District Council of Caetowie June Meeting Minutes
The District Council of Caetowie held its monthly session on June 7 with Councillors Leahy Hollitt Swearse W Swearse and Graham present. Reports and correspondence were read and acted upon including donations solicited for multiple institutions and approvals for park use, ranger appointments, and poundkeeper terms. The meeting closed with thanks to retiring members and condolences to the district clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leahy
Hollitt
T. Swearse
W. Swearse
Graham
Samuel Forsyth
Vacuum Oil Co
Caltowie Institute
Menin Gate
J. J. McCarthy
H. Kaehne
Minda
Cr. Graham
Lands & Survey Dept
Cr. T. Swearge
Golf Club
Cr. W. Swearse
F. C. Lemm
Cr. W
R. W. Wilkinson
Council Chamber
Mayor's Relief Fund Pt. Adelaide
C. Horton
Tarcowie
Cr. Hollitt
Laura Milling Co
Ranger
Caltowie
Messrs. H. Bambrick
J. Nayda
T. A. Potter
E. Molony
G. Duffy
K. Furst
G. W. Jeffs
Dr. W. Swearse
Cr. Swearse
T. Bowes
Dr. Swearse
A. McDonald
FACES AND BOOMERS. Gladstone Defeated and Kills
The fragment notes Gladstone defeated with injuries including three noses broken and mentions Major Seagrave killed. It also references Jamestown beating Gladstone last Saturday and various aphorisms and light humor items alongside local contact lines.
New Dodge Brothers car promises greatest value yet
A promotional piece extols a new Dodge Brothers Six car as stylish and modern with luxury, power, and safety. It highlights graceful body lines, exclusive fender design, new radiator, hydraulic four wheel brakes, and a refined interior. Viewings and test drives urged through dealer G. S. Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge Brothers
Dodge
G. S. Kearney
Fuel Consumption Tests Popular Among Farmers
New Zealand farmers cooperate in systematic fuel consumption tests across makes of cars and commercial vehicles. Wairarapa trials with Austin Sevens show 58.9, 53.4 and 53.2 miles per gallon on Shell fuel. The association plans further tests to promote economical transport and scientific driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Commonwealth
New Zealand
Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Wairarapa
Woodville
Frederickson
Perkins
Walker
Shell
Wairarapa Farmers’ Co-operative Association
Sander and Son Pure Eucalyptus Extract Awarded Worldwide
The extract by Sander and Son received the First Award and Gold Medal at the 1926 New Zealand and U.S. exhibitions and the Amsterdam International Exhibition. Purity and potency were proven by analyses from Professors Inglis of Otago and Delavay of Melbourne. It was endorsed by medical authorities and enjoyed royal patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.Z
U.S
Dunedin
Amsterdam
Inglis
University
Otago
Delavay
Melbourne
Supreme Court
Gladstone Local News and Social Rounds
Holiday travels mention Mr James Leeste and Mr C J Lawry visiting Adelaide and Gladstone while Mr Edwin Field and Mrs Field from Victor Harbour joined Matrons Ball guests of Mr and Mrs W C Cook. The piece notes parties, illness updates and council election ref lections in Gladstone East Ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Jas. Leeste
Adelaide
C. J. Lawry
The
National Bank
Eudunda
Mrs. Lawry
Gladstone
Edwin Field
Victor Harbour
W. C. Cook
Wirrabara elder Jas Shuttleworth dies at 82
James Shuttleworth, an early Wirrabara settler who migrated from Moonta in 1880, died at his son's residence on June 12 at age 82. He leaves nine children and several grandchildren, with a large funeral held in Wirrabara cemetery. The rest of the town notes include institute meetings and library purchases, a Coward picture-show renewal, and a theft report of gymnastic gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara
Jas. Shuttleworth
Mr. Shuttleworