Dazzling Meteor Sighted Over Jamestown Morning
Early Monday at 6 35 residents observed a large bright meteor crossing the northern sky from west to east described as a ball of dazzling light with a long tail. Jamestown resident J H Williams reported the phenomenon. The note adds a Leap Year Ball fundraiser for Mrs C Bond aiding Miss Red Cross, with Driver C Bond on leave at Avoca Georgetown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Williams
Jamestown
FECF
A. McNamara
Red Cross
C. Bond
Red Cross Shop Events May Include Fundraising Totals
At a recent fortnightly meeting there was strong attendance. A £42 cheque was sent to Headquarters. Joan Tur ley’s committee ran the Red Cross shop last Friday with takings of £7 16 8 credited to that candidate in the Red Cross contest. Gwenda Hlars lett-12th June Baby Show and Stand Up and Sing at 8 p.m. Lois Mundy- Tuesday 13th June evening 8 p.m. at Red Cross Shop Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Joan Turley
Gwenda Hlarslett
Lois Mundy
Bridge
Benefit Picture Night Aids Laura Hospital Soared by Pictures
A benefit event on Wednesday June 14 at Laura Town Hall supports Laura Hospital Inc. The program features Johnny Weissmuller and Maureen O Sullivan in Tarzan's Secret Treasure with Rob Montgomery and Ingrid Bergman in Race in Heaven. Shorts and newsreels accompany. Box plan at Tucker's. book early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
Laura Hospital, Inc
Lester’s Pictures
Johnny Weismuller
Maureen O'Sullivan
Robi. Montgomery
Ingrid Bergman
Tucker’s
Remarkable Adelaide marrow on display at Jamestown shop
A colossal marrow grown by Mrs T Luke in Cheltenham, Torrens Road, measures six feet around with a 26 inch diameter and 13 inches high. It is reddish yellow, solid, and exhibited at Brooks Bros. in Jamestown for a wartime fund contest. New ration books issued in Gladstone over the weekend totaled 1007, with officers G W Gale R Mundy and L Harris assisting as old books and identity cards showed wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. Smith
Jamestown
Review
Adelaide
T. Luke
Gladstone
G. W. H. Gale
R Mundy
L. Harris
Invasion of Europe Opens With Massive Allied Landings
Reports of a sweeping Allied invasion across the North coast of France emerge as the long planned operation begins. Four thousand ships and thousands of aircraft aid the assault, with beachheads established as navy guns and air power neutralize enemy defenses. Russians press east, Tito lines in the Balkans advance, and forces near Rome surge, shaping a global wartime moment of confidence and ongoing Allied momentum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
France
English Channel
Marshall Tito
Balans
Rome
Gladstone Golf Club Bogey Competition Winners
In ideal conditions Saturday Gladstone Golf Club held a bogey event. Theane won the men’s section with 3 up. M Pyne placed second down. Edmunds Cook and Williamson tied for third at 2 down. In the ladies section Miss D Pinch led with all squares. Miss E Creber and Miss E Fitzsimons shared second place, four down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theane
M. Pyne
W. Edmunds
W. Cook
W. Williamson
D. Pinch Rove
E. Creber
E. Fitzsimmons
Water supply for Laura and Jamestown kept to the fore
The District Council of Laura and Jamestown pushes for reticulating Bee taloo or Murray water to Laura Caltowie and Jamestown. At the latest meeting Drs Bennett and Ray Cadford urged joint action with Jamestown to press the South Australia Government for early works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Jamestown
Drs. Bennett
Ray Catford
Laura Council
Corporation of
S.A
Beetaloo
Murray
Caltowie
Melrose District Council Notes Death of Dr. Bishop
Melrose district council meeting honors late Dr. T Bishop with a minute’s silence. N S Giles chairs as councillors include Stone Williams Mahood Dickson. Finances totalling £494 14s 6d approved. post meeting memorial seat dedicated to early Melrose settlers R F Smith. Council ratifies hospital agreement increasing fee to £70 annually and subsidises Booleroo Centre Institute funds by £100. road reopening for Wirrabara Forest discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
N. S. Giles
S. ©. Stone
W. L. Arthur
T. H. Stephens
W. A. Williams
A. M. Mahood
TS. Bishop
Baroota
S. CG. Stone
Telowie
Wirrabara
Gregor
Ward
HL. J. Dickson
Dr. T
Bishop
Dr. Bishop
W. J. Oldland
Council
R. F. Smith
Melrose
Stephens
Williams
Aldland
Booleron Centre
Tesnital Inc
Mahood
Hospital Board
Booleroo Centre Institute
Mahond
Garden Block No
Wirrabara Forest
Gladstones Miss Red Cross Events Boost Local Support
Gladstone hosts Miss Red Cross fundraisers with a Novelty Ball raising £36 and a crowning win by Miss M Hiskey of Georgetown. A fox trot prize to Mr F Boyce and Mrs H Dansie, plus four elimination dance prizes, marked the evening. Earlier events included a bridge night raising over £4 and a children's party that netted about £10 for Miss Lois Mundy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ghilstones
