Farewell social for Jamestown businessman J S Stephens
Residents filled the Institute Supper Room to honor J S Stephens on his departure after 42 years in Jamestown. The event featured the Jamestown Racing Club president and district figures praising his work in business and sport, with tributes from local clubs and notes of thanks to Mrs Stephens and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
J. S. Stephens
Jamestown
Jamestown Racing Club
B. J. May
P. J. McCarthy
HL. F. Jones
Stephens
T. J. Kelly
Mr. Stephens
Messrs
A. T. Phillips
F. Hall
A. Deering
H. Pascoe
J. Souter
L. M. W. Judell
Agricultural Society
J. J. Kerin
P. Daly
A. Ferguson
W. L. Palmer
Jack Kerin
Set
Litchfield
B. V. Clift
N. Sailor Gabor
Miss Stephens
Judell
A. D. Phillips
Sporting Notes Aur C Saturday Jumpers and Welter
Racing brief lists horses and handlers including Jumpers Flat Supervalve Spampur Crowndale Royal ing Seal Alexander Hdep Al Melzar Early Lion Anyndah RC Hdep Mellion Yarvo Sarah Gump Welter Denmarco Antongrange Desert Flight Greenhill Hdep Strangway Beam ish Boy Cluniac Blue Flint Fly
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spampur Crowndale
Jals
Alexander
al Melzar
Early Lion
Anyndah
Mellion
Yarvo
Sarah Gump
Welter— Denmarco
Antongrange
Desert Flight
Greenhill
Strangway
Beamish Boy
Cluniac
Blue Flint
Farewell Social for Mr R E Cornish at Jamestown Hotel
A farewell social for Mr R E Cornish was held at the Commercial Hotel in Jamestown. Manager T B Brown of Goldsbrough Mort & Co led a tribute noting Cornish’s eighteen months in Jamestown and the friendship and respect he earned. A travelling rug was presented, Cornish expressed gratitude, and thanks were given to Mrs Fleming and Miss Anderson for arrangements and to performers Lucy, Gurner, and Ludlow for songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cornish
Commercial Hotel
T. 8. Brown
Messrs. Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Jamestown
Messrs. Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Mr. Cornish
Owen
Mrs. Cornish
F. G. Sanders
Messrs
F. C. Rice
B. Holmes
E. L. Orchard
J. Staker Jr
F. Maddocks
K. E
Mrs. Fleming
Miss Anderson
Lucy, Gurner and Ludlow
Unprecedented January Rains Record South Australia
January 1923 rainfall across South Australia and parts of the Northern Territory set records with James Town reporting .38 inches by Tuesday morning. January totals reach 2.95 inches in 1889 and February 3.03 inches in 1890, as monsoonal rains soak the region. Beneficial for pastoral and farming sectors, ground moisture spurs rapid grass growth and upcoming feed supplies. mushrooms are reported plentiful in many areas. Jamestown Post Office January readings show scattered amounts totaling 3.38 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
South Australia
Northen Territory
Gladstone and Caltoiwe face Jamestown in bowls matches
The Associated Smelters beat Jamestown Bowlers 182 to 114 on warm, fast greens at Port Pirie. Gladstone and Caltoiwe opened with close rinks, while Jamestown struggled in the final tally with Lueck and Williams keying their 114 score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Jamestown
Associated Smelters
Greens
Sedan
Wilson
Boucher
Rogers
Williamson
Tucker
Digby
Nunan
Charles
Cousin
Boas
Young
Bockelberg
Walker
Quin
Jenkins
Brown
Bigton
Somerset
Heggie
Jamestown High School Exam Results Highlight Passes
Jamestown High School reports examination results with many Leaving Honours and Intermediate passes. Notable students include J Burton and Phyllis McKenzie with five subjects, and Bob Gilfillan and Ross Humphris achieving physics credits. The feature was a 100 percent pass rate in Leaving and Intermediate physics, with three credits awarded in the latter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Burton
Phyllis McKenzie
Ray Wilking
Allan Simpson
Len Catt
Bob Rosie
Bob Gilfillan
H. Bke
Ross Humphris
Roma Hall
Hand
Bob Boyle
Clarence Coon
Ted O'Riley
Shirley Bristowe
Eng
Leo Moroney
A. M
Irene Finn
Reg Steggall
Bke
Joan Medlin
Clearing Sales Attract Farmers Attention In 19 February Dates
Farmers urged to note clearing sales by Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd on February 19 for C H Walter Laura, February 23 for H Burgess Gulnare, February 25 for G Fetherstonhaugh Wirrabara, and March 5 for Executors Estate B Kennedy Laura. Full details appear in the advertising columns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Goldsbrough
B. Kennedy
Laura
Shell Waggon Tour Highlights Diesel Engine
At Jamestown last Friday and Saturday the Shell Research Waggon visited town with Mr W B Nicholls and Mr Garner presenting a modern diesel engine tour. Jamestown residents saw the engine and recording instruments and learned how the vehicle operates under ordinary travel. J Gall represented Shell Company and shared information with farmers and the public about diesel engines and fuel efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaren
Shell
W. 8. Nicholls
Department of the Shell Company
Adelaide
Garner
Dierel
J. Gall
Jamestown
Shell Company
Fourth Tert Match At Adelatite Draws Interest
The report notes rising interest in the fourth tert match held at Adelatite on Friday. It mentions attendance records, pretrial measures, and multiple residents involved in preparations and travel plans across nearby wards and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiller
Habitants
Eeralit Wardiy
Pepe
Erate
Twa Eulenas
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Forgan's
Forgan’s Supply Castings
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Roadsters
Racers
Lady’s
McLeod's
M. S. McLeod Tyre Stores
Flinders Street
Hindley Street
Peterborough
Pt. Pirie
Mt. Gambier
Hearne
J.S. Stephens
Sporting Notes
Aur.c
Gladstone v. Galtowie
Gladstone
Boucher Shield
Treasure
Knight
Campbell
Thomson
Gale
Ross
Budge
Harris AL
Thomas W
Prior
Leo A. Bennett
Doecke
Page M
Read C. Pascoe
Bradock
Leo J
Holst
Hopkins
Caltowie
Schaefer
Graham W
Bennett H
F. Royal
Thomas A. L
Hartwig
Ward
Wilkinson
Batten H
Holland
Pate
Moor
Lambell
Graham H
Both’ A
Martin
BO Noonan C
Larsson
Royal N
Catford
Jamestown High School
Rharee
Nicentis Amd
Jamestown Amd
Lee
J. H. Smour & Sons
Bakers
Jamestown and
Texaco
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