Visitor Mr Tom Wilson of Perth Visits Gladstone
A Perth man, Mr Thomas H. Wilson, visiting Gladstone this week, renews old ties with Nichola and Lane families and former Wyalkatchem farming partners. A past Perth Royal Agricultural Society and Rotary Club president, he once led a motor convoy through Gladstone en route to Melbourne and is a known advertiser of the Golden West.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Thomas H. Wilson
Perth
Nichola
Lane Auilies
Wyalkatchem
W. Growden
Melbourne
Perth Royal Agricultural Society
Perth Royal Automobile Club
Perth Rotary Club
Sid Borritt
Lake Plains
Langhorne’s Creek
R. A. Rundle
Tom
George Wilson
Raiway
Horwood Bagshaw's
West Australias
Growden
Hig Vielt
Girl Cyclists See Australia on Malvern Star Bikes
Shirley Duncan and Wendy Law with their dog Peter completed a two year overland tour through Tasmania Victoria New South Wales Queensland West Australia South Australia ending in Adelaide after visiting Gladstone Clare and other towns. The pair praised friendly locals and scenic routes while noting agents kept their cycles in top order and their journey has not harmed them.
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Australia
Malvern Star
Shirley Duncan
Wendy Law
Dot Peter
Gladstone
Adelaide
Happy
Tralians
Melbourne
Tasmania
Victoria
New South Wales
Brisbane
Peter
Queensland
West Australia
Fremantle
South Australia
Augusta
Pirie
Io Ealy
Bob Hardlett
Clare
Shirley
Wendy
Eudunda’s
Weenzo's Cough Remedy Claims Quick Chest Relief
An ad styled claim promises a best cough remedy by Weenzo that costs little and saves money. It asserts ingredients target chest conditions and roaches, with vague efficacy notes and home remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weenzo
Monty Caanet
Belalie North holds successful Bachelors Ball and Arbor Day
At Belalie North Soldiers Memorial Hall visitors from Canowie Belt Yongsla and Jamestown attended a Bachelors Ball where Miss Neta Bray won Belle of the Ball. A novelty dance was won by Mr and Mrs Bob Phillips. Arbor Day was observed at the School with songs and a tree planting by Rev Phillips. Light snow fell Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie North Soldiers Memorial Hall
Canowie Belt
Yongsla
Jamestown
Don Frost
Walter Davies
Stan Mattner
Neta Bray
Bob Phillips
Rex Smart
Jack Simpson
Eric Smart
Aude Keting
Claude Ketling
Phillips
Mannanarie triumphs in Regional Football clash 15 11 to 9
Mannanarie defeated Turowie 15 11 to 9 with Noonan eight goals Campbell two and Twigden five. Best players for Mannanarie included Clarke Noonan McKay Baynes and Harding. Turowie’s Twigden J Twigden Power Stacey Marron. Pekina and Peterborough drew. Bye players recovering well. Snow fell in Mannanarie district at noon Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O'Grady
Harvie
Pekina
Peterboroug
Mannamarie
Frances Clarke
Mannanarie
Women’s Basketball A Grade Semi Finals and Final Preview
Results from the A Grade semi finals show Caltowie 35 over Pres 2 with Methodist 18 and St Joseph 14. Play on July 24 features Brown 28 over Methodist 21 and High School 21 over St Joseph 12 with top players listed. The A Grade Final pits Pres against Methodist on the Methodist Court at 3 15 pm, following the B Grade semi final Cal towle v High School at 1 45 pm on the St Joseph Court, umpired by Mrs Cooper and Me R Park respectively. An afternoon tea supports the Methodist Girls Comradeship and funds for the Association, with a collection at both matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Methodist
St. Joseph
