Gladstone and Georgetown Football Clash Ends in Georgetown Victory
In a Saturday encounter at Gladstone the visitors Georgetown defeated Gladstone 19 points to 15. Final scores show Georgetown 8 7 to Gladstone 6 9 with evenly matched scoring attempts. Best players for Gladstone included Wright Stewart Glersch Madalas while Matthews Noon Su Angley and Lang starred for Georgetown. The F F C provided afternoon tea and a gate collection raised about £5.
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Gladstone
Georgetown
Wright
Stewart
Glersch
Madalas
Matthews
Noon- Su
Angley
Lang
F.F.C
Gladstone wheat growers discuss stock inspection committee
A farmers meeting at the Gladstone Institute on Tuesday discussed wheat industry issues. Attendees included C H Lines acting chairman W Ballantyne J W Prior G M Black M A Page J M Read and L J Sargent secretary. The Australian Wheat Board suggested forming a committee of no wheatgrowers to inspect local stocks and advise on conditions. C H Ling and Lu Sargent were appointed. Lines and Sargent were named chairman and secretary of the Gladstone branch. Regret was expressed that many growers did not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Meesrs
H. Lines
W. Ballantyne
J. W. Prior G
M. Black
M. 4. Page
J. M. Read
L. J. Sargent
Australian Wheat Board
Mesera C
Browned Brothers of Pacific Feature at Jamestown Methodist Church
A Monday night picture story highlights the Browned brothers from Pacific appearing at Jamestown Methodist Church. The event captures local faith and family traditions with candid group portraits and community moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browned Brothers of Pacific
Jamestown
Watters Seeks Gouger Parliament Seat As Independent
Jack Watters, of Salisbury and formerly the Globe Hotel Jamestown, enters Gouger by election for the Mate House of Assembly as an Independent. A hotelkeeper and horse and dog judge by background, he plans to tell electors his policies and aims, with a family noted in aviation and services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Watters
Globe Hotel
Jamestown
Kildare
Ireland
Dublin
Australia
Watters
Great Britain
J.C.W
Jack
FAA
Bill
Joan
Jack Walters
Jamestown Fundraiser Relies On Malta Aid At Sports Meet
Jamestown held a King's Birthday Sports Meeting that raised 40 for the Malta Relief Fund. Promoters included Mes sia, James Pilkington, Inglis, Jackson, Tully, Rosie, Harper and helpers. Events featured Banner relay, equestrian flag races, cycling, foot races, and afternoon tea boosted attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Malta Relief Fund
Messia
James Pilkington
C. Inglis
H. Jackson
F. Tully
J. R. Rosie
Hev
T. Harper
R. T. Graham
Totter
Transformed Isle feature at Jamestown Methodist Church
A Moving Picture-1 segment titled Transformed Isle airs Monday night at Jamestown Methodist Church. The program showcases local cinema touches and community faith venue participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isle
Jamestown Methodist Church
Laura Sports Day Proceeds Benefit Miss Hed Crose Fund
A Monday event at Lanrs oval raised £17 for the Miss Hed Crose competition with contestants Miss Let. We Bachm and Joan Mattiske sharing prizes. An evening dance added £6 16s 10d. total net profit for the day stood at £22 19s 4d. Laura orchestra provided music. Winners included Log chopping by Jack Wallin, Army v Air Force special chop by Pte H A Hass, Sheaf to s Wing by Set McEvoy, Bowting at stump by L B Karger, Relay race by Mr H Reichstein, Sprint by Set Mc Bray RAAF.
