Returning service members settle in after travels to Rostrevor
John Cox and John Ronald visit Rostrevor College, Adelaide, to see brothers settle in. In Gladstone, Norman Wlesing spends leave with his mother after three months in the New Guinea area, accompanied by his fiancée Miss G Crettenden of Morphettville. Norm notes many hampers arrive by air from Queensland PFCE for airmen, warmly received. LACs Keith Harris and Arthur Simmonds, formerly of Gladstone, are in Norm's unit and both are reported well.
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Iing
Norm
Wlesing
Gladstone
New Guinea
G. Crettenden
Morphettville
Queensland Pfce
Lacs
Keith Harris
Arthur Simmonds
Glailstone
Gladstone Red Cross Meets Funds and Events
The Cilalstone branch decided to send 232 to headquarters. Red Cross Shop takings on January 21 totaled £3 with conveners Mesdames J. R. Page V Schneider and R. Gale. January 28 raised £3 with conveners Mesdames G. Miller G. W. A. Gale and W. J Growden. The next dance is February 10 and the general meeting Friday February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cilalstone
The
Red Cross
Takibjgy
J. R. Page
Vsehneider
R. Gale
G. Miller
G. W. A. Gale
W. J Growden
Leap Year Ball Aided FFCF Attracts Regional Guests
January 25 event at this venue for the FFCF drew good patronage with visitors from Terowie and Hallett. Mr W Good and Mr G Meier served as masters of ceremonies while music was provided by Mr and Mrs Ron Smith. Supper was run by Mesdames S Robison, A Wenham, A VY Stephen and S Munt. Proceeds totalled £8 10s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
Terowie and
Hallett
W. Good
G. Meier
M's
Ron Smith
S. Robison
A. Wenham
A. VY. Stephen
S. Munt
Gladstone High School Interview Schedule Announced
Gladstone High School will commence its studies and Heatmaster Mr M Pyne M A Dip Ex will interview parents of intending students at Laura today Friday February from 2 to 5 pm Georgetown Saturday February 3 from 10 am to 12 noon Gladstone Monday February 7 from 10 to 12 noon and 204 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
M. Pyne
Laura
Georgetown
Gladstone
Water shortage hits Vramestowytt and nearby towns
Rainwater supplies dwindle as bone ire spell drains reservoirs this summer. Residents of Vramestowytt and other towns face limited rainwater for drinking washing and baths. Water shortage is a persistent issue worsened by the war and will not be rectified until additional supplies arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiumbli
Vramestowytt
Turis
Huining
Mit
Nosmheriers
Dunsford Nominates for Australian Wheat Board Seat
South Australian candidate Mr Dunsford, a longtime Redhill area farmer from Crystal Brook and Narridy, announced his bid for the Wheat Board seat. Voting will be by cross in the square. He cites 45 years in farming and strong insight into producer challenges, aiming to address marketing and labor shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daustond
Adelaide
Dunsford
South Australia
Reilhill
Narrily
Crystal Brook
Pinnario
Anl
ALF
Redhill
Starmers
Gladstone Picnic Races at North Gladstone paddock
The Gladstone Picnic Race and Treading Chair return for a second fixture on Saturday at A. Smallacombe’s paddock North Gladstone Gaol fields promised good weather. Proceeds go to Camp Welfare Fund with numerous hatch races and listed entrants across multiple mile and furlong events including Bonswalie Novice and Patrons Trot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
A. Smallacumbe
Camp Welfare
Lanaline
Death of Port Pirie Railway Worker T P Jones
Mr T P Jones of Port Pirie West was killed in a shunting accident at Salmontown Junction about 6 20. His death occurred when his head was crushed between buffers of two passenger cars as he assisted an Adelaide bound train. Dr L G Tassie declared life extinct. He was 39 and survived by a widow Annie Meaney and five children.
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Gladstove
Thomas Patrick Jones
Port Pirie West
Atte
Salmontown Junction
Adelaide
L. G. Tassie
Gladstone Randy
Annie Meaney
Me J. Meaney
Gladstone
Georgetown Sees Dry Weather Tests Water Supply
Georgetown residents face low rain water tanks and some begin carting water as a dry spell continues. The warmest day last week hit 106.8 at the Post Office. The Primary School Welfare Club plans March 10 birthday party in the supper room with games and items. The Bank of Adelaide appoints G F Harrington as Georgetown branch manager succeeding the late H G Dalley. Harrington, ex 2nd ATC, arrives with wife and two children after duties in Kimba and Port Lincoln branches. Telephonists M s e Freeman and D Saltmarsh near completing training in the Georgetown fire service prior to permanent positions.
