Weather, events, and notices in Georgetown Christmas season
A December Georgetown update notes a 2 hour dust storm blackout, follow-up rain aiding water tanks and lucerne growers, and cool to pleasant Xmas weather. It lists local soldiers, visiting families, rifle club results, school break celebrations with prize details, hospital news, and holiday well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Lucerne
Jim Hollow
Corp. F. Phillis
Lloyd Mends
W. Raven
Will Sanders
C. W. Peaks
Ross Pretty
Jack Roads
Reg
Parsons
Air Force
Tasmania
G. A. Smallacombe
Roy
Clive Smallacombe
Berna Winton
Norman
Leslie Wakefield
Kevin
Helen Brook
Heather Smallacombe
Barbara Clements
Mavis Beare
Lynton Trebilcock
L. W. Brook
Heather Winton
Lynton Trehilcock
Lance Saunders
Brian Lehman
C. Gullidge
G. and
R. McPherson
Gulnare
L. Mends
Army
Navy
Air Forces
Gladstone Methodist Church Holds Christmas-Week Services
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School hall hosted the Church Dramatic Club's first concert with J Phillips F Barrett R Ballantyne H Ballantyne I Jolly and J Thomas performing two one act plays along with piano and violin solos. Junior Endeavour led a manger service with Angels Shepherds and Kings in costume and the choir sang Christmas music. Rev W J Stafford preached on The Names of Jesus and The People who greeted the Baby Jesus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School
Shepherds
Kings
Jesus
Angels
Jean Osman
Christabel Hawke
Ray Clothier
Noel Sargent
John Klemm
Ron Camm
Terry Hopgood
Howard Sargent
Thelma Bath
Gwen Chenoweth
Josie Hley
Norma Camm
Dulcie Hopgood
W. J. Staffiord
Mr. Stafford
Gladstone
St John Ambulance Brigade Thanks Paper for Support
Correspondence from J E Steff secretary of the Gladstone Division thanks the newspaper staff for seasonal greetings and space in the columns. He notes public support and hopes the publicity will continue helping the brigade with its service and high ideals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John Ambulance Brigade
Gladstone Division
J. E. Steff
Sporting Notes From Pt Adelaide Meet
Pt Adelaide Thursday results list Jumpers Flat Indignity Luath Master Roseland Islington Hdcp Liberta Air Fox Lupina Cheltenham Hdcp Regulus Ban shee Lady Baccha Christmas Hiep Woolcombe Queen Baccha Davington Hidcp Lady Brieht Bracelet Banff Eringa Hoep King Baccha Rain bar Rabboni Welter Wilmna Katisha Golden Prince Cup Saturday Apostrophe Tor cello Dealers Choice
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luath
Master Roseland
Islington
Liberta
Air Fox
Lupina
Cheltenham
Regulus
Banshee
Lady Baccha
Christmas Hiep
Woolcombe
Queen Baccha
the Falcon
Davington
Lady Brieht
Bracelet
Banff
Eringa Hoep
King Baccha
Rainbar
Rabboni
Welter
Wilmna
Katisha
Golden Prince
Torcello
Dealer's Choice
Evening at Gladstone and Yangya Hold Communion Services
Evening at Gladstone and in the afternoon at Yangya, communion services will follow morning and afternoon services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Yangya
Social Evening With Flight Lieutenant Thomson and Private Durick
A large gathering at the Gladstone Institute honored Flight Lieutenant Thomson of the RAAF and Private Durick of the Australian Army Medical Corps. Community singing followed, with speeches praising their service for King and country. presentations of a wallet and a watch were made, and attendees expressed hopes for their safe return and future membership in the RSL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
W. Thomson
R.A.A.F
Phil Durick
A.M.C
G.H
J. F. O'Neill
C. J. Thomson
Presentation at St Alban's Church Honors Flight Lieutenant Thomson
At the 7 pm service on Sunday Flight Lieut. S Thomson received a presentation from members of St Alban's Church. The Rev Bro Evans praised his work for the Church and wished him well as he moves on. Evans presented a writing set while Mr Builder spoke on Thomson's contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Thomson
St. Alban’s Church
Bro. Evans
Thomson
Builder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Georgetown
Radio and Electrical Service
Australian Radio College Serviceman
Sales and Service
A.W.A
Elec Stampco Washers
Schick Dry Electric Shavers
United Insurance
TRICE
Hannan
Freelite
Elliott G.8
Seag Eee
Australia
Gladstone Methodist Church
National Library of Australia
Sporting Notes
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O. Box
Telephone
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Lieut Thomson
P. Durick
R. S. Ballantine
R.S.L
Empire
The
G. G. Evans
Earier
A.L
Mr. C. ©. Bennett
Syd. Thomson
Phil. Durick
Mr. C. Dodge
Mrs. Rice
R.8.l. Women’s Committee
BR. R. Dodman
Fr. Lieut, Thomson
Pte Durick
R. Evans
Don Stewart H
Creber DB
Bradock
H. Wilkin
J. Knapp A. J. Lawrie
John Stewart
E. C. Jolly
A. Duncan
R. Hughes
J. Potter
H. Hobbs
F. H. Wood N. Blesing. Durick
FP. Mac
W Set
EB. A. Smith
Duffy
M. Mithall Co
Dunstone
W. Carpenter
Rede
W. J. Growden
E. H. Andrews
G. D. Magner
K. Kellock
W. P. Hill
Eudunda Farmers
W. L. Palmer
Bert Barrett’s Men's Wear
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
Sixth St. Gladstone
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
Bushmen's Hotel
Gawler
Gladys Cockburn
Fifth Street
Gla
Tion
Hollywood
Imenta
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Community Hotel
Nuriootpa
Nathan Beer
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Laura
Pt. Augusta
West End
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Harry Dodd
Jim Stewart
E. L. Kupsch
Cross Street
A. J. Noll
H. F. Holmes
Fruiterer, Greengrocer
Main ST
Boyle
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Qld
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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