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Lanrs Oval
Hed Crose
Let
We Bachm
Joan Mattiske
Te Laura Orchestra
Jack Wallin
Army v
Air Force
H. A. Hass
McEvoy
Baas
H. Bur—eran
Stump
Chalm
Karger
H. Reichstein
McBray
RAAF
Koonoona Ram Sets Auction Record in Sydney Sale
Koonoona Ram making 1125 guineas achieved the second highest price at Sydney sales, a SA record for a South Australian ram auction. Muray Thomas of Shadbrook Stud led the bid, signaling strong South Australian Merino interest. North Bungaree stock from M. S. Hawker Co. saw top prices around 150 guineas with eight rams averaged £104. Six more Collinsville rams sold with two studs reaching 70 guineas, four at 25 guineas and an average near £20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Biarling
Marino Rai
Sydney
Walter Hawker
Muray Thomas
Clare
South Australia
Stradbooke Stud
M. S. Hawker Co. Limited
Collinsville
DRAFTED: Nineteen little corporals ride the Twelfth of Pucka
A wartime verse recounts a march from draft night through train travel to Moss Vale and Hawkesbury River scenery. The narrator and unit endure meals, readying for further movement, with a final note from Mrs L O Grady publishing Ray Case’s recollection from Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pucka
N.c.o's
L. O'Grady
Tor
Ray Case
Jamestown
Guild Birthday Observed at St James Church Parade
The Ladies Guild of St James Church of England celebrated its second anniversary on June 2 in Jamestown Parish Hall. The event featured a programme with music and recitations, contests won by Mrs Day and Mrs Boucaut, and remarks by the Reeler, with candles lit by Mrs Alley and cake by Mrs Swearse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Guild of
St. James Church of England
S&cond
Pai
Jamestown
Hector
D. J, M. Anthony
B. Hashard
T. Swearse
Alley
Marsh
Rosie
O! Charless
Methodist 19 Defeats St Joseph 9 In LWBA Play
Goalthrowers winners P Hewitt 12 D Abbott 7. losers B Smith 5 5 Merrifield 1. Best players winners L Miller J Baker. losers C Northeast K Kelly. High School 20 beats Pres & Bani 171. Goalthrowers winners T McKenzie 21 M Perkins 3. losers C Rely 10 G Daker 7. Best players winners E Burton P McKenzie. losers J Bessen D Kelly. Saturday June 12 Scholars v St Joseph Methodist v Pres Tapt.
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Methodist
St. Joseph
P Hewitt
D, Abbott
B. Smith
Merrifield
L. Miller
J. Baker
C. Northeast
K. Kelly
High School
Pres
E. Burton
P. McKenzie
J. Bessen
D. Kelly
O10
Scholars
Methodis
Tapt
Vokey Golf Deepens Jamestown Club Challenge
The Jamestown Golf Club reports tough dry conditions for the Vokey competition. McElroy led A division with 77, while Evans Jui dominated D division. Upcoming Saturday features a 5 hole eclectic contest and a 1245 start to avoid dusk, with a drawn lineup of players and matches.
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McElroy
Den
Evans Jui
Eve Williams
Hannigan Nest
Leach
Ph McElrey
Bax
Rie Wiltman
Tully
Crowhurst
McTwonmul
Grabia Yo
Smith
Humphrisy
Rehn
Naismith
Smolir
Deering
Grogan
Ennay
Avanos
BR. MT. Cox
Seliniay
Butter and Drapery Rationing in Australia
Australians face new rationing with butter limited to half a pound per person per week and various textiles like towels sheets and table cloths couponed from today. Senator Keane defends the move noting wartime needs and reduced output while Britain also relies on Australian butter.
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Australia
Keane
Britain
Pritaly
Bviliani l
Diti
Brita
iSenamy Keane
Jamestown Cheer Up Club Hosts Seaman Merrifield
Jamestown honored Seaman Keith Merrifield with a Friday night event by the Cheer Up Club. President Daly introduced the guest as a musical program and community singing followed, with solos by several performers.
