Laura Methodist Church wedding of Gwen Baynton to Sgt Melville Coombs
Gwen Baynton daughter of Mr and Mrs S R Baynton of Laura married Sgt Melville Coombs son of Mr and Mrs J H Coombs of Renmark at Laura Methodist Church on January 27. Rev S K Wiseman officiated with organ by Miss Betty Cadd. bride wore white cloque with halo veil and pink shaded flowers. Maid of honor Nell Baynton in turquoise. flower girl Marion Baynton. best man Q O Peck. Mrs Baynton chose dusky pink suit. reception at the couple’s home.
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Laura Methodist Church
Gwen
R. Baynton
Laura
Melville Coombs
J. H. Coombs
Renmark
K. Wiseman
Betty Cadd
Nell Bayngton
Marion Baynton
QO. Peck
R Fuller
Fuller
Jamestown Institute Holds Low Attendance at Annual Meeting
Jamestown Institute members met January 23 with only 12 attendees. A. W. White chaired as president, praising longtime secretary W. J. Burford for 28 years of service. The year showed mortgage payment progress and steady assets, while books and membership reached notable figures.
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Jamestown Institute
A. W. White
Humphris
W. J. Burford
G. Twelstree
R. J. Park
Bank of Nsw
R. McLennan
S. J. Dickson
R. B. Phillips
B. G. Lorimer
H. K. Moore I. Boucaut
Y. White
Judell
Park
Boucaut
Obituary for Julius Both pioneer flour miller of Caltowie
Julius Both died at Jamestown Hospital on January 25 at age 73. A Caltowie resident for 51 years, he helped run J H Roth & Co and previously the Caltowie Mill with his brother John. He held leadership roles in local clubs, churches, Masonic lodges, and the North Western Association. Survived by six children and ten grandchildren, with burial in Caltowie Cemetery.
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Julius Both
Jamestown Hospital
Caltowie
Clare
L.A
Snowtown
Burra
H. & R. Kimber
John Both
Caltowle
J. H. Roth & Co
John
Harry
Alex
Ross
Allan Roth
Both
Jamestown
Caltowie Institute
Victoria
North Western Association
Margaret Allan
Allen
J. Both
N. M. Griffin
Riverton
Eric
Pinnaroo
E. J. Kranz
AIF
R. M. Hillam
Death of Mr Charles A Coe Revered Gladstone resident
Charles Alfred Coe of Gladstone died January 23 at Gladstone. Born June 21 1878 he was a long time farmer and wheat agent, town councillor, club patron, and noted rifle shot. He leaves a widow and daughter Madge, with several relatives across Gladstone and district. The funeral drew a large crowd attesting to his high esteem.
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Charles Alfred Coe
Gladstone
William Coe
Edith Daniels
Malvern
Thomas Daniels
Gladstone Town Council
Foresters Lodge
Methodist Church
Gladstone Club
South Australia
John Eley
Coe
Madge Coe
Bob Coe
A. B. Shetlat
Blanche Venning
Wudinna
Coe-Jones
Alberton
Jamestown Bowling Club Draws and Team Selections
At Jamestown on Saturday January 27 the President’s team and Vice-President’s team played a close match with the Vice-Presidents edging 139 to 130. The report lists players and scores and notes the 2 pm draw for Saturday afternoon matches and the Jamestown v Caltowie lineup for the next game.
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Humilis
McElroy
Evans WhiteEphiris
Skurray
Moore
Coat
Medlin
Longbottom
Doe Williams
F. Clift
Twelftree
Herde
Inglis
Flavel
Jamestown
J. Breuer
A. Flavel
D. Boucaut
T Penna
Gladstone RSL hosts welcome for three visiting servicemen
A Gladstone gathering at Soldiers Memorial Hall on Friday January 26 welcomed three visiting servicemen. RSL president R Glenn presided with J W Prior and W C Gale of the Dads Association present. Speakers included Edson and Sgt Henry Stewart addressing RSL aims and support for veterans.
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Soldiers Memorial Hall
Gladstone
R. Glenn
J. W. Prior
W. C. Gale
Dads Association
F. Cook
Barmera
Jarrett Witrabara
R. Pollards
RSL
Edson
Henry Stewart
Ralph Pearce
Eric Smith
Gladstone and District
Dads” Association
J. A. Francis
Commonwealth
Dad's Association
G.D.C
Socialism or Private Enterprise Debate Reaches Australia
The text argues the postwar Government pushes for measures threatening private enterprise and bank control. It frames a referendum era choice between free enterprise and state socialism, warning of political control over savings and the financial system. It urges timely decision before the government acts.
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Australia
Commonwealth Bank
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Post Offices Laura and Wirrabara to Be Improved
Mr E H Russell MUR reports plans and specifications prepared for alterations to post office premises at Laura and Wirrabara. Senator Ashley PMG informed him residents will be pleased with the improvements projected.
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Laura
Wirrabara
E. H. Russell
MUR
Ashley
PMG
Russell
Call for Immediate Agricultural Focus at Gladstone High
In a letter to the Areas Express editor Ralph V Grant urges immediate establishment of an agricultural branch at Gladstone High School serving Yacka to Wirrabara. He argues soil erosion and overstocking threaten the district and calls for practical farming courses for both current and future generations. He suggests cooperative ties between farmers and educators and invites readers to petition the education authorities.
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Areas Express
Gladstone High School
Yacka
Wirrabara
Education Department
Cguntry
Gladstone High School Council
RALPH V_ GRANT
Methodist Manse
Gladstone, Jan
Bedtime Story at James Irene Charms Loreto Youngs in Feb
Loreto Youngs stars in Columbia’s Bedtime Story at James Irene on February 3 with lavish futuristic and negligee costumes. Freder ic March co stars in Atlantic Convoy alongside Bruce Bennett Virginia Field and John Beal, a riot of thriller drama. Also shows Female Correspondent with Herbert Marshall Virginia Bruce Gene Reynolds and Joe E Brown in short features.
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Loreto Youngs
Columbia
James Irene
Frederic March
Miss Young
Bruce Bennett
Virginia Field
John Beal
Herbert Marshall
Virginia Bruce
Gene Reynolds
Joe E. Brown
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Coombs
Baynton
Lester's
Talkies
Fredrick Marsh, Loretta Young and
Robin Benchley
Joe BE
Brown
National Library of Australia
Mr. Julius Both
Mr Charles Alfred Coe
Jamestown Bowling Club
Noonan J
Goodes
Gar- Bete
Crowhurst
Daly
Williams Jno
Bourn
Gladstone R S. L
J. R. Potter
Laura Ice and
Lester
Apws
N. C. H. Hewett
Hewett
Allen’s Corner Store
F. Allen
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Suriety
New Zealand
Buresur
Sydney
Acateadie
The
Baturdey Towne
J. H. Sivigur & Sons
Bakers
Jamestown and
HOT Water Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Nla.gov
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