Cook who outlined arrangements and profits funding. A swimming baths scheme was considered but not decided. a follow up meeting will finalize the proceeds use. Tickets are selling through Mrs. Cook with many seats already reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Kangaroo Club
Gladstone
G. M. Black
W. G. Cook
Also Mentioned on This Page
Oe Co
A. T. Graham Persiters & Hardware Store
Gladstone Business Directory
Graham
A. T. Graham
Hardware and Furniture
You
H. W. Bennett
Fred Jeffery
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Port Street
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
EA. Gale & Sons Contractors
Georgetown
Next Bank of Australasia
Xmas
A. C. Masters
Pastrycook
A. R. Turley
J. L. Herman
Port. Victoria
H. F. Holmes
Fruiterer, Greengrocer
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Atlas
Main ST
Messrs. Leo Bros
Gladstone, 1
Gladstone and District
M. B. Lock
Gladatons
Jim Stewart
ATRIA
Tolhursts
L. A. Tolhurst
Cross Street
Jamestown
Areas
Express
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn
Wallaroo
West End
P. R. Bradock
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
J. W. Norman
Gladstone Pharmacy
P.O. Box
Bennett Main Street
Expert Service
Gladstone Primary School
Australia
H. T. Harslett
Vauxhall
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