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Jamestown Cheer UP
Seaman K. Merrifield
Keith Merrifield
W. Merrifield
Jamestown
UCU
Hall
B. T. Daly
H. Medlin
T. Hambleton
Dunstan
Cava Kelly
Pie
Reg. Kelly
Medlin
J. J. Kerin
P. Steggal
Ron Walton
RSA
Capt. Brooks
S.A
Navy
Walter
Courl
A.B. Jack Marsh
BE. J. ©. Williams
KSA
KSA. Women's Committee
Georgetown concert aids churches and Red Cross drive
Last Wednesday Mra A. James brought a concert party from Laura to support Georgetown and Clover Hill churches with proceeds over £12. A Saturday dance at the Institute for Miss Gwen Smallacombe raised £9 2d with MC Mr K McNamara and local musicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. James
Laura
Georgetown
Clover Hill
Institute
Gwen Smallacombe
Red Cross
K. McNamara
J. Biffe
F.C. Boyce
M. Hiskey
Kullar Plaers
F T. Acott
C. A. Woodward
Lc.l
W. T. Strachan
C. Boyce
Terowie
Thos O'Brien
Oakley White
D. J. Nall
F. B. Angley
Patriotic Coursing
Ted Ferme
Australia Faces Strained War Clothing and Butter Coupons
Senator Keane urges cooperation as Australia tightens rationing. Farmers with butter must collect coupons and peelster, while clothing rationing extends to household drapery due to cotton shortages. Britain and Allies face heavy demands. supplies may extend beyond a year as authorities aim to ensure fair access for all.
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Ing
Keane
Tarzan
Australia
Britain
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Local Market Notice
Laura Ice and Produce Co. Limited promotes a large local market in Northern Towns for Golden North Butter eggs poultry and milk. Trains deliver midday. prompt payment on the 10th monthly. rates listed for butter fat milk dressed poultry eggs and subsidies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Ice and Produce Coy
Golden North
Laura
Laura Hospital annual subscription invite to members
Laura Hospital invites members to an annual subscription tea offering 2 redactions of 10 per cent of all fees incurred as a patient. An annual subscription of £1/1/ qualifies a member's family for the same concession, plus a voice in hospital management. R. J. Cooke, Secretary.
Miss Red Cross contest in Upper North towns
In the Upper North three towns Napperby Booleroo Centre and Laura lead the Miss Red Cross contest with ten candidates between them. Baroote nominee Doris Rowe has army ties as her father a returned soldier and brothers serving.
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Napperby
Booleroo
Laura
Upper
Baroote
Doris Rowe
Beigg
Georgetown
Gwenyth Smallacombe Baroata
Trena Cliff
Gold
Gingerbread Recipe Fragment from Granam's Note
Fragmentary instruction lists treacle eggs and spices for a gingerbread batter. It mentions butter sugar ginger cinnamon soda milk and a bake in fairly hot oven for about an hour with mixed muddled quantities and steps.
Gladstone Red Cross Plans May Market and Fundraiser
At a May meeting the Gladstone Red Cross reported a balance of £25 2s 10d, now £20 8s, with various donations and expenses recorded. A Paddy's Market is set for Friday in Main St to raise funds for Miss Gladstone Red Cross and to support vegetables fruit jams cakes and other stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Gladstone
Gladstone
Booleroo Centre hosts variety show for Fighting Forces Fund
A Booleroo Centre Institute event raised over £23 10s for the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund. Booleroo Centre issued 640 ration books at weekend centres with 500 applicants served swiftly. The Booleroo Centre Hospital Ball committee elected C W G Puller chair and L Marks secretary, planning a July 21 dance with a fine orchestra and decorations by Matron Stater Zwar and staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo Centre Institute
Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
Booleroo Centre
Booleroo Centre Hospital
C. W. G. Puller
L. Marks
C. Mills
Zwar
Hosniti
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J. C. Watters
Malta
Koonoona
Fale
Moss Vale
Hal
Ceeling
Hawkesbury River
GUILD
Eric Whitame
Jamestown Golf Club
Gloria Mellody
Beechom
Pils Lad
Sfethoun
Saura Hospital
R. J. Cooke
Gladstone Red Cross
Strats
Ationing Commission
Ennes
Application Farman
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Charlie Chan
Rio
F. C. Hussey
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
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