Boxing at Gladstone Promoter Norman Wood Evening draws crowd
About 400 spectators from Port Pirie and the North attended the Gladstone Institute for a Norm Wood promoted boxing night. Ginger Robinson 86 from Port Pirie defeated Maz Bertram 82 of Adelaide in three-round bout with knocks in rounds one and two and a knockout in the third. An exhibition bout featured Manon Clark against Max Hall of Adelaide. Preliminary results include Haynes 85 Jamestown defeating Davis 84 Jamestown, Thompson 11.1 Gladstone beating Fuller 1.8 Laura, Carmichael 9.1 Pirie defeating Slaney 9.8 Laura, Kenthan 10.0 Adelaide defeating Claude-Horner 10.12 Laura, Theolo* dog 10.5 Pirie defeating Phyllis 1.13 Gladstone. Referee J Josens. Timekeeper Grubb. Compere Ganisy. Accompanist Mrs Wood. Net proceeds over 51 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
North
Gladstone Institute
Norm
Wood
St. John Ambulance
Ginger Robison
Maz Bertram
Adelaide
Robinson
Bertran
Manon Clark
Max Hall
i—Moas Haynes
Jamestown
G. Davis
Brian Thompson
Gladstone
K. Fuller
Laura
Don Carmichael
Pirie
R. Slaney
Ted, Kenthan
Claude-Horner
Nick Theoludgon
Pirle
Phyllis
Gladstone) In P Decirtus Second Round ‘the Referee Was J. Josenhs
F. €. Grubb
C. Ganisy
W. Cook
Ing
Paterborough
Norm Wood
Ross Procesds
Weather and Scout Holiday Notes From Wirrabara Forest
The season featured hot days up to 95 and cool nights in April like weather. December rainfall reached 165 inches in a harsh contrast to 27.46 inches for the year, versus 36.65 inches in 1946. On December 20 the local Boy Scout troop under Scoutmaster Morgan held its annual breakup in the hall with crowded attendance. Assistant Scoutmaster Dave Curtis helped coordinate the event and parents and friends attended as the scouts performed. The troop, active in the community, distributed Christmas presents through a tree for all children aged 14 and under.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Morgan
Scowtmaster
Dave Curtis
Infantile paralysis spreads to country towns alarm grows
The illness reaches James' town with an eleven year old girl taken to Northfield as a definite case. Health Officer Sr A R Magarey urges the public to avoid crowds, practice hygiene, wash hands, protect food, control flies, burn rubbish, and improve lavatories and milk handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Northfield
City bowlers enjoy country hospitality at Jamestown Club
Sir George Jenkins and W. W. Robinson with D Prescott and B Turner visited Jamestown Bowling Club on New Year’s Eve. They joined mixed teams, the visitors and Jamestown members, and later led a vocal rink with Tea Daly to midnight. The party then went to the Hammond races on New Year’s Day before returning to Orroroo and defeating a bowls team captained by Steve Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jenkins
W. W. Robinson
M.L.C
Messrs. D. Prescott
B. Turner
Jamestown Bowling Club
Te Club
Marryatville Club
Tea Daly
Jamestown
Ted Turner
Clu
Orroroo
Steve Brown
Christmas Visitation and Holiday Gatherings in Georgetown
Georgetown residents hosted extended family during the holidays with visits from Mr. and Mrs. Tom Hiskey, Miss Mary Hiskey, Mr. and Mrs. Innis, and many others. Tobruk veteran Mr. Kevin Myatt returned home for Christmas as did several local families. A pre holiday Straw berry Stall workers’ gathering celebrated long friendships with competitions and tea, while local trade stayed steady. Community greetings included attendances by Miss Violet Gaghan and Miss Ireland of Mundoora, and police recruit Lance Saunders recovering from appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Tom Hiskey
Wil
Mary
Francey Hiskey
Wellington
Innis
Mr. Innis
Doreen Freebairn
C. Patrick
Tobruk
Kevin Myatt
Dan Inglis
Des. ‘Brogan
Broken Hill
Gregory
Gawler
Nanan
A.R. Reddin
Mges M. Kelly
Ron Parsons
Tom Phillis
Mr. Murray
Loreta Phillis
Violet Gaghan
Bil. McPherson
Ken. Noonan
FT. Scott
Don Hornbuckle
Prospect
Miss Ireland
Mundoora
Lloyd Ireland
West
Norton Summit
Stan Garvie
Lance Saunders
Mesdames C. R. Hawke
Jack Smallacombe
Jack Martin
Lance Smallacombe
L. H
Mias Batten
Misses Linzle
Ivy Inglis
L. Smallacombe
J. Martin
James Norm Wellington
Sam Freeman
Sid Dowsett
Innies
Bell Inglis
Reg. Catford
Caltowie
Buckenjara
J. McCarthy
Kildea
Crystal Brook Socials and Celebrations Highlight Local Vips
Sister V Sporn was honored at a gift evening in Beetaloo Valley Hall with dancing and games presented by P Curtin and others. Miss A Miel celebrated her 88th birthday with Croquet Club friends paying respects. Beth Taylor came of age with a cake and autographed key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Sporn
Beetaloo Valley
Messrs
Arthur Rainsford
Y. Giggits
Miss Taylor
Annual Great Northern Sports Meeting at Appila
The 9th Annual Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club meeting at Appila drew a large crowd on New Year’s Day. President J. A. Heaslip, succeeding G. G. Wurst, presided as racers from SA and beyond competed in wheel and road events with many close finishes. Winners included C. E. Bairstow in the Appila Wheel Race and H. R. Holt in the Mile Scratch Wheel Race, with notable attendees and a luncheon by Mrs. Sylv. Condon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Athletic and Cycling
Clu
Stacey Park
J. A. Heaslip
James Heaslip
Heastiy
G. 8. Wurst
Les. Murphy
Orc Onestra
Noel Arthur
Orroroo
Wouth
Sheffield
J. D. Travers
Whyalla
C. E. Bairstow
Port Pirie
Harry Holt
Arnie Edwards
Melbourne
Woolford
Stone Hut
Adslaide
Peterborough
Whyzila
Broken Hill
A. L. McRwen
A. L. McRwen, Chief Secretary and Also Messrs. H. Graham
J. J. Kiemm
Sylv. Condon
Laura
Biycher
Port Pire
SA. League of
Wheelmen
FP. Evans
Norton
W. R. Linson
R Johns
T. M. Reicheli
Hill
Trainee Nurses Sought at Jamestown Hospital
Urgent vacancies for three trainee nurses at Jamestown Hospital. Salary £2 0 3 weekly plus uniform allowance, board, 28 days leave and one day paid sick leave. Free medical care available. Minimum age 17, younger applicants may become Nurse Assistants. Apply to the Matron.