Pres. Brown
Brown
G. Crawford
M. Sally
Schulz
Suan
High School
P. White
Glasgow
J. Bailey
Me. R. Park
Frown
St. Joseph Court
Cooper
Income Tax Returns Sealed For 1948 Lodgement
Notices outline forms S A B and BY for income from wages, interest, partnerships, trusts, rents, and businesses. Filing deadlines are July and August 1948 with forms obtainable at post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vet Lodge
Addiiton
Crystal Brook Social Scene and Community Meetings
Crystal Brook held its mid summer ball on Friday July 21 with large Wye supporters present. Rex Sutcliffe and Vic Tucker led a lively program with Luae Clartin's Orchestra and a supper by the auxiliary. The gathering included a tribute to fallen servicemen and raised nearly £50 for the Willing of aurney Club rooms. A separate meeting formed plans for a Moss Symons memorial fund and an hospital gate project. Crystal Brook Boys Club formed with officers elected. The Men's Championship Golf finals completed with L. Murdock and V Mayger winning their grades. Farmers face continuing dry conditions and a rain event was urged. Social notes record visits, a bridge prize, and arts exhibition fund-raising event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Suppranen
Diggers
Wye
Rex Sutcliffe
Vic Tucker
Luae Clartin
Rex. Sutciffe
Arge
Lala
Hineides
Winey
Papandre
Sh Beach
Auxiliary
Stumpit
Aurney Club
Moss Symans
Crustee Brock Bafalo Lodge
Masonic Lodge
B.S
M. Symons
G. Schultz
Chaman
A. Frankcom
Crystal Brook Boys Club
Institute
Hiv
A. G. Head
Mesers
J.iltig
A. Rainsford
V. Higeins
W. W. Robinson Esq
MLC
L.Y. Higgins
Messrs. C
I Fovidia
HG Tlead
T. Dack
R. K. Hosking
BR Pavy
J. Schapel
DW. L North
W. Bates
R. Combe
D. Lyon
F. Newett
J. Newett
A Thomas
G'Shavehnessy
H.C. Gadd
E. Tyler
D. Murdock
W. Cole F. McLeod
W. Miller
F. Sandoz
Rex Mortimer
H. L. Cattle
J. B. King
Treasury
H. Brylen
A. Aunear
B. Baker
V. Tucker
Vic Mayger
Focal Links
L. Murdock
M. Fors Gay
Mayger
L. Edy
Laura Apron Parade at Laura Methodist Hall
The Conventrs of the Methodist Work Stall held an Apron Parade at Laura Methodist Hall on July 20. Aprons of varied shapes were shown and the stall was busy at closing time. A jumble stall, piano selections, solos and recitations entertained attendees. Competitions were won by Mrs Kabler and Mrs C Amey. Mrs W J Stafford convened the afternoon arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist Hall
Mes
A. Day
Kohley
Mesdames J
Gladstone Rifle Club Results At 200 Yards Meet
Gladstone Rifle Club teams captained by AT Harslett MoS Osman C Woodward and L C Oborn fired at 200 yards on the local range 23 July. Osman’s Lea scored 45 1 fu 05 W B Shetist 45 46 92 Smallacombe 46 44 1 Toma Shorn’s Team led by Charm Weatherill Cowie posted totals 270. Woodward’s Team total 268. Starslett’s Team led by Havelett Woodward Black posted 51. Also fired 2 T Day 47 44 91.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Rifle Club
Messrs. AT
Harslett
Mos. Osman
C. Woodward
L. C. Oborn
Osman
M.S. Osman
W. B. Shetist
Smallacombe
Toma Shorn
L. C. Charm
UM. Weatherill
A. Cowie
Woodward
Fi Wy J
J. Ouman
M. F. Flavel
Starslett
A.ft Havelett
M. Woodward
JM. Black
T.day
Impressions of West Australia Farming Country
A vivid account of Western Australia wheat belt around Northam and Wongan Hills. Describes soil types, crops such as wheat and barley, pasture plants, rail and road access, silos, farm scale, and local towns including Pithars Wolfgan Hills and Mt Rupert. Notes on farmers, managers, and services in the area and a portrait of mixed farming operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geraldion
