Presentation to Pte Keith Bradock at Gladstone
At the Gladstone railway station on December 9 a gathering of town residents wished Pte Keith Bradock well before he leaves on active service. The residents presented him with a wallet on behalf of the town, while J Deeble offered congratulations and best wishes for a safe speedy return after victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Te Gladstone
Gladstone
Tn Pte
Keith Bradock
ALP
J. F. O'Neill
Keith
J. Deeble
Deeble
Fatal accident claims Allan Swearse near Jamestown
Allan Swearse 37, eldest son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Swearse of Jamestown, died after a fall from a horse on a rural road north of W Forrest’s home. Saddle girth broke, horse bolted, Swearse found unconscious at 7:30 am and died in Jamestown Hospital later that day. He left a wife Miss Liehich and three young children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cohen
Allan Swearse
Swearse
Mr. W. Forrest
Forrest
Bronsilo
Jamestown Hospital
Crosbie
Thomas Swearse
Jamestown
Lornsdale
Liehich
District Council of Spalding Meeting November Proceedings
Minutes show council members present and actions: sympathy letter to the Pearce family, relief for a loss, and letters to Dr Sommerville. Committees formed to consider welfare and taxation matters, three additional controllers appointed, and equipment and branding decisions for fighting gear. Road closures, cemetery grassing, RSA permissions, and road contracts noted. Smallpox charge confirmed, hospital forwarding balance discussed, and assessment details to be advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra
B.aw.l.g
Java
Lisisult
Agriculture
Couel
M. S. Hawker
Ny Vlhwr
HL Phillips
Hogan
Board of Health
Exuvation Dept
Jamestown
Tialance Shert
District Council of Port Germein notes and war funding
The Port Germein district council discusses harvest conditions, bush fire restrictions, and war damage rules, with attention to road grants, weed destruction subsidies, and an annual infectious diseases fee proposal. It also considers fuel voucher systems for fire controllers and a December 29 meeting date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highways and Loose Government Department
Adelaide
Willowie
Telowie
Barpula
Department of Lands
War Damage Commission
Civil Defence
Laura
Msgs
Ce. Williams
Cr. Stephens
Clerc
Mahood
Tate
Neaest
Cr Mahood
Catford
Liquid Fuel Board
Stone
How Strong is Japan Growth of Empire 1895 to 1937
Courtesy note from Mrs L Bundey presents figures from the book Japan Inside Out by Rhee, tracing Japan’s area and population growth from 1895 to 1937. The data caption scattered through the text lists territories such as Formosa and Manchukuo and cites total area around 1.67186 million square miles with population about 287.5 million, highlighting territorial gains during hostilities up to 1988.
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L. Bundey
Laura
Savings Bank of
L.A
Japan
Rhee
United States
Korea
Japa
Wis
Kwantung
Manchukuo
China
Farewell to Mr N Earle Smith in Gladstone
A December farewell gathering at the home of Mr A Earle Smith in Soliester Gladstone honored his departure to join the Military Forces. Speakers praised his community service and church work and presented gifts. He thanked all and looked forward to returning to Gladstone. The event closed with singing and the National Anthem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Earle Smith
Soliester
Gladstone
J. F. O'Neill
Smith
R. V. Grant
Methodist Church
Messrs
J. G. Doehle
Jarrett
Pupils Concert in Jamestown Hall Delights Gathered Audience
Miss Kathleen Newlyn led Jamestown pupils in a December concert with singing piano and duet items. Students Janice Sutton Maureen Phillipa Mov Irvine Dyleie Butcher Swen McDougall Madre McInerney Peter Opie performed. Elaine Gibbs Coral Datfescu Gwen Vale ria McDougall and Joan Murray also excelled. Prizes were awarded to Elaine Gibbs Pauline O'Loughlin Kathleen Binks Williams and others. a collection for the Prisoners of War appeal raised £3 1/9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Kathleen Newlyn
Janice Sutton
Maureen Phillipa
Mov Irvine
Dyleie Butcher
Swen McDougall
Madre McInerney
Peter Opie
John Cramp
Thelma Herde
Navy
Coral Datfescu
Gwen Aut
Valeria McDouggl
Joan Murray
Elaine Gibbs
Kathleen Binks
Williams
Shirley Swearse
Audrey Deering
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited advertisement
Laura Ice and Produce Co. Limited promotes Northern butter at high prices for cream milk and butterfat. It offers to receive cans of cream at Northern stations, ship eggs for grading and sale, provides dressed poultry including turkeys and fowls, and promises payment every fortnight to farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North Utter
Ladra Esch Midway
Wedding at St Albans Gladstone Ends In Quiet Ceremony
On November 28 at St Albans Church Gladstone Nancy J Yates second daughter of Mr and Mrs G P Yates of Gladstone and Ronald K Crouch second son of Mr and Mrs A Crouch of Prospect were married by Rev R Davidson of Melrose. The church decorated by Guild members. The bride wore a white gown with lace and veil, carried flowers, and received a gold key gift from her mother on her 21st birthday. Bridesmaids Beryl Yates and Norma Prick wore light organza dresses. Groomsman and usher roles filled by W Pascod and T Crouch. Reception held in Medalorial Hall with busts honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church
Gladstone
Nancy J
G. P. Yates
Ronald K. (Raal
A. Crouch
Prospect
Hey Srorker
Foot
Melrose
Plage
Beryl, Yates
Norma Prick
W. Pascod
Raaf
Melhourtte
Hesman
Crouch
Ghoomsman
Alwal
Fire near Laura damages 20 acres of stubble
A blaze at Mr J Higins and Mrs L Higgins properties scorched ten acres on each lot after a mower tractor snarl. Laura Fire Heating Swuls and local firms fought the flames, preventing spread to the era and wheat yard. Coroner H S Stevens ruled an inquest was not necessary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Higins
Don Higsins
Mr. Higin
Laura Miliing Co. Ltd
Laura Tee and Produce Co. L.td
Iikt Pihers
ALC. Cadd
H. S. Stevens
Seq
Correspondence of thanks for community event notes
A gratitude note expresses thanks for a Saturday evening event, mentioning Mr Boar and Mr Mieds for freely giving their time to the footlights. It records proceeds of 14/2/6 with 16/ for lantern and music, 21/1/6 paid to Parish Hall Piano Fund, and 6/1 to Ave Hospital Pond R.
