Crystal Brook News: Death in Steam Tent Fire and Local Club Events
In Crystal Brook during the past year reports show active farming and housing property sales. A coroner exonerates hospital staff after a steam tent fire at Crystal Brook Hospital kills ten month old Lyall Revert Symons. the infant suffocated with burns, while hospital staff are cleared of blame. Local News covers the Hite Club fire, a bridge event, institute social activities, and ball celebrations with community figures praised for organization and generosity.
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Child
Crystal Brook Hospital
Crystal Brook
A. G. Head
Lyall Revert Symons
Ar Bue
John Symons
William Ian North
Ilabe
Gladstone Hosts Regional Radio Eisteddfod Auditions
A public meeting at Memorial Hall Gladstone discussed broadcasting auditions for the State Eisteddfod. Gladstone was named center for regional competitions with entries expected from Laura Crystal Brook and Georgetown. Proceeds from door takings to benefit a local group. about ten entrants will be chosen for broadcast.
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Memorial Hall
Gladstone
J. W. Prior
Laura
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Me. JC. Thomaot
CWA
Jown Budge
L. C. Zerbe
Booleroo Centre celebrates 25th birthday of Primary School Western Club
The Primary School Western Club marked its 25th anniversary with a large turnout from Booleroo Centre and visitors from Wirra Yara. Mrs. B. H. Sugg chaired the event. Mrs. J. J. Kennedy cut the birthday cake as praises were spoken for the club’s founders.
Injury at Laura Station After Horse Tracking
Mr. T. Kile of Laura was kicked in the throat while tracking a horse at Laura Railway Station last Tuesday. He received an operation to insert a gadget in his throat and was moved to Jamestown Hospital where he is reported to be making good progress.
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T. Kile
Laura
Laura Hospital
Jamestown Hospital
Diggers Ball Glastone RSL Draws Large Crowd
About 200 people attended the Annual Diggers Ball at the Gladstone RSL Institute last Friday. Takings reached £19 as the hall was festively decorated under supervision of Mrs James and Mr J A Ronehers. Geon Fry's Orchestra provided music with Master of Ceremonies Mr St Robinson and Mr L Hols. A ladies committee served supper, and President Tom Koane with Secretary Mr Hay Ro Diwan led a strong committee to ensure a huge success.
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Royal Diggers
Crystal Brook Institute
Margaret Curtin
Rex Survile
R.S.L
Stumpy) Schultz
Careta
Harrie Catfie
Figst
Bill Cole
Harold Chapman
A. E. Frankcom
Gladstane Rsl
Institute
Mys
D. James
T. Farstett
J. A. Ronehers
Geon Fry
Tr. Agusta
St. Robinson
L. Hols
Tom Koane
Hay
Ro Diwan
Georgetown sports and social notes recount July events
The Georgetown Baptist Club hosted 20 players for a 40 to 10 tennis victory over Yacka Club on July 11 with supper and thanks from captains. A novelty football match on Arbor Day featured Georgetown and Convent School boys plus parents, ending 10 to 6 in favor of Georgetown, with plans for a return match August 1 to raise funds for Welfare Clubs. A girls basketball game saw Georgetown win 27 to 0. The School Welfare Club approved two self propelled swings and a miniature bazaar, plus a trading table for the Strawberry Fete. Tea cash and gate takings supported football funds, and a note confirmed TL Dansle remains in business as a dry cleaner and hairdresser. Weather notes report a varied week with 8 points rainfall bringing the month total to 292 points.
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The
Baptist Table ‘Tennis Club
Yaid Yacka Club
Institute
Yacka Club
Homehries
Les Smallacombe
Georgetown
Convent
Ginare School
Oval
Algo Vion
Georgetown School
Colin Crawford
J. H. Wakefield
James N
Wellington
Freeman
T. G Smallacombe
Fisher Street
Mrs
Sae
Sheila Tilkington
Wirrabara Women’s Branch elects officers at July meeting
Wirrabara The Wirrabara Women's Branch of the Agricultural Bureau held its annual meeting on July 17 electing Mrs. E Francis as President Mrs J H Hincks as Vice President and Miss E Jaeschke as Secretary. Several committee members were reelected and a presentation was made to Mrs J Porter for long attendance. The session featured talks by Mrs A J Watts Mrs Francis and others with Mr Royal and Miss Gardiner speaking on food storage and kitchen topics. The event supported Lana Hospital with proceeds from the afternoon.
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Western Club
Wirra- Yara
B. H. Sugg
J.J. Kennedy
Fred Rogers
Adelaide
Carr
Marie Stoodley
Robert Albinus
A. G. Smith
Gladstone
Miss Pledge
Williams
Gladstone High
Booleroo H
Gladstone FB
Orroroo
Orroroo H.P
Mne
Elty
N. Sykes
Booleroo Centre
Applla
Burrow
British and Foreign Bible Society
Booleroo
South America
C.W.A
Morchard
Melrose
Appila
Tarcadie
B. Knsuerhase
Doecke
Mise M. Growden
Winnecke
Schiymer
Telem Bend
B. Suez
CAVA
R. Llewelyn
Mothers & Babies' S Health Association
E. Llewelyn
Rooleron Centre
Slistrict
Murraytown
H. Schirmer
Tailem Bend
Perrier
Wirrahara
The
Agricultural Bureau
E. Francis
J. H. Hincks
E. Jaeschke
J. Porter
Intal Bureau
E. Francik
P. R. Phillis
Wirerabara
Gramme
A. J. Watts
Francis
C. Zwar
Royal
Advisory Board of Agriculture
Lyal MecHwin
MiL.c
F. Campbell
M Gardiner
Wirrabara Women’s Branch
Incheon
Ithe Lana Hospital
Mmanile Wise Man Speaks On Coughs And Cold dismissal
A confused quote from a wise man argues against coughing and colds and urges removal of illness. The text references speare and prermate wit Woods including a line about Great Peppermint.
