Belalie North Memorial Hall honors Pte Rex Axford
On Wednesday July 15 a complimentary social was tendered to Pte Rex Axford at Belalie North Memorial Hall. The event featured musical items by local performers and speeches by community figures, followed by dancing and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rex Axford
Belalie North Memorial Hall
Ofr
A. D. Bray
S. Napper
W. Cummings
Misa Annie
Bruce Bradtke
Misa D. Cummings
T. Edwards
S. Nicol
Stan Napper
Erneston
Hulogisticapecchea
A. L. Jonas
M. Warner
3. Napper
Ditrict
Bray
F.| Cummings
Axford
Obituary notices from Wirrabara and surrounding towns
Deaths include Mrs. ALG Grant of Wirrabara, interred at Wirrabara Cemetery, noted for patriotism and local service. Also item on Mrs. W. McNeil of Huddleston and St Peters, widow of John McNeil, with children listed. Harriet L Venning of Adelaide area dies, former Gladstone resident, Metho dist church associate, daughter Maud Kay Venning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alg. Grant
Wirrabara
Geo. Mahoon
W. McNeil
Winchester Street
St. Peters
Davetter
William Logen
Huddleston
John McNeil
Ome
Robert
Harriet L. Venning
Gladatone
Methodiet Church
Miax Kay Veoning
Special Sheep Sale Draws Large Turnout at Gladetone
Gulasbrough Mort & Co report a strong crowd at the Gladetone sale held Monday July 20 with steady bidding. Prices quoted include various ewes and lambs across multiple classes, with figures in pounds shillings and pence and notable reads for woolly and bred ewes, ewe lambs, wethers, prime stock, and pigs and draught animals in the event concluding at sunset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulasbrough, Mort & Co
Gladetone
Jamestown Leads in Second Liberty Loan Subscriptions
Jamestown reached £5,900 in per head subscriptions and earned a blue pennant, while Naracoorte topped at £25,100. Whyalla and Port Pirie posted small amounts. Maitland showed stronger figures. The State Loan bulletin notes delays and urges more local canvassing and voluntary contributions to meet daily government needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diz
Savings Bank of
L.A
Jamestown
Dix
Jamestown War Loan Committee
I Ft
Naracoorte
Whyallain
Port Pirie
Bend
Laura
Maitland
War ‘Loan Committee
South Australia
Peter Mann Celebrates 18th Birthday Before Navy Enlistment
A birthday gathering was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. Harslett in Gladstone for Peter Mann of the Bank of Australasia staff on the eve of his 18th birthday and impending Royal Australian Navy service. Guests enjoyed a naval themed dinner, decorations, a cake, music, and dancing with remarks from local figures and gifts including a pipe and tobacco pouch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Harslett
Gladstone
Peter Mann
Bank of Australasia
Royal Australian Navy
D. Pinch
K. Budge
J. G. Deeble
A. H. Smith
W. Long
S.C. ‘Thomson
Jown Budge
HT. Harslett
W. 8
Jarrett
J. C. Thomson
H. M. Pascoe
J. G. Deebie
Smith
H, Stewart
Bills
Prior F. Coleman
F. South
Warren Harelett
B, Williamson
M. Staker
J, Crawford
M. Smith
Harslett
Short
H. Prior
Piich
Budge
Margaret Smith
Patriotic Football Match At Gladstone Oval
A charity football match is set for Saturday at Gladstone Oval between Georgetown and Gladstone to aid the F F C E. Mr Read will umpire. Tea and sweets will be on sale. a large crowd is expected in fine weather. Georgetown and Gladstone players listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Oval
Gladsone
Georgetown
F.f.ce
Mery. Read
Bowman
R. Brogan
R. Crawford
D. Martin
R. C. Donhardt
R. Horwood
D. R. Lang
K. A. McNamara
B. Myatt
D. Noll
G. Noonan
J. Noonan
K. Noonan
L. Noonan
C. Page
L. Simms
A. Smallmcombe
Smalacombe
K Smallafcombe
L. Smallacombe
G. Smart
Spackman
D. Symes
C. F. Thomas
Gladstone
P. Mann
W. Prior D. Amey
F. Hill
Jack Spavin MM Killed in Action in Middle East
Mr and Mrs A Spavin of Yongala were notified that their second son Jack Spavin MM was killed on July 10. Spavin had earlier been awarded the Military Medal for bravery in the Middle East campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Spavin
Yongala
Pie
Jack Spavin
Rowe
Pre Spavin
Middle East
Jamestown Show to Stage Clydesdale Medal Judging
The Oelalie Agricultural Society met to appoint stewards and judges for an October Labor Day animal show led by President M McCallum. It awards a Clydesdale medal from the Commonwealth Clydesdale Society and cash prizes of 27 and 2 for first and second. Proceeds go to British Red Cross Circles and BEC Fund branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oelalie Agricultural Society
M McCallum Esq
J.P
Commonwealth Clydesdale Society
Jamestown
Ingal Red Cross
BEC. Fund
Prise Ists
Jamestown Legacy and Local High School Finals
A patchwork item recalls Jamestown’s 1607 voyage and later interest in North America, alongside a 1907- era note about colonial history. The piece then shifts to local high school basketball results and player headlines from Pres, Bapt, Meth, and Old Scholars teams with scores and best players listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queen Milabeth de Lotite Company
Engwnd
James
North Avey
Virginia
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Tenry
Jamestown
North America
Virginnia
South Australia
High School
Joan Gribble
Kelly
O'Loughlin
Stegall
Pres
J. Crump
Crawford
M. Ellis
R. O'Loughlin
Medlin
Hewett
A. McGregor
L, Miller
J Malin
D- Moor
Gordon
G. McKensie
St. Jos
Brown
L. Blasson
Jeffs
O'Leary
J. Ralph
V. Steggall
M. Miller
V." Willams
Heenzo Three in One Remedy For Chest Nose and Throat Ailments
Heenzo is a three in one medicine offered for chest nasal and throat issues. It can be taken internally for flu coughs colds and bronchitis. It is also used as a nasal antiseptic with drops in the nostrils for quick relief from congestion. A spray or smear provides throat relief for sore and smoker's throats. The concentrated remedy costs two shillings for a pint of cough remedy.
