South Australian Country Carnival Fixture Card 1947
The South Australian Cricket Association outlines the 1947 Country Carnival schedule with matches from February 17 to 27 across Eyre Peninsula Yorke Pen Adelaide districts and University. It lists pairings such as Eyre Pen v Lower North and Murray Dists v Mid-North and names the Mid-North squad including E J Ashby K Miller R Collins and others.
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South Australian Cricket Association
Eyre Pen
Lower North
Adelaide North
Murray Dis
Southern Adelaide South
South Eastern
Yorke Pen
Adelaide No
Upper North
Mid-North
University
Mid- North
Adelaide South
Murray Dists
Adelaide
Southern
Murray
Lower North Y
Murray Districts
Eyre Peninsula
Combined Country
Adelaide Oval
S.A.C.A
E. J. Ashby
K. Miller
R. Collins
Hallett
B. Agars
A. Dillon
Crystal Brook
E. W. Button
Koolunga
G. Smart
Narridy
K. Cleggett
Laura
National Quiz Championship Elimination Test at Brookman Hall
The City Section of the National Quiz Championship elimination test will be held at Brookman Hall North Terrace on Saturday February 22 at 2 30 pm Entry forms are available from City Radio Stations and the Commonwealth Loans Office 106 North Terrace Entries close on Monday February 17 Country contestants may compete by appearing at designated centres at 2 30 pm February 22 Eligible contestants must be 18 or older.
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Brookman Hall
North Terrace
Commonwealth Loans Office
Broken Hill
Technical College
Murray Bridge
Renmark
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Mt. Gambier
Farewell social for Constable V. R. Schnei der at Gladstone District
Gladstone Youth Club arranged a farewell for Mounted Constable V R Schnei der who departs for Adelaide to join the Police Office Department. The event honored his work with youth, including the formation of the Youth Club, and featured speeches, a wallet presentation by Leo Landers, and hopes for future recreation facilities. Also noted is the return of Mounted Constable W F Tanner to Wirrulla with family.
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Gladstone Youth Club
V. R. Schneider
Gladstone District
Adelaide
Police Office
Gladstone
Schneider
Leo Landers
Messrs
J. G. Deeble
Justices of the Peace
J. F. O'Neill
Town and Railway
W. C. Robinson
Mesdames C. Duff
H. V. Wood
Peterborough
R. Threadgold
Dressmaking Class at Gladstone Scheduled for Adults and Students
The Gladstone program, arranged by High School Headmaster Mr. M. L. Pyne, will host a dressmaking lesson by the Peterborough Technical School instructor. Mornings serve High School students, afternoons for adults. The first class meets Monday next February 17 at 7.30 p.m. in the Science Room, with at least 20 adults expected to enroll.
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M. L. Pyne
Peterborough Technical School
Gladstone
Laura Community Council Forms to Develop Laura
Twenty two representatives from sports cultural and other bodies met at Laura Town Hall chaired by Mr F B Rix to form a Laura Community Council The group aims to improve Laura physically mentally and spiritually on a long term plan including a children’s playground a camping ground and a general oval for cricket football cycling and show purposes Executives were appointed with Dr G S Murray and Revs W F Roehrs S H Davies among others A draft constitution and long range programme will be prepared for public approval and the council will seek guidance from other centres including a sheltered seat with the local Postmaster for long distance calls near the phone.
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Laura
Town Hall
F. B. Rix
W. F. Roehrs
S.H. Davies
D. B. Kleinig
J. 5. Warm
J. Bowker
A. G. Matheson
W. W. Blesing
Community Council
P.M.G. Department
Laura Hospital Dance Funds Nurses Quarters Expansion
The Laura Hospital Committee raised funds at a Saturday dance, collecting £9 for nurses quarters on the south side. Attendees came from Georgetown Gladstone Crystal Brook Stone Hut and Wirrabara with music by the Andrew Sisters Orchestra. Mrs Andrews Nita Andrews and saxophonist Ken Millington fell ill during the evening but the event continued. The next fortnightly dance is planned for February 22 to support the building fund.
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Laura Hospital (Inc
Farewell for Saunders and Hughes at St Alban's Parish Hall
Members of St Alban's Church gathered after the Harvest Festival Service to bid farewell to Mr and Mrs E Saunders transferred to Strathalbyn and to the Misses Hughes sailing for England. Revs Davies and Thomson spoke for the church and Mrs Thomson for the Ladies' Guild. A presentation was made to each guest of honour.
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St. Alban's Church
S. W. Thomson
Church
Ladies’ Guild
Georgetown Tal kies Screenings With MGM Double Feature
The Georgetown Tal kies proprietor secures MGM life drama Our Vines Have Tender Grapes and The Hidden Eye for tomorrow night. A galaxy of stars will headline the programme, promising an entertaining show.
