Farewell Social for R.S.M Stephens at Jamestown Institute
A large Jamestown gathering of the Jamestown Squadron Sth L H sub branch R S S L I A and locals bid farewell to R S M A J Stephens after eight years with the 4th L A staff at Jamestown. The event featured toasts to The King Fallen Comrades Our Guest and He’s a Jolly Good Fellow with poetry songs and a commemorative tobacco pouch presented to Stephens.
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Jamestown Squadron
Sth. L.H
R.S.S. Lia
Jamestown Institute
R.S.M. A
Q.M
V. Campbell
C. R. Hawke
Gladstone
R.Q.M.S. Jordan
R.M
Sparrow
R.S.M. Stephens
Mrs. Stephens
Booborowie District Council meeting notes 1934
Minutes from the District Council of Booborowie dated 15 January 1934 record discussions on road repairs near Hannaforde and Canowie, Leighton Burra Road needs, rent reduction for reserve, and contract matters with Hanson District. Actions include signing allotment transfers, road titles issues, vermin destruction in February, insurance changes, and tender approvals for road works.
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Warner
Keynes
Pryde
Davies
Hannaforde
Cr. Davies
Canowie
Burra
Leighton Road
T. A. Hatchard
Canawie
Cr. Warner
Cr. Pride
C. E. Cousins
Cr. Pryde
Cr. Keynes
Hanson
Booborowie
Baldry Township
Thomas & Gara
Fryde
Dept. of Lands
Dr. Keynes
Co-operative Insurance Co
Councils
Ayers
Dr. Warner
Dr. Davies
Booborowie Bridge
Crs
K. P. Sawers
Bluff Road
W. and
Growth of Air Transport in Western Australia Airways
The Vacuum Oil Company notes a steady rise in air transport across West Australian Airways Limited from 1931 to 1933. Passengers grew from 5,951 to 6,548 while freight moved from 150,894 to 178,284 pounds, indicating increased public confidence and demand for express travel.
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Vacuum Oil Company
West Australian Airways Limited
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting Minutes
President A M Flinn chaired a session noting a Foundation Day Ball credit of about £6. The autumn show prize list was set with Anzac Day as the date. A Ball with New Pirians Orchestra was planned and six new swings are open for children. A wading pool will be built, with J P Maddigan to prepare the spec for tenders.
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Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee
A. M. Flinn
Pirians
J. P. Maddigan
Aviation and Employment in West Australian Airways Ltd
The Vacuum Oil Company notes that aerial services require a large ground staff beyond pilots. West Australian Airways employs 52 people across engineers, fitters, turners, joiners, clerks, and executives, plus agents in distant centres. Seven pilots hold over 22 000 flight hours, with engineers holding licences across 49 divisions. The fleet has flown nearly 3 000 000 miles using Plume Motor Spirit and Mobiloil, evidencing staff capability and careful selection across all departments.
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Vacuum Oil Company
West Australian Airways Ltd
Plume Motor Spirit
Mobiloil
Sheep Grazing On Road Upheld Appeal Over Crown Lands
In the Supreme Court on Wednesday February 7 1934 Justice Napier allowed an appeal by Richard Albert Humphris a grazier of Gladstone against convictions for breaching the Crown Lands Act by letting nine hundred sheep travel on a district road at Port Germein. The road was found not to be Crown Lands and the appeal was upheld with costs. G V Culshaw appeared for Humphris and S H Skipper for the respondent Ernest Foot Melrose District Ranger.
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Supreme Court
Justice Napier
Richard Albert Humphris
Gladstone
Messrs. L. McPhee
W. J. McDougall
Port Germein
Humphris
G. V. Culshaw
Culshaw & Barter
8. H. Skipper
Ernest Foot
Melrose
Gladstone Institute Committee Grants Picture Hall Lease
Gladstone Institute Committee met with President Mr L Carthew presiding. W Benbow applies for a five year lease to show pictures and will install a new plant at about £700. Lease granted at 25 per night. Water bill £7 to be charged. H Osman elected Trustee and J W Thomson joins committee replacing J McCarthy. J Ballantyne Librarian granted two weeks holiday, A Millard to fill vacancy. Treasurer F C Barter reports Hall debt £59 5 4, Hall credit £40 6, Bowling Club debt £664 1 2.
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W. Benbow
Hall
Mr. Rock
H. Osman
Institute
Debit Bowling Club
Arm numb with rheumatism relief from Kruschen tonic
Mrs W A BE reports years of rheumatism pain and numbness in an arm and hand, saying a half teaspoon of Kruschen in hot water daily restored circulation. The ad claims Kruschen minerals cleanse the liver kidneys and stomach and purge uric acid to end rheumatic pains.
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Kruachen
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W. L. Palmer & CO
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Opticians
Jamestown & Gladstone
McLeod S
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Meleod's
McLeod’s
South Australia
McLeod
Jamestown
Malin
Peterborough
Currie Street
Flinders St
The
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National Library of Australia
R.S.M. A. J. Stephens
Capt. Banfield
Lieut Wilson
Gladstone Troop
Major Burford
J. Souter
President Institute
G. Knibbs
S.L.A
Set. R. Battersby
J. Lane
Stephens
9Th. S.H
R.8. A
Set. Battersby
R. Jones
Mr. Knibbs
R. Whitehead
Set. G. Finn
R.Q.M
Jordon
H.M.S. Sparrow
Lieut. Brown
Messrs
Messrs. F. Blackwell
District Council OF
G.C
Aviation and Employment
Gladstone Institute
L. Carthew
Kruschen
J. S. Stephens
Mellifont Press
J. Horsburgh
Ohn Martin
Spalding
Town Hall
John Martin & Co. Limited
Rundle Street
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