Jamestown fund seeks two million for cruiser replacement
Jamestown mayor B T Daly leads a public appeal with civic leaders across capitals to raise about two million pounds for a memorial fund and to finance a new cruiser to replace H M A Sydney. South Australia has raised a modest sum and many locals, including households, contributed as a gesture to honor those who perished defending Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
B.T. Daly
Commonwealth
Grousers
H.M.A
Sydney
Janestown
Australia
South Australia
South Aus
Hove
T. Daly
Elven
Ie Goon
Willams
Nesle
Aee Woo Keatley
Bro Swann
B. J. Bo Oo Daly
E. T
Boo Fetherstonhaugh
Misnea
Naismith
Mra
Walker
Hoy
Symonds
Boo Blake
G. B
Boo Byerlee
Beulah
Neale
Geo
Wedding
J. W
Warner
Mire
Dunetan
K. Newlyn
McGregor
Sanders
E. M
Hewett
John
Mitchell
A. D
Brown
T.P
Kitugner
Garden
Judell
Staker
Kobe
White
A. H
Wee
Briskett
Mower
Sparks
Focus
Martin
Brooks Brow
Humphris
R. B
Penna
R. Labrs Crawford
Anonymous
Boyle
St Cummings
Joseph
Wilkinson
Wisneveke
J.B
Wisnevske
Aes Gy
A. W. We
Leaving Exam Results Highlight James Town Hundred
The Leaving Examination results released last Friday show several James Town youths succeeding. Honorist Is Allat Bailey of Belalie tops state in Economics and also passed Modern History Economics Liturgy and Geography. Other notable passers include Marie Williams Joan Lawrie-Anelisi Nancy Lawrie-Enelish French Mathematics and many more from local families.
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Jamestown
Allat Bailey
Ond
A. G. Bailey
Belalie
Marie Wilaims
Joan Lawrie
Anelisi
Nancy Lawrie
Enelish
John Bailey
G. Bailey
Lawrence Middleton
Gordon Crooks
Ivan Moore
Buells
Rosalie Hocke
Jean Dunlop
Johnson Bath Wedding at Parksile West Methodist Church
Joy Bath daughter of Mr and Mrs L J Bath Gladstone married Norman F H Johnaps son of Mr and Mrs F B Johnaps Hyde Park North Unley at Parksile West Methodist Church. Ceremony featured floral decorations and attendants. Reception held at the groom's parents home. Groom a member of the Army Medical Corps overseas.
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Gertie Hankin
Jamestown Branch C W A reports December competition results
The December competition linked with the To tal Red Cross Circle produced 50 Mantel Reby Rugs sent to the Civilian Relief Depot. Mrs Andrew Symonds won first, with Mrs B L Orchard Mrs M Pyneard Mrs A J Symonds and Mrs A Collins in places two through five. The camouflage net making school shows progress with 31 pupils gaining proficiency certificates and samples to be judged this week. The branch notes free teaching, free needles and twine, and that the group will resume February meetings after a December–January recess.
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Red Cross
Andrew Symonds
B. L. Orchard
M. Pyneard
A. J. Symonds
A. Collins
Scott Feonvener
M. W. Bailey
Scott
Tuell
Dennis
Rimble
Commonwealth Gove
Georgetown Evening Roundup From January 1
The VS D dance at the Institute drew good attendance despite daylight saving rules. Receipts neared 23 for St John Ambulance First Aid gear. Music by Mrs F C Boyce Miss M Hynes and Mr F C Boyce. A horse riding accident left E B Lang with torn ligaments and hospital recovery. Wheat season continues with ample deliveries and 40 000 to 45 000 bags expected. Militia medical exams proceeded with local farmers' sons mostly exempted. A severe duststorm ravaged the district but caused no major damage.
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Istitute
St. John's Ambulance
F.C. Boyce
M. Hynes
FC. Boyce
E. B. Lang
Lang
the Brook Hospital
J. Stewart
West Australia
Kay Wouulward
Glen Thomas
John Phillips
Pied Philips
Port Augunta
Bursary Awarded To North Bundaleer Student Teresa Slatlery
Teresa Slatlery, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T V Slatlery, earns a bursary to Mercy College Angus Street for five years valued at 60 pounds after scoring 631 marks in the qualifying examination and contributing to North Bundaleer School’s record.
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T.V Slatlery
Teresa
Mercy College
Angus Street
North Rundaleer
Obituary for Samuel Baker and Johanna Bretag in Jamestown area
Obituary notices report the death of Mn Samuel Baker at Gloucester Road Jamestown after a short illness born 1868 Brighton attended Prince Alfred College and farmed at Annila Lagain later moving to Jamestown. Also noted is the death of Mrs Johanna Bretag on Christmas Day at Jamestown Hospital born 1866 Lovesham Victoria married 189% to C W Bretag.
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Mn Samuel Baker
Jane Town
Gloucester Road
Alfred Baker
Brighton
Adelaide
Prince Alfred College
Time Street
Michell
Sydney
Baker
Annila Lagain
Colin
Elien
Francis
Thomas JH. Francis
Anpila
Jamestown
Boas
J. C
Gibson
Price Alfred Collegiate
Johanna Bretaz
Jamestown Hospital
Hlovsham
Victoria
Dc. W. Bretag
Rainhow
Casterion
Maimanarie
Brelag
Messrs
Brooks Brug
Mannanarie
Red Cross Society
Furmer
Mosdames Eo
Jones
N Willoughby
Roy
Norman
Gorda
Aml
Missly
Bretag
Kerat
Yoogaly
Harper
Red Cross efforts fuel regional support and tallies rise
The report highlights strong Red Cross fundraising across small towns led by Mookwirth and Cherryville with totals of 227 pounds 17 shillings and another sum. Districts like South East and Naracoorte Frances group show solid allocations, while petrol rationing and transport gaps boost rural appeal. A cricket match and notable local obituaries are also mentioned amid the 1892 date reference.
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Redrosa Hewlgwaytors
Mookwirth
Cherryville
Cheeryville
Mooluwnt
South East
Mt Gambier
Naracaorte
Frances
Hynam
Kyhyholite
Laeindale
Kneh= gihor
Binman
Lk Marsins
Sone
Offer
Ares 1
Quouw
Cleve
Shewky Basion
Hurya
Gladstone
Damestown
Clare
Balaklava
Whitewirta
Riverton
Windsir
Arthovion
Malthus
Taneran
Mt Barker
What
Ald
Buederinyyn
Kar Ata
Mount Langastor- Bamber
Slauarone
Boogoolee Hotel Sold and Farewell Social Held
Express notes J. W. McNamee sold the Boogoolee Hotel to J. Page and held a farewell social for Mr. and Mrs. Chick with the Mayor presiding. The item also recalls earlier events from 1922 and 1912 including a near drowning escape, a factory opening, a 98th birthday celebration, coal mining incidents, and a Gladstone Hospital fundraiser entertainment.
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J. W. McNamee
Boogoolee
J. Page
Chick
McNamer
At Mes
J Angley
Georgetown
Gladstone
Gale
Jamestown Council Nominates Bridge Work Delays and Repairs
Jamestown council meets with mayor G T Daly and councillors as plans for the Irvine street bridge near completion are noted. The Leamington bridge rebuild awaits material. a bid for soil removal at Styine street and memorial park upkeep are discussed along with street light charges and tree trimming.
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Hig
Canary
Harber
Irvine Street
Leamington
Jamesiown
Sydney
Jamestown
Wight
Hone Guards
Dayman Leitch
White
Conncil
Isis
Crouch
Baldwin
Taree
Highways Dept
Leamington Bridge
Chairmier of
Glasjan
Cocknitn
Geneval Owns
Layliebt
Adelaide Blevirne Supply Co
Gordon
Avrams
Adams
Wiliary
Styine Street
Dist Council
Medorial
Ayr Street
Noth Side
Aslam
Pro McCarthy
Methodist Church Gromals
Adans
Carrie
Connell
Sheila
Sonthridge
Ayrefreet Ridge
Crotch
Cele
Hound's
Messrsous & Son
Cr. Wise Heveke
Cr. McCarthy
Irving Street Bridge
Cr. Gordon
Wenham
Holdkin
Hinkler Sponge by Mrs H Winter
Plain sponge recipe by Mrs H Winter describes beating egg yolks and sugar, folding in flour and soda, then folding stiff whipped whites and baking for 15 minutes. Instructions are partially garbled with OCR errors but convey a traditional sponge method.
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H.M.A.S
Sydney” Fund
Clift
Palmer
W. A
Hooper
Von
Curtis
Joye
W. F
Grierson
Yvonne
Robert Sharpe
Phillips
A.D
Robinson
Medlin
Barbara
Walter
Mabel
Atom
Pudman
Misa
Holmes
Joan
Merle
Samuels
B.T
Jetts
Family
Kavanagh
Bailey
Deering
B .Travers
Noonan
Watkins
E. G
Harmer
Wippet
Chambers
Burford
Miss L
G McKensie Roger
Sporting Notes
Gawler
Pennant Lad
Walcott
Pordale
Lesipious
Field
Benny Pennant
Dingley Dell
Bridge Queen
Parramatta
Main Link
Dorinda
Telemeter
Regulus
Timaroo
Canberra
Str Thomas
Marine Range
Dancer
Welter—Cushla
Pondela
Bankshaw
Army Medical Corps
Jeffor
Jamestown Branch
C.W.A
North Bundaleer
Samuel Baker
Johanna Breteg
Shuwwary
Wiager
Mya A. Pengelley
Madatone
Io. Penthand
Hadstoun Gaul
Jahnsta
L. Dunlop
M. A
Mntiary
Que
Children's Hospital
Lee
James
Smith
Gould
Yates
Muster Smith
Agri
Fancens
Corporation OF Jamestown
G. T. Daly, Esq
H. A. Wight
P. I McCarthy
O. TI. Crouch
W- H Adams
J. Wisterske
A. Baldwin
S. Wenham
A .S. Gordon
Me. W. Naismith
Hinkler
H. Winter
Beecham
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
20Th Century Studio
Don Ameche
Betty Gable
Carmen Miranda
Michael Shane
Lloyd Nolan
Green Hornet
Radio OF the Future
Cish
Reick
E. J. Kranz
Caltowie
Ira Rees
Chevrolet
Ton
British Empire
P. J. McCarthy Dealer
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