Gladstone Flower Show outlined by Ornamental Grounds Committee
A Thursday meeting chaired by president A M Flinn set the plan for the Gladstone flower show. McLachlan announced 30 trophies for the flower and vegetable sections. entries free in most classes with a 3 shilling entry fee for trophy classes and 5 shillings for all entries. Demonstrations included garden judging on August 27 by Budge and Bergin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Flinn
H. B. McLachlan
A.M. Flinn
A. Millard
Messrs
L. G Harris
Messrs. C. Budge
J. T. Bergin
Gladstone
Oval
Tresylva Park
Rangers
O. Bennett
E. P. Pritchard
Gladstone VMA Rifle Matches and Insolvency Court
On Wednesday last rifle matches for the Government Grant money were held at Gladstone VMA with three teams competing at 200 800 and 600 yards. Team scores were Lieut Kings 788 Lieut Coes 714 Capt Catts 712 with individual totals led by Lieut Kings S Webster 88 and followed by A Thomson 82 J King 81 and others. The Gladstone Court of Insolvency met for the first time on Tuesday with A J Edmunds presiding.
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Gladstone V.M.A
Lieut
Kings
Lieut. Coe
Capt. Catt
Lieut. King
S. Webster
Pt. A. Thomson
Lieut. J. King
Corp. J. Coe
Sst
C. Bond
Pt. E. Coe
J. Page
W. E. Bache
S. Shepherd
J. Strudwick
J. H. Sargent
Forward
Coe’s
W. Coe
Lance-Corp
W. Hewett
Corp
M. Page
W. Laube
Lance-Corp. Francis
A. Gallasch
A. H. Jay
Capt. Catt's
Sergt
R. Sampson
W. Thomson
A.C. Catt
A. Page
Areas Express
Gladstone
A. J. Edmunds
Back to Gladstone Planned for March 11 18 1923
The Gladstone committee approved a week of festivities from March 11 to 18 1923 with the mayor presiding over a full meeting. Rev H Alvey prepared information and the committee plans to appoint officials and seek Viscount Gladstone as patron. A public meeting is set for Thursday June 20 to present recommendations.
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Gladstone
J. W. McNamee
H. Alvey
Back to Laura Celebrations Kick Off June 22
The Laura celebrations begin Wednesday June 22 and run through June 28 with days and nights of attractions. Visitors will find amusement in reunion events and Carnival. The Laura Jockey Club hosts a race meeting on June 25 with strong nominations as part of a week of sports concerts and activities led by President Mrs J L Kennedy and Secretary Mr R H Bristow-Smith.
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Laura
Laura Jockey Club
J. L. Kennedy
R. H. Bristow-Smith
Gladstone Weekend Rains Boost Young Crops
Splendid soaking rains fell at Gladstone over the weekend, delivering 78 points by Monday morning. The moisture should greatly aid the young crops that are thriving at present.
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Gladstone
7180 Miles in Reverse Test of Texaco Oil
Jamie C. Harris drove from New York to Los Angeles and back in reverse to test Texaco Crack-proof Oil. He completed the 42 day journey at 10 to 12 mph, claimed to equate to 50 to 60 mph forward, with radiator cooling nearly eliminated, proving the oil’s lubricating qualities.
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New York
Los Angeles
Jamie C. Harris
Texaco
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A. T. Graham
Harrington’s
Raycophone
Smith
Ray Allsop
Harrington
G. S. Kearney
H. B. Hewett
Grocer and Ironmonger
Clark’s Stores
John S. Paddon
Melrose Beer
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Hiorses
LEO Bros
Family Butchers
Box
Telephone
W. L. Palmer & CO. Watchmakers
Opticians
Jamestown
Phone 3
R. J. Finlayson
Mr. Farmer
Gladstone Cafe
Kon
Lucas
Kesyinator
the Gladstone Bakery
B. R. Muldoon
R. McKiernan
Gladstone Hotel
P. G. Moore
West End Beer
Gladstone Street
Glastone
B. A. Grosskopf
Etion
Laura Milling Coy
H. T. Harslett
Aldayne Buildings
Hallett
Dollman's
Harris
Tono
Bertelsmier
P.D
A. C. Masters
C. C. Bennett
Main St
S.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Union Ltd
Co-operative Insurance Co
of Aus. Ltd
Marcus L. Tozer
Allan’s Limited
Cook, Gladstone
Sydney W. Thomson
Sungeon
Univ. Adel
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
Lavre
C. Brook
A. C. Read
Gladstone Garage
Austin and
FIAT
Caterpillar
Dalgety & Company, Ltd
Jim Stewart
E. A. Wood
E A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors and Undertaker
Sixth Street
John Tillett
Adelaide Monumental Works
Northern Assurance CO
Harris, Scarfe, Ltd
E. A. Roberts
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
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