Gladstone War Drill and St John Ambu lances Highlight Local Efforts
Pride of place this week goes to the F C ladies at Gladstone for their meritorious air raid demonstrations. The V S D formed last August with 24 members, and a long list of officers, held meetings and presented a chromium ink stand to Mr Wakefield. The Red Cross Circle raised its £80 7s 6d quota with an American Afternoon, and sent a £100 cheque to Headquarters. The issue notes successful Q C exam results, a new recruit for the A I Force, rifle club scores, and a large Rifle Club parade plus a roof loss at Mr Sander’s property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C
Gladstone
F. C. Boyce
Joan Wellington
Kath Braggy
Olive Batten
Audrey Hooper
Erna Noll
Nell Angley
Edna Baldock
E. Noll
W. J. Jolly
J. Stewart
I. H. Wakefield
Wakefield
C. W. Peaks
St. John’s Ambulance
V.S.D
A.R.P
BE. L. Winton
Heather Winton
Lynton ‘Trebilcock
Norman Wakefield
Glen Thomson
Charlie Phillis
Isabel Thomson
Mavis Beare
Jim Sanders
Jim McLaren
Sth L.H.R
A.I. Force
R. K. Phillis
Ross Pretty
R. McNamara
T. P. Myatt
Red Cross Circle
Mesdames W. J. Jolly
R. B. Yaughton
Mesdames F. Read
O. Devlin
D. O’connell
J. L. Noonan
Nell Hynes
T. J. Hewitt
Little Old Garden
Doreen Smallacombe
Minnetonka
R. J. McDonald
The
Baptist Church Choir
N. L. Wellington
Jas. Richards
J. H. Thomas
Geo. Ferme
Molly Hynes
Rifle Club
C. W. Peak
W. B. Sander
S. H
Tom) Wakefield
St. John’s Ambulance Society
Gladstone News Highlights from December 1930
From Out the Past notes a Gladstone cricket match where 11 players scored 164 and 106 runs, a welcome home for a bishop in Willochra presided by Canon Dunn, and a series of local events. It records a 1920 death in Maitland, and fundraisers including a strawberry fete that raised £105 and another fete raising over £59. Also mentions a 1880 railway opening by Governor Sir F W Jervois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Laura
England
Willochra
Canon Dunn
Maitland
Claude Luke
R. E. Lines
C. Budge
Railway
Sunshine
Terowle and
Yongala
F. W. Jervois
Sporting Notes Pt Adelaide Saturday Hurdles Stakes
Hurdles include Fryar's Hope Centree and Golden Peter. Exeter Stakes features Merry Boy Fedel mi and Lady Bright. Townsend Handicap lists Inquisition Chief Justice Penaton. Challenge Stakes showcases Queen Baccha Rainbar Brazen King. Semaphore Handicap includes Lady Kidston Prince Ariel Golden Hill. Benson Stakes lists Woolcombe Illus tration The Leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Fryar's Hope
Centree
Golden Peter
Merry Boy
Fedelmi
Lady Bright
Townsend
Chief Justice
Penaton
Queen Baccha
Rainbar
Brazen King
Semaphore
Lady Kidston
Prince Ariel
Golden Hill
Woolcombe
Illustration
Gladstone Men Volunteer for King and Country
A list from the Gladstone district records men offering their services in the present war. Names include R. Evans H. S. Creb H. Wilkin A. J. Lawrie Capt B. C. Tolly and others such as R. Hughes J. Fotter H. Hobbs M. Mighall Fr. H. Wood Co. H. Dunstone N. Blesing W. Carpenter Durick P. Hale L. Ft. Lieut 8.W Set B. H. Smith Thomson er Set Don Stewart D. Bradock J. Knapp John Stewart A. Duncan rm Thenary 1 Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
R. Evans
H. S. Creb
H. Wilkin
A. J. Lawrie
B. C. Tolly
R. Hughes
J. Fotter
Canvad
H. Hobbs
M. Mighall
H. Wood
H. Dunstone N. Blesing
W. Carpenter. Durick
P. Hale
L. Ft
Set
B. H. Smith Thomson
Gladstone Red Cross reports fortnightly meeting finances
The Gladstone Fortnightly meeting in Memorial Hall reviewed the last balance of £26 3s 11d with payments for Headquarters material, board and prizes, hall hire for a dance, and an advertisement board. The current balance stands at £20 3s 5d, with entries including costuming hire, donations, circle afternoon tea, enrolments, cake and flowers sales. A gift afternoon is planned for Friday December 20 to bring and buy gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Memorial Hall
F.F.C
Mrs J S Carthew dies in Wasleys aged 72
Mrs J S Carthew of Wasleys died recently at Calvary Hospital Adelaide. Born July 1893 in Wirrabara, she was the only daughter of the late Mr F Millington of Laura. She married J S Carthew in 1921 and lived in Port Lincoln Peterhead Hampden Whyte Yarcowie Peterborough Gladstone and Wasleys. Interred at Laura General Cemetery with Rev E North officiating. Survived by husband three daughters Constance Barbara Norma and son Warren. brothers R Millar Gordon Linley and Norman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Carthew
Wasleys
Calvary Hospital
Adelaide
F. Millington
Laura
Wirrabara
Port Lincoln
Peterhead
Hampden
Whyte Yarcowie
Peterborough
Gladstone
Harsh Weather Affects Harvest and Water Supplies
The text notes extreme heat and dust with uneven harvest progress and dwindling household water. It mentions extended pool use before the committee refilled it for Xmas and New Year holidays and ends with holiday greetings.
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Gladstone Business Directory
Georgetown
Radio and Electrical Service
Cc. E. Keller
Australian Radio College
Sales and Service
A.W.A
Stampco
Hannan
Freelite Schick Dry Electric
Elliott B
Cycles
United Insurance
ABER
Malvern Star
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
H. T. Harslett
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
Nash Overland
Maxwell
Fiat
Lutz, Maillala
Savertanerky
A. C. Read - Gladstone
Lines
Kumnick
National Library of Australia
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O. Box
Telephone
A. C. Masters
Quality
PHONE
Sporting Notes
Don Stewart
D. Bradock
J. Knapp
John Stewart
A. Duncan
Rm Thenary
Wully
Smith
W. J. Growden
K. Kellock
E. H. Andrews
W. P. Hill
G. D. Magner
Gladstone Red Cross
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
Bushmen’'S Hotel
Eudunda Farmers
W. L. Palmer
Jeweller & Optician
Bert Barrett's Men’s Wear
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Pt. Augusta
West End
Gladys
Fifth Street
Tion
Hollywood
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Community Hotel
Nurlootpa
Nathan Beer
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Harry Dodd
Jim Stewart
EL. Kupsch
Fruiterer
Cross Street
A. J. Noll
H. F. Holmes
R.A.A.F
5. Boyle
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Ss. W. Thomson
B.D.S
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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