Gladstone residents honor Mr and Mrs Hancock on Golden Wedding
A large audience in Gladstone surprised Mr and Mrs W Hancock to mark their 50th wedding anniversary. The mayor Mr F C Grubb led the tributes, praising Mr Hancock for his long service to the town over 19 years. A Genoa velvet arm chair was presented as a token of esteem, with Mrs Hancock in good health to share the celebration. The event closed with Auld Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Mr. Hancock
Tie
C. Budge
Hancock
Arenas Express
Jacks
W. H. Deeble
L. G. Harris
T. J. Brown
J. F. Dowline
Col
Ton Hancock
R. Pannell
Nature
A. M. Flinn
W.H
Messrs
H. C. Bennett
M. Botting
F. C. Spotswood
Dr. S. Downing
Young of Warnertown Wins Western District Crop Competition 1932
F N Young of Warnertown wins with 89.5 points in the Western District Crop Competition judged by E L Orchard. Results list several growers from Pt Pirie Wandearah Nabawa and more with scores from 83.5 to 89.5. The winning crop is praised for suitability to soil, height, beading, and potential yield despite minor rust and uneven drill spacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. Orchard
F. N. Young
Warnertown
Ford
L .C. Roberts
Pirie
Currana
E. J. Eagle
Wandearah East
Nabawa
F. A. Johns
Quality
Greig’s
E. J. O'Shaughnessy
Napawa
L. C. Crouch
J. L. O'Shaughnessy
Pt. Pirie
H. Williams
Pt. Irie
M.S. Ferme
L. Davidson
Radio Interference Help for Listeners Seeks Details
The Deputy Postmaster General urges listeners to report broadcast interference. The Department will use a Wireless Reception Questionnaire available at post offices to collect information, then radio inspectors will identify causes and advise remedies.
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E.P. Ramsay
Apartmnt
G.P.O
Adelaide
Wireless
Breakup of Cattowie Public School Held at Institute
The annual breakup event of Cat tow ie public school occurred at the institute with Mr. W. S. Bennett presiding as chairman of the school committee. Children sang Australia and gave a musical program.
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Cattowie
W. S. Bennett
Australia
Christmas Party Fetes Methodist Kindergarten Pupils
The head teacher Mr T Shaughnessy read the school report. Prizes were given by W Bennett H V Batten W M Neate F Larsson and T W Berryman. Miss G Foubister resigns. Parents and children shared gifts and a Christmas party with songs from Milas C G Poubister and a visit from Father Christmas.
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T. Shaughnessy
Messrs. W. Bennett
H. V. Batten
W. M. Neate
F. Larsson
T. W. Berryman
G. Foubister
Shirley Bennett
W. Graham
Thelma Herde
Shaughheasy
Milas CG. Poubister
Visiting day at local school highlights student work
Wheat crops vary with frost damage while sheep blowfly pests vex farmers. Visiting day at the local school on Friday December 14 featured student work and raffia crafts. Grades II to VIII wore new frocks and displayed sewing, plasette and sten cilling projects. Attendance prizes went to Allan Simpson Lorna Simpson and Rona Cummings. Misa Snelling led prize winners Bernice Ormsby and Allan Simpson for exams and merit cards. All pupils received a Christmas handkerchief gift from teacher Syd Napper as Mr McEwen congratulated students and teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ioeal
W. Cummings
Allan Simpson
Lorna Simpson
Rona Cummings
Misa Snelling
Bernice Ormsby
Syd Napper
McEwen
James Town Returned Soldiers Association Branch Meeting
Jamestown RSA branch held a general meeting on December 15 in the Bank Room Jamestown Institute with Mr C R Hawke in the chair. Officers nominated for 1933 include J M Molineux as President R Jones Vice President T S Brown Secretary and a committee listing Knibba Penna Samuels Lawrie Kh Hawke and S Lambert. Colonel Downes to visit to view war pictures. a continental at Memorial Park in early 1933 discussed. next meeting set for February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
The
Returned Soldiers Association
Jamestown Institute
C. R. Hawke
J. M. Molineux
R. Jones
T. S. Brown
Messrs. G. Knibba
T. Penna
BR. Samuels
School Celebrates Year with Recitals and Flower Garden Win
The event featured songs and recitations by children, a half holiday granted by the Chairman, and thanks to parents and friends. The school flower garden won first prize this year. Four Q C candidates passed: Gladys Goodes, Colin Ellis, Allan Simpson, Bevan Ormedy. Miss Gladys Goodes presented Miss Snelling with a gift of toilet accessories, which she gratefully accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q.C
Gladys Goodes
Colin Ellis
Allan Simpson
Bevan Ormedy
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Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
the Southern Union Insurance
Phoenix Assurance Coy. Ltd
London
Currie Street
N. ¢. Moffat
J. S. Stephens
McLeod
McLeod’s
Main St
Peterborough
Ayr St
Currie ST
Adelaide Tyre Co
Flinders Street, Adelaide
National Library of Australia
Mrs W. Hancock
Caltowie
Belalie North
R.S.A
E. Ledgard and Son
Spalding
Phone
L.A
Dunlop
Nla.gov
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