Laura War Memorial Committee Faces Final Push to £2000 Target
Annual meeting in the Mayor's Parlor on Friday February 13 reports £640 raised in the past year, bringing the total to £1780 and aiming to pass £2000 with upcoming functions. Officers re-elected, praise for President J Bowker, Ugly Man Competition slated for April 20, and late February to March final donations urged with several contributions listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Bowker
5. Condon
Bowker
Wurm
Condon
Coles
A. Condon
N.8.l
Cole
P.P.U
Mr. Condon
Miss Spicer
W. Klemm
A. T. Brown
H. Roberts
Mrs. G
Primary Producers Union Laura Branch Meets in Town Hall
A Laura Branch meeting of the Primary Producers Union was held in Laura Town Hall on Tuesday evening. President J. S. Walter chaired. secretary V. L. Pech read minutes and correspondence. Povey of Combined Trading Banks Committee gave an address on Socialism. One question was asked. vote of thanks to Mr Pavey. Meeting closed by the chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Primary Producers’ Union
Laura Town Hall
J. S. Walter
V. L. Pech
Povey
Combined Trading Banks Committee
Pavey
C. Amey
N. Pech
Laura Baptist Harvest Festival Plans
Laura Baptist Church announces a Harvest Festival on February 29 with Rev. Hawke L.Th. delivering addresses. Choir leader A James directs new and seasoned singers as special anthems are prepared. A social in the Lecture Hall follows Monday night with musical numbers and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Baptist Church
Hawke L.th
A. James
Racing entries and local sports figures highlighted in South Australia
A listing of racing handicaps including Hurdles and Nursery events with horses such as Quiloch and Royal Gem. The feature profiles Hedley Pascoe of Boogoolee Station, a veteran stockman and sports benefactor, and Lt. Col. Bob Harslett, prominent military and sporting figure in Gladstone, noting his roles and recent rifle matches and trophies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booyoolee
Hedley Pascoe
Gladstone
South Australia
Terowie
Boogoolee Station
Goldsbrough
Arnold
H.M.P
Port Adelaide
Hedley
Boogoolee
H. T. Harslett
Harslett
Bob” Harslett
Sladstone
Goldsbrough, Mort & Cos
Commonwealth
Gladstone R.S.L
Gladstone Rifle Club
Adelaide
Gladstone Bowling Green
Harslett’s
Jamestown Easter Tennis Tournament Holds March Dates
Jamestown residents approve the Easter tennis event with M J Sitly chairing and R D Rowe E L Fosdike as joint secretaries. Competition runs March 26 to 29 with nominations closing March 20. Players from the L A Hardcourts Association will attend. Details to follow in ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Sitly
R. D. Rowe
E. L. Fosdike
L.A
Fire destroys two stacks of hay near Laura
Fire on Mr RK Baker’s property one mile north of Laura destroyed two hay stacks and spread to paddocks. Gladstone fire unit struggled due to low water pressure and connected to town mains with aid from Flax Mill hose. A large crowd aided by knapsacks and wet bags battled embers overnight. cause undetermined.
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RK. Baker
Laura
Gladstone
Baker
District Council minutes show maintenance, loans, and storage upgrades
Port Germein council notes January session in Melrose with talks on Willowie Booleroo boundary road works, Murraytown Pekina creek projects, and a temporary concrete mixer loan. Proposals include enclosing a fire pump tank base, issuing vermin destruction notices, and road site observations by the Overseer. Financials total £1226/13/5 with routine correspondences and depots slated for minor updates.
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Messrs
Ottaway Brothers
Willowie-Booleroo Wards
Brennan
Baldwin
Melrose Showgrounds
Ganger Baldwin
Laura Hammond
Booleroo
Geddes
Holman
Arthur
Bowman
Highways & Local Government Department
Murraytown
Pekina
Hillam
Port Germein
Cr. Holman
Cr. Arthur
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Angle-Dozer
Georgetown Women Meet Sets March Port Pirie Picnic
The Women's Welfare Club met at the Institute with Mrs J H Wakefield in charge. Members M H King D G Smalacombe and R R Kinge planned a March 12 Port Pirie picnic and transport was promised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Welfare Club
Institute
J. H. Wakefield
M. H. King
D. G. Smalacombe
R. R. Kinge
Port Pirie
K. Kain
R. J. Rose
Mid North
S.A
Murree
Kain
Arnold Smallacombe
Lang
J. L. Noonan
Noonan
Horace Burgess
Gulnare
Graham Johns
Narridy
Kevin Noonan
Campbell Wilken
Paul Brogan
Gladstone Blues
Jamestown
Methodists
Blues
Progress Association Eyes Road Reforms and Water Plan
Booleroo Centre Progress Association reports planned reforms for Laura Hammond and Murray Town Orrooro roads with bitumen work later. It urges joining Jamestown to Caltowie mains to secure Murray water, notes high fire risk, and warns of depleted stock and domestic supplies as wells run low. Rhonda Knauerhase wins Continua tion Exhibition and will return to Booleroo Centre High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Progress Association
Laura- Hammond
Murray Town
Orroroo
F. Brooks
Jamestown
Caltowie
Rhonda Knauerhase
R. E. Knauer
Carey O'Dea Carey Wedding at Booleroo Centre
Helen Veronica O'Dea and Kevin Carey wed at Booleroo Centre Catholic Church on Saturday January 24. The bride wore cinnamon crepe with cream lace, brown accessories, and carried gladioli and carnations. bridesmaid Olive Hastwell of Adelaide wore binge crepe. Reception followed at Booleroo Centre Hotel with traditional toasts. couple’s future home is Booleroo Centre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo Centre Catholic
Helen Veronica O'Dea
Kevin Carey
Olive Hastwell
Adelaide
Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society Appeal for March
The Tubercular Soldiers Aid Society urges March appeals to aid 500 TB soldiers and dependants. City badge sales March 5, country sales on local dates. Funds support Angorichina Hostel St Peters and men’s homes. over £4000 spent on relief last year. Badges priced 1/ and 5/ and £1. a 2/ token serves as a needle threader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.B
Angorichina
St. Peters
Antorichina Hostel
British Food Delegation Seeks More Dairy Aid in South Australia
On February 20 and 21, Rodden and Professor Kapstich of the British Food Delegation met Dairying Industry representatives and Department of Agriculture officers in Adelaide. They argued for expanded milk supplies to nursing mothers and children to curb malnutrition and boost exports to the United Kingdom, noting England’s reduced butter and cheese consumption and envisaging rising dairy prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rodden
Professor Kapstich
Adelaide
South Australia
United Kingdom
Department of Agriculture
Kapstich
England
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Laura War Memorial
Laura Branch
Pedinga
L.V.R.C
Chatham
Seal
Salvanos
Blue Jester
Quiloch
Keyne
Brillarto
Selectus
Red Service
Solreal
Crown Gem
Noble Rank
Shakmui
Justice Lady
Basama
Prince Koomya
Observe
Newmarket
Royal Gem
Denholi
Clare
R. &. Dewhirst
National Library of Australia
Council Chamber
Melrose
H. J. Dickson
T. H. Stephens
M H. Holman
J. M. Hillam
W. L. Arthur
O. Geddes
J. 5. Bowman
Booleroo Centre
Stephens
Surrey Road
Northern Fire Fighting Association
Georgetown
Wedding Carey—O'dea
Tubercular Soldiers
AID Society
M. H. L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Main ST
Gladstone and District
Gladstone Shop
J. L. Page
Gladstone and Surrounding Districts
I. L. Page
Walker & Sons
Voor
Shell Motor Oil
Shell
NSC
Nla
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