War news and farming notes from Gladstone region
Gladstone Memorial Hall hosts a June meeting amid hopes of a strong season with abundant pasture for sheep and favorable soil for germination. Farmers report reduced wheat sowing, large 630 acre crop effort by Amey and Potter, and rising beef prices amid war driven production shifts including Detroit plant expansion and US bomber output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Amey
Caltowie
Tom Potter
Caltowie Memorial Hall
Death of Mrs Edmund Cooper prompts council sympathy
Jamestown town council led by Mayor Daly notes the death of Mrs Edmund Cooper and offers condolences to her husband and family. They discuss street lighting changes to white lights, war damage claims deadline of June 27, and various works, drainage, and fire plant arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. T. Daly
A. Wight
P. J. McCarthy
O. H. Crouch
Adams
Wisnevske
Baldwin
Wenham
Gordon
W. Naismith
Edmund Cooper
Berryman
Adelaide Electric Supply Coy
A. R.P
Free French Committee
A. E. Hockey
Misa Toholke
Mannanake Road
C. McKenzie
Eudunda Corner
Cr. Adams
Cr. Baldwin
Police Station
Wight
Crouch
Creek
Crs
E. Cooper
Farewell to Jamestown Sgt Gassner at Court House
Citizens gathered at the Jamestown Court House last Friday to bid farewell to Set Gassner who leaves for Tallem Bend. Mayor Daly praised his four and a half years in Jamestown and, with notes of appreciation, presented a wallet of notes from local officials and community leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Court House
Set
A. Gassner
Jamestown
Tallem Bend
E. T. Daly
Sgt. Gassner
M. McCallum
H. K. Moore
J. J. Kerin
P. J. McCarthy
D. leRey Boucant
R, M, T. Cox
A. P. Yeomans
E. J. C. Williams
Sparrow
Set. Gassier
Red Army
16Th Armoured Corps
Staraya Russa
Smolensk
Heenzo Cough Remedy Promises Quick Chest Throat Aid
An advertisement touts Heenzo as a one pint home remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis and influenza claiming faster action and lower cost than rivals. It advertises mixing Heenzo with sweetened water to make a pint of medicine for adults and children and urges purchase from stores or chemists.
Red Cross Work Praised by Australian Medical Leaders
Major General S. R. Burston lauds the Red Cross for dependable support with the ALF in the Middle East Greece and Syria. He notes field ambulances acting as hospitals, Red Cross linen and equipment supplies, and funds for essentials saving many lives and earning gratitude.
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Red Cross
ALF
Middle East
Australia
R. Burston
Burston
Greece
Syria
Society
Australia at War Big Works Underway
The Allied Works Council plans a rapid acceleration of constructing aerodromes roads bridges camps railways docks and munitions plants in Australia to support a Pacific campaign. Over £1,000,000 is allocated for manufacture and requisition of plant for U S and Australian armies and the RAAF.
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Hitler
Army Services Supply
General Somerville
Washington
Brest
Berlin
Ford
Willow Run
Detroit
America
Australia
Ronald Cross
U.S
Cordell Hull
United States
Mr. Hull
United Nations
Liberty Loan
Jamestown
Allied Works Council
Awaris
Wotm
Pacific
Allied Works Councy
RAAF
Works Council
Roads Boards
State Rivers and Water Supply Commission
BL. G. Theodore
Queensland
Council
Commonwealth Arbitration Court of State
Patriotic Football and Basketball Fundraiser Rained Out
The Jamestown Football Club committee and the public faced heavy showers that spoiled the War Purposes Fund event. Air Force beat Jamestown in football with 11 14 to 4 6 while Presbyterian and Baptist topped High School in the basketball final. R. Ryan and R. Jennings won best players, with Mayor guest, tea served, and takings reached £20 8s 9d despite terrible weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Air Force
Jamestown and
Presbyterian & Baptist
R. Cooper
F. Tully
Caltowie
C. Brook
Georgetown
Peterborough
Mannanarie
H. Pascoe
Eb, Williams
R. Ryan
Air
R. Jennings
J. Kranz
Caltawie
J. R. Rosie
Army & Nurses Fund
Jas. Pilkington
H. Jackson
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Schedule and Cast List
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association lists teams and players including St Joseph Brown M Miller and Ms Mather with reserves and officers. Upcoming games June 6 13 24 feature Methodist Blue White St Joseph Brown Old Scholars and High School versus various clubs with byes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph Brown
M. Miller
Ms. Mather
E. O'Leary
R. Rodeghiero D. Melnerney
V. Wiliams
G. McDougall
P. McEvoy
E, Kelly
Pres. & Baptist
Besson
J. Crump
J. Gribble
Lewis
Brigg
Priestley
G. Crawford
Methodist White
L. Miller
J. Medlin
Mounted Constable new Georgetown police chief arrives
June 3 Georgetown reports Mounted Constable E. J. Martin arrives to oversee the Georgetown Police District, succeeding C. W. Peaks who moves to Caltowie. The Martins bring two children Lynette active in the F.F.C.F. and Mrs Martin with local Red Cross ties. Eleven Scouts passed Tenderfoot Tests and received badges. Institute Committee notes library additions, a war damage insurance plan for stock valued at £250, and hall regulations exemption allowing glass window removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Martin
Georgetown
Burra
Institute
Cautions on Spying and Gossip About Troop Movements
An editorial warns readers that listening devices capture conversations at a distance and that careless talk about troop movements can endanger lives. It urges discretion and avoiding gossip about military plans.
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A.R.P
Mr. Scott
Gladstone Memorial Hall
Sydney Harbour
Russia
Libya
Germany
China
Dunkirk
Single Taxing Authority
House of Representatives
Senate
Assembly Snes
River Rouge
Chrysler Works
General Motors
Packard
Studebaker
Hudson
Nash
Corporation OF Jamestown
National Library of Australia
Heenzo
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association
H. T. Harslett
Gladstone
General Commission
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial
Goodyear
Lester
Jamestown Taikies
Warner Bros. Studios
Errol Flynn
Miriam Hopkins
Virginia City
Dodge City
John Carrol
Fritz Feld
Hollywood
Money Rder
Nla.gov
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