War Loan bonds and pennants awarded to towns
The Commonwealth Government congratulates towns for per capita War Loans subscriptions. Special pennants were awarded to eleven towns including Kingston on Murray Mil l and Strathalbyn with amounts cited. Red pennants went to Seeton Naracoorte and Millicent earned section awards. other towns received second class green pennants or blue third class pennants based on per capita values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Towis
Kingston-on-Murray
Milland
Strathalleyis
Naracoorte
Broken HM
Waikerie
Jamestown
Penos
Millcent
Curremulke
Edithburgh
Seeton
Millicent
Maitland
Strathalbyn
Victoria
Tempting Titbits for a Quick Supper Spread
A quirky fragment describes snacks and a savory mix with cornfiakas and chopped chorvice. The passage mentions familiar treats and a casual plan for a meal, hinting at a ready to assemble cheese and meat snack burst. The tone suggests informal kitchen chatter and playful wordplay about bites.
Jamestown Red Cross Circle Annual Meeting Report
Jamestown Red Cross Circle held its annual meeting at Corporation Offices on July 14 with about 70 members. The President Mrs EB Orchard led reports detailing 1941 42 activities, funds raised, garment distribution, and ongoing depot work and sewing sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Red Cross
EB. L. Orchard
Pool Petrol Pty. Ltd Proposed in Victoria War Time Pooling Plan
An application to form Pool Petrol Pty. Ltd in Victoria was announced by J. B. Mehan chair of the South Australian Petroleum Committee. The pooling plan unites importers and distributors of motor spirit and related products to ration and streamline transport for defence needs during the war. Participating companies include Alba Petroleum Co Ltd, Caltex Ltd, Shell Australia Ltd, Commonwealth Oil Refineries, Neptune Oil Co, and Vacuum Oil, with operations to start around 18 August and existing brands to be withdrawn in favor of the Pool Petrel brand for fuels and kerosene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ht Corporation
Victoria
Pool Patroleum Pty. Ltd
J. 8. Mehan
Chuteman
South Australian Petroleum Committee
Australia
Imallpower
Motor Spirit
Pool Petrel
Alba Pelrineum Co
of Australia
Ply, Ltd
Atlantic Union Oil Co. Ltd
Australian Motorists Petrol Co. Ltd
Caltex Ltd
Caltex Queensland Pty
Independent Oil Industries Pty. Ltd
Neptune Oil Company Pty. Ltd
H.C. Sleigh
Commonwealth Oil Refineries Ltd
Gladstone Red Cross Aids Annual Report 1942 Highlights
The Gladstone Red Cross Aids report covers the year ending June 30 1942 noting 24 members with 17 First Aid and 11 Home Nursing certificates. It records three losses Millard Botting and Gillespie and welcomes new members while detailing training, district competitions, drill instruction, air raid practice and home nursing lectures. It also notes resignations and appointments including Miss E Firesimmons as Quartermaster and Miss L Smallacombe as 2nd Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Red Cross Circle
J. Ross
Adelaide
Hay Wen
Joan Crump
leRey Boucaut
Boucaut
McElroy
Hatter
Jean Symonds
Red Cross
Circles
PF Stow
R. Dutton
G.G.T.D
Ople
Gordon
Gregory
Eldens War Savides Group
A. D. Mitchell
Clrp
Pilkington
Mave
A. J. Symonds
Mayors’ Radin
Estable Agricultural Society
Gladstone Red Cross Aids
Mesdames Millard
Botting
Gillespie
Stewart
Miser
Smallacombe
Messrs
Kidd
Moyses
Gladatone
Biggs
Ganley
Nourse
Bywater
Rabingon
Peterborough
Chil Defence
St. John Ambulance Corps
Red Cross Aldy
Harslett
Nursit
Herinds
Meadames Gillespie
Weiner
Prancis
Millard
Sls Strange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Belalie North
F.f.cf
M.M
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association
St. Joseph
Ey Ag Veaitianes
Cornfiakas
RED Cross Circle
Celia E
Orchard
D.C
Gordon Williams
Home Guard
Hed Cross Aid
Matean
RAAF
Aida
J. Symonds
H. T. Harslett
Lester
Jamestown Taikies
Mani T
Errol Flynn
Brenda Marshall
Claude Iis
Suitabie
Actin
Exral Flynn
Sybil Jason
North West Frontier of
India
Audrey
Glasstone
Misa Jeas Ballantyne
Tga
Ashford
Francis
As. Linen
E. Firesimmons
Beecham
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