Western Australia
Morral Gimlet
Ticle
Witree
Marra
Heyy
Snow Chon
Havest
Wade
Save Arerial
Mrivet
Wanvan Mills
Wanvan Mills 1 Was Teaved
BG Loviner
Jauvestawa
Union Bank
Lorimer
Union Hank Vranch
Wongan Hills
Hank
E.G. U
Wonzan Hilly
Wolfgan Hills
West Austeasia
Perth
Jeanestown
Eric Smart
Rupert
Pates
Heled
Erlea Tive
Mt. Rupert
My. Smarty
Munker
Buggaree
West Australia
Jamestown Triumph with 12.11 as Goalkickers Shine
Northern Areas Football match reports Jamestown finishing 12 goals 11 behinds with L Brown scoring four, G Piper three, and Ti Kelly two. Best play credited to Gutstant M Haynes, G Piper, L Couzner, B Kelly, L Brown, C Meaney as Jamestown tops the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Laura
M. Haynes
G. Piper
L. Couzner
B, Kelly
L. Brown
C. Meaney
Kelly
1. Patten
H. Wilmshurst
Sporting Notes From Pedinga Oddities
A garbled list of horse names and racing notes appears with many misspellings and unclear pairings. It mentions steeplechase competitors and various unnamed entrants such as Gold Rein Biblical Kerala and Royal Deerse plus Sunfire and Tied Piper among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hindles
Glevharold
Valoa
Visalla Alow
Biblical
Kerala
Royal Deerse
Nagation
Mariner
St Albans Ladies Guild Holds Summer Parish Meeting
St Albans Ladies Guild at Gladstone held a sunny July afternoon in the Parish Hall with an apron and sponge competition drawing many entries. Ars Giles won best display, while prizes went to Mrs Weinere and Reichstein for sponge. Afternoon tea, new officers welcomed, and plans for future sales and a scone contest were outlined.
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Have
Waem
Sateline
Tix
Reichstein
Laura
Ars. C. Giles
F. Weinere
Nach Ani Tiffard
Wennett
Appila Defeats Melrose In Teaman Illumined Match
Appila beat Melrose 7 goals 14 behinds to 5 goals. The game at Ap pila era under ideal conditions was tame with both teams hindered by Booleroo Hospital Ball. Standout players included Det Griffin W Francis and Colt Harvie for Appila while Clem Stee Chalmers Bros and Jettner fought for Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appila
Melrose
Det Grifin
Franvis
Colt Harvie
Appi
Clem Stee
Chalmers Bros
Appilassi
Griffin
W. Francis
Reichstein Bros
L. Kapke
J. Francis
R. Jettner
C. Harvie
C. Slee
T. Marrow
J. Dickson
R. Miller
Tapire Bastian
Wausau Hills Township Story Readies Publication
Fragmentary notes describe a small township at the Manic of the Wausau Hills with married couples single men and workers with Lin owning a wool shed and other stables. The passage ends with an unfinished promise to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waitake
Lin
Wausau
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Belalie North
Income Tax and Social Services
Crystal Brook
Arthur
J. Tilse
Peter Palmer
Sprod
Vant McLeod
A. EU Thomist
O.W.A. Arts
J. Nowett
L. Eddy
L.m.w.s. F
Northern Areas Football, Association
P. Gruepetint
Witrabara
Graile
Tana
Atu Wirrabara
Pedinga
A.R.C
ST. Algan's Ladies Guild
Gladstone G.W.A
Aranell
Is. L. Lambell
R. Treasure
Mins
Light
Woods
Flinders Football Association
Booleroo
Orroroo
Lovleroy Couire
Orvevoo
Scarlets
Boojovoo
Alrounder
Polly
Booleraaai
Brigien Bros
B. Arthus
B. Furtin
A Hollist
Paine, Clarke
Barker Smith Cahill
Lang
Eudunda
Shirley M. Duncan
Wendy F. Law
A.C. Read
General Motor Enginer
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
East Bros
Walker
Men’s Store
Morocco
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