Promotion for J C Hatter to Senior Dairy Advisor
Mr J O Hatter has been named successor to retiree H J Apps as Senior Dairy Advisor in the State Dept of Agriculture. Hatter, four to Jamestown from NSW 19 years ago, trained at Hawkesbury College and is noted as a golfer and tennis player. He may move to Adelaide later. Northern farmers report lucerne seed yields disappointing due to boll worm damage. second and third stands infested. no effective control yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Apps
J. O Hatter
State Dept of Agriculture
Hatter
Jamestown
N.8
Hawkesbury Agricultural College
New South Wales
Te Uth
Adelaide
USA
Grandfather Misplaces Ticket Then Buys Another
A granddaughter visits grandparents in the city and loses her return ticket. The grandfather scolds gently and promises a replacement, placing the ticket in his pocket. At the station he cannot find the second ticket and must purchase yet another.
Prolific Crop of Peaches and Nectarines at Jamestown
Miss M. Walter’s sheltered Ayr Street garden yields a heavy crop of peaches and nectarines after eight years of planting and summer pruning. The garden also shows many vegetables thriving in Jamestown soil with ample water and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Miss M. Walter
Ayr Street
Miss Walter
Premier and party visit Jamestown on coalfield tour
Hon. T. Playford led a party of eleven including Dr. Fenner and Mr. Dickenson through Jamestown for lunch at the Commercial Hotel on the way to Leigh Creek Coalfield. On return they were hosted by Mr. Syd Dickson with refreshments and the Premier voiced strong belief in the coalfield’s bright future despite industry opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Playford
Fenner
Dickenson
Jamestown
Leigh Creek
Commercial Hotel
Syd Dickson
Dickson
South Australia Exporting Farmers to West Australia
Jamestown hosts Eric Smart visiting his parents P. H. and Mrs Smart as SA farmers migrate southward. Eric and his brother Cliff have built land development and wheat production in Wongana Hills and Mt. Rupert, at times the nation’s largest individual wheat producer. The trend suggests SA lacks sufficient land for growing population or adequate land is unavailable for settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Eric Smart
W.A
P. H. Smart
South Australia
Cliff
West Australia
Wongana Hills
Mt. Rupert
Australia
Commonwealth
Gladstone Red Cross appoints new officers and conveners
Gladstone Red Cross sub-conveners last week were Mrs Fogg Miss M Lines and L Smallacombe. Mr Clyde Rudd of the Bank of Australasia appointed treasurer as Miss Eli Genny transfers to Clare. Meeting set in Red Cross Shop Tuesday January 40 at 3 p.m. replacing January 26 Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Red Cross
Fogg
M. Lines
L. Smallacombe
Clyde Rudd
Bank of Australasia
Eli Genny
Clare
Genny
Red Cross
Obituary of William Marner Passes at 90 After Long Service
William Marner died December 23 1944 in his 90th year. Born April 1 1885 at Canowie Station he later carried wool and goods by bullock teams across South Australia. He settled Wirrabara in 1880 married Elizabeth Lucas in 1882 and raised a large family. Four sons served in World War I with one making the supreme sacrifice. Mrs Marner survives at 88 with 30 grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Marner
Canowie Station
Melrose
Booleroo
Pt. Augusta
William Hobbs
Clare
Blinman
Boogoolie
Port Pirie
Pt Augusta
Strangways Springs
John Forrest
Western Australia
Wirrabara
Elizabeth Lucas
Wirrabara Forest
Parachilna
Silverton
A. J
Marner
Jamestown Bowling Club Loses Caltowie Match by 23
Jamestown Bowling Club traveled to Caltowie for the second match of the season on Saturday. Caltowie dominated the day, winning 131 to 108 in a robust showing led by Steicke, Frayne, Holland, and Royal scoring 27. Other Caltowie lineups included Nayda, Parker, Paech, Noonan 25 and Fudge, Larrson, McCallum, Tapp 25. Gem Nayda, Gordon, Boucaut, McElp Off y a4 were noted in the mixed results. The Jamestown lineup featured Hall, Blaskett, Moore, Grabia 16. The event included Electric Light Matches on Saturday the 20th and Tuesday night fixtures with varied substitutions and multiple names listed across teams. The Carnival at Crystal Brook was announced for Monday with Tully, Jones, McElroy, Penna set to play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Steicke
Frayne
Holland
Royal
Rogasch
C. Neyda
Thomas
Smith
Nayda
Parker
Paech
Noonan
Fudge
Larrson
McCallum
Tapp
McKenzie
Hannagan
Moore
M. Holland
Jamestown
Hall
Blaskett
Grabia
Goodes
E. V. Clift
B. Williams
Joe Williams
Tully
Jones
Twelstree
Penna
Gordon
Edward
Boucaut
McEipof
Cate
Irvine
Gibson
Glasson
Mitchell
J. Noonan Herde
Garnett
Byerlee
Boucaul
Williams
Bourn
Brewer
Neale
McElroy
Hawkins
White
Crowhurst
Skurray
Jamestown Urged to Support FFCF Public Meeting
Jamestown unit of the FFCF called an Annual Public Meeting for January 15 to present work report and financials and elect 1945 officers. Only three attendees besides officers prompted a second meeting January 31, 8 p.m. at the Corporation Office. If turnout remains low, the unit may surrender its permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Unit
