Faces and Boomers. Jokes and quotes from daily life.
A collage of quips and humorous observations on weather, religion, war, health, love, and society. It blends proverbs and light banter with stray notes about London arts, moon phases, and a Russia telephone joke, ending with a remark on competence and learning from mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gadzow
Nurs
Maggie
Anty
Tate
Birdie
Russia
Voldisentkis Raisinyjklinski
Grasniski Vichazicngi
Overloading of Trucks and Buses Warned by Tyre Expert
Goodyear Tyre and Rubber Co Australia manager Mr R Sellards warns drivers about overloading trucks and buses. He cites improper load placement, heavy rear overhang, front and rear tyre damage, and uneven weight distribution as common causes. He urges operators to inspect items such as overhanging loads and crown road bias to prevent tyre overload.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uher
R. Sellarda
Goodyear 1 ‘Tyre and Robber Co
Aust.) Ltd
Sellards
American National Highway Association
Jamestown welcomes world champions Borg and Barrass
Anne Borg the world champion swimmer and Clive Barrass Australia’s champion diver drew 500 to 600 spectators at the Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club baths. They received a civic welcome at Pelton’s Hotel from the Mayor L M W Jude and council, then staged exhibitions and demos with several records broken including Borg’s 220 yard state record at 2 minutes 26 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Borg
Australia
Clive Barrass
Jamestown
Messrs
Dune
5A. Association
H. Blizzard
Unley
L. M
Peterborough
Bennett
Borg
Mr. Barrass
Spalding Club
Messrs. Borg
Barrass
Messrs. Borg and
Parry
RB. Sinclair
Messrs, Ross and
Barras
Dickson
Perth
W. Stacey
B. Sinclair
M. J. Gerlach
J. Biscombe
E. Watkins
M. Souter
A. D. Paillins
J. Walker
Wedding Bells for Langlois and Wills in England to Wallaroo
A church ceremony at St Marys Church England Walls united Harold Edward Langlois and Lyle Maud Wills with Rev Roland Woodger officiating. The couple, both long connected to England and Davenport, later hosted a wedding breakfast at Allan Green's home before leaving by morning train for Adelaide en route to Gadstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
England
Roland Woodger
Harold Edward Langlois
Gladstone
Lyle Maud Wills
Davenport
Wallaroo
Allan Green
Inlaw
Rolald Woodger
W. G. Mooney
Garnet Boase
H. Allen Green
Adelaide
Gadstone
Gladstone Council Minutes Report Road Gravel and Footpaths
Gladstone Corporation held a Wednesday meeting with Mayor and councilors present. The surveyor reported footpath dressing, new coats on old paths, and gravel filling on roads near the gaol and Laura crossing. discussions included golf club contract delays and a request for power quotes at Matthew and George streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Bennett
Cr. Fenster
S.A. Gas Company
Cr. Flinn
Cr. Wiennett
Cr. Coe
and Corporations Association
Cr. Pewster
Cr. Joe
Aldayne
Fourth Street
Dr. Bennett
Cr. Cue
Mr. Lee
Hada
Cr. Fowster
Bondowle Street
Cue
Public Works Committee
Messrs
H. M. Pascoe
H. B. Mayfield
Golf Club
Samy
Gold Club
Gr. Plinn
Adelaide Electric Supply Company
Matthew and
George Streets
Budge
Dayaman
Laura Crossing
Gladstone Institute Meeting Notes February 11
The Gladstone Institute held a Monday meeting presided by Mr. G. C. Bennett with a diverse group present. Minutes were read and confirmed. rent for the hall set at 40 per annum from June 30 192? A rebate on freight for auto types was approved. financial statements showed a total debit of 634 12 8 and credit of 129 2 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. C. Bennett
Messrs. Hd, Hewett
A. Dee
FW. Ghick
TL. Carthew
L . Harris
T. Gerdes White
E. B. Barclay
Mesdames A. B. Pinch
A. Sandow
C. Schmidt
Gir
W. L. Evans
Gladstone Institute
Institutes Association
Moses
Mayfred
Warren
J. F. Dowlin
Weaguer
Wertheim
Hall and Grounds Committee
Hell and Grounds Committee
Memorial Hall Library
Keitehen
Institute
Bowling Club
Rainfall records 1843 to 1994 with monthly totals
A fragmented table lists rainfall amounts by year from 1843 through 1994. It includes monthly values for many years with scattered figures such as January 0.65 inches and June 3.21 inches, showing long term precipitation data and totals.
The Trouble With a Woman Who Can Add Up Figures
A wry remark about a woman who can correctly tally lengthy figures and the trouble it causes her to keep everything in line. The line plays on gender expectations and arithmetic accuracy with a humorous tone.
Doan's Ointment Promises Skin Relief For All
A promotional note extols Doan's Ointment as a universal remedy for skin irritation including eczema and rashes. Mrs J W Davis of Port Pirie West claims rapid relief and a complete cure after a week of use, with a later affirmation of lasting results. Sold by chemists and stores, Foster McClellan Co. lists 15 Her Majesty Street Sydney as proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doaa
J. W. Davis
Port Pirie West
Dawn
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Herailion Street
Sydney
Also Mentioned on This Page
F. C. Grubb
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Pirie, Port Augusta, Port Lincoln and
Tumby Bay
Redcliffe
Fort Pirie
Port Augusta
Vend
Akland
Oakland
Mi@st
Carr
S Fisher
Dstone
Arne Borg
C. Barrass
Leatners
D. Skueray
Garger Leat
J. Davies
J. Burton
J. Haren
A. Dinning
H. Wilson
B. Mates
Igf
T. Curyer
D. Skurray
H. Wenham
D. Siviour
Wenham
R. Curyer
V. Hockey
K. Eyans
Y. Hockey
R. Wenham
Ymder
J. Goodes
Siviour
C Curnow
D. Gooden
C. Curver
Mey
K. Box
L. Rosser
L. Litchfield
Ord
T. Bennett
Pinal
J. Walter
C. Curnow
Winal
O. Curnow
D. Davies
N. Carmichael
K. Evansist
I. Curyer
D. Curnow
D. Smour
D. Goodes
Jamestone
O. Curyer
D. Russell
F. Phillips
K. Sweetsapple
D. Smourat
Q. Goodes
D. Sweetapple
Langlois—Mills
Dodge Brothers
Gladstone Corporation
Ors
J. W. Meing
CA. Cee
H. C. Kenner
0. Z. Fewster
A.M. Fling
G. Budge
Cee
Len
Yea
Finance
Helt
Jne
Doan
Lubaloy
Colton, Palmer & Pi Currie
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