Gladstone High School Opens Term With Enrolment Rise
Gladstone High School began the first term on Tuesday with 30 scholars enrolled, up from last year. A motor lorry will bring additional students from Wirrahara on Monday. Staff: headmaster L Carthew, J A McCarthy, Misses D Parry, G J Buttery. Miss Graham transferred to Port Pirie. University exam results listed for numerous pupils with credits and certificates.
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Wirrahara
Messrs. L. Carthew
J. A. McCarthy
D. Parry
G. J. Buttery
Graham
Port Pirie
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Cie
Crafter
J.P. Myat
Geox
Thomas
Ill
Ris
Geo. Arith
T. L. McLaren
His
N.C. Walter
Shand
McHugh
Geoc
Avith
Math. Phys
S. W. Hay
J. P. Myatt
Lal
M. J. Brown
Eng
C. L. Hewett
MHL
L. Leestie
Lane Vin
Georgetown Racing Club Sets April Meeting with Six Events
The Georgetown Racing Club held its annual meeting on Wednesday February 1 to plan the April 1 race meet. Six events were listed including two handicaps, a novice race and mixed purses, with nominations due March 14. Officials named include president M H Pages, vice-presidents M McAuley and others, committee members, stewards, and a secretary, R B L White.
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Georgetown Racing Club
Paton
M. HL Pages
Mr. McAuley
M. McAuley
Messrs. E. Buckenara
B. B. Lang
Ol. L. Noonan
F. Page
Messrs
T. O'Brien
J. Sullivan
P. Fog
MP. Fogarty
A. Erickson
Soules
PL McLaren
Matthews
Angles
Goode
D, O'Connell
R. BL White
Tongan Choir to Visit Gladstone for Grand Concert
The Tongan College Choir will perform a grand concert at the Institute on Wednesday March 1 under Rev H Wood. An itinerary highlight in New South Wales and Victoria, the group attracts large crowds with war dances canoe chants and folk songs backed by their own strings. Local committee led by Rev Harry Alvey urges seat bookings.
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Gladstone
New South Wales
South Seas
H. Wood
Institute
Harry Alvey
Turning barley into bacon in Georgetown pig farming
Mr Lang’s yearlong trial of barley feeding for pigs across Mil York Tamworth Large York and Berkshire crosses shows Large York as best for export demand. Revenue records show a profit of £209 2s 3d on a turnover of £564 15s 9d, implying barley value adjustments and a current lower pork price of 34d per hundredweight.
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Lang
Georgetown
Fatter
Tames
District Council of Georgetown Proceedings January 18 1984
Meeting notes show six ratepayers opposing gravel quantities on district roads for Main works. Council discussed visiting contractor Cockburn, Vermin destruction drive in February, support for State Centenary celebrations, tenders for hard side stockpiles, road fencing permissions, and Bush Fires Act burnoffs. Caretaker appointments and fire fighting materials at Guinmare were approved, with contact details distributed to authorities.
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P. J. Harvey
Leahy
Petiton
Fuller
Jas. Hay
Cockburn
Gough
A. Gi
Thomas
Puller
Johncock
Care
Ried
Cr. Teakle
Comedt
Smart
Cr. Sumart
Johnéock
Dr. Fuller
Kolm
Guiuare
Narridy
Georgetown
Carri
Georgetowr
Carrieil
CY. Smart
Dr Teakle
Symes
Guinmare
State Centenary Celebrations Planned for 1926 1937
A letter from the Chief Secretary announces the State Centenary period from September 1926 to March 1937. The State Centenary Executive Committee asks municipalities and organizations to coordinate plans, offering advance notice for synchronised events and requesting suggestions for suitable fixtures to mark the first hundred years of South Australia.
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Perio
South Australia
A. L. Read
Sere
Adelaide
Jany
Crystal Brook Cricket and Tennis Results and Yields
Reports show 190000 bags received at the depot this season, versus 241000 last season, with district crops averaging 13 to 15 bushels. Port Pirie beat Crystal Brook 3 games to 1 in a lawn croquet match scoring 47 points. Port Pirie railway club defeated Crystal Revolu teehh 12 sets to 2 in tennis at the local courts.
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Murmers
Otheroeat
Port Virie
Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Methodist Harvest Festival at Gladstone
The Am Harvest Festival Services will be conducted on Sunday by the Rev. N B Lae M A of Crystal Brook. Three services are set for 11 am 3 pm and 7 pm with special singing by Mr N B Lade as soloist. The Blue Meeting follows on Thursday Feb 16 at 8 pm when Dr Laude will lecture on The Man who played God.
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Ith. Ly
N. B. Lae
Crystal Brook
N.B. Lade
Lr. Laude
God
Gladstone Council Minutes Mention Road Work And Bust Unveiling Plans
Gladstone Corporation council notes recount pay sheet approval and a gravel road job from railway crossing to H C Bennett. Tenders to bitumise Gladstone Street post office to railway crossing urged. Mayor’s action to endorse Stephens and Jolly contract. Proposes forming a small sub committee to arrange unveiling of a marble bust of W E Gladstone. Nightwatchman asked to be warned on further complaints. Road near the Gaol damaged by plough, clerk to inquire. Manageress welcomed to Gladstone during Baby Welfare visit. Local Board of Health backs F Lloyd as country representative.
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F.C. Grabb
Stephens and Jolly
Cr. Flinn
Cr. Bennett
Gladstone Street
Cr. Harris
Stephens & Jolly
Cr. Pannell
Downing
Gladstone
Board of Health
F. ©. Lloyd
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R. Odger
T. Saunders
C. Crawford
S. Cockburn
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FP. Augley
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S. Todd
H. Lane
Higgins
Page
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Crawford
Odgers
Saunders
Nancarrow
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Lane
Todd
Mia. Freeman
Mies Mnglis
E. Ansley
J. Smallacombe
J. Freebairn
K. Odgers
Mesdames McDonald
Thomson
Mrs. Freeman
Miss Angley
Miss Inglis
Miss Smallacombe
Blues
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F. Barter
C. Page
Growden
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Dr. Downing
J. Angrey
Wellington
Barter
Read
Roberts
Woodhines
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E. E. Lang
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