Laura School Children Visit Jamestown in Team Sports Day
On July 13 Laura Primary School sent two girls teams and a football squad to Jamestown. Laura A beat Jamestown Prep 20 6 in basketball while Jamestown took Laura B 18 15. Football ended Jamestown 8 19 behinds Laura 4 2 behinds with multiple standout players named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Kohler
Laura Primary School
Jamestown
Laura
Laura A
E. Clarke
B. Sloan
J. Grimwood
J. Hutson
C. Irvine
J. Glasson
Laura B
M. Watson
B. Schulz
I. Henderson
V. Johns
B. Martin
V. McDougall
L Henderson
G. Waters
B. Glasson
L. Davis
P. Russell
Bill Brown
B. Dunn
R. Scott
Forsyth
P. Wurm
B. Amey
B. Horner
D. Wurm
New Blood at Wolta Wolta Stud in Clare
Wolta Wolta Stud at Clare introduces Chameleon by Schiavoni from Hyperion line. W. & N. Mackay assume Wolta Wolta traditions with Chameleon fee 30 guineas and return service if no foal. Chameleon’s bloodline links to Tranquil and St Frusquin Tra cery lines. Owen Roe stands at Wolta Wolta fee 25 guineas, sire of Carreen Glennie Owen's Corner. pastures described as lush for mares and foals.
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Wolta Wolta
Clare
Chameleon
Messrs. W. & N. Mackay
Schiavoni
Tranquil
England
Hyperion
Wolta
Owen Roe
Manfred
Miss Meadowes
Mildura
Carreen
Glennie
Owen's Corner
Jamestown Table Tennis Association Round Four Results
In the fourth round of the Men's Division Presbyterian won over R S L Green 6 4 on July 16. Methodist White beat C of E 6 2 and Methodist Blue defeated B S L Khaki 10 4. Premiership totals: Methodist White 8, Methodist Blue 6, Church of England 4, R S L Khaki 2, R S L Green 2, Presbyterian 2. Women: Methodist Blue 9 1 over Church of England and Methodist White 7 3 over Presbyterian. Premierships: Methodist Blue 6, Methodist White 4, Church of England 2, Presbyterian 0.
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Presbyterian
R.S.L. Green
Methodist White
C of E
Methodist Blue
B.S.L. Khaki
Church of England
R.S.L. Khaki
Methodist Witte Filetedted Presbyterian
Baptist Ladies' Guild Hosts July Reception for Baehm Couple
The Laura Baptist Ladies' Guild held a reception in Baptist Hall on July 13 for Mr. and Mrs. Claude Baehm. Rev Hawke and J Bowker voiced gratitude from the guild and attendees. The bride cut the cake and thanked organizers for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies' Guild
Claude Baehm
Genie Hale
Baptist Hall
Rev. Hawke
J. Bowker
Ladies’ Guild
Happy Fellowship
Laura Baptist Ladies Present Daphne Hale Before Marriage
The ladies of Laura Baptist Church presented Miss Daphne Hale with best wishes for her future happiness before her marriage to Cpl. Norm Baehm on Friday evening July 12.
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The
Laura Baptist Church
Daphne Hale
Cpl
Norm Baehm
Fireside Social at Knauerhase Home Draws 95 Guests
The third Fireside Social was hosted by Mrs. J. Knauerhase with Laura and Miss E Knauer hase and Mrs Laurie arranging the program. About 95 guests attended. The Old Comrade song was sung and after supper thanks were given to Mr Knauerhase. Rev Hawke led the benediction. Mr and Mrs James invited all to the next event on July 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Knauerhase
Laura
E. Knauerhase
Laurie
C. L. Smith
Mr. Knauerhase
Hawke
Mrs. James
Port Pirie Band to Play Free Concert at Gladstone
The Port Pirie B H A S Band visits Gladstone on Tuesday July 30 for a grand concert at the Institute. Conducted by Allan Hogg the band offers its services free to aid the Methodist Strawberry Stall Fund. Tickets cost 2d with 3d extra for bookings at W. Cooks. Convener Mrs J P Hage expects a large crowd.
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Port Pirie B.h.as
Gladstone
Institute
Methodist
Allan Hogg
W. Cook
Gladstone Branch Forms Health Group Holds Inaugural Meeting
The Gladstone branch of the Mothers' and Babies' Health Association will hold its first annual meeting Friday at 3 pm at the Institute. The financial statement will be presented and all mothers and interested ladies are invited. The branch reports about 30 members.
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Gladstone
Institute
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Holds Annual Meeting
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau met at the Institute on Friday with K L Blesing presiding. Officers elected include President K L Blesing Vice-presidents R Pollard and W D Pearce Secretary J L Potter and Committeeman L J Sargent. Delegates to the Adelaide Congress were Blesing and Potter. Mounted Constable W R Schneide spoke on the Road Traffic Act and A Q Badman discussed the Wheat Stabilization Bill before Parliament.
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Institute
K. L. Blesing
Potter
Adelaide
W. R. Schneide
Str
A. Q. Badman
Heenzo Cough Remedy Ad Promotes Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Heenzo Cough Remedy as a quick and pleasant relief for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza. It promotes a two shilling bottle to be mixed with water for one pint and claims suitability for adults and children.
