Death of John Growden Pioneer of Gladstone
John Growden died at Treesmill residence after a long life as a respected pioneer of Gladstone. Born in Treesmill Cornwall in 183?, he worked on milling and ballast for the Great Western Railway before emigrating to South Australia in 1864 aboard the Ocean Chief. He traveled with his brother George, served as No 18 mess captain on the ship, and was known as a skilled sailor.
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John Growden
Treesmill
Gladstone
Tywardreath
Cornwall
England
George
Ann Growden
Great Western Railway
South Australia
Onetree Hill
Auburn
Wallaroo
Growden
Old Country
Blyth
Port Wakefield
Canowie
Boogoolee
Port Pirie
Pirie
Australia
Rocky River
Methodist Church
Rose Crettenden
Wesleyan
Gawler
Messrs
William Growden
Edgar
H. Growden
Snowtown
Mesdames O. Beckmann
H. Burnett
Burnside
E. Growden
G. R. Parrott
Changes in the Traffic Laws Adopted by Parliament
The Amending Act that Parliament passed at the last session updates traffic rules across several areas. Drivers must report accidents within 24 hours, bicycles ride in single file within five miles of the G P O Adelaide, and push bikes require brakes and warning devices. Signals to turn right must be continuous for 100 feet, wide vehicles need four extreme off side lamps with green front and red rear lights visible at 200 yards, amber headlights now legal, and stop signs may be erected at level crossings. Fire fighters and their gear may travel unregistered.
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G.P.O
Adelaide
Harvest Progress Report in Upper North Wheat Yields Noted
E L Orchard reports excellent reaping weather and nearly complete harvest across Upper North districts. Wheat samples stay attractive with 64 to 67 lb bush el weights, but gluten content varies and some high yielding crops have poorer baking quality. Carting keeps pace with field work. carryover minimal for New Year as stock moves onto stubble for feed before summer rains.
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E. L. Orchard
Upper North
Seaboard
Jamestown High sees full certificates in Leaving Examinations
Jamestown High School announces the Leaving Examinations results with seven students achieving full certificates. Names include Bob Doyle Margaret Williams Lorna Jones Roslyn Hewatt and others mapping subjects across English Latin Maths Physics Economics and History. Several students earned credits or honours and 100 percent pays in Physics is noted.
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Jamestown High School
Bob Doyle
Margaret Williams
Lorna Jones
Roslyn Hewatt
Mary Kerin
Tom Williams
Mery McCann
Daphne Moore
Pays
Champion of Champions Title Won by Crystal Brook Player
G Mundy of Crystal Brook captured the North Western Bowls Association champion of champions title at Gladstone on Saturday. H Young of Associated Smelters, last year’s winner, fell in the second round to Holland of Caltowie. The trophy from the late G Thomson was presented to the winner by P O Shaughnessy as association president. An Association trophy went to Fuller Laura, runner up, presented by L J P Roper of Associated Smelters. Final saw Mundy defeat Fuller.
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Crystal Brook
G. Mundy
North-Western Bowls Association
Gladstone
H. Young
Associated Smelters
Holland
Caltowle
P. O'Shaughnessy
North Western Bowls Association
G. Thomson
Jamestown Swimming Club appoints delegates and carnival plans
At the fortnightly management meeting Miss C Juett and Miss P Judell were named delegates to the LA Women s Association. Improvements at the baths include a shelter over the gatekeeper s seat a shower tank and an electric pump. Foundation Day carnival plans advance with officials named and swimmers reminded to wear regulation costumes with straps. female swimmers must avoid backless suits. The club will attend the Port Augusta swim on January 28, and stock and oats demand notes for autumn feed.
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Jamestown Swimming Club
C. Juett
P. Judell
L.A
South Australian Amateur Swimming Association
Jamestown Club
Port Augusta
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S. Boyle
Ayr Street
Jamestown
G. W. Blaskett
Jos. O'Leary
Review
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Express
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Sydney W. Thomson
Univ
Georgetown
Mon
Laura
C. Brook
4Th
Morse
Pro
Drietor
L. M
National Library of Australia
International Harvester Company of Australia Pty. Ltd
Victoria
Irvine Street
Berridge
China
Westinghouse
Pathfinder
Goodyear
Lowestee
McLeod’s
Note
Duro
Goodyear R RI
Pathfinder Dee
Alee McLeod Tyre Stores
Pulteney St
Peterborough
Mt. Gambier
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Commissioner of Railways
Middle & Upper North
G. Munday
Campbell
Munday d. Kurtzer
D. Fuller
Caltowie
D. Young
Fuller d. Holland
Munday
Nev
He Ey
Pius Tai
Chevrolet
P. J. McCarthy
Tan
L&t
Nla.gov
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