Gladstone notes military postings and social visits
Personal notices list RAAF personnel Brownlee posted north of Australia and AC Brale Smith visiting Gladstone. Families in Gladstone and Laura host and holiday nearby. Len Lehmann on annual leave at Gledstone, with R. Wightman from Pt. L. White arriving. Len McInerney writes from England praising American hospitality. Gladstone High hosts Par Suite Friends Association meeting with a pastry demo by Mrs. FL Weinert on July 13 at 2:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
The
Parsute & Friends Association
FL Weinert
St Alban's Church Gladstone Plans charity Ball
Members of St Alban's Church Gladstone voted to hold an annual ball on Thursday July 29 to raise church funds. Laura Orchestra engaged for an enjoyable evening. R V Warnes is honorary secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Alban's Church
Gladstone
Eld Rex Cenflf
Laura Orchestra
R. V. Warnes
Laura Police Inspector L A Merrett Honored
Inspector L A Merrett, once officer-in-charge at Laura Police Station, served about twenty years ago. Residents recall his residence in Laura with respect and esteem and note his continued progress within the community.
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L. A. Merrett
al Pt Plele
Laura
Community Fundraiser Recap at FCF Event
A DUCCERSIN done HL rarcu Wie OD Tune 30 raised a useful £9 10s for the FCF. The President Mrs Hunt and the Hem See Mr A V Stepken and Mr Ron Smith contributed. Mr A Wentam served as MC and guests enjoyed a happy time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCF
Orimiaing
Hunt
Hem
A.V. Stepken
Ron Smith
Mulc
A. Wentam
M,c
Laura Golf Club Opens Season in Ideal Weather
Laura Golf Club opened the season on Saturday afternoon with 1343 members in fine conditions. Officers elected were Rev. G. Wineman, president. G. Fuller, captain. J. S. Wurm, secretary. Mixed foursomes were won by Ke, Wiseman, and B. Kleiuig amid good attendance and an enjoyable afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Golf Club
K. Wineman
G. Fuller
Wurm
Ke & XM
Wiseman
B Kleiuig
Gladstone RSL Dance and Bank Notices Highlight Local News
The Gladstone RSL branch hosts its annual July 16 dance with Lanra orchestra aiding funds for patriotic causes. The Commonwealth Savings Bank urges passbook holders to present books, logins, and interest entries after June 5. A Laura dedication praises W M Baldock’s interior restoration, and a Pt Lincoln death notes George Gilbert Nourse, 64, found on his boat with naval service and inquest not required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
RAL
Lanra
Heenzo 3 in1 remedy promoted for chest nose throat
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a three in one remedy for internal ailments such as coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza and as a nasal antiseptic. It claims cost savings and easy preparation turning concentrated Benzo into a pint of cough remedy suitable for all ages.
Local football match for Red Cross at Soura Oval
A charity football game is set for Saturday afternoon July 10 at Soura Oval between a local team and an Army side to raise funds for Miss Joan Mattake a candidate for Miss Red Cross. A successful second hand sale followed at Lanra Motor Garage on Friday by L B Kargey auctioneer. Proceeds about 24 shillings go to Miss Lertie Baehm a candidate for Miss Tei Cease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soura Oval
Joan Mattake
Miss Red Cross
Lanra
L. B. Kargey
Lertie Baehm
Inter High Teams Visit Gladstone In July Clash
Inter High School Games saw Gladstone High and Booleroo Centre visit Rooleron Centre High for football and basketball. A chilly northerly wind affected play but both codes provided strong try and wind aided goals. Final football score was Gladstone 8 14 to Booleroo Centre 4 0 as standout players included Abell Clothier Reichstein and Clancy with goal scorers Chalmers Clothier two and Reichstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High
Rooleron Centre High School
Giles
Ivies
Gladestone Shold
GHS
Booleroo
B. Arthur
K. Clarke
L. Arthur
K. Reichstein
Noul
Gladstone
M. O'Neill
J. Thompson
Boolevao
M. Reichstein
Penelase
Debutantes Ball at Gladstone Institute Netted £53
The R.A.A.F. Debutantes Ball at the Gladstone Institute June 30 drew about 350 attendees. Airmen WAAAFs and visitors from nearby towns enjoyed the event with decorations including red white and blue streamers and an aeroplane model. Fitting tributes and elegant gowns accompanied a memorable evening with music by RAAF members from Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Tojo
Joye
W.L.A.C. Emery
Air Force
Lb. Lehmann
Torgy Bardings
Harding
Piri
Dehe
Violet Tagham
Lac
Stephens
Phyllis Plaver
Opi. O'Connell
John Turley
Hammond
Kath Freeman
Cpl
Collis
Phyllis Hopgood
Bright
Saxie White
A.C. Hall
Unn Gaghan
Magarey
Iris Phillis
McDuff
R.aa.f
Pirie
L. Harris
Mesdames C. Dunstan
AR. Torley
8. Thomson
Jean Pearce
Lient
Brownlee
Trembath
Hun
Presentations At Gladstone To Mr F Coleman
A farewell gathering at the Diggers Rest Room Gladstone saw many friends of Mr F Coleman before his departure to join the RAAF. speakers praised his conscientious postal service, presented a cheque, and extended best wishes for safety and success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diggers
Gladstone
F. Coleman
RAAF
G. Debhle
Firstric
Me. G. Brown
RSL
BV. Grant
Irititex
Cuests
R.A. Mutdy
L. Lehmann
Heaslip
Williaman L
Georgetown Deaths and a Georgetown Wedding
Walter Phillis aged 84 died last Friday at Georgetown after a life spanning Plaxman's Valley and Anjasloh. He worked forty years for C. King and left a large family including five sons and two daughters. Beth Wellington married Albert George Innes at Georgetown Baptist Church with Miss Joan Wellington as bridesmaid. The couple will reside in Henley Beach after a quiet celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Phillis
Plaxman's Valley
Anjasloh
Georgetown Anid
C. King
Susan Carter
Messrs
Peter
Wirrabara
Thomas
Walter
Georgetown
William
Melbourne
Charles
Adelaide
Wheeler
Leesue
Whyalla
Beth
Ken J. Innes
Mrs. Innes
Henley Beach
Red Cross Contest Surpasses Forty Thousand Pounds Total
The Miss Red Cross contest has surpassed £44,000 with country contributions exceeding half that amount. Huge cheques arrived Tuesday and Wednesday, pushing last week’s total above £6,000. Top single gift was £1,600 from Broken Hill with many donations from Augusta, Quorn, Jamestown and others. Division 2 totals list many towns and nominations. Per capita and corrected results place Hallett, Gulnare, Mannahill and Booleroo Centre high in Division 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Red Cross
Red Cross
Broken Hill
Augusta
Lincoln
Tamby Bay
Quorn
Lock
Ceduna
Carrieton
Paterborough
Hallett
Orroroo
Booleroo
Crystal Brook
Meiise
Jamestown
Belalie
Georgetown
Gulnare
Leighton
Mannabil
Melrose
Napperby
Narridy
Nurom
Grroroo
Peterborough
Terowie
Wilmington
Roma Maltey
Mona Chenoweth
Elizabeth Hogan
Melva Greig
Owet
Gwen Marshma
Contesta
Hallett, Gulnave
Mannahill
Booleroa
Obituary for William Opie of Lawn Age 64
The death occurred on Thursday July 1 at Adelaide Hospital of William Opie aged 64. An long time Lawn resident, he worked at the Laura Hotel for 22 years since it opened under Mr. W Mitchell. Born in Port Augusta in 1870 he lived in Melrose in his youth and married Edna Stoodley before his first wife died. he then married Mrs. Sutter who predeceased him 12 years ago. Surviving are a daughter Thelma Hersy of Adelaide and son Harold, and son Norman who is deceased. The funeral was held at West Terrace Cemetery.
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W. Opie
William Opie
Adelaide Hospital
Lawn
Laura Hotel
Pat
W. Mitchell
Port Angcusta
Melrose
Edna Stoodley
Sutter
Hersy
Thelma
Adelaide
Harold
Norman
Te West Terrace Cemetery
Merredie Baohm 21st Birthday Party at Parish Hall
A large crowd attended Merredie Baohm daughter of Mr and Mrs L Baohm for her 21st birthday in Parish Hall on Saturday July 3. Proceeds supported Miss Red Cross. Food and dancing included Andrews Sisters style entertainment. A birthday cake made by Mrs Buckley was cut by Miss Baohm and a cake competition won by Mrs Li Micl. Mr L Baohm hosted and presented a gold ornamental key designed by Mr N Hunn Sen, with signatures from all guests. The event closed with the National Anthem at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Merredie
Presentation Ends Evening With Frank At Mrs Harslett Home
A social gathering at Mrs Harslett’s residence on Friday featured a presentation to Frank. Guests included Messrs FT By water L Lehmann R Wightman R Crossman and Misses B Williamson H Clack J Glenn S Head. Best wishes were extended for his future welfare as the evening concluded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FT Bywater
L. Lehmann
R. Wightman
R. Crossman
B. Williamson
H Clack
J. Glenn
S. Head
HT. Harslet
Bel
Frank
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited advertises dairy buys
The company touts its Northern Towns market for Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk. It notes high butter demand high prices cream quality from recent rains and cold weather and says it is licensed to purchase eggs paying full market values. It invites farmers to send surplus poultry and offers butterfat prices and a government subsidy value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Latra Ia
Commonwealth Controller
Hgga
Bundaleer Forest Firewood Claim Sparks Inquiry
Smith's Weekly reports complaints that the Woods and Forests Department of South Australia is unduly exposing foreigners at Bundaleer Forest. The Review says the piece misstates the situation and an inquiry into Forest Administration is underway. Interned workers are housed nearby and paid by the day, with British workers present on the crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAskill
Offcer
Bundaleer Forest Reserve
Action on the Savings Front Drives War Finance
The Australian war effort grows costly with a reported £560,000,000 outlay for the year, £120,000,000 above budget. Treasurer Chifley says funds must come from taxation loans and voluntary savings, as the National Savings Campaign expands with about 5,000 new steel savings groups in Victoria since January 1. The aim is a savings presence on every Commonwealth street to back the fighting front and ease future postwar life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Mr. Chifley
Tias
Australis
Commonwealth Loans
Mir
G. R. Banfield
National Savings Campaign
Victorian
Jamestown Show and Gala Day Planned
Belalie Agricultural Society executives met to plan a combined Show and Gala Day in Jamestown on October 1. Draught Horse Section was cut due to transport issues, but other sections remain. Two trotting matches added. efforts focus on a Children’s Day with sports displays and competitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie Agricultural Society
James Down
Dia
Jas. Pilkington
J.T. Graham
M. McCallum
M. J. Cronin
Horsea
A.D. Mitchell
B. L. Orchard
A. Rodeghiera
A. Goddard
S.A. School of Mines
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Full Brownlee
Mellen
Gladatone
Miss & F. Reichatelu
N.8
Len Lehmann
Gladtome
Port Pirie
Brale Smith
Smith
Don Clegeet
Alf
Mre
J. H. Cleggett
ASP
J. K. Ogilvy
Ken Ogilvy
Jean Scrutton
Girls Friendly Society
Lodge
Mrs. B. Dymock
Gertie Wild
Adelside Railway
Mrs. B. Wild
von Flavel Raaf
Dulcie McCarthy
WAAMS
Gladesone
J. A. Flavel
H. G. Pain
Allenby Gardena
Geo. Usher
J. Horne
A. Zimmerman
Giedstone
Pt. L
Len McInerney Raap
England
Jim Slattery
Aumentown
Len
Joe Metnerney
ST. Alban’s Church
Port Pirie Proprietary
Roy Munchenberg
Yvonne Klemm
Leane Buehm
Andrew Staker
Elaine Mudge
Valerie Reichstein
Brian Amey
Valda Dohna
Ivan Gill
Thelma Schults
Betty Zwar
Marion O'Dean
Gwen Drage
Judith Tassie
Brenda Bleaing
Yartowie
Golf
Commonwellth Savings
Bak
Adolf Hitler
Laura Town Hall
W. M. Baldock
G. G. Nourse
George Gilbert Nourse
Pt. Lincoln
HWMAS
W. Nourge
Mr. Nourse
M. Baehm
Laura Baptist
K. J. Chatfield
A. J. Walter
Mre. L. Rowden
K. Ogilvy
K. Knauerhane
W. Shillaveer
Hesing
J. Huun
Gladstone Diggers Rest
Frank Coleman
Laura Red Cross
R.aa.f. Debutantes Ball
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Bundaleer
Fred Cross
RED Cross Depot
Z, M. Twelftree
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Clarence
Mulford
Trail Blaxers
Heros
Cassidy Teade
Dorothy Lamour
Savings Bank
Ommonweal Savings Bank Australia
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
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