FFCF
Jamestown
E. A. Wight
E. H. Grabia
Jamestown Council Debates Ward Culvert and Local Issues
Jamestown council convened with the mayor and councilors present to discuss a newly inspected culvert in Dr Wenham's ward, acknowledge a local air accident death, and review balances, rates, and road upkeep. They granted cemetery leases, debated chaff procurement, gate placements, and ask MPs to pursue water and gas services, with various motions carried or defeated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. White
Adams Elving
RSA
Highways Dept
J. M. Hennig
Rosle & Sons
Harper
Skelton
Thomas
Clift
Adams
Walt
Cr. Harper
Dr. Gordon
Cr. Wisnevske
Brattincaid
Main Road
Horton Vegate
Cart
Gordon
Cr Gordon
Wisnevske
Cr. Adams
Wenham
Jamestown
Neijther
Conneil
Russell
M.H.R
Tr Thomas
Edmunds
Drs. Wenham
Penna
Memorial Park
Cr. Wenham
Dr. Thomas
Gladstone Stages a Comfortable Win Over Georgetown in Cricket
Gladstone posted 164 on the Gladstone oval with J Hannan top scoring at 46 as E Smith 2 28 and F Angley 2 17 led the bowlers. Ivor Cone 4 9 and L Warnes 4 12 spearheaded a strong bowling display to dismiss Georgetown for 35 minutes into the game. Bundaleer match details follow with Bundaleer 93 and Gladstone 178 in a separate listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Georgetown
Gladstone Oval
J. Hannan
E. Smith
F. Angley
Ivor Cone
Aml
L. Warnes
New Guinea
Seores
M. Plavelyth
Ic. Dail
Rom
Hannan
Ih. Smith
T. Keane
Rin
K. ‘Flagel
B. Smith
B. Head
B. Angley
Bundaleer
Scoares
Hoffman
Flavel
A. Kelly
Daff
J. Kerrin
K. O'Dea
H J. Duty
M. Kerin
F. Clarke
J. Black
L Hoffmann
Bh Robinson
J. Donnellan
J. Duffy
L. Coulter
K. Flavel
T. Jones
M. Flavel
C. Daff
A. Head
J Duffy
K Flavel
J. Dr “Y
Jamestown CWA Reopens Monthly Meeting Notes
Jamestown Branch CWA resumed its January meeting with Mrs. M Bailey chairing in the president’s absence. Expressions of thanks went to Mrs Dolly on her award, to the Red Cross for donations, and to two services girls. Deliberations included a resignation for health and a March 15 exhibition plan at the Institute with tea and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
CWA
M. Bailey
S. Dolly
State Sec
Jamestown Red Cross
Boyle
Mesdames Orchard
Bouecant J
Skelton
Dalls House
C.W.A
Missions
Seaman Appeal
Institute
Mesdames Brogan
Slattery
Miss Travers
Beoleroo Centre High School Scholars Social Ends 1914
Beoleroo Centre High School held a Scholars Social in the school building at year end 1914 inviting Old Scholars and friends. Students supplied music for dancing with games and competitions. Farewells were spoken for Mr. L J Daly and Miss C M Mill who moved to Adelaide High and Moonta. New staff appointments include Mr A R Tuck and Miss V Wooden. Leaving Examinations yielded Ruth Canter Ronda Penglase and Jeff Hitch with multiple subjects and credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ureakeoup O
Dbeoleroo Centre High School
L. J. Daly
C. M. Mill
Adelaide High
Moonta
Ronda Penglase
Kevin Reichstein
Jeff Hitch
Council Debate Over Overseer Termination and Sympathy Note
Dr Gordon proposed one month notice to terminate the Working Overseer with no seve der. An amendment to require attendance at a council text meeting failed 5 to 1. The council carried a motion to send a letter of sympathy to the widow and parents of the late F O V White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council
Seveder
Gordon
Chl
F/O V. White
Harper
Banks Lose Freedom under Canberra Control
The Commonwealth Government contemplates banking legislation to extend its reach over the Australian banking system. The author warns country towns and farmers would fare worst, fearing heavy official oversight, loan forms, and reduced competition. Decentralization and local banks are urged to protect rural service and autonomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Canberra
Canowie Belt Harvest Concludes Amid Low Yields
Harvesting in Canowie Belt finished with most yields around six bush per acre and some up to 15 bushels. Locally lucerne crops face grub and insect issues while seed set is poor with some cutting for hay. Vermin control and farm duties continue as service members on leave are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucerne
Colin Longford
Stan Mattner
Jack Sparks
Hammond
Crystal Brook
Adelaide
W. Edmonds
Keith
Raaf
Thailand
Middleton
Schoolhouse
Lawrence Raaf
Elli Burton
Canowie Belt P.O
Burton
Ella
Dorothy
Marjory Smiall
N. Jamieson
Coral
Henley Beach
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. C. Hatter
National Library of Australia
Jamestown Bowling Club
Wany
Corporation OF Jamestown
FE. T. Daly, Esq
J. R. G. Thomas
A. J. Skelton
S. T. Harper
W. H. Adams
J. Wisnevske
Mr. M
Edwards
Cricket
Gladstone v. Georgetown
Beoleroo Centre High School
Laura Ice and
Laura
ICE
National Savings Stamp
Victory
SPV AZ
N. C. H. Hewett
Hewett
Allen’s Corner Store
F. Allen
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
The
Christian Secience Publishing Society
New Zealand
Sydney
Lowe
Spear
J. H. Smour & Sons
Bakers
Jamestown and
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank OF Australia
Nla.gov
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