Gladstone Residents Take Mix of Holidays Across Regions
Mrs. R. Glenn spends a few days at Victor Harbour. Miss Jean Craig of Broken Hill stays with Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Chick in Gladstone. Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Hewett return to Gladstone after holidays at Kangaroo Island and Victor Harbor. Several locals, including Jack Chick and Colin Chick, holidayed or returned from trips to River Murray Eyre Peninsula and Blyth. Post Office clerk D. J. Hillary remains in Crystal Brook Hospital. Sergeant P. J. Crafter succeeds M. C. Gassner at Gladstone.
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R. Glenn
Victor Harbour
P. J. Crafter
Morgan
M. C. Gassner
Gladstone
W. L. Evans
the Grange
Jack Chick
Broken Hill
Jean Craig
F. E. Chick
R. A
H. B. Hewett
Kangaroo Island
D. J. Hillary
Crystal Brook Hospital
H. BR. Clark
The Funniest Modern Flapper Exchange
A flapper praises a new satire book full of hysterics and wit. She cannot recall the author or the exact title, insisting it is terrifically amusing and by that elusive male writer known for satire. The conversation centers on the book’s humor and the author’s identity.
Rainfall totals chart from 1893 to 1929 shows varying years
A historical rainfall record lists yearly totals and monthly values from 1893 through 1929. The data include many irregular figures and OCR-like glitches, with months and numbers intermingled and some missing values. The chart appears to track precipitation across multiple decades, highlighting fluctuating rainfall.
Racing Notes Gawler Races Trial Stakes Divisions and Bets
Gawler races Saturday feature two Trial Stakes divisions with State Tax or Hatter in division one and Tem plar's Pride or Main Brake in division two. Modern Athena Handicap lists Naseem or Leachim, with other events including Jumper's Flat, Welter, Flying Hocp, and Keenedge or Anto Prince. Melbourne Oakleigh Plate options include Sans Culotte or Whitta.
Coming of Age Party for Hilda Blesing in Yangya Gladstone
Mr and Mrs A B Blesing hosted a large gathering at their Yangya Gladstone homestead on Monday for the twenty first birthday of their daughter Hilda. The evening featured games dancing music by Miss Jean Adams Calowie, with prizes to Miss Molly Barclay and Mr L Gale. Mr Karl Blesing acted as master of ceremonies as attendees included many Blesing family members and friends from Calowie Prospect Laura Gawler and Gawler areas. A lavish supper followed a birthday cake cutting and many gifts were exchanged.
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A. B. Blesing
Yangya
Gladstone
Hilda
Jean Adams
Caltowie
Molly Barclay
L. Gale
Karl Blesing
M. C
M. Barclay
M. Lines
L. Hewett
R. Creber
D. Groser
M. Holmen
I. Clack
V. McGowan
B. Eley
E. Greenden
Messrs
E.blesing
H. Bower
V. Blesing
Laura
Bower
Gawler
W. Karger
D. Bennett
St Alban's Parish Hall to Open in Gladstone
The Mayoress Mrs H T Harslett will open St Alban's Parish Hall in Gladstone this afternoon. A dance will be held tonight with refreshments on sale. A new floor should make dancing enjoyable and the function aims for success.
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Gladstone
H. T. Harslett
St. Alban's
Wirrabara rail car breakdown and town notes
Wirrabara on Saturday saw a rail car rear axle fail delaying service as a Gladstone to Wirrabara special carried about a dozen passengers and mails without harm though risk was noted if speed had been higher. The town mourns Mrs Lavina Clarke a pioneer resident who lived in Wirrabara almost fifty years. In cricket Booleroo defeated Wirrabara 113 to 98 and Murraytown topped Appila with final round standings: Murraytown 1, Booleroo 2, Wirrabara 3, Appila 4.
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Gladstone-Wilmington
Wirrabara
Gladstone
Lavina Clarke
Wir- Tabara
Clarke
Wirrahara
Booleroo
Murraytown
Appila
Cr. Glasson
Dr. Glasson
Stanton
Glasson
Thomas
Pruning Peach Trees in Summer Yields Better Fruit
Summer pruning removes old wood after fruit drop to free space for next season's crop. The High's Early Canada variety benefits from summer pruning, while hard winter pruning is discouraged. Ripening fruit can be picked a few days early for better flavor and stored cool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Mystery of Denizen the Author Remains Unsolved
Ditties from the Den ponders the unresolved identity of the author known as Denizen who writes in the Review. The piece recalls a Bowler meet in Jamestown as rumors fly about who authored Denizen’s epoch articles and laments the lack of proof while musing on the writer’s elusive nature and modesty.
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Review
Caltowle
Jamestown
Felief
Ferse
Denison
Keats
Tennyson
Local Methodist tennis courts open after repairs in town
The Methodist Church on a prime site completed repairs on two tennis courts at a cost of £60 with funds from Mrs J Pearce, the Ladies Guild, and the Sunday School. An opening ceremony featured Rev J Pearce and Mr B Heron, launching a strong new club with a full committee. A match program followed at Belalie and Peterborough, detailing results from several club bouts and interclub fixtures with mixed sexes and various teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pearte
J. Pearce
Pearce
B. Heron
R W. Pearson
J. Marchland
William Stacey Esq
Circuit
A. W. White
H. Medlin
Rex Pearson
J. Murchland
Greig and Wenham
Meademes White
Greig
Jamestown Council Debates Remarks and Mayor's Ruling
Jamestown council members clash over Dr Stanton remarks at a meeting. The mayor refuses withdrawal, cites Standing Orders, and a vote of no confidence is debated. Later, committee harmony and road works are discussed, with resignations and new notices filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
Dr. Stanton
R. Stanton
Dr. Baldwin
Cr. Baldwin
Moyer
Cr. McCarthy
Cr. Stanton
Counciillor
Hebb
Glasson
McCarthy
Dr. Glasson
Baldwin
Hehir
Thomas
Tost
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Cited As Cure
A reader endorses Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills for kidney pain and backache. He credits rapid relief and eventual cure after years of suffering, noting his daughter confirms no recurrence. Sold by chemists and stores. Foster McClellan Co. of Sydney lists the address at 15 Hamilton Street.
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John Williams
Jeff
North Parade
Jamestown
Doan
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S. O'Dea
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Jeffs
Wenham
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Dr. Thomas
T. O'Connor
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Doon Terrace
Dr. Wenham
Foubister
Cr. Hehir
Bute Street
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