Obituary: J. W. Brown Dies After Long Railway Service
The Gladstone district records the death of J W Brown late Friday night after a sudden illness. Born in McLaren Vale, he joined the railway in 1878 and served as district foreman at Paratoo, Coward Springs, Wil Ham Creek, Cookbarn, and later Gladstone. Survived by wife Mrs Watson and children, he was a longtime member of LO CF and respected for honesty and safety. His passing ends a career described as diligent, faithful, and devoted to railway workers.
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Meeting Minutes and Resolutions of Gladstone District Council
Minutes approve prior meeting and read correspondence. financials approved including £287 4s 2d and £52 grant. Resolutions order vermin destruction July and road-damage notices, appoint De Nente to Jamestown Hospital Board, thank Walleroo and Moonta Mining Co., order 50 rails, pay chairman expenses, apply Adelaide Electric Supply Company Act within district, appoint O Budge returning officer, appoint District Counsel Office as polling booth, maintain roads and seek extra labour, apply for special grants for Gladstone road, and influenza precautions with Woods peppermint cure.
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Golnare News A. O. Badman Address On Wheat Varieties
A June 1938 report notes A O Badman of Yaoka spoke on wheat types and grain fertilization for the Agricultural Bureau. He downplayed claims about new varieties, cited 41 000 existing types, and urged cautious optimism. Local football results and town developments, including a new telephone exchange, are also described with local color.
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Balance Sheet and Profit for Year Ended March 31
The report shows net profit of 2535,832 after all expenses. Available funds 67,174 after interim dividends and transfers. Paid up capital now 4,000,000 with reserve fund at 22,300,000, higher by 4 290 000. New branches opened: Victoria, Yalouro, New South Wales, Castle A ih, Euston, Granville, Parramatta, Waggs Wagga, Victoria renewal and Nyah branch changes.
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New Government Tested Lamp Claims Superior Light
An inventor G F Johnson offers a white light lamp claim tested by the U S Government and 36 universities, superior to 10 ordinary oil lamps with no odour or smoke. He proposes free trial units or a share in sales to early adopters, promising profits of 40 to 4160 per month.
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Literary Society Takes Form at Gisdatone Library Meeting
The Literary and Debating Society met Monday evening July 15 at the Gisdatone library with 45 present. President Q. O. Bannatt gave an timely address on mutual help and guiding reading. Performances included solos, piano and recitations by local youths, and members spoke on public speaking. The next meeting plans Mock Elections for the municipality of Gildstone with candidates for Mayor and ward seats to address improvement plans.
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Georgetown News Weather and Football Report Summary
June weather remains unsettled with rain delaying harvest in the district. Local footballers did not win at Crystal Brook but showed strong effort and improvement. A large group traveled to the match, leaving the town unusually quiet. Glen Hills, head of the local Bank of Adelaide branch, is nearing the end of a year in position.
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Transfer News at Loxton Social At Home Event
Mr Hille, long prominent in local social affairs, hosted an At Home gathering at his home in Loxton. The afternoon featured guests from Indies, a display of pot plants, and a profusion of golden tones. Drinks and light refreshments accompanied cheerful conversations as attendees mingled in a bright drawing room.
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Racing Meeting Highlights at Adelaide Races
Sporting notes describe a crowded Adelaide gathering with hurdles and steeplechases. Winners include Walter from Gibullys and Brage Queen in the first division while Malisan beats Montalla and Waiparts in the second. Final Handicap sees Brillianos from St. Rosente and The Leaning.
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