Ugly Man Smal lacombe hosts tennis and community events
Georgetown reports a successful American tennis tournament won by C. A. Woodward and D. Hinton with tea sales raising £2 6s 6d and a further £50 from a later dance. Plans include a Children's Fancy Dress Frolic on March 7 and a Lester's picture show on March 9. The Graingrowers Association elected delegates for a Adelaide conference. A World Day of Prayer was observed. Mr Arthur Wellington of Port Darwin is remembered after being killed in the Japanese bombing. Local arrivals include evacuee Jack Kelly Jr. and homecomers Nugget Hynes and Kevin Noonan. Weather cool with hints of rain, harvesting over, and wheat picking continuing. Stubble paddocks challenge sheep owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Smallacombe
C. A. Woodward
D. Hinton
Butch Hinton
Lesters
Billy Long
Gladstone
Graingrowers Association
C. H. Martin
Adelaide
J. A. Lyons
E. E. Lang
Baptist Church
L. W. Brook
Arthur Wellington
Port Darwin
A. Sigznet
Wood
Jack Kelly Jr
Pt. Darwin
Kevin Noonan
Blackwood Camp
Nugget
Emmy Hynes
Whyalla
Myr
J. Bond
Mrs Bennett
the Grange
Mrs. Hond
Miss Griffin
Clare
Death of Sgt Colin McAskill in World War II air crash
The death of 24 year old Sgt Colin McAskill, Wireless Air Gunner, occurred February 21 in an air accident overseas. He was the only son of Mr and Mrs A McAskill of Bundaleer. Flags flew at half mast as the community mourned and sympathy was offered to his parents and sister Mary Smour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colin McAskill
Sgt. McAskill
A. McAskill
Bundaleer
Thundaleer
Jamestown
Bundaleer Woods & Forest Department
Lester's Talkies at Jamestown Institute Screens Great Hit
At the Jamestown Institute on Saturday night Lester's presents The Great American Broadcast a 20th Century Fox feature starring Alice Faye Jack Oakie John Payne and Cesar Romero. The film follows four confident leads as they strive to make America musically conscious via the airwaves. Also shown Sleepers West with Lloyd Nolan Lynn Barr Beth Hughes features a thrilling train caper and journalist chase. Dimesound and Fox News Reels accompany the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
Lester's
20Th Century Fox
Alice Faye
Jack Oakie
John Payne
Cesar Reomera
Alice
John Jack
Cesar
America
Nicholas Brothers
Four Ink Spots
Wiere Brothers
Mack Gordon
Harry Warren
Detective Shaw
Lloyd Nolan
Lynn Barr
Beth Hughes
Rockies
Fox News
Capital Entertainment
Gladstone Institute Library Annual Meeting Report
The Gladstone Institute Library annual meeting reviewed a year of activity with 91 subscribers and 5331 books issued. President R R Dodman noted missed District Council support and listed staff changes including the departure of C O Bennett and F C Barter, with thanks to Mrs Mills and Miss Ballantyne for service. A plan to donate books and magazines to the Gladstone FSL for soldiers was approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
R. R. Dodman
Messrs
C. O. Bennett
F.C. Barter
A. J. Millard
M. Botting
Bennett
Barter
Gambier
Institute
Burter
Millard
Lbrarian
Institutes Association
Rigby
J. Ballantyne
Dodman
Prsident
RK. R. Dodman
E. C. Parsons
Treas
F.C. Grubb
A. B. Shephard
M. A. Schmidt
E. Fitzsimmons
District Council
J. L. Hawke
W. 3. Wiliamson
Gladstone F.S.L
Anelion
Bk. C. Gribb
Mer
H W. J. Emsley
Memorial Library
Adelaide
District Council Meeting Minutes From Georgetown
The Georgetown District Council met with Chairman J A Lyons and councillors present. They discussed regulations with Adelaide Electric Supply Co, road and crossing works at Thomson's Crossing Yacka and Smallacombe, cement orders for concrete, a £2 2s donation from the Tubercular Soldiers Association, and road matters adjoining sections 148 and 144 Hd. Yackamoorundie. Administrative actions include receipts, maintaining the eva der, and requests for an Automatic Exchange at Gulnare Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir
J. A. Lyons
M.P
P. J. Harvey
A E. Tilbrook
R. B. White
E. Smuart
A. G. Thomas
T. Browne
H. C. Williams
F. Tacott
Lyons
Adelaide Electric Supply Co
Harvey
Cr. White
Thomson
Yacka
Smallacombe
Georgetown
Drs. Harvey and
White
Tubercular Soldiers Association
Thomas
C.H.A
T.A.B. Weekert
Yackamoorundie
Red Hill
Immunisation drive begins at Jamestown schools
The Local Boards of Health immunisation scheme has started with Jamestown Primary School pupils receiving injections. The program targets children one to twelve and runs next Tuesday and Wednesday March 3 and 4 at Jamestown Hospital from 3 30 p m. Each day includes a skin test followed by an immunising injection the next day. Parents must give written consent and attend both days. late arrivals hinder the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Health
Jamestown Primary School
Jamestown Hospital
Convent Schoo
Jamestown
Loudoun Brae
Belalie North
Belalie East
Canowicek
Hundred of Whyte
Bundaleer North
Bundaleer Springs
Mannanarie
Corporation
Council
Jamestown Wedding of Gweneth Lister to Giles at St James Church
Gweneth Daphne Lister and Pie Leslie Thomas Giles wed at St James Church of England Jamestown on February 21. Rev R F Steele conducted the service with Miss K Newlyn as organist. Details include ivory satin dress, orange blossom coronet, gladioli bouquet, and a reception at the bride’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gweneth Daphne
J. C. Lister
Jamestown
Leslie Thomas Giles
Thomas Giles
Adelaide
St. James’ Church of England
R. F. Steele
Laura
K. Newlyn
P. Parsons
Harold A’dure
Matland
Joan Glasson
Ske
Banana Cake Recipe Card from Mrs A Catford
Cream butter and sugar then beat in egg. Fold in mashed bananas and flour. Dissolve carb soda in boiling milk and add. Mix with ingredients and bake moderate 15 to 20 minutes.
Gladstone W S D Members Earn First Aid Certificates
Gladstone W S D reports several members examined for first aid certificates. Names include Mrs Whitford Mavis Harslett Hilda Prior Betty Williamson and others who attended lectures by Dr Stewart and practiced with Railway and St John Ambulance Corps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone W.S.D
Whitford
Mavis Harslett
Hilda Prior
Betty Williamson
Stuart
Railway
St. John Ambulance Corps
Stewart
Llewler
U.S
M. Lines
EE. Fitzsimmons
4. Ballantyne
Fl. Ballanttyne
L. Budee
Budge
J. Pearce
Lo Smalhvcam
Road measurements reported near Yacka for council review
The Yack Ward reports measurements of a road near J. S. W Tilbrooks at Yacka and will present findings at the next Council meeting. TheDistrict Paysheet of £46 17s is proposed for payment and was carried with Cr. Harvey proposing and Dr. Smart seconding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yack Ward
J. S. W Tilbrooks
Yacka
Cr. Harvey
Dr. Smart
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Urs Sth
Bennett's
Colin
Lester
Talkies
Australia
Japan
National Library of Australia
District Council OF
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Cr. Smart
Dr. Thomas
C. Smart
Gulnare
Cr. Browne
Tithrook
AL RK. Fuller's
Smart
Browne
Giles—Lister
A. Catford
H. T. Harslett
General Commission
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Goodyear Tyres
Malvern
Jamestown Talkies
Cessi Romero
Shane
Comenche Limited
Michael Shayne
Cinesound
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Caltowie
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Iran
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Canton
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Suva
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