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Ofice
Shool Welfare Club
Bank of Adelaide
G. F. Harrington
Georgetown
H. G. Dalley
Harrington
ATC
Kimba
Port Lincoln
Tarrington
Misse K Freeman
D. Saltmarsh
Gorgetown
Jamestown CWA Meets in January with Flower Show Plans
The Jamestown Branch CWA held its January 20 meeting after a two month recess. Mrs. Brogan chaired. Members acknowledged hospital biscuits and a £24 4s 10d Flower Show gift from Pt Pirie Branch, sent a guinna donation to Pt Pirie Mission Seamen, and praised the F yfe family for cafe meals for troops. Mrs Fyfe Lent will run the February 3 shop as plans grow for a March Flower Show. A small attendance enjoyed afternoon tea.
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CWA
Failies
James Fyfe
Miss Fyfe
Wheat Board Election Candidate Badman Profile
Mr Badman, a longtime Australian wheatgrower and former Senate member for South Australia, is a leading candidate for Wheat Board membership. His career spans farm experiments, Royal Show awards, and international delegations, with a record of promoting primary producers and advocating high wheat prices.
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Bailman
Australia
Inas
Yateks
Adelaide
Melbourne
Wembly
Badnan
British Empire
Senate
Southy Australis
Anil Way
House of Representatives
Grey
South Australia
Australian Empire
Great Britain
Canada
United States
Badman
Canberra
Welcome Home Welcome Home Presented To Returning Soldiers
Friday event at pauray Methodist Lecture Hall honored Pless Le Ky Leh tan ATP and Le B. Mudge ALS for unfit Army discharge. Mudge served in the Middle East. Tehinan with the MIF in New Guinea. Speakers included Rev SK Sea Cy Amey and WW Blesing. Music and recitation accompanied a pleasant supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pless le Ky
A. J. Walter
Walter Gole
8. K. Wiseman
R. J. Rose Memorial Fund Notice
In Gearietown funds are requested for the R. J. Rose Memorial Fund with prior contributions noted and a call for further support to honor the late individual through a designated fund and associated活动.
Correspondence on Wheat Acreages and Government Policy
A letter to the editor argues against government wheat production restrictions in Australia. It claims reductions threaten supply amid global shortages, cites proposed increases in South Australia to 14 million acres, and criticizes bureaucrats for shortsighted policy. The writer contrasts actions by the United States and Canada and warns of hunger and economic impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South Australia
Ausralia
South Australa
Advics
Smyth Australia
Canali
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited seeks suppliers
Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited advertises purchase of cream and eggs with payment on the 10th of each month. It notes January prices for butter and outlines freight handling, shipping by rail, and acting as licensed agents for Deputy Lay Controller across multiple towns.
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Golden North
Maintaning
Norther
Laura
Stoue Ut
Wirrahara
Murraytown
Melrose
Waltowie Appila
Australian Wheat Policy Sparks Market Debate
Oliver Hadman of Yacka analyzes a shift in Australian wheat policy from strict restrictions to expanded production and higher guaranteed prices. He notes the United States becoming an importer, previous overcautious quotas, and argues for better incentives to boost crops and export earnings amid fluctuating world prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Stans
America
Tim
Sears
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John Cox
John Ronald
Gladstone Red Cross
Whyte Yarcowie
Rainwater
Candibaver
Commonwealth Bank
NES
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Furis
Led Veedy der the
Victory Loan
National Savings
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Lass
Sweetheart Mystery
Cora
Ne Wiz
Paster
Trotch Miles
Edward Giphe
Abbey Delaven
Slick Peter
Louis Minox
Lucky Tereena
Marie Gift
Wrreema
Lord Uhlan
Pine Globe
Bert Nerby
Gladstone Heep
Gluslongs
Milvena
Wardale
Mambray Lass
Brownie
Ganadil
Carnvale
Red Baron
Taster Das
Vial Stak
T. P. Jones
Port Pirie
Wecause
Britain
Cluralth
Essa
Jamestown Branch
C.W.A
R. J. Rose
Previouely Au Kinneyterigen Dcs
Gearietown
Hao
Ealhor
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Izimsr
Suamip
Monay
Post Gilles
Istla
Ay Oliver Hadman, Yacka
RSS & Sila Club House Fund
Jamestown
Returned Sailors
Imperial League of Australia
N. P. Solly
A. J. Skelton
E. J. Swann
A.W. Flavel
Cummings
Hartley Cummings
Candy
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Priscilla Lang
Bety Field
Richard Whorf
Pay
Emerson
van Johnson
George Meeker
Laura Ice & Produce Company Ltd
Cross Street
F.C. Grubb
M. Landers
Main ST
J. R. Watkins
Northern Fire Fighting Association
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