Livestock and sundries inventory listing from Australian farm sale
A detailed sale account lists livestock including 250 mixed sex lambs 10 months Aug shorn 150 mixed sex lambs Nov shorn 300 lambs several ewes aged 14 years and Merino rams joined in Broadview 425 wethers 2 to 3 years and 60 smalled ewes plus 30 fat lambs 40 fat lambs 12 prime ewes and 100 tailed lambs. Sundries note 1 rubber tyred trolley and 1 rubber tyred spring cart.
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B. C. Mannion
Spalding
A. Treasure
Gladstone
M.S
Auction Catalog Listing Sheep Cattle and Horses
A detailed sale catalog lists 945 sheep and 6 pigs with 7 horses, plus a cow and calf, poultry and sundries. Ewes mated to A R Bretag Select Rams lamb in spring, with entries including 120 ewes, 33 fat wethers, 40 mixed dex lambs, 60 hogget, 50 wether wenners, 6 draught mares and geldings, one old spring dray mare, and a cow with calf. Further entries investers conditions and terms available from auctioneers prior to sale.
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A. R. Bretag
Clearing Sale on the Farm Near Spalding
Dalgety and Company announce an auction of M Maher farm stock items five miles north of Spalding. The sale lists 20 horses and 40 sheep plus extensive implements including a 17 H. Tio, drills, binders, harrows, wagons, and gear. Luncheon by CWA.
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Spalding
Jamestown District Council Sets 5 Percent Rate Penalty
Ratepayers are reminded that a fine of five percent will be imposed on all rates not paid by February 29, 1944. The notice from the Jamestown District Council warns of the penalty if payments are late.
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R. J. Cooke
Goldsborough Mort and Co auction notice
Goldsborough Mort and Co Limited announces an auction of livestock from various owners. Lots include 41 Wethers and 350 mixed Sex Hoggets, 130 2 and 4T Ewes to lamb Merinos end March, 124 6T and F.M. Ewes, 200 .M. Ewes mated to Merinos, and 430 2 4 6T Ewes in lamb to A R Bretag rams, plus 25 Slips Pigs. Mr Porter leaving district. entrica invited.
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W. I. M. Porter
Road Closed Between Sections 114 and 253 Nd Naveridy
District council announces road closure between sections 114 and 253 Nd in Naveridy for culvert repairs near section 118. Closure lasts until March 21 1944 with notices posted per Local Govt Act 1934. By order of Council IT. Acott District Clerk.
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Naveridy
Trafic
Acott
Florist Rebrands to Pirie Art Florists in Ellen Street
The florist business previously known as Werb's Florists will operate as Pirie Art Florists at 160 Ellen Street with Pirie contact numbers after hours. The shop promises the same courtesy and service, offering trees, shrubs, seeds, and garden supplies including wedding bouquets and floral tributes.
Livestock and Farm Implement Auction at Laura
Auctioneer Louis E. Karger will sell stock and plant including 1604 and GT Wethers if unsold, tractors, cultivators, binders, mowers, wagons, tires, saddles, harnesses, chains, windows, batteries and more. All machinery fitted with tractor or horse pull in good order. Luncheon in aid of Laura Hospital.
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Tyne M. Harris
Toe Deering
Deering
Bagshaw
Gilchrist Wheat
H.S
Notice on March Rates Penalty Under Local Government Act
Notice states a five percent fine will be applied on all rates outstanding after March 1 in accordance with section 259 of The Local Government Act 1934. By order of Council.
Notice of Treed Dogs in Narridy Township
Dogs found trespassing on Allots 34 45 36 17 18 18 and 53 in Narridy Township will be destroyed after this notice. J. M. Smith Narridy.
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Narridy
Adelaide butter and egg market report shows steady demand
A. W. Sandford & Co in Adelaide note butter supplies edge down with dry weather. Blue Valley butter remains in high demand at steady prices 1/55-81. Fresh butter in bulk, local sale only, levies possible. Egg supplies remain ample with fewer production gains expected and board rates unchanged for hen and medium eggs, with duck eggs at 1/3.
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Blue Valley
District Council of Laura Plans Five Percent Rate Penalty
The District Council of Laura imposes a five percent penalty on all rates unpaid by March 1, 1944. R. J. Cooke signs the notice.
Gala and Sports Davy at Canowie Hell March 25
A gala and sports day will be held at Canowie Hell on March 25. An afternoon of entertainment includes sports from 1 pm and a dance in the evening. Mrs K J Williams is the honorary secretary.
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Canowie Hell
K. J. Williams
St. James’ Catholic Hall
Jamestown
Church Notices for Jamestown Area February 27 1944
Sunday services listed for Jamestown and nearby holdings across multiple denominations. Includes times for Methodist, Baptist, Presbyterian, Salvation Army, Lutheran, Church of England, and others with Rev. Harper, Rev. Wiseman, Rev. Chatfield, and Rev. Roehrs among named leaders. Also a memorial notice for Greta, died 1943.
Gladstone Jamestown War Guests On Leave
Local war guests include Miss Kay Venning of Adelaide in Gladstone for the week. Pte D. OP. Macge and Cin. R. J. Kleinig visit Laura. LAC Ron Brown and Sqd-Ldr Thomson on leave at Gladstone. LAC Ralph Jolmes spends leave with Jamestown relatives. A Grand Leap Year Ball planned at Laura Town Hall for Laura FFCF and Camp Welfare. Red Cross shop takings reported.
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Laura Town Hall
Laura Ffcf
Camp Welfare Committee
Andrew Sisters’ Orchestra
Red Cross
Mesdames B. Masters
Wilson
Miss Treasure
Rationing of Superphosphate Quota Ordered
Quota holders must lodge their order for superphosphate with their distributor so it reaches manufacturers by Monday March 13 1944. The final date for extra superphosphate claims other than priority crops has passed after an extended period. R C Scott Department of Agriculture.
