Gladstone Red Cross A Busy Week Of Fundraising
Several functions supported the four Miss Red Cross candidates with notable sums raised. A Thursday Service Ball netted 20 pounds and music by the Andrew Sisters drew interest. A Tresuvla Park gathering added to Gwen Heard’s fund, plus a bridge evening for Joan Turley and a variety entertainment led by Max Hoare. A Friday meeting sent 68 pounds to HQ and the Red Cross shop, run by Lois Mundy’s committee, took 12 pounds. Upcoming events include July 8 children’s frolic and July 11 tea plus July 12 bridge at Turley’s, July 14 concert, and July 15 races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.Q
Red Cross
Lois Mundy
R. C
Bridge & J
Obituary of Lydia Elizabeth Bradtke of Yongala
Mrs Lydia Elizabeth Bradtke wife of H G Bradtke Yongala died at Jamestown Hospital on June 6 after a long illness. Born to the Stockban family she married in 1884 and lived on farms at Spalding and Yongala for 58 years. She supported dairying pig raising and poultry on the model farm that produced two prominent sons Alf and H C Bradtke. Survived by husband four children W M Bills Peterborough C H J Bradtke Yongala F S Bradtke Adelaide and eleven grandchildren. Burial at Yongala cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia Elizabeth Bradtke
H. G. Bradtke
Yongala
Jamestown Hospital
Stockban
Spalding
Bradtke
W. M. Bills
Peterborough
C. H. and
J. Brasdtke
F. S. Bradtke
Adelaide
Yongala Cemetery
Gladstone Club Championship Progress and Trophy Lead
Gladstone Golf Club reports quarter final advances from the Club Championship with Henschke defeating Allnutt and Mundy beating Pyne. Williamson and Miller also won, while Thompson defeated Keane and Mundy beat Pyne. First round Trophy leaders include Miller 83, Munly 78, Pyne 79 with Pinch and Pittimson also high. Semi final matches set: Henschke vs Mundy and Williamson vs Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Henschke
D. R. Allnutt
W. Williamson
Dg. Miller
R. Thompson
D. T. Keane
R. Mundy
D. M. Pyne
GG. Miller
R. Munly
M. Pyne
Larkies
D. Pinch
FE. Pittsimmons
Unusually Severe Frosts Hit Local Farm Country
June rainfall totals show 6.39 inches and an almost record low while six severe frosts sweep mid July to mid August. Frosts blacken ferns and verandahs, ice coats horses, water taps burst, and a fox problem plagues sheep as apiarists report good bee recovery from light blue gum bloom.
Farewell to L Cpl Schwark and Booleroo Centre events
The Patriotic Purposes Committee organized a farewell for L Cpl Schwark who has served in New Guinea for 18 months and is now on leave. A large gathering heard speeches from Mr M A Warne, Mr A Lowe, Messrs St Collins RSA and J McCarthy, Pastor Traeger and Mrs Sugg. A football match Booleroo Centre beat Appila 13 11 to 1 4 despite poor ground. Red Cross teas, £7 4s 5d gate total, and Booleroo Centre Institute plans dances and a £100 mortgage payment milestone were noted. Hospital Ball planned for July 19 with expected large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Purposes Committee
Schwark
L/Cpl
New Guinea
M. A. Warne
A. Lowe
Messrs ST. Collins
RSA
J. McCarthy
Traeger
Appila
K- Reichstein
W. Francis
F. Clark
V. Harvey
R. Reichstein
G. Maynald
B- Carter
Booleroo
H. Waters
G & J. Groves
Tarthur
A. Hollitt
K. MacPherson
C. Schwartz
E. Arthur
Red Cross Ladies
Dawn Michael
Red Cross
Booleroo Centre Institute
Booleroo Centre
Georgetown Institute approves classes and library updates
At the June 3 meeting the Institute Committee granted Mr. F Bovee permission to run learning classes for district youth. Library hours were adjusted due to winter conditions. Woolward Chatfield and Harrington were appointed to reorganize and discard old literature. Weather and local notes followed with various social updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
F. Bovee
Geo. Ferme
Mr. Casey
Peterborough
K. Inglis
Riverton
M. H. King
F. Hiskey
P. Hiskey
Saxie White
Adelaide
Ray Pearce
Georgetown
W. H. Phillis
Pearce
Pr. Moresby
Middle East
W. Gaghan
Minlaton
F. T. Acott
Crystal Brook Hospital
A. Crossman
Farewell social honors Mr and Mrs E H White at Gladstone
A large crowd filled the Memorial Hall on Friday for a farewell social honoring Mr and Mrs E H White prior to their departure from Gladstone. Speeches extolled their five years running the Boogoolee Hotel and their active town service with Bowling Golf and Patriotic Racing Club. The gathering presented a cheque and offered best wishes for their future, with tributes from local officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. White
Gladstone
J. F. O'Neill
Boogoolee
White
Bowling and Golf Clubs
Patriotic Racing Club
F. C. Grubb
Howling Club
Mr. White
HH. M. Pascoe
V. Schneider
Mrs. White
Nuriootpa
Ted
V.ao.c
Adelaide
Laura unit holds annual meeting in RSA Club Room
The Laura ai avens met Friday in the RSA Club Room with Mrs F Walter chairing and Mrs L Baehm submitting a wool and material report. Officers elected for the year include Mrs W T Acott as president and Mrs F Walter as vice president. health prevents Mrs Walter from accepting the presidency again. The Laura Unit sent £445 0s 6d to headquarters and forwarded woollen goods to aid Red Cross, including 21 pullovers and 54 scarves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ai Avens
RSA Club
F. Walter
L. Baehm
G. W. Smith
W. T. Acott
H. Cooper
N. Shillabeer
Roy Fuller
Red Cross
Prices for July 1 full Egg Board rates
Prices for July 1 list dressed poultry and rabbits with per pound and per head charges. Eggs at full Egg Board rates. Fowls at ¼ per tub? Th. Cockerels at 1/6 per tb. Dresser Turkeys 1/10 per lb. Rabbits 6d each.
