Examinations and Local Events Highlight Jamestown
The Associated Board and Royal Academy music exams held in Jamestown on November 26, 1931, saw pupils Kathleen Newlyn taught named as successful. A heat wave dominates, with temperatures reaching 114 to 118 degrees in shade. locals seek cool drinks from Emu Factory. The Jamestown Swimming Club hosts its annual carnival February 1 at the baths, with visitors from Atherton and other clubs. Salvation Army meetings occur every Sunday at 7.30 and 9.30 am with children’s sessions, inviting non church-goers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Board of the
Royal College of Music
Royal Academy of Music
Jamestown
Aura
Kathleen Newlyn
Bessie Woolford
Joan Cramp
Noris Bohrmann
Marjorie Clark
Vass
Jamestown Swimming Club
Jamestown Baths
Atherton
Eport
F. W. Haese
D. Orchard
B. Brooks
W. Glasson
G. Rosie
B. Lane
Salvation Army
Corps Cadet Brigade
Gladstone Club Croquet Team Wins Third Straight
Gladstone v Caltowir croquet match at the Gladstone Club lawns Tuesday evening ended in the locals’ third consecutive victory. Mesdames W Shepherd and Read defeated Berryman and Batten 26 14, while Mesdames Hewett and Glenn beat Blauelen and Clark 26 6. Gladstone BZ 30 points, Caltowir 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladatone
Caltowir
Gladstone
Detalia
W. Shepherd
Read
Mesdames Berryman
Batten
H. B. Hewett
R. J. Glenn
Mrs. Blauelen
Misa Clark
Caltowle
Railways Triumph Over Blues in Gladstone Tennis
At Gladstone on Saturday Railways defeated Blues with mixed results in doubles and singles. Gents detail show Higgins and Sneath facing Read and Roberts, Norton and Leastie losing to Thomson and Cook Senior, Coe and Saler beating Palmer and Johnstone. ladies matches saw Sedunary and Lessue fall to Thomson and Bennett while Kavanagh and Milas O'Brien beat Jeffery and Grub. Singles featured Higgins losing to Read, Sneath to Roberts, Norton over Thomson, Lessue defeating Palmer, Coa over Johnston, Suler beating Cook, and Sedinary edging Thomson. Bennett beat Kayanash in a ladies' singles. Overall Railways won 9 sets to Blues 6, with 98 games to 98 for Blues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Saturdy
P. Higgins
A. C. Read
W. Roberts
L. Norton
C. Leastie
Thomson
W. Cook Sr
S. Coe
R. Saler
W. L. Pahner
R. Johnstone
Sedunary
Lessue
Bennett
Mrs. Kavanagh
Milas O
Mrs. Kayanash
Mise Bennett
Miss Lessue
Miss O'Brien
Faces and Boomer Humor Mixed in Local Jokes
A flood of quips and vignettes fills pages with social humor. Jests about doctors taxes homes and golfers mix with kitchen banter and family scenes. Amid the jokes references to Gladstone and Newrich appear, plus a note on a long serving employee and a lapsed gala toast.