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R. C. Scott
Department of Agriculture
Gladstone area notes celebrate service members and locals
Mr and Mrs M Harris of Gladstone marked a silver wedding with many congratulations. Bill Prior, formerly of Goldsbroughs, enlisted in the South Australian Air Training School this week. Reg Garner of Islington Workshops returned to Adelaide after a Gladstone visit. Jack Medlin, M at Kimba, rests at home in Jamestown with his parents. his brother Walter is recently engaged. Mr Jr White of Clary visited Jamestown for medical advice, then returned home. Lads on leave from Jamestown include Seaman K Brown Pres Vic Campbell Jim Mather Ron Gibbons Doug Jeffs and LAC Allan Gale. Peter O Shaughnessy, twelve years as Crystal Brook Hospital chairman, also chairs the Crystal Brook District Council. Mrs M Chandler left Laura for Whyalla to stay with Mr F Kite’s family while Mrs Kite recovers in hospital. Capt E Morey of the Intelligence Department spends leave at Georgetown with his family. he previously served in the Northern Territory Police. Sgt Jim Edmonds returning from the Middle East is on leave in Jamestown staying with his mother. Sg i Pilot Peter Wurm of the RAAF spends leave with Laura parents. he visited W E Bone at Bumburg, WA, on the way home. John Magner of Gladstone reports their son Pte Gordon Magner is on leave in Adelaide and due home. Gordon, in New Guinea, recalls firing at distant objects thought to be Japs but turning out to be two wild pigs. Gordon is well, Jim wounded recently. no further news.
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Kay Venning
Adelaide
Gladstone
Pte D. OP. Macge
ATP
Laura
V. W. Blesing
Cin
R. J. Klesnig
AIF
T. A. Kleinig
Lac Ron Brown
Capt. T. §. Brown
Jamestown
Sqd-Lilr
S. Wy. Thomson
Victoria
Ralph Jolmes
RAAF
IL F Iolmes
Ron Jeffs
Freeling
Eri Jeffs
V Klemman
Marion
A. Travers
Clare
W. Hackworth
New Guinea
Sapper Hackworth
R. E. Lines
M. Harris
Bill Prior
Goldsbrough
S. Gladstone
Tie
Reg. Garner
Islington
Garner
Jack Medlin
Kimba
Jack
Fighting Services
Seaman K. Brown
Pres
Vic Campbell
Jim Mather
Ron Gibbons
Doug Jeffs
Lac Allan Gale
Peter O'Shaughnessy
Crystal Brook Hospital
Crystal Brook District Council
Sgi
Peter Wurm
Wurm
W. E. Bone
Bumburg
W.A
Bone
Union Bank
John Magner
Gordon Magner
Gordon
Jim
Four Jamestown Daughters Trek to Caltowie and Return
Four young daughters of Mr. Butcher Joyce Maura Dulcie and Coral ages 144 to 9 years walked from Jamestown to Caltowie and back to test endurance. Outward trip 1 hour 40 minutes, return 2 hours. Mrs. C McNaughton and Miss D McNaughton provided refreshments at Caltowie and Jamestown respectively. In Gladstone Mr W H Cockburn injured his leg backing a motor lorry at the Savings Bank gate. He was taken to Crystal Brook Hospital with a bruised ankle and no bones broken.
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Wood
W. 5. Williamson
Savings Bank
Gladstone
W. H. Cockburn
Jamestown Brass Band Reforms With Keen Young Players
Progress in re forming the Jamestown Brass Band shows eight young players ready to join among 14 members. Older players sacrifice time to organize. repairs on instruments are needed for the waiting quartet. If all current members stay, locals will again enjoy their home brass band.
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Jamestown Brass Band
Jamestown
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M.P.S
Gladstone and
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Optometrists
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
Laura Ice & Produce
Cross Street
F. C. Grubb
M. Landers
Main ST
J. R. Watkins
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Jamestown Market
Elder, Smith & CO. Limited
Spalding Market
Oldsbrough, Mort & CO. Limited
Asx
Hornoal Bagshaw
Gaston Teafler
Simpson Wheat
Abbot
James and Winkers
Sale
C-4w-A
J. J. Kerin
Goldsbrough, Mort & CO. Limited
District Council OF
Georgetown
Louis E. Karger
Hr. E. Knauernase
Laura Hospital
L.l. Acott
J. M. Smith
FFCF
F. Baohm
A. W. Sandford & C9
Methodist
T. Harper
Belalie North
Harper
Baptist
Alan Dennis
Canowie Belt
St. Cludhese's
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Canowie
Salvation Lrimy
Drummond and
Franklin
Holiness Meeting
Studay School
Salvation Meeting
Sn Juru
Church of England
St. John Laura
St. Margaret, Wirrabara
K. Wiseman
Wirrabara
Wiseman
Reveley
Lutheran
Weterborough
W. F. Roehrs
Crystal Brook
St. Silas
Mr. Kelly
Mr. Wilson
St. Alban
H.C
Chargetown
Alliance
K. J. Chatfield
Yangya
Pam
Don
Garrett
Georgetown Baptist
I .A. Allbright
H. A. Allbright
Launer
Greta
Agnes
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Gladstone Red Cross
L.A
Apple Am Fear Committee
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Rundlest
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R. R. Doman
A. C. Read
Secty
China
Inglis & Son
Rossini's
Jamestown Railway Station
P. J. McCarthy
C.W
Zeelandia
International Aero Engine Aml
LeCornu
Wertheim
Cyclops
Slarsletts
Areas Express Office
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