Fudge Sparks Wedding At Yarcowie Church
On Saturday evening June 24 at the Methodist Church Yarcowie Dr Fudge son of W H Fudge Clare married Miss Beryl Sparks youngest daughter of E J Sparks and late Mrs Sparks The couple reside at Yarcowie reception followed at the bride’s parents home A Kitchen evening was given for Miss Sparks with many gifts RSA. Mr C Wilson president of the local sub-branch presided June 28 FFCF meeting July 1 Gala Day planned for August 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Fudge
W. H. Fudge
Clare
Beryl Sparks
E. J
Yarcowle
Miss Sparks
RSA
C. Wilson
Docal
FFCF
JWB A Matches Saturday July 1 Old Scholars Triumph
J W B A results show Old Scholars 34 defeated High School 24 with goalthrowers Jeffs 31 Glasson 3 for winners and Homes 18 Dixon 6 for losers. Best players Steggall pair win while Bray and Tomes fail. St Joseph 23 over Pres and Bapt 12 with Smith 18 Merrifield as goalthrowers and Gribble 7 Lewis 5 as losers. Northeast and Merrifield best for the winners while Lew is and Crawford fail. Next Saturday Old Scholars face Press and Bapt while High School meet Methodist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Scholars
D. High School
R. Jeffs
L. Glasson
P. Homes
R. Dixon
V. Steggall
N. Bray
P. Tomes
St. Joseph
D. Pres
Bapt
E. Smith
S. Merrifield
J- Gribble
N. Lewis
C. Northeast
Merrifield
N- Lewis
D. Crawford
Press & Bapt. High School
Methodist
Laura Red Cross and Shirley Wilson Fund Events
A Monster Sale auctioned goods at Kleinigs Garage Laura on Friday July 14 to support Miss Shirley Wilson with produce and cake sales. A Grand Concert followed in Laura Town Hall on Saturday July 15 by local and visiting artists. A handicraft show and pet contest also supported Shirley with many winners listed. A football match between Laura district and the Dump ended in a 6 4 draw on the Laura oval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleinig
Laura
L. E. Karger
Shirley Wilson
Laura Town Hall
Shirley
W. F E. Wade
A. M. Brown
S. Wilson
G. Knauerhase
R. Campain
S. Lehman
R. Campann
G. Evans
D. B. Kleinig
J. Wilson
Bob Tucker
Laura ¢Iistricts
Dump
Laura Oval
Beetaloo Valley Farewell to Giddings Family
Beetaloo Valley residents gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. P Curtin to bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. B Giddings and family who leave Monday for Robertstown. Giddings have lived in Beetaloo and Crystal Brook where Ben worked for the Waterworks. Transfers to Rob ertstown pumping station noted. Compliments offered by P Curtin J Arthur and Mr Giddings replied. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. P Curtin and family Mr. and Mrs. J Halse and family Mr. and Mrs. B Giddings and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Arthur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beetaloo Valley
Messrs
P. Curtin
J. Arthur
Giddings
J. Halse
B. Giddings
Jim Arthur
Four Points of a Good Remedy Promoted for HEENZO Cough Remedy
An advertisement proclaims four essential qualities for a cough remedy: rapid relief, safety for adults and children, cost effectiveness, and pleasant taste. It touts HEENZO Cough Remedy as meeting all points with a 100 percent score and describes a bottle of HEENZO cast into two pints of water to create a potent cough and flu cure.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Red Cross
Lydia E. Bradtke
Gladstone Golf Club
Wirrabara Forest
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
Lester
Jamestown
Mickey Rooney
Edmund Gwean
Ian Hunter
Freddie Bartholomew
ETON
Britain
Mickey
Lord Fauntlerous
Edward Arnold
Ann Harding
Donna Reed
Allen Jenkins
Reginald Denny
Inglis
Belalie Agricultural Society
C. A. Rodeghiero
L, M, W, Judell
National Library of Australia
Gladstone F.f.cf
Mrs. E. H. White
F.F.C.F
Memorial Hall
Annual Report
W. Shepherd
Benbow Amusements
Patriotic Race Committee
Betty Harris
J G. Deeble
L. Harris
G. Ewens
Miss Jarrett
Beny Harris
J. G. Deeble
W. Nourse
W. Staker
G. Mellen
Laura Ice and
J.W.B.A
Laura Red Cross
Laura Ice & Produce Company Ltd
Cross Street, Gladstone
Laura Polar
E. C. Butcher
Institute of Radio Engineers
Ayr Street
Malvern Star Cycles
Brian Bailey
Alf
Addells
Puise Sen
Clarkson Ltd
Rune St. Wunderlich Ltd
Liernhstt
Ertth & Co
Leb
Wis & Go
Barr
Pater
Bobby Adkgoimy
Irdvarg
Times
Arte
Emergency Road Transport Board
International Harvester
PTY
LTO
Nla.gov
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