Gladstone and Crystal Brook Dominate Local Football Showdowns
Gladstone defeated Caltowie 13 goals 19 behinds to 10 goals 7 behinds as P Leesue and B Maddigan starred for the victors. Crystal Brook beat Wirrabara 9 goals 18 behinds to 7 11 behinds with Gale and May among the goalkickers. Jamestown edged Georgetown 17.10 to 9. Behind in a fast open contest, Page impressed for Georgetown while Jamestown’s Dawes and Gilmore led the winners.
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Gladstone
Caltowie
P. Leesue
B. Maddigan
Crystal Brook
Wirrabara
Jamestown
Georgetown
Daly
Mc.Cann
W. Dawes
Gilmore
O'Dea
A. Dawes
C. Furst
A's. Tlosers
L. Noonan
Hynes
Smallacombe
Page
Clarke
Hockey
Dawes
Myatt
K. Noonan
Sanders
Phillis
Pr. W. L. Dtis
Jamestown B Grade Triumph Over Georgetown in Close Match
Jamestown defeated Georgetown on Georgetown ground with 4.2 to nil in windy opening and a 15 to 0 1 half, then 2-6 to 2-1 in the third, final 1-5 to 0-2. J Kerin Jackson A Jeffs C Williams scored. Jackson kicked 6 goals this season. Umpire McPherson praised. In milware oval clash Gulnare beat Washpool 6-5 to 2-1 with Teakle 3 goals and Clarke 5 for Washpool.
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Jamestown Oval
Jamestown
Georgetown
M. McCarthy
McLaren
Gerke
Faulkner
Magpies
Magpie Forwarts
Faust
Boundary
Kerin Jackson
A. Jeffs
C. Williams
Gulnare
Washpool
Milware Oval
Guinare
Royal Show expands with new dairy and livestock classes
The Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society outlines a record prize pool of over £8,500 for the Wayville show with new dairy cow classes, a Guernsey group, and Jersey butterfat competition. Expanded swine, sheep, horses, poultry, and pigeons sections include breed-specific entries, weight and progeny rules, and additional jumping contests.
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Wayville
Ayrshire
Jerseys
Guern, SeYS, &@ group
Delhi
Society
Royal Agricultural and Horticultural Society
Eagle Chambers
Pirie Street
Adelaide
United States records world high number of children in state schools
The United States holds a world record with about 21,000,000 children enrolled in state-run schools, highlighting the scale of public education nationwide and the large student population.
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United States
Death of Very Rev Dr Andrew Killian Archbishop of Adelaide
The Very Rev Dr Andrew Killian archbishop of Adelaide died at Mercy Hospital East Melbourne on June 28. Born in Ireland on October 26 1872 he served in Australia his entire priesthood and was noted as an able administrator with extensive outback knowledge. A Pontifical Requiem Mass was held at Saint Francis Xavier Cathedral with Very Rev M V Prendergast in attendance.
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Andrew Killian
Adelaide
Mercy Hospital
East Melbourne
South Australia
Killian
Port Augusta
R. Spence
Ireland
Australia
Outback
Saint Francis Raiier
M. V. Prendergast D.D
Jamestown
Big Motor Sales Ahead in Australia Replacement Market
General Motors Holdings Ltd chief L J Hartnett says Australia faces the largest potential car market per person but a lag in replacements. He notes 55 percent of vehicles are eight years old or more, in the so called shadow zone of obsolescence, with Britain leading at 90 percent under eight years.
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Australia
General Motors Holdens Ltd
L. J. Hartnett
Great Britain
Mr. Hartnett
England
Gladstone District Council Meeting Notes July 23 1939
The Gladstone District Council met with Dr J F O Neill chairing and eight members present. Paysheets were approved with totals General 141 pounds 6 shillings 10 pence and Govt Grants 123 pounds 18 shillings 1 pence. A letter from R A Mundy headteacher Gladstone Primary School noted Arbor Day on July 14. Cr Black moved a tribute to Dr Leo for twelve years of service as West Ward Councillor, carried unanimously as Dr Leo emphasized public service aimed at town betterment.
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J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
G. M. Black
R. Hillam
W. Nourse
A. Lee
M. H. Page
Mr. C. Budge
R. A. Mundy
Gladstone
Arbor Day
Cr. Black
Cr. Page
Cr. Potter
Dr. Leo
West Ward
Georgetown District Council Meets On June 20 1939
The Georgetown district council, chaired by Mrs J A Lyons, meets to discuss obtaining the latest council employees award, tractor and truck details, enforcement on landholders destroying rabbits in July, wage rate from June 1, sympathy to Dr Frick, endorsement of Yacka timber sale, write off arrears, voters' roll approval, arrears collection by June 30, 1939, land let at Huddleston, quarry material prosecutions, ward reports, and noting Dr Frick will not seek re election.
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Dr. Smart
Dr. White
Harvey
Tilbrook
Cr. Smart
Cr. White
Cr. Williams
Frick
Dr. Williams
Yacka
Narridy
District Council Elections At Georgetown And Narridy
Results from Georgetown Ward show John Alexander Lyons elected with 58 votes over James Alty Sullivan with 31. Narridy Ward results name Thomas Browne winner with 43 votes and Martin Reynolds with 26.
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Georgetown
Narridy
John Alexander Lyons
James Alty Sullivan
Narridy Ward
Thomas Browne
Martin Reynolds
Council Members Laud Arbor Day Preparations and Retirement
The chairman Dr ONeill thanked the council for loyalty and help in the year. He noted Arbor Day activities on July 14 and the need for preliminary work. Dr A Lee retired after twelve years of service to the town's welfare.
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O'Neill
Council
A. Lee
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J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
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Hearne
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National Library of Australia
Sol and
Blue
Commercial Hotel
W. J. Goldsworthy
C.T.A
Ala.a. House
Northern Areas Football Association
M. Read
D. Sambell
J. Leesue
A. Cockburn
P. Haren
R. Catford
I. Waren
Read
Jolly
Fletcher
Haren
Dunn
Holland
Catford
O'Brien
R. Gunn
Jacobi
Laubsch
G. Gale Flavel
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Whalin
Sizer
Cox
Yieng
Bowman
G. Gale
May
McDonald
Flavel
Venning
Quinlaven
Walters
McKeand
Schneider
Nipper" Page
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Magpie
Gulnare v. Washpool
J. Teakle
N. Burgess
R. Bowman
K. Badman
Grane
Sims
Washpoool
F. Clarke
J. Walsh
J. Shane
A. Shane
M. Dunn
Gest
L. Brugzy
M. Grant
Shane
E. Kerin
J. Cadzow
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J. A. Lyons
R. B. White
E. Smart
FP. J. Harvey
A. E. Tilbrook
H. C. Williams
W. F. Frick
R. G. Odgers
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