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Mmanile
Northern Areas Football Premiership Stakes On Week Results
Saturday fixtures sparked a tense chase for third and fourth as Gladstone Jamestown and Laura level on ten points with Georgetown and Crystal Brook holding first and second. Reports detail quarter scores, goalkickers, and umpiring by Mr. Jack Teakle with Jamestown beating Caltowie 21 20 to 2 5 and Laura defeating Jamestown by seven goals to none as semi finals loom Jamestown to face Wirrabara in the first semi final on Saturday with transport details and lineups listed.
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Georgetown
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Damestown
Laura
Wirrabara
Caitowleooo
Jamestown
Saturdiy
Crystal
Caltowie
Wirrahara
Madstone Wirrahara
Crystal Bench
Janta Georgetown
Caltowie Lve
Crom Wirrahara
Lhat
the Oval
Jack Teakle
Galnare
Wirahara
Smallacombe
D. Phillis
L. Reed
J. Rawlings
Hest
Georgetown: — L. Reail, D. Phillis, K. Smallacombe, T. McNamara, J. Lang
Saunders
Wirtybury
M. Woolford
Holtit
M. Waynes
F. Hasv
Watuhant
Sevan
W. Sanders
Wellington
D. Lang
E. Smallacombe
A. Smallacombe
L Treland
Ro McNamara
R. Smit
K. Warkeutien
Mr. Lewis
D. Hollitt
R. Hollitt
Genrgetown
Ken Noonan
J. Lave
B. Myatt
T. Noonan
Th. Wellington
R. Bowman
Crown
B. Blight
R Siar
D- Walter
D Hollitt
Trier
Caltawie
J. Daly
Treva
Scor Jamestown
Danetown
Helinds
Jamestown Sround
UN Tawra
Cane
Emi
Jack Raverman
Caltowie Oval
Pup
Waller’s Corter
DR. Williams
Want
Gale Fvice
B. Williams
R, Williams
Ry Norton
J, Brereton
J. Slattery
R. Wilenshurst
Kirkland
B. Kelly
Ah Mates P
Towlell
K. Stewart
K. Symonds
M. Gibbous
Ateaney
le Obeary
D. Mitchell
Que Merrifield
Len
Williams
G. Davis
Appila Beats Orroroa At Home In Uneven Football
Flinders Football Association match saw Appila defeat Orroroa 9 goals 17 behinds to 6 goals 7 behinds. The Appila oval suffered rain damage and crowding hindered play. Best Appila players included Han 1 7, ALF Clark, Ww Reietstein, K Puller, Ackland, Parnell, Brooks, Meade.
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Appila
Orroras
Orroroa
Appila Oval
Han
Alf Clark
Reietstein
K Puller
Qrrore Ackland
W. Parnell
Brooks
Meadeway
Barker
AL Toolerin
Wilmington
Yongala RSL Ball Brings Social Night Despite Poor Attendance
Yongala RSL sub-branch held Ins Sth Animal Ball at the focal Institute on July 15. Weather reduced attendance, but 150 people enjoyed hours of dancing to Mrs Woods Orchestra. A presentation to Mrs Smith followed the tribute to Fallen Comrades. Prizes went to A White, K Jacka, and Mrs Dy Cram. supper by Mrs Fischer and Miss B Crayford. funds raised, ticketed at £8.
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Yongala Rsl
Focal Institute
Ins
Woods
Don Young
David Robinson
Row Hard
As Smith
Fischer
B. Crayford
M.A. Smith
A. White
Ke, Jacka
Dy Cram
Jamestown Table Tennis Association Results and Standings
Jamestown Table Tennis men's division results show Green defeating Methodist and Presbyterian, White beating Presbyterian, and Khaki winning big. Premiership points list Green and Presbyterian tied on 8 as RSL, St James, Methodist Blue, Methodist White follow. Women's division shows Methodist White leading with 8 points and Methodist Blue 4. Tonight's matches include Methodist Blue vs RSL and St James vs Methodist White.
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Tutu
Methodist
Mbbers
Ta & Methodist White
Mresbyterina
RSL
Kinky
St James Fnd
Presbyterina Nn
Khaki
Green
Methodist Blue
Methodist White
St. James
R.S.L
Presbyterian
St. Janes
Caltowie Reunion Mourns Past Leaders at John Martins Hall
The Caltowie Rosauion held its regular meeting at John Martins Dining Hall on July 1. Attendees paid tribute to Alex McCallum who died the day before, noting his long service as a settler, former president of the Ballarat Agricultural Society, and promoter of the Callowie Memorial Hall. Fred Pallentry, a longtime resident, also died recently and condolences were expressed with wreaths sent by reunion groups. The collection supported a local food fund.
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Caltowin Rosauion
John Martin
Biome Hall
Alex McCallum
Caltowie North
Balle Agricultural Society
Callowie Memorial Hall
Fred Pallentry
Fellonburg Ayas
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Hite
W. W. Robinson
MLC
Port Pirie Club
J. Summer
Institute Indies Auxiliary
A. A. Peake
R. C Shauahnesey
A. H. Peake
Pt. Wire High School
Astonville
Aftonville
F.8.l
ABC
Radio Eisteddfod
Northern Areas
Flinders Football Association
Yongala
Jamestown Table Tennis Association
Gollins Street
Mel
Lethbridge
Sion
f_ B. LEE
A. C. Thomas Boring Contractor
Neptune Oil Co. Pty. Ltd
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