Jamestown Races Annual Meeting Nominations Published
Jamestown Racing Club announces nominations for the annual meeting with strong entries expected in most events. Stakes have been reduced but program quality remains, with officials to be appointed at Pelion's Hotel on February 3 at 8 p m. A general member meeting is urged for planning and conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jametown Racing Club
Vondley
Pelion's
Rocky River Cricket Team Posts Record 441 Run Inning
The Abieseman side delivered a massive 441 for 8 declared against Narrify, with four batsmen retired. Jack Thomson led with 20 retired and Vic Coe added 126 retired as the pair produced a 330 partnership for the second wicket. Bowling by Renshaw and Dawley helped limit Mascot Narrify, while several Gladstone players posted notable scores in the rough, high scoring day at Rocky River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abieseman
Rocky River Association
Wits
Jack Thomson
Vic Coe
Gladstone
Cop
Sagerge A
Graham
Button
Frick
Thomson
Smart
Thompson
Haw
Ry Smart
Edmunds
N. Nave
H. M. Pascae
Que
K. Madigan
L. Madigan
C. Nicolson
B. Darley Sundruws
Jamestown Racing Club Nomination List for February 1
Jamestown Racing Club announces nominations received by Secretary J J Kerin for the February 1 race day. Entries include Bandulver Hordles Barratta King Hour Minaret My Offa Corallan Jonepa and many others in various handicap and stakes events. Acceptances due by February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Kerin
Bandulver Hordles
Barratta King
My Offa
Corallan Jonepa Gama de
Calam Dolly Dimple
Calamus Koomattes Noganda
Mannanarle
Libel Alverna
Kitty Anton
River Anton Adeline Red Alwyze Lord
Petunia Falr Sun Strathearn
Tonesta Narrivota
Bangari
Chester Suz
Norma
Chester
Gladstone Market News and Local Personal Notes
Farmers Eller Stith and Co will hold their monthly market at Gladstone on Tuesday offering sheep cattle pigs and sundries as advertised. The town reports an ongoing heat wave with shade 118 degrees at Butdaleer Forest and Port Augusta 119 degrees while sun temps reached 175. A parade of Gladstone residents and visitors are listed with several attending holidays in Adelaide Henley Beach and Victor Harbour. Notables include Miss Margaret Burnett with high marks at Burnside School and Hon. C A Hawker visiting Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Messrs. Eller, Stith & Co., Limited
Tuesaday
Gale
F. R. Field
Butdaleer Forest
Port Augusta
H. Osmin
Gladestone
Adelaide
WL. Soane
Ade Inve
Smith
Adelaide Electric Supply Coy
H. N. Marriott
Elle Evans
Thebarton Central School
Port
Pinch
Hawker
Marketa
Jamestown
Rau
Mes
Axford
Janwstown
Jf Alvey
E.G. C. Guiney
F. 8
Keen
Gladstone Primary School
Guiney
Shoul
Madge Kavanagh
Gladstonet Inaq
Glenelg
Victor Harbour
Strathalbyn
Noblett
Jas
Dareagh
Whyalla
Jos
O'Leary
Carmel Daly
J. Hunt
Salvation
Jamestown Hospital
O. Brereton
Mannanarie
A. J. Symonds
Boogoolie
Tumby Bay
Gladstone Seeks Relief From Water Restrictions
On a Tuesday morning the Commissioner of Public Works and a team visited Gladstone to discuss water supply. Local leaders cited four years of restrictions, high surcharges, and garden losses. Officials warned Beetaloo may not meet domestic needs this storm season, risking further shortages and revenue loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Z. Ratow
A.J. Green
Afsvers
Gladstone
Mesars
Artis
C. A. Coe
C. Bulge
Gladstone Corporation
H.R. Clark
W. C. Cank
Traders’ Association
Beetalon Reservoir
Harris
C. Burge
Georgetown
Gristone
Gunnare
H. B. Clark
Beelalon
Beetaloo
Uyon
Bestaloo
Clark
Haton
Heetslag
Vermettiel
Baroola
Port Augusta
Also Mentioned on This Page
AL Imlilday
Bob Cox
Ald
Ac & Coo
Roy Swann
Renmark
Humphris & Sons Ltd
Jack Stephens
Frank Rice
Clarrie Gibbs
Cliff Hawke
RSA
Railways
Val
Johnny
Dudge
Grocer
Gladys
Parkingan
Murphy
Pat
Casey
Twinee
Jenkins
Rocky River Cricket Association
Gladstone v. Narriby
W. Frick
C. Smart
Green
Mt. Baker
R. Nicolson
J. C. Clifton
Renshaw
Dawley
Gulnare
Ladstone
Joe Travers
PW. L
Crystal Brook A
Narrily
Jamestown Racing Club
Gladstone's Water Supply
Jamestown Cash & Carry
Caltowie
S. Wenham
Spalding
Sth
John Martin & CO. Limited
Rundle Street
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