Value of agricultural lime for pasture land
An agricultural advisory note states limestone dressing benefits Adelaide Hills pasture health but not economics. One to two tons per acre may be needed for viable effect with limited overall returns. lime less suitable for pasture production in the state, but some value for remunerative crops. Also reports on wartime service member Doug Braddock spending leave. Salvation Army officers H Drummond and A Franklin transferred to Victor Harbor Corps with replacements Captain Barbara Munro and Lieutenant Jean Healey. a farewell planned Friday at Army Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Scots
Adelaide Hills
H. Drummond
A. Franklin
Salvation Army Corps
Jamestown
Victor Harbor Corps
Barbara Munro
Quorn
Jean Healey
Port Augusta
Capt
Drummond
Franklin
Army Hall
Gladstone Bowls Carnival Highlights Wide Participation
The Gladstone Bowling Green hosted a large turnout from northern clubs for the annual bowls carnival. Managers and officials led by President R Mundy and Secretary K Fort oversaw tight contests and close finishes. The Williamson Treasures team won the tournament, edging Mundy’s group, with Pollard and Treasure claiming the pairs title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
R. Mundy
Wiliamson
K. Fort
Messrs
M. Fascov
F.C. Grubby
Ho Hough
F. Jobas
W. Bawden
R. Pollard
Bowling Club
Oy W. Williamson
Treasure
Miller
G. W. H. Gale
W. Wil
Mamson
Mundy
Allison
Jobns
A. Read
H. Pollard
A. Treasure
P_ Q
Shaughnessy
J. Murray
Syma
Martin
Howgn
Gale
Roberts
Syms
Garnett
Hough
Bley
Prior
Lehmann
Burgess
Murray
Holland
Lehmgen
Eloyd Murray
Williamson
Pollard
Acott
Daly
Billa
Bills
Linea
Avot
Dely
Lines
Section
Henschke
Boucaut
Smart
Young
Tapp
Henechke
Hensehke
Bocaut
Young Tle
Serafins
Gale. Fine
Bawden
Sambell
Rix
Bawen
Eley
Fuller
Sutclife
Haines
Sutellife
Gale q'Smart
Sutcliffe
Sutcliff Fort
Read
Thomson
Allnutt
Smith
Steith
Acottt
O'Shaughnessy
Do's and Dont's About Deferred Pay for Ex-Service Members
Advice to returning service members on handling deferred pay, warning against impulsive spending on luxuries and scams. Recommends saving in Commonwealth Savings Certificates or Commonwealth Bonds with guaranteed security and liquidity, detailing investment amounts, yields, tax status, and withdrawal options. Encourages thoughtful planning for future needs like marriage, home, or business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Commonwealth
Birth of Mademoiselle from Armentieres tale told on BBC
EB C H Rowland, among early French war shows, writes four verse lyrics for the song in a cafe in Armenieres after a drink-seller won his respect. A friend from Montreal, Lieutenant Gttz Rice, composes the music. The piece becomes a wartime hit but brings no payment to its creators. The BBC broadcast later popularizes the story to listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madamoiselle
Armentieres
EB. C. H. Rowland
France
Ballieul
Armen- Heres
Kik Dravis
Cafe de la Paix
Gttz-Rice
Montreal
Rewland
Atewers
Mademoiselle
Rowland
United States
BBC
Combined Meeting at Appila Draws Big Crowd
About 3 000 people attended the Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club event at Stacey Park on New Year’s Day. Officials led by Secretary Con Clarke and Assistant Rodney Reichstein organized the 87th meeting with a large committee. Results include Appila victory in the cycling and athletics events with multi heat races and notable performances by J O Loughlin D N Miller Kretschmer and S Speers among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club
Stacey Park
Con, Clarke
Rodney Reichstein
GS Wurst
Great Northern Athletic Cb
J. H. Smounr
Usnal Gates
Applla
Sheffield
P. J. O'Loughlin
D. N. Miller
Scond Seminal
J. R. Kretechmer
Starner
Kretschmer
J. BE
Brackenbridgs
Laura Makes Another Grand Effort For Britain Food Appeal
Donations to the Laura Food for Britain Appeal total £65 10s 9d with £36 14s 6d from 1 envelope and £28 16s 3d from Ante gifts. The organizers thank all donors and appeal for further contributions while a grateful note blesses England soldiers and prisoners of war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Elye
Old
England
Obituary: Millicent Smallhcombe of Gladstone Dies After Accident
Millicent Smallhcombe aged 69, longtime Gladstone resident, died after being struck on Henly Beach Road Torrensville. She was taken to Ade aide Hospital in critical condition but did not recover. Survived by two children Mr G A Smallhcombe of Georgetown and Mrs R Plowes of Angaston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millicent
Smallhcombe
Gladstone
Ytramea
Henly Beach
Torrensville
Adeaide Hospital
Smallacombe
Georgetown
R. Plowes
Angaston
Carols by Candlelight at Laura Oval Raises Funds
Outdoor Xmas concert on Laura Oval features Mrs Tames pupils assisting artists and a 60 member chorus conducted by A James with F Whlter as accompanist. Amplifier service by W H Kranz and J Bowker as announcer. Net proceeds amount to £74 for Laura Soldiers Memorial Building Fund and Laura Hospital Incorporated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Oval
Tames
A. James
F. Whlter
W. H. Kranz
J. Bowker
Laura Soldiers' Memorial Building Fund
Laura Hospital Incorporated
Obituary: Bruce Heron of Jamestown dies at 73
Bruce Heron died at his Blackwood home on December 28 at age 73. A longtime Jamestown businessman and popular community figure, he served in the Methodist church and local bodies, enjoyed tents and bowls, and leaves a widow and daughter Edna Axford. Also mourns Mrs Frank Millington nee Hilda Lehmann, sister of Mrs A K Moore and the late J E Lehmann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Heron
Blackwood
Jamestown
Heron
Mra. B
Edna) Axford
Frank Millington
Hilda Lehmann
A. K Moore
J. E Lehmann
Debutantes Ball at Gladstone Delights Jamestown
The Debutantes Ball at Gladstone on December 20 featured nine debutantes introduced by Mrs. J. C. Thomson and hosted by Mrs. M. I. Pyne. Proceeds reached £24 with musical entertainments by the Andrews Sisters and a Youth Club fundraiser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
J. C. Thomson
M. I. Pyne
Dulcie Hopgood
Audrey Pearce
Betty Hillier
Mona Bache
Margaret Threadgold
Betty Dunsford
Yvonne Danaie
Kath Hoffmann
Betty McAlister
Tom Keane
Andrews Sisters
Hopgand
Keith Fort
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Gladatone
Doug
Bradock
EWA Oa
Ray Templer
Templer
Lave
Appila
T. Drage
G. R. Price
D. I Horne
S. Clough
J. Dormer
E. J. Johnson
L. Nestor
Bairatow
B. W, Richards
B. J
London
Northern Elle
Food For Britain Appeal
Jamestown Ambulance Fund
Fred Sparks
Lloyd
George Cummings
Mies
McNell
R. Lethbridge
F. Grace
Leasingham
Clare
J. H. Williams
Grace
Mannanarie
Man~ Aanarie Institute
Meters
Ross Robinson
Larwood
G. F. Jenkins
G I. Jenkins
George Jenkins, Kbe
Burra Burra
Tom
Newvantle
Sir Gesree
The
Areas Express
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Betth Davis
Jerome Cowan
Page Emerson
St Inglis
Grenfell Street
Adelaide
Reas
J.B. Wisnevske
Gladstone Milk Bar
North
Beecham
Pri
Dominion
EJ Kranz
Caltowie
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