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Jamestown Hospital
Jamestown CWA Holds Final 1947 Meeting
The President Mrs. M Bailey presided over Jamestown CWA for the last 1947 meeting with few members present. Business was transacted and plans for an Exhibition and Flower Show finalized moving to April. Prizes revised. additions available from Secretary Mrs Hutson. Afternoon tea, Christmas cake, and singing followed. branch recesses until March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Bailey
Hutson
Mesdames
X Ray Health Survey Visits Country Areas
Gladstone Local Board of Health reports the Central Board approved an X ray health survey for country areas. A transportable unit will visit Gladstone in January with Port Pirie as the primary town. Residents may be scanned, and leaflets and application forms will be provided soon. Local boards may form a committee to assist nationwide publicity and coordination. Further details from M. J. C. Thomson, local secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
M. J. C. Thomson
Death of Jamestown Native Richard Darragh at Mount Barker
Richard William Darragh died December 31 at Mount Barker Hospital aged 67. A Jamestown native and former footballer and brass band member, he left Jamestown 30 years ago for Mylor. He is survived by five brothers and two sisters. Burial was in Jamestown after church services conducted by the Very Revd. Dr. Prendergast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard William Darragh
Mount Barker Hospital
Jamestown
George
Julia Darragh
Darragh
L.A. Railways
Patrick
Mylor
Adelaide
James
Augusta
Joseph
Whynala
Thomas
Adelade
Agnes
Winnie
Prendergast
Wheat deliveries at Jamestown exceed expectations
Wheat Yard reports about 50 000 bags delivered with 90 percent good quality and 10 percent below par. Officials anticipate delivering over 100 000 bags by season end.
Wedding of Iris Baker and Keith McNamara in Jamestown
Iris Mary Baker daughter of Mr and Mrs E G Baker of Jamestown wed Keith McNamara son of Mr and Mrs W McNamara of Georgetown in the Jamestown Methodist Church on Saturday December 27 The bride wore a long nylon silk gown with lace trim a full length veil and orange blossom halo The bridesmaid Gladys Baker wore nylon lace and pink blue accents The flower girl Miss Joy Cross Adelaide carried pink and blue flowers Best man was Mr Bob Norton Spalding The couple will reside at Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris Mary
E.G. Baker
Jamestown
Keith
Gladys
Jace
Joy Cross
Adelaide
Bride
Bob Norton
Spaliing
L. Russell
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Ginger Robinson
Max Bertram
Wirrabara Forest
Sr. A. R. Magarey
G. I. Wells
Shell Co. Aust. Ltd
Crystal Brook
A. Campbell
A. McDonald
Les
Max Nicholls
Tasmania
Leta
Eunice Pearce
Moody
Maitland
D. Ward
Wallaroe
R. G. Dunaford
R. Pavy
Fisherman's Bay
E. Grete
Coonaiphina
J. Hancock
J. R. G. Thomas
James Lown
Irene Toner
Otto Smart
Narvidy
Margaret Curtin
Harold Jones
Yorketown
Penelope Johnson
Pauline Curtin
Fred Bain
Rodger
Cryatel Brook
A. Giles
Balaklava
Appila
Orrordo
Appila Sheffield
New Ain
Moon and Mortis
Jamestown Hippodrome
C.W.A
The
Areas Express
Matthews Emporium
Main Street
O.S
Maynard
Kensington Road
Rose Park
R. W. Darragh
Boxall
Roneberg
Cross St, Gladstone
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Simmill’s
A. C. Read
General Motor Enginer
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H. V. McKay
Massey Marines Pty. Ltd
East Bros
Massey Harris
Massey-Harris
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Bex
Wirrabara
Gladstone Furniture Emporium
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