14 Mile Bicycle Race to Georgetown and Back
A weekend road race covering 14 miles from Gladstone to Georgetown and return saw T Hyde first, K Bradock second, F Spackman third, with Spackman fastest overall at 37 minutes 33 seconds. Juniors led by J Garrad with fastest time by Garrad. Trophy standings show Bradock and Mighall honors with multiple riders earning points. A December 26 road race to Laura is planned with nominations due by 9 am tonight. Johnny and a minister exchange a humorous quip about swearing and a clothes-wringer incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Gladstone
T. Hyde
K. Bradock
F. Spackman
L. Klemn
W. Cox
K. Spackman
J. Garrad
R. Maddigan
H. Hobbs
Laura
A. J. Lawrie
Solomontown swimmers visit Georgetown and gift cups
Georgetown reports a Solomontown Swimming Club visit with several events held though fewer due to absences. Cups were presented to the Georgetown Club by Mr. H. Nancarrow, guests invited to a dance, with other club news and local sport notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomontown Swimming Club
Georgetown
Nancarrow
P. Gold
G. Pletcher
Solomontown
H. Doyle
W. Thomson
G. Fletcher
J. Roberta
F. Oliver
J. Roberts
Hubert
R. Seymour
Chas
Phillis
L. Dittmar
Johnny Roberts
Mavis McManus
Will Bond
Miss Kath
Miss Short
Infantile paralysis epidemic prompts Gladstone health warning
Gladstone health officer urges prevention as infantile paralysis breaks out in Adelaide. Children are most at risk. avoid crowds, theatres and trains. Early symptoms include fever and restlessness. seek medical care immediately. Holiday plans canceled as Gladstone families rethink trips to Adelaide. Schools closed and breakups cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Adelaide
Central Board of Health
Stewa
Georgetown man home after long hospital stay
Mr L W Hinton of Georgetown, who spent weeks in Crystal Brook hospital after an accident, is home again though recovery will take time. Townspeople renew friendships with Mr G P and Mrs Seddon and Peter, the Seddon family's youngest son. The Seddons were valued Twenties citizens and workers. Mr Seddon now serves as Bank Manager at Loxton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack O'Connell
G.P
Sydney
O'Connell
Bank of Adelaide
Jack
A.A
Lord Gowrie
Ralph Nancarrow
Xmason
Amalgamated Wireless of Australia Ltd
L W. Hinton
Georgetown Hotel
Crystal Brook Hospital
G. P
Seddon
Peter
Loxton
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Gladstone Business
C. C. Bennett
P.O. Box
Eudunda
Society
Phone 126 Ltd
E.P.N.S
Lawrie’s Electrical Service Gladstone
Merry Christmas
Gladstone Cycling Club
Johnny
Phyllis Cook
David Jones
C. J. Hiffe
Bill Brogan
Ray Dowd
B. Hynes
J. T. Dowd
Fas
Seven Hille Tennis Club
St. Mary's Club
St. Mary's
Institute Committee
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
E Yates
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Main Street
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End
M. W. Gurney
E. Leesue
H. F. Holmes
Main ST
Eepare
EA. Gale & Sons Builders
Sixth St. St
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
C. Brook
Australia
Bedford
General Motors-Holden’s Ltd
GMA
Payman Flan
H. T. Harslett
Vauxhall
Oldsmobile
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn and
Wallaroo
P. R. Bradock
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Phone
Nathan Beer
ALA
Turley
J. W. Norman
Gladstone Pharmacy
P.O
Telephone
JM Stewart
ATRIA
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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