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Georgetown Talkies
M.G.M
Advt
Kitchen Evening for Gwen Heard a Gladstone Host
A large gathering at Parish Mall Gladstone on Tuesday evening honored Miss Gwen Heard. Guests came from Laura and Crystal Brook as gifts were presented. Gwen and Kevin Manuel plan to marry at St. Peter's Church on February 15 at 6 30 p.m.
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Gladstone
Gwen Heard
Laura
Crystal
F.F.C.F
Red Cross
Kevin Manuel
Miss Heard
C. Daff
Jamestown Race Meet Opens 1947 With Big Attendance
The Jamestown Racing Club held its first 1947 meeting on February 12 under ideal weather with large crowds, tote and nine bookmakers. Prince Jucata faced stewards over a novice run, Dusty Day won the second tote leg, Fort Otway paid 7 0 3 in the Jamestown Handicap, and prizes were presented by TRON L. McEwin amid praise for officials and staff.
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Jamestown Racing Club
Prince Jucata
Taylor
Belalie
Dusty Day
Fort Otway
P. J. McCarthy
E. Grabin
M. J. Cronin
B. A. Gordon
HH. E. Rowell
KE. T. Daly
P. Jones
F. Hall
Ralph Napper
E. Graham
A. BR. Magarey
W. J. Betts
Jas. Rundle
J. H. Chapman
Royal Patrol
Medhurst
Qothers
E. Billet
Glenroy
Patterson
Justifiable
Whitlock
Tote
Jamestown
Mr. C. Siemer
B. Matthews
Monte Blue
G. Hall
Gay Gifford
Glasstown
H. A. Calnan
Chapman
Gold Badge
Cox
Mahomed
Billet
Miss Chateau
Hegney
Night Buzz
Pious Pennant
Crowe
Zippie
Andrews
Crystal Brook Dominates Jamestown For Low Jamestown Score
In dull weather Crystal Brook won the toss and bowled Jamestown out for 17 runs. A Gale led Jamestown with 5 not out, while Dinnison took 7 wickets for 9 and Dillon 4 for 4, bowling unchanged. Jamestown batted 12 men, likely posting the season’s lowest score at Jamestown.
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Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Brook
A. Gale
Dinnison
Dillon
Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal Receives Gratitude
Sincere appreciation is expressed for past week contributions to the Jamestown Hospital appeal. The notice urges continued support and asks donors to return contributions in the stamped envelope. Donors include Misses McLeod, Cooper Bros Mount Lock, Batten CalTowle, Moore, Cronin, Ferguson, Black, Honan Hallett, J McAskill Spalding, Pattenden Caltowle, and others. total reported £142 9s 6d.
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Jamestown Hospital
McLeod
Cooper Bros
Mount Lock
Mary Batten
Caltowle
H. K. Moore
J. Cronin
Otto Ferguson
Thos. BE
Black
D. Honan
Hallett
D. J. McAskill
Spalding
F. W. Pattenden
W. Ronald
A. Eckert
Belalie North
F. Liebich
Motor speedsters set for Gladstone oval meet
Motor Cycle Club of South Australia and Mr Ray Templer prepare for a monster speed meeting at Gladstone oval tomorrow with events starting 2 30 pm. Entries include Rocky Marshall Reg Beasley Peter McInnis Dan Fletcher Wally Brown Ray Hobbs and riders from Pt Pirie Pt Augusta Quorn Whyalla Renmark and Berri Clubs. Officials are ex riders led by Mr L W Mortess judge and Mr L O Donnell starter. The seven event programme features A J S Handicap sidecar races and solo scratch and handicap events plus a consolation handicap.
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Ray Templer
A.J.5. Motor Cycle Club
Renmark
Berri
L W. Mortess
L. O'Donnell
A.J.S
All Powers
Local residents return from holiday southeast tour
Reverend O L and Mrs Wooske along with Max Wooske recently returned after an enjoyable holiday touring the South East. Mr and Mrs W S Crowhurst also returned to Jamestown on Monday after a pleasant holiday in the City.
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O. L
Max Wooske
Gladstone Hotel Hosts First Fas Test Fixture Attraction
Mr. 4. Dunsford donates a fixture for a fas test at Gladstone Hotel. The event, first of its kind, aims to attract crowds with thrills and spills. A dance follows at the Parish Hall in the evening.
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4. Dunsford
Gladstone Hotel
Gladstone
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Wilmington
Wirrabara
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Murraytown
R. S. Richards
Parliament House
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A. C. Read
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Massey Harrie Pty. Ltd
National Library of Australia
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Laura Hospital Dance
Gwen
Stewards Inquiry
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FL & F
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W. T. E. Edwards
Cricket
Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal
The
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C. J. Elffe
Georgetown
Walkers
C. J. Eiffe
Georcetown
Phone
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Cary Grant
Janet Blair
James Gleason
Pat O'Brien
Carole Landis
Chester Morris
Westclox
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