Gawenda Harstea
M. Hiskey
Georgetown
F. Boyce
H. Dansie
Holt Edmunds
Bill Bond and
Gladstone
Gwenda Harslett
Gwenda
Correspondence from a service member praising the FCF and Red Cross
Voice from a service member on leave thanks the FCF and Red Cross for their work with troops and acknowledges the dedication of home front workers, highlighting appreciation and support conveyed through the editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FCF
Red Cross
Laura
McInerney J. P
Gladstone District Council Meeting Minutes June 2
The Gladstone District Council met Friday June 2 with Dr J F O Neill as chair and councilors including J R Potter G M Black J G Deeble C H Lines M H Page R Hillam Overseer W H Cockburn and Clerk J C Thomson. Reports read and approved. payments approved totaling General £250 16 2 Govt Grants Main Roads £65 7 11 District Roads £183 15 4 Grant in aid £48 9. Motions to approve Overseer purchases, Smallacombe water pipes, milk pricing notes, vermin destruction, and time of meetings. Decided 4 day and 8 evening meetings. two minute limit on discussions. two rate payer trench refill requests granted. race course matter to Chairman and Overseer. special meeting possibility noted. Hillam to depart next year. Local Board of Health: notices for garbage tins in wards and pink disease referred to Medical Officer for report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Military
Oil Council
Smallacombe
Dept. of Lands
Cr. Deeble
Cr. Page
D.C.R.E
Cr. Hillam
H Illam
Cr. Black
Cr. O'Neill
Dr. Deeble
Hillam
Hillam. Dr. Hillam
Dr. Hillam
Jamestown Golf Club Stableford Scores Lead Ahead
Vic Donovan won with 374 points after a dry fast course. L McKenzie and Alf Herde each posted 36. Alf Herde surged in last nine with 35 while first nine lagged. Mixed Foursomes next Saturday features 20 pairs with draws listed and tea reminder. Miss Wight won bogey stroke among ladies and Miss Fetherstonhaugh took 9 hole net with 34.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stableford
Vic. Donovan
L. McKenzie
Alf. Herde
Alf
Merv. Holland
R. Cox
J. ©. Hatter
Evans
Miss Wight
Mrs. McLennan
Dawn
Miss Fetherstonhaugh
J W B A Matches Result From Saturday June 3
J W B A results show Oll Scholars 31 to 24 over Pres and Bapt. Goalthrowers winners Jeffs 19 Lois Glasson 12. losers Lewis 10 Kelly 14. Methodist 34 to 7 over High School with Hewitt 28 and Howden 6 leading winners. Baker and Miller top scorers. Juniors White beat Red 17 to 16. Next Saturday features High School versus Pres and Bapt. St Joseph vs Methodist on Methodist Court Blue vs Red.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oll Scholars
R- Jeffs
Lois Glasson
N. Lewis
C. Kelly
I. Stepgall
L. Glasson
I. Cooper
Methodist
High School
P. Hewitt
Phill Howden
Pat Homes
Peg Homes
I. Baker
L. Miller
Neate Bray
M. Samuels
St. Joseph v. Methodist
Blue
Red
Butter and Poultry Prices Rise Amid Subsidies, July 1941 notes
The Laura Ice and Produce Co. reports rising cream intake and high quality butter as subsidies from the Commonwealth Government boost producer returns. They detail payments of 1d and 1c per pound for various butter grades, eggs at wholesale rates, plentiful poultry with price guidance, and crate and fruit prices for June including almonds and apples.
Heenzo Cough Remedy Claims Four Point Supremacy
Advertisement asserts Heenzo Cough Remedy meets four points of a good remedy cure speed safety economy and palatability. It promises one bottle plus water makes a pint of remedy for coughs colds croup bronchitis sore throats and influenza and urges ordering from store or chemist.
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Gladstone Red Cross
Italy
Gladstone Golf Club
Lester's
Talkies
Johnny Weismuller and
Maureen O'Sullivan In “Tarzan’s Secret Treasure
Robt. Montgomery and
Carole Lombard
Robert Montgomery
Gene Raymond
Betty Compson
William Tracy
Phillip Merivale
Jack Carson
Mrs. Smith
Leon
Leon Errol
Lupe Valez
Chas
Buddy” Rogers
Sasu Pitts
Elizabeth Risdon
E. C. Butcher
Institute of Radio Engineers
Ayr Street
Malvern Star Cycles
Brian Bailey
National Library of Australia
Port Germein
Miss Red Cross
Laura Stanidarel
J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
G. M. Black
J. G. Deeble
C. H. Lines
M. H. Page
R Hillam
W. H. Cockburn
J. C. Thomson
Board of Health
Central Board of Health
Jamestown Golf Club
J.W.B.A
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Jonathans
Cleos
Savines Bank
Ld Ladie Lae
Lies
PG. Crafter
Alaistone
Supt
W. P. Johns
W. Sheridan
Chargetown
Crystal Brook
Laura Ice & Produce Company Ltd
Cross Street, Gladstone
Laura Polar
F. C. Grubb
Asbestolite
Cretesiedt Carcente
Butletting St
Pen
Wunderlich Ltd
Marphett
Emergency Road Transport Board
International Harvester
International Harvester Company OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Seald Psi
Worth Terrace
Pee
Eae
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