Georgetown to Sydney trekker passes through town in brief
Postman George Lockwood walked from Pre mantle to Sydney to establish a record. He rested with Mr. and Mrs. Dave Noll after tea, planning breakfast at Clare. He faced hardships near Pt Augusta and in the Tarcoola district, including a dog encounter. Wheat harvest lags, barley deliveries lag, and pests like rats trouble local farms. Digest: hospital patient Doug Phillis recovers after rupture surgery. Local notices mention school disappointment at Watervale, holiday visitors, and several family reunions. The town Bank of Adelaide hosts visitors, and the Swimming Club meets to discuss water supply and an offered electric motor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tee
Adelaide
George Lockwood
Premantle
Sydney
Dave Noll
Clare
Augusta
Tarcoola
Laurel Hospital
Doug Phillis
A. Woodward
Watervale
Dan
Ron Tigue
Peter Mclaren
B. Wl. Myatt
Tom
Kim
Kevin
Leo
Alao
Jin
Messrs
Syl
Norm
Jack
Hynes
PJ. Hynes
Allan Mumford
Eddie Hynes
Agnes Hynes
M. J. Hynes
Bank of Adelaide
Mason
C. F. Downing
R. Schultz
Salisbury
Boh
Col Iage
J. Aall
Rose Park
Jamestown Sub Branch Meeting Notes Irvine Street
The Jamestown Sub Branch RSS and LLA held a Friday evening meeting at the Club Rooms Irvine Street presided by President B Wight. About 30 members attended with routine business discussed and a proposal to analyze changing monthly meeting day at the next meeting. C0 Hawker spoke on Land Settlement. The Director of Rationing J B Cuming reminded that Y clothing coupons from 1946-46 cards expire December 31. Special maternity and discharged service coupons may be used until December 31 next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvine Street
B. Wight
J. B. Cuming
Appila Sports Day Attracts Large Crowd At Stacey Park
The 68th annual Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club meeting at Stacey Park Appila on New Year’s Day drew a big turnout. Admission £1 1s 9d, with competitors from Kadina Port Pirie Whyalla Adelaide and more. Winners included B J Allen in the Sheffield Handicap and W J Stevens in the Mile Scratch event. Proceeds to Appila Soldiers’ War Memorial and Stacey Park improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club
Stacey Park
Appila
Kadioa
Pi. Pirie
Whyalla
Port Awgusia
Broken HM
Adelaide
Stan Short
H. Blucher
Pirie
GS. Wwrat
L. Clarke
A. R. Reichstein
T. Raggatt
SP Usin
Death of Mrs Esther Eliza Hicks at 82 in Gladstone
The Late Mrs. Esther Eliza Hicks died at Gladstone on Sunday after a three week illness at age 82. A longtime resident, she was a Methodist and loyal member of the Ladies Guild, did wool work for wartime services, and was highly respected. Survived by siblings and extended family, with interment at Gundstone cemetery after funeral conducted by Rev. Jew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Hicks
Gladstone
Esther Eliza Hicks
Hicks
Charles Hicks
Hicke
la Ges Guild
Walter Hicks
Glenelx
H. M. Porter
BA. Millard
Croydon Park
Herbert Hicks
Aj.f. Melbourney
Bley
Sydney R. Hicks
Unley
Slater
T. Om Hicks
Croydon
Gundstone
21st Birthday Celebration at Brown Residence
A Jamestown gathering honored Len Brown on his 21st birthday with about 20 guests. Musical numbers by B. McDougall, Ray Gibbons, Mrs. J. Robinson, Vale McDougall, and Hilda Brown featured. Reg. Kelly and Roy Kirkland led toasts and Len thanked family. supper followed with community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Brown
Jamestown
Len
Messia
B. McDougall
Ray Gibbons
Solon
J. Robinson
Oakbank
Vale McDougall
Reg. Kelly
Roy Kirkland
Hilda Brown
Essen
Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal Drives Funds for Upgrade
The Jamestown Hospital Board plans a months long drive to raise funds to improve and expand hospital facilities. Circulation of circulars will begin in the rating area, asking for sympathetic donations large or small to support staff welfare and amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Management
The
Jamestown Hospital
Xmas Break Up At Belalie North Primary School
Belalie North Primary held its Xmas Break Up on December 18 with a crowded attendance. Mr Bristow praised the turnout and finances. A decorative Xmas Tree held gifts for scholars and attendees. The concert featured solos and group numbers, led by Enid Simpson, Max Gulsling, and Colin Davies among others. Father Christmas distributed presents as Mrs Cummings received thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie North Primary School
Bristow
Henry Cummings
Ghuitman
Frank Napper
Cyclist Collides With Truck on Humphris Terrace
Janestown cyclist Colin Williams collided with a motor truck driven by Geoff Talbal on Xmag Eve. Williams sustained a slight concussion and severe facial lacerations, received treatment from Dr. A. R. Mugarey, and was removed to Jametown Hospital, where his condition is progressing favourably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphris Terrace
Janestown
Colin Williams
Geoff Talbal
Williams
Bas
A. R. Mugarey
Jametown Hospital
New Year’s Eve Ball at Gladstone Draws Big Attendance
The Gladstone Sub-branch of the RSL held a successful New Year’s Eve ball with about 350 attendees from surrounding towns. The Andrew Sisters Orchestra provided music and proceeds reached around 41 pounds. A ballet titled Father Time delighted the crowd as they sang Auld Lang Syne amid festive decorations and special effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
RSL
Andrew Sisters
Father Time
Syly
Condon
North Laura Hotel
Teee Zerbe
Patlodine
C. Thomson
R.S.L. Lailles
Jim
James Bros
Tom Keane
Have you heard about the man who…
A fragmented item recounts a man mixing milk and sugar for a serial, hiding the clock under the bed to rise on time, and attending a football match due to a mistaken belief about a quarterback being a ref.
