Shell opens central Australia petrol depot at Alice Springs
The Shell Company opened a modern bulk petrol depot at Alice Springs marking a key step in central Australia’s distribution network. The facility includes 24 200 gallons capacity tanks, a drum filling system, and a storehouse for cased goods to support pastoralists and overlanders with reduced transport costs and assured supplies despite weather.
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Shell Company
Alice Springs
Buik
Australia
Centre
Crown Lands
South Australia
Mr. Jenkins
Sheil Cotte Duili Australia
Mr. Day
IL Stalius
Aude Springs
Fastoralista
Overland Tourista
Apenier
Central Australia
Georgetown Hosts Annual Ball Draws 250 Guests
In Georgetown on July 17 the focal Hibernian Lodge annual ball drew about 250 attendees from Jamestown Crystal Brook and nearby towns. Music by Rohrsheim’s orchestra of Port Pirie and MC J F Angley, with lavish supper and flowers donated by Mrs. C A Smallacombe, marked a successful social event amid farmers fearing insufficient rains for July growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hibernian Lodge
Rohrsheim
Port Pirie
J. F. Angley
M.C
Georgetown
C. A. Smallacombe
Jamestown
Maesdames McAskill
McBain
Miss McAskill
Messrs
W. Hodgens
J. McBain
C. May
L. Wilson
L. Martin
B. Mannian
T. Casey
Leahy
Gulnare
F. Leahy
R Badman
Brown
A. Inglis
Green
Bowman
Thomas
McPherson
H. J
L. Braggy
Mortimer
Huddleston
P. Curtin
Simes
Jacobi
Halle
Liown
Sims
Smith
Smvour
Greary
Matthews
Ritchie
Red Hill
Miller
M. Hayes
McAvaney
Byrnes
March
Sinari
Crystal Brook
Sheridan
Cox
McBride
Suwaliacombe
W. Pilkington
Bailey
Darley
Hayes
Bruce
O'Loughlin
O'Donoghue
Liddle
Goulter
Bourke
Quinliven
P. Arbon
Weston
Greig
Sagar
Arban
Schapel
Lawson
Smallacombe
Gladstone
Pascoe
J. Budge
M. Travers
Barclay
O'Brien
Coghlan
Andrews
Edwards
Yates
Travers
Sneath
Page
Harris
Harslett
Creber
Stevens
Iggins
Heal
Kearney
Ellis
Growden
Bergin
Humphris
Laura
J. Slattery
M. Sexton
M. J. McAuley
J. J. Angley
Carmody
N. Brogan
Hynes
Crawford
Freebairn
Carmony
Katz
K. Miller
Heinze
Wilkin
Hart
Phillis
Francis
Bannon
Phillips
Sanderson
Cunningham
O'Connor
Bramford
Jolly
Football Accident Fund Donations Listed
Donations to Mr EB Wainwright hon treasurer for the Football Accident Fund include Jamestown Football Club Haven J Wilsdon Scotcher Baynes Bailey Brooks Givans Daly Newman Bros Wainwright and others. The listing shows multiple donors with initials and surnames, indicating a community fundraising effort.
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EB. Wainwright
Jamestown
Haven
Wilsdon H
Scotcher H. EL
Baynes W. J
Bailey M. W
Brooks Bros Givans
Daly
Sanse
Kel
Feubister
R. Phillips R. B. Molonay W
Pascoe H
Gibbs C
Spruhen J
Newman Bros
Wainwright E
Coursing meet at Jamestown Plumpton Grounds under fine weather
Coursing patrons enjoyed clear conditions for the third meeting of the Middle North Coursing Pluempton Club at Jamestown Plumpton Grounds on Tuesday. Three stakes contested with multiple dog pairings, winners named in novice, all aged and club stakes, officials praised for smooth operation.
