Gladstone Market Offerings Lead Week in Sheep and Cattle
Mesars Goldsbrough Mort and Co will hold a Gladstone market Tuesday offering 435 sheep 20 cattle 20 pigs and furniture. The Gladstone Methodist Sunday School reopens next Sunday after a three Sunday closure due to sickness. A wet weekend drenched most of the state with 27 points at Gladstone and 43 at Jamestown Friday night. all major fixtures were abandoned Saturday Sunday and Monday.
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Mesars. Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Ltd
Gladstone
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School
Jamestown
Crystal Brook Tennis Results From Merriton
Wandearah and Merriton competed at Merriton in men and women singles and doubles events. Notable results include N Jacobs defeating Siviour 6 3 and O Shaughnessy defeating Crouch 6 5, and several doubles matches won by the O Shaughnessys and Searle–Thompson pair.
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Siviour
Myers
Jacobs
O'Callaghan
E. and
V. Crouch
J. and
A. O'Shaughnessy
Venning
Ferme
Ryan
L. Crouch A
C. O'Callaghan
N. Fitch
A. Jackson
L. Searle
H. Crouch
J. Thompson
H. Hendrickson
Crouch
Hendrickson d
Eagle
Searle
Gladstone Tender Awards and Local Cricket Match Result
Forty years ago on January 12 1894 six labor tenders for the Gladstone saleyards ranged from 42 to 84 pounds with Bache and Bowens accepted. Gates received nine tenders with Jas Martin and Co chosen. A Gladstone Georgetown cricket match ended Gladstone 151 Georgetown 58. Players listed for both sides. An inquiry into a fire that destroyed J F Praibilla shop held with coroner A C Catt foreman W Hancock jury. open verdict returned.
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Januar
Gladstone
Bache & Bowens
Gates
Jas Martin & Co
Georgetown
Crabb
Cat
Livesey
Pinch
Hall
Edmunds
Kylph
Coe
Kidd
Martin
Shepherd
Fifty Years Ago in Gladstone Field Trials and Local News
A field trial of the Bowna reaper harvester took place on Mr Geo Growden’s farm with a good crowd and satisfactory results. Dr Paoli plans a central sugar mill at the Russell River. Gladstone by laws approved by the Governor. Caltowie beat Gladstone in a cricket match 47 to 46 with listed players. A farewell social for Mounted Constable Jacobs at the Gladstone Hotel. The Gladstone Band of Hope meeting featured champagne toasts and a varied program. Hotel porter joke ends the page.
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Bowna
Geo. Growden
Paoli Late
Gladstone
Russell River
Queensland
Corporation of Gladstone
Caltowie
Caltowle
J. A. Parkes
8. Williams
G. M. Parkes
J. Trestrall
E. Robinson
J. S. Williams
P. Lee
Kitt, Blakewell
P. Martin
W. Kylph
W. N
Gladstone Band of Hope
Mr. Tonkin
Grey
Lloyd
Garner
Gillett
Messrs
Greig
Ross and Less
Mixed Farming Pays Off Says New Chum at Cocky Chaff
A veteran farmer recalls decades of mixed farming in Roseworthy College life. He describes trying pigs, poultry, lambs, clover feed, and ensilage, noting prices and losses, yet concludes mixed farming pays with more work and risk but potential payoffs for everyone.
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Bill Hayseed
Agricultural Conditions December North District Reports Weather Impacts
Mr. L Orchard notes variable December weather with thunderstorms and heavy rain slows harvests. Despite losses, ripe wheat stands protect against widespread lodging. straw bleaching and moisture issues raise immediate concern. Reaping continues behind cool nights. lucerne and rye remain promising amid buoyant livestock market.
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L. Orchard
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Graham
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General Hardware and Furniture Store
R.A.A. Road Service
Kearney
Raycophone Radios Implement Machinery Co
Waymouth Motor Co
Gladstone Hotel
P. G. Moore
West End
Splendid Motor Accommodat
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
Dow
Miss Phyllis Cook
Apar
Tments Ring
Iss
Paddon
Cross Street
V. A. Wood
Sydney W. Thomson
B.D
Univ. Adel
Gladstone Market
Methodist Sunday School
Crystal Brook Tennis
Boarder
Tam
Roseworthy College
Middle and Upper North
LEO Bros
Family Butchers
Hana
E A. Roberts
Jim Stewart
F. W. Klemm
General Blacksmith
Port Street
R Bradock
B. A. Grosskopf
Lawn
Vauxhall
H. T. Harslett
General Motors
Aldayne Buildings
A. C. Masters
R. J. Finlayson
Mr. Farmer
Gladstone Institute
C. C. Bennett
Main St
S.A
Uni
On Ltd
Co-operative Insurance Co. of Aus. Ltd
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Gladstone Pharmacy
W. Norman
MLP
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