Letter From Japan Describes Mihenoreki Visit And Earthquake
Len Foshike of the RAAF in Japan recounts a sea trip to Mihono seki, the Nip police aid, hotel stay, and a wardrobe of bath customs. The letter notes a 2 minute tremor near Mihu and a nips party onboard provoking unease. Final mentions birthday of Low and local visits by Mr McLeod.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Len Foshike
RAAF
Japan
Bofu
Kure
Mihenoreki
Mihu
Sakae
Mihonoseki
Nip
Laura
Mundy
Bleydet
Kimonns
Gale
Miller
Sutcliffe
Rix
Roberts
Thomas
Tam
Mibu
James Town bowls win four rinks at Caltowie match
Five rinks from James Town travelled to Caltowie on Saturday January 4 for the second match of the Both Pennant series. Caltowie won four rinks in pleasant weather. Daly's team extended their winning streak with a solid win over Merv Holland's rink. Ken Moore's rink led 18-3 at 11 ends but lost by one. Alex Mitchell and Don Noonan split until the 22nd end when Noonan won by two. Len Hollan's rink rolled over Skipper McLennan, while Norm Roylltall defeated Os. Kurlzer. Final scores showed Caltowie 126 to 108 Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Caltowie
Daly
Merv Holland
Ken Moore
Eady
Jim Smith
Alex Mitchell
Don Noonan
Len Hollan
Tink
Skipper McLennan
Norm
Hooper
Garnett
Kurtser
Crouch
Inglis
Clift
Mitchell
Crowhurst
F. Clift
Moore
Penna
Three Teams Tie for Boucher Shield Lead at Jamestown Green
North Western Bowls Association reports three teams level with four wins apiece for the Boucher and O Shaughnessy Shields. Jamestown Green hosts a Saturday afternoon meet at 2 30 p m with players urged to bring baskets. Recent results see McLennan beating Medlin 15 13 and Jos Williams defeating Kurtzer 16 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Blaskett
Joe Williams
Garnett
McLennan
Crowhurst
Jones
BE. Vv
Clift
Mitchell
Crouch
Skelton
Grabta
Kurtser
Patri
Merde
Penna
Daly
Evans
F. Clift
Boucart
Moore
Ladies Bowling Club Handicap Round One and Two
The Ladies' Bowling Club reports first round results with Mrs Thomas defeating Mrs Jones. In round two Miss Fetherstonhaugh defeated Mrs Thomas and Mrs Kurtzer, along with Mrs Goodes and Mrs Fotheringham, while other matches saw Wins for Miss Callary and Miss Souter after held games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Jones
Fetherstonhaugh
Kurtzerd
Goodes
Fotheringham
J. Slattery
Evang
Garnett
Callary A
W. Slattery
Longbottom
McLennan
Souter
Hynter
Rows
Skurray
David Rousd
Kurtzer
Evans A
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Georgetown
RSS, & Lla
Rationing Commission
R. J. Allen
Sheffield
B.J. Allen
Hilon
Rj, Smith
Beverley
Whitehead Bros
Pt. Pinto
Eric
J. Whitehead
W. J. Stevens
Laura Standard
London and Lanashire Insurance Co. Ltd
A. G. Healing Ltd
R. J. Alleni
R. J. Smith
RD. Arthur
P. Wood
G. A. Deane
R. J. Al-len
J. Brackenridge
Appia
B. Whitehead
W. F. Stevens
la Lawson
D. Ringwall
L. Knibbers
R. Whitehead
M. Reichelt
W- P. Stevens
Whitehead
D. McVicar
W. Warden
R Whitehead
B. J. Johnson
R. R. Beames
M. Millbank
G. Dietman
W. Bain
Clough
J. McNamara
Ted Reicheten
L. G. Potts
L. McEwen
Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal
Belalie North
Mindy
Eloy
W. Thomson
Low
M. 8. McLeod
McLeod’s Motor Works
Saltowie
Gladstone Bowling Club
North Western Bowls Association
Boucher
P. W D. Pte
Crystal Brook
Pov Pirier
Jamestown Gladstone
Laura Guinare
Caltowie O'Shiadhiipee
Tedims
Port Pirie
Wits
P. W
Pirie Blue
S.W
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
David Niven
Stanley Holloway
Penelope Ward
Mary Jerrold
John Laurie
Jimmy Hanley
Ian
Clive Brook
Beatrice Lillie
Googie Withers
Raat Tany Uy
Phone
Shell Co. Aust. Ltd
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