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Middle North
G. Mill
Ponderer
Molly Micawber
R. C. Titchards
Wilkie Collins
Merry Lincoln
J. G. Madigan
Humbug Wilkie
Humbug
Mary Collings
Pearce
Brealy
Orchard
San Sauci
W. B
Wilkie Collins Urilda
T. J. Kelly
E. Foubisier
J. Sutter
J. 3. Stephens
Novicu
Finis
Gecho
Valarie
Pelle Vue
Wilkie
Lady
Queen's Gift
Black Forest
Winnie
Getalie
Hope
Kesalin
Oklahoma
Delle Vue
Gladsome
Barunga Boy
Novelist
Colin Belle
Winceyete
Iwyne
Vena
Pal
CLABS
San Souci
Mick Finegse
Headland
Top Gear
Wilkie Kelly
Royal Mac
Umbug Wilkie
Crystal
Crystal Brook Socials and Institute Annual Meeting
Saturday events at Mrs. P McBride's house featured Miss Ray McBride's queen competition with bridge, dancing and music. The Crystal Brook Institute held its annual general meeting led by D J Corry noting rising takings, a larger library, and solid finances. new officers were elected including H L Plush as President and D J Corry as Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. McBride
Ray McBride
Crystal Brock Institute
D. J. Corry
Adoa
H. L. Plush
A. Sinclair
Opening of Gulnare Young People Club and Golf Match
The Guilnare Institute hosted the Young People's Club opening on Monday July Sth with music by Miss K Sauchow and Miss M Wellington and a speech by Mr A Thames on National Economies. Indoor games followed under Overseer A T Strange. A Gulnare Golf Club opening match at Yacka resulted in Yacka winning 15 to 6 with 4 all square.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bilas’ Anglican
Crystal Brook Institute
F. Abell
Yocal
J. Buttfield
A. Button
Haskard
Strudwick
B. Lock
K. Douglas
J. B. Drabble
Divine Service
Crystal Brook
Willoch- Ta
Richard Thomas
Messrs. P. Pavy
T. Brennan
W. M. Wilkinson
Young People's Club
Guilnare Institute
K. Sauchow
M. Wellington
A. Thames
Hevertend A. T. Strange
Gulnare Institute
Gulnare Golf Club
Yacka
Gulnare
Crystal Brook Show Opens Gala Day With Royal Visit
Preparations for Crystal Brook North Western Agricultural Society Show on September 1 as Their Excellencies Sir Alexander Hore-Ruthven and Lady Hore-Ruthven accept invitation. Program includes arrival at railway station, public school guard of honour, hospital visit, and town tour. Exhibit improvements planned, 600 plus entries expected. a verandah to be built near the fruit stall. The show opens at 12:50 with a luncheon to follow. Also an advertisement for Doan's Backache Kidney Pills proclaims relief from kidney trouble with a testimonial from Mgr H Mildren of Peterborough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North- Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Crook
Sir Alexander
Lady Hore-Ruthven
Crystal Brook
George Ritchie
W. W. Robinson
G. W. H. Gale
Mgr. H. Mildren
Peterborough
Dean
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Clark
Pr. Stark’s
Clark’s Gladstone Stores
Jamestown Cash & Carry
S.R
Adelaide
Institute
Church of England
Golf
Snoontown
Crystal Hrook
Snowtown Ladies
D. Murdock
A. R. Hocking
D. Corry
B. L. Hocking
N. White
A. H. White
1. G. Kendrew
W. Carey
1. T. Brennan
B. R. Tuck
Tl. R. Ferguson
D. McFarlane
L. G. Hill
H. Roberts
R. V. Cutting
Ty. A. Heaslip
C. Eyres
H. J. Sanders
E. P. McElliot
H. J. Frith
R. TL. Jones
Dawn W. Gray
G. R. Wilts
Sfoilo
Ays Street
PHONE
Galf
Institute Jamestown
Rolls Royce
Humphrey Bishop
London Artists
Berridges
Institute Gladstone
the Palais
Doan
Foster-McClellan Co., Proprietora
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Hacking Gough
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