Jamestown Institute Honors Longtime Leader as Life Member
The Jamestown Institute held its annual meeting on January 31 with poor attendance. President S Boyle presented the 1939 financial report showing debits and revenues, including a new dance piano, books, subscriptions and government grants. The committee praised J Souter for 18 years of service and unanimously made him an honorary life member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
5. Boyle
Jamestown Institute
Association
Rigby Ltd
England
Adnit
Comnite
Jamestown
Ross
K. Ring
S. K. McDowell
C-W.a
J. Bf. Ross
D. Boucaut
D. Left
Boucaut
H. K. Moore
7. M. Ross
Accountants of
Nsw
Messrs
3. Boyle
RB. Humphris
G. Wiliams
A. P. Yeomans
A. D. Phillips
B. Watkins
A Shapely Filly Attracts Interest In Perth Yearling Sale
Mr H M Pascoe, chairman of the Lawn Jockey Club, bred a dark brown yearling filly by Inchquire out of Spassette, then in foal to Tom McKay of Kadina. She is a full sister to WA St Leger and Perth Cup winner Tomito, drawing attention from royal horse rovers. McKay takes the filly and her team to the Perth yearling sales.
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H. M. Pascoe
Lawn Jockey Club
Gladstone
Inchaquire
Spassette
Tom McKay
Perth
Champion Wheat Crop Competition Winner Named
Mr. E. V. H. Wilsdon of Anhrews won the 1939 40 champion wheat crop title with Dundee, also the 1937 winner. Second went to J Buckley of Bordertown. third to M Smart & Son Gulnare. Judges praised the crop for high yield, quality grain, and good face type despite drought.
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E. V. H. Wilsdon
Anhrews
Dundee
J. Buckley
Bordertown
Murray Mallee
County Buxton
Wilsdon
Stanley Flat-Spalding
Tyne
Gladstone District Council Meeting Recaps Debates and Appointments
The Gladstone District Council met on February 2 with A F O'Neill chairing. Reports were received. subsidy for nuisance sweeps was discussed. chairman possible LG Association rep. fire controller appointed. TB Soldiers Fund donation approved. building committee formed for Institute additions. Also discussed camping ground, bridge over Rocky River, gaol renaming, flood waters, and internment camp transfer rumor.
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Old Priday
A. F. O'Neill
G. M. Black
M. F H. Page
R Hillam
J. R. Potter
W Novak
0. Budge
Waris
Dr. Black
Potter
Or. Black
Local Government Association
Adelaide
Dr. Deeble
Nellise
Sergi. Francis
Cr. Page
Cr.Deeble
Page
Nowree
Black
Deeble
J. A. Lyons
Cr. Black
Cr. Deeble
My. Z. A. Lyons
M.P
Rocky River
Gaol Nout
Fay
West Mesting
Les Potter
Pisant
Pisant Crossing
Parliamentary Public Works Committee
Tubercul ar Soldiers Aid Society Appeal for Help and Fund
The Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society appeals for support with a March 1 sale of matchfolders and collections in city, suburbs, and countryside to aid heavy families of ex soldiers. Last year the committee spent £1997 and the Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund stopped payments, adding about £400 yearly burden. The TB Association has 280 members with 42 new cases. widows and dependents rise due to high death rates. Angorichina Hostel opened in 1937 aided 55 men and dependents in 1939. a £400 legacy from B F Hayward and £250 from the Red Cross boosted funds. Dr Jeffries praised the hostel in November. Increased income would expand use. war may raise TB cases among veterans. The society plans to assist WWI and current war ex-soldiers. matchfolder orders and town collections requested.
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Sailors & Soldiers’ Distress Fund
T. B
Ime 1 Jast
T.B. Association
Angorichina
B. F. Hayward
Red Cross Society
Dr. Jeffries
Star
T.H
B.ssua
E. Cleggett
Contempt Question Sparks Courtroom Exchange
A judge asks if a lawyer is displaying contempt of court. The counsel replies a remark implying concealment, highlighting tension after an argument with the bench. The exchange underscores friction between judge and attorney in the courtroom.
Permits for outlying Adelaide residents to drive before registration
The R A A announces permits for residents beyond fifty miles of Adelaide to drive newly acquired vehicles for ten days before registration. Requirements include evidence of registration application and vehicle insurance. A list of border towns where the system operates or does not operate is published. The association seeks traffic rule changes to allow straight through turns, reducing crossing streams of traffic.
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Adelaide
Sittymile
R.aa
Trac
New South Wales
Western Australia
Queensland
New Zealand
England
America
R.A.A
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Matthews Emporium
Matthews
Optometrists
W. L. Palmer
A. D. Palmer
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
J. & R. Forgan
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
Australis
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Mon West
Mr. J. Souter
Mr. E. V. H. Wilsdon
Ruvee
Barina
Benenbhin
Robin
Aluwari
Totadgin
Ifty
Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society
R.A.A. News Bulletin
Strathalbyn
Goolwa
Port Eliot
Victor Harbour
Normanville
Edithburgh
Yorketown
Minlaton
Maitland
Ardrosson
Port Wakffield
Balaklava
Riverton
Saddleworth
Kudunda
Blanchetown
Swan Beach
Tailem Bend
Wellington
Sim Stewart
Carpenter
Ae A A Loycee
Lawries Radio Services
Agent Radiola & Superelliot Cycles
Gladsto
Guinea
J. Horsburgh
Stromberg Carlson Wireless
South Australia
iEt
J. B. Wisnevsee
DELCO
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