Heat Wave Relief And Community Updates From The Region
Residents welcome a respite from record heat after ten days of extreme readings while rain then brings water shortages and illnesses. The report notes wheat harvest concerns, repairs after a January storm, church notices, and a local family's return from holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatie James
Mary Hiskey
Ray Pearce
Baptist Church
Georgetown
L. W. Brook
Sydney
A. W. Brogan
Maxine
Janu Srd
G. E. Hill
Bundaleer Hills
Wheat Stabilization Plan Seeks Fixed Home Price Aid
The Wheat Industry Assistance Bill sets a home consumption price of 6/2d per bushel, with an average 4/8d at country sidings. When below the base price, growers gain a subsidy. when above, growers fund a consumer subsidy. Proceeds fund a £500,000 Special Purposes Reserve, with drought-stricken states receiving allocations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Representatives
Commonwealth
States
Australia
Williamstown
Victoria
Wheat Stabilization Advisory Committee
New South Wales
South Australia
Western Australia
Earle Page
Railway and General Carrier advertises services
A McDougall offers wheat and hay transport and furniture carting with prompt service. Phone 48.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McDougall
Local cricket results and town notices from Gladstone era
From Out the Past lists cricket scores: Laura 200 runs, Gladstone 133, Georgetown 136, Crystal Brook 89, Crystal Brook over Gladstone 158 to 66. Also welcome home for Gunner Humphris at Gladstone Town Hall and a Calhogie Public School appointment for Mr. T Hancock. A public meeting in Georgetown protested the Local Court closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calhogie
W. Gardner
T. F. Jones
Gladstone
Georgetown
G. Inglis
Messia
Read
Piper
Belcher
Murrie
Owens
Thomson
Allen
Sporting Notes Gawler Saturday Trials and Races
Jumpers Fiat Belinda Ebon Hue Tronachs Trials 1st div Harley Mews Sabina Royal Design 2nd div Miss Beth Porzella Lady Verona Centenary Heap Chandra Slam Meldryn Welter Saluda Stardex Whitetick Lad Evanstan Hadcp Stanaides Air Dash Lady Pennant Flying Handicap Valka Fire Prince Bacco
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawler
Fiat
Belinda
Ebon Hue
Harley Mews
Sabina
Royal Design
Miss Beth
Porzella
Lady Verona
Centenary
Chandra
Slam
Meldryn
Welter
Saluda
Stardex
Whitetick Lad
Evanstan
Stanaides
Air Dash
Lady Pennant
Valka
Fire
Prince Bacco
District Council Overseer's Report Highlights Road Repairs and Crusher Upgrades
Overseer for Spalding district reports on road maintenance near Hunts property and P Clarke's, noting rough metal, ruts, and rubble filling needs. South Ward mentions gravel rolling on Roberts and Chomleys roads. Main Road work progresses. metal bed expected for rubble spreading next Monday. Crusher inspection finds Jawa in fair condition but bearings, greasers, pulleys, belts, and front pull require repairs. circular revolving screens proposed for upgrade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Implement Co
Hunts
Jamestown
P. Clarke
South Ward
Roberts Road
Chomleys Road
Main Road
Andrews-Burra
Jawa
Public meeting for farewell to Virgo couple at Gladstone
A farewell social for Mr. and Mrs. W. Virgo before their departure to Port Pirie will be held at Memorial Hall Gladstone on Monday next at 8 p.m. All interested are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
W. Virgo
Port Pirie
Visit to Gladstone Delayed Until February 7 1939
Owing to holiday arrangements we advise that we will not be visiting Gladstone until Tuesday February 7 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Unclear Data Sequence From 19th to 20th Century
A dense OCR-like list presents year figures and month labels with inconsistent gaps and sporadic values. The fragment lacks a coherent narrative, dates, or named entities to anchor a factual summary.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
P.O. Box
Telephone
J. W. Norman, M. P. S
A. C. Masters
Eudunda
A.C. Read - Gladstone
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H. V. McKay Mansey Harris Pty. Ltd
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Castro Oil
Capitol
Tasmania
National Library of Australia
Sporting Notes
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
District Council OF
Spalding
W. L. Palmer
Opticians
Air St
Oldsmobile
Cee
H. T. Harslett
Ps Cagh Alae Acs
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn and
Wallaroo
West End
P. R. Bradock
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End Beer
A. J. Noll
Gulnare
Miss Phyllis Cook
Cross Street
Phose
A. J. Butter & Son
E. A. Gale & Sons Contractors & Undertakers
E. Yates
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
H. F. Holmes
Main &T
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