Victory Volunteers Form At Gladstone For War Efforts
A new club named Victory Volunteers was formed by Gladstone's youth to aid patriotic and charitable events. Officers include President Bill Long and Vice-President Peggie Stewart. They prepared the Institute floor for dances, collected supper, and decorated the hall, assisting at the recent FU dance and contributing to the Comforts Fund.
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Gladstone
Victory Volunteers
Institute
Bill Long
Peggie Stewart
Hou
K. Cornish
Lil Smallacombe
Hazel Ballantyne
V.V
Qualifying Certificate Exam Honors At Glatstone Primary
Mr R A Mundy head teacher reports that all candidates passed the Qualifying Certificate Exam. Top boy and girl were Brian Thompson and Beth Treasure. Several named students from Glatstone and Sisters of St Joseph's School earned certificates in Domestic Arts and Woodwork, with special prizes for improvement awarded to B Shetlat and others.
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R.A. Mundy
Glatstone Primary
Q.C
Brian Thompson
Beth Treasure
C. Slow
B. Treasure
J. Osman
K. Hooper
V. Hocking
D. Hopgood
E. Gale
Thompson
H. Kent
L. Jones
E. Hough
K. Ful _R. Black
Ff. Abel
Sisters of St. Joseph's School
L. A Pritchard
C Pliny
B. Tressure
R. Summers
D. Hoproot
R. Hoffman
R. Black
B. Thompson
F. Slow
B Thompson
K. Fuller
H Gale
D. Hopzoul
Mauly
Statfe
Tell Treasure
School Children Night at Mamuanurte Hall
Saturday’s event at Mamuanurte Hall drew attendees for School Children Night with songs, revivals, and Father Christmas giving presents. Prizes were awarded to top pupils including Heather Bretag for best notebook and Arthur Hall for attentiveness. Garth County and Mr H Hall Sen were noted locals.
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Mamuanurte
Father Christmas
Jinutes
Mir
EH. Hall
Noll
Heather Bretag
Ook
Garth County
Hinst
Arthur Hall
Adl
Laura Hospital Drive Seeks Last Week Support
Final week of the Laura Hospital Drive urges residents to donate gifts and funds. Upcoming events include Paddy's Market and Afternoon Tea today, a Dance at Town Hall on Thursday, and a Grand Fete on December 21 with stalls and crafts. List of coordinators for sweets, toys, and refreshments is provided.
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Dance Town
iThursday
Hee
Dance Town Hall
Xinus
R. J. Cooke
H.R. Lines
W. W. Blessing
Miss Toxer
W. P. Pradd
Sir Charles McCann to Visit Jamestown and Laura
Northern Areas residents learn the S A Agent General Sir Charles McCain will be in Laura and Jamestown next week. He will be at the Laura Flax Mill the morning of the 22nd, then proceed to Jamestown the same day and spend Tuesday night there. The visit is framed as a goodwill mission for the people of Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A
Charles McCain
Laura
Jamestown
Laura Flax Mill
Vand
Australia
Birthday cheers and harvest updates reach local farm family
The district reports celebrate SO W birthday on December 11. Hall remains active on the farm and holds his own with younger workers. Max Jeffs shows steady recovery at home. Hall returns from service, Rex Young receives call up and moves to another state. Mrs I a Cindy returns to Mintinarie after a week’s university holiday. Mrs Andruse Clark helps with harvest at Mannamirie village.
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Mr. Hall
Max Jeff
L.A.C
oMrs. I. A
Cindy
Mintinarie
Andruse Clark
Mannamirie
Ilave
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Pte
District Council OF
Spalding
Iistralia Amie
Shell
Shell Industrial Oils and Greases
Shelltox
Shell Household Oil
Shell Defiance Blowfly Oil
Shell Wool Marketing
Shell Weevil Oil
C. E Keller Gladstone
Telephone
Main Street
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Homeian Science Publicing Society
New Zealand
Wireaus
Shy Fuitney
Sm Regaens Semple
Optometrists
Opticians
W. L. Palmer
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
Port Germein
Ors
NS. Giles
S. G. Stone
T. S. Bishop
T. H. Stephens
W. A. Williams
A. E. Safford
A. M. Mahood
W. L. Arthur
Wilde
Mr. N. Earle Smith
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Crouch—Yates
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Migm Studios
Wallace Beery
Lee Carrillo
Marjorie Rambeau
Ann Baxter
Douglas Fowley
Skinner Bill
Beery
Ann Sothern
Ian Hunter
Ronald Young
Reginald Gardiner
Billie Barrie
Dulcy
Daffy
Dilly
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
H. Hall
Mannanstie, Wele
A. Horner
J. B. Scarrett
J. Vanstone
A. A. Hollan
Klemmie
Porter
R. Spicer
P.T. Zwar
Sir Charles McCann
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