Welcome Home at Mannanarie celebrates returning servicemen
Mannanarie Hall was crowded on Friday July 5 for a ceremony honoring local service personnel. J M Robinson chaired. H C Hall handled secretarial duties. G Lawson led in the entry of veterans. An honour roll unveiled, two minutes silence observed, and soldiers’ creed recited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannanarie Hall
J. MM. Robinson
H. C. Hall
G. Lawson
Mary Yeates
G. S. Young
Lang H. H
Spavin J. L
Brooks F. W
Young G. R
Beaven E. H. W
Bretag F
Clark A. L
Clark L
Crawford W
Hall H. T
Harding R
Jones H. C
Jeffs J. M
Lang W. J
Lawson J. J
O'Grady
Pollard
Toh
Thomas A. C
Thomas C. L
Thomas G. G
Thomas L. M
Williams B. C
Williams D. F
Williams R. J
Frost Joan
Jones Enid
Lawson Barbara
Lawson Dorothy
Tohl
Hilda
Hall H. J
Lawson I. J
O'Grady L. D
Tohl W
Thomas A. G
G. G
M. J. Cronin
Goome
Fred Bretag
Reg Williams
Tom Edmonds
Miss Turner
Frank Clark
M.C
David Robinson
Steggall
Peterborough
Tarcowle
Belalie North
Yongala
Jamestown
Bundaleer
Robbins Benefit Fund Receipts and Expenditure Recorded
Statement of receipts and expenditure for the Robbins Benefit Football Match at Jamestown on June 10 1946. Gate receipts 20 pounds 9 shillings, donations 17 pounds 9 shillings, tea 12 pounds 3 shillings. total 50 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence. Net proceeds handed to Central Fund 50 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence. Additional week receipts by secretary W Bawden include 124 pounds 0 shillings 4 pence previously acknowledged, 74 pounds 11 shillings from Northern Areas Inter Association match, 50 pounds 1 shilling 3 pence from Jamestown Football Club, 3 pounds from W Cook account Snooker Tournament, 1 pound 1 shilling from Gladstone Golf Club, various small gifts totaling 1 shilling 0 pence from H E Klemm, H T Harslett 10 shillings, W Stevens 10 shillings, R G Peters 10 shillings, W Fawcett 2 shillings 6 pence. Grand total to date 255 pounds 7 shillings 1 pence.
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Jamestown
Gate
Central Fund
W. Bawden
Gladstone Football Club
Northern Areas
Jamestown Football Club
W. Cook
Gladstone Golf Club
H. E. Klemm
H. T. Harslett
W. Stevens
R. G. Peters
W. Fawcett
Frank Cave Appointed Melbourne Head Office Publicity Manager
Frank Cave, longtime head of Shell Australia radio and film departments, becomes Head Office Publicity Manager in Melbourne. He oversees all Australian advertising for the company and is known for the Shell Show radio program and for writing and producing over 30 documentary and educational films.
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Frank Cave
Shell Company of Australia Limited
Melbourne
Australia
Cave
Commonwealth
Shell
Agricultural Conditions Upper North
Mr. W. C. Johnston reports on rainfall and farming prospects in the Upper North district. Jan–Mar rainfall 9.23 inches. Apr–Jun 3.27 inches. Seeding rains above average, seeding completion near, germination excellent. Stock in good condition. lambing nearly finished with some twin-disease concerns. Rabbits largely absent due to high fur prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Upper
Gladstone Golf Club Championship Third Round Results
Gladstone Golf Club completed the third round of the Club Championship on Saturday July 13 1946 with men led by W Edmunds 71 and W Williamson 73 followed by O M Henschke 75 and W G Cook 76. Ladies top scores included D Pinch 85 and E Creber 90. The Points Trophy third round occurred June 13 with A E Smith 87 and W Williamson 73 leading men while Mrs Daw 93 and Mrs Henschke 93 led the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Edmunds
Williamson
O. M. Henschke
W. G. Cook
L. Allison
F Thomas
L. EB. Rohrlach
R. A. Mundy
M. Pyne
G. Miller
S. W. Thomson
H. Hough
A. E. Smith
R. Allnut
F. Bywater
F. Stevens
K. Rowe
D. Pinch
E. Creber
Mrs. Daw
Mrs. Henschke
J. Cully
Mrs. Bawden
W. S. Williamson
L. Rohrlach
F. Bywaters
F. Thomas
Obituary of Phrozy Frances Scott of Laura district
The death of Mrs Phrozy Frances Scott at Laura Hospital on June 27 at age 18 was noted. Born June 18 1908 at Lyndhurst Siding near Farina she lived in Wirrabara and Laura areas, married Walter David James in 1936, a hockey player with Laura and Wirrabara teams, leaving husband and two sons Geoffrey and David. Funeral at Laura Cemetery with service by Rev B Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phrozy Frances Scott
Laura Hospital
Lyndhurst Siding
Farina
T. E. Kite
Laura
Wirrabara
Walter David James
J. M. Scott
H. Davies
Geoffrey
David
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