Jamestown Town Council Meeting Notes June 4
The Jamestown corporation records show the council, led by Mayor W. C. Glasson, discussing dry weather work on the south boundary road, a breach of traffic by-laws by Mr Travers, and a works recommendation to set 7 chains on King Edward terrace at £2 per chain. Payments totalling £68 19s 3d were approved. The Overseer reported road concerns on Henton street. Golf club use of parks was defended, with responsibility for golf damage placed on the club. A legal question about hitting balls across a public road prompted a notice for the next meeting. Sanitary Inspector was absent with illness. another man covered duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Glasson
Blaskett
Dr. McCarthy
Works Committee
King Edward Terrace
Cr. Stanton
Cr. McCallum
Dr. Gibba
Golf Club
Stanton
McCallum
The Strange Advertising Dilemma and a Town Laugh
A newspaper recounts a man who refused to advertise his misdeeds fearing friends and town gossip. Editors convince him that public notices reach readers, as locals will learn anyway. The piece ends with a pointer to Woods' Pepperminth Cure amid reflections on knowledge and faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maki
Noboy
Noil
Citizens League Branch Formed at Gladstone
A large, representative gathering at the Gladstone Institute welcomed visitors Messrs A Grenfell Price M A FRGS BD A Bagot A L Langsford and W Quale en route to Peterborough The meeting elected W Hancock chair with a provisional committee to form a local branch of the Citizens League emphasizing loyalty to God King and Country support for primary production and youth welfare The League plans to extend to Jamestown and Spalding with public meetings announced for an early date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Messrs. A. Grenfell Price
M.A. F.rgs
B.D. A. Bagot
A. L. Langsford
W. Quale
Peterborough
Auch
W. Hancock
E. D. A. Bagot
Citizens’ League
League
South Australia
Grenfell Price
Autralians
Australia
Lang
Price
H. N. Marriott
Gladstone
J. W. Normal
Messrs. W. Hancock
F. Grubb
W. Granden
J.P. Dowling
C. D. Bennett
H. R. P. Boucaut
H. B. McLachlan
P. ¢. Eootswani
Gladstone Football Club Formed in Red and Blue
From Areas Express June 5 1891 the item notes the formation of the Gladstone Football Club with colors red and blue at a meeting of football enthusiasts. Also mentions Mrs Heath resigning as secretary of the Gladstone Band of Hope and Miss Livesey elected to the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legislative Council
Northern District No. 4
A. J. E.minds
K. Ward
Dr. Campbell
Messrs. Aitchison
W. J. Venning
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. S. Stephens
Confectioner
Jamestown
Blantyre Bakery and Restaurant
J. H. Smour
Ayr Street
Metor
Forgan
Lana
J. & R Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
A.M.P
Australian Mutual Provident Society
King William Street
Adelaide
Gavin Lucas
L.A
John Brammer
Dstrict
Piris
H. R. Lawrie
Laura
A. C. McKnight
R. J. Finlayson
Mr. Farmer
Corporation OF Jamestown
THE
Citizens League
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors and Undertakers
Sixth Street
Cleveland & Sons
Monument and Tombstones Northern Assurance Company
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Limited
South Australian Insurance Company Limited
Kng
William Street
Town Hall
Robert A. Paxton
LM. W. Judell
Mestown
F. Penoyre Adams, Llb
Bennett & Fisher Ltd
Will Cook
Woods
Areas Express
W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Ox Morse
Long Street
Sydney
Battle Post
Chas. Geddes & Co
Timber
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
P.O. Box
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Hearne
Comm
C. B. Bertelsmier
Wilkinson & CO
Grenfell ST
S. Aus
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