Texac proves its claim with 165 mile test drive
Texac Company's new Super Power Chief Motor Spirit is advertised as superior with an external test for the average motorist. A 165 mile Sydney to Sydney route via coast roads and passes was driven in under 53 hours under RAC A supervision. Ford and Chevrolet averaged 32 miles per gallon. Austin 57, with smooth running and strong hill performance praised.
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Texac
Sydney
National Park
Wollongong
Bulli Pass
Campbelltown
Macquarie Pass
Pavell
Sya_ney
Jamestown Hospital Meeting Notes From June Session
Jamestown Hospital board met in June with E Z Daly as chairman and R McLennan secretary. they approved a July 14 ball, an October 13 concert for charity, thanked benefactors, accepted Sister Ju Gell’s resignation, reviewed May finances, endorsed water tank work, bought an electric sterilizer, and discussed nominations, nurse recruitment, drying room, and Ugly Man Competition delays. Remember the Old Scholars Ball July 23 with Claude Garnell’s Orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Z. Daly
Messrs
F. E. Rice
A. J. Symonds
J. E. Lehmann
M. McCallum
C. L. Hewett
A. G. Watkie
E. J. Swann
R. J. Harbison
R. McLennan
D. Ler. Boucant
Geo, Neale
W. ©. Glasson
The
Scandals Revue Co
Messrs. McMichel and Harris
Hewett
House Committee
Mr. McLennan
Gladstone and Port Pirie rifle match result in 1926
From Out of the Past notes a July Saturday rifle match at Gladstone versus Port Pirie ended with Port Pirie winning 420 to 386. The Gladstone team listed includes W Lines C A Coe G M Gale W Thomson G Coe H T Harglett A Flavel J B Barclay H Mayfield R H Coe and B C Jarvis.
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Gladstone
Port Pirie
W. Lines
C. A. Coe
G. M. Gale
W. Thomson
G. Coe
H. T. Harglett
A. Flavel
J. B. Barclay
H. Mayfield
R. H. Coe
B. C. Jarvis
Gladstone Rifle Club
Offvers
W. Tribe
J. A. Gallasch
C. Sangster
J. Sargent
T. Dixon
J. Page
Catt
Coe
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Por Coughs
A historical ad touts a peppermint cure labeled Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs and colds. It claims effectiveness with promotional phrasing and branding typical of early 20th century remedies.
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Woods
Gladstone and Calowie nets tight round two clash
In fine weather in the Northern Areas Football Association Gladstone hosted Calowie for a crucial second round tie. Gladstone led from the start but Calowie rallied late, final score Gladstone 14 17 to Calowie 10 12 with key goalkickers and best players named for both sides. The Crystal Brook versus Jamestown match followed, Jamestown 13 7 to Crystal Brook 9 9, with Dawes Kerin O'Dea and Jeffs among best for winners and Flavel Curver Laubsch May among losers.
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Gladstone
Caltowie
Caltowiz
Glasstone
Hehimla
Blues
Gladstate
Leesue
Kirk
Read
B. Maddigan
B. Leesue
Heron
K. Gale
L. Yates
Hartwig
Holland Catford
Haren
Jamestown
Crystal Brook
Dawes
Kerin
O'Dea
Jeffs
Rosner
Cavenett
Lagers
Vanstone
Gunn
Ogilvie
Gale
O'Loughlin
May
Kerin G
Hall
McCarthy
R. Curver
W. O'Dea
Flavel
Laubsch
Arbor Day at Huddleston Public School
Arbor Day was held at Huddleston Public School on July 10 with strong attendance from parents, friends, and the Georgetown District Council. Rev W H Goldney and Mrs Goldney attended along with newly elected Councillor H C Williams. students performed songs and recitations and planted trees under a planting demo led by Goldney and W T James.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddleston Public School
W. H. Goldney
Goldney
W. G. A. Thomas
Georgetown
H.C. Williams
W. Goldney
Australia
Home-made Supper at the Old Scholarg Ball
Community fundraising event titled Supper at the Old Scholarg Ball features homemade dishes, warm fellowship, and classic music. organizers invite neighbors to attend and enjoy a modest price meal to support local programs.
Gladstone Primary School to hold Centenary Fancy Dress Ball
Local women gathered at Memorial Hall Gladstone to plan a charity Centenary Fancy Dress Ball for the primary school funds on July 29. Mrs Ganley to run decorations. supper conveners include Mesdames Nourse Jarvis Lines and others. Mrs T Harslett to MC. Carnell's orchestra will play. Final planning meeting July 24 at 3 pm at the Institute.
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Memorial Hall
Gladstone
G. M Black
B. C. Jarvis
H. J. Lines
B. Shetat
L. Sambell
W. Staker
T. Harslett
M.C
Carnell
Institute
Messrs
J. E., Stet and
W. Nourse
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S. Boyle
Ayr Street
G. W. Blaskett
G D. Moore
Pirie Street
Adelaide
Central 3655
Jamestown —— Institute
Parsons
Sanum
Wntitfing Uisin
Rewlimg Buole
Magasines
Mominy T
Mutun
At & Po
Secreur
Beenery
Jobn Bouter
Burford
L. M. W. Judell
Review Office
Dapte Ib
Stanwell Dork
Uli
Swollongong
Gkiama
E.A.C.A
Super Power Chief
Appi
Sheltharbour
R.A.C.A
Texas Company (Asia) Ltd
FL J. Berry
H.A.C.A
A. G. Bill
B. Moore
A.C.A
J. McCarthy
New Zealand
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Travel Service
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth Savings Bank of Australia
Commonwealth
Jamestown Hospital
Claude Garnell
Gladstone Institute
P. H. Clarke
Dr. Stewart
W. Ongers
Clarke
G. Fisher
W. H. Deeble
Ernest Jones
Areas Express
Sussex County Cricket Club
Hort Broughton
Northern Areas Football Association
Maddigan
Hooper Page
Caltowie—Hartwig
Holland Haven
Tube
Magpies
P.W. LL
Huddleston
Gladstone Primary School
Fisk Radiola
A. J. Lawrie
Hearne
Hearnes
McLeod’s
M. S. McLeod Tyre Stores
Flinders and Currie Sts
Peterborough
Pt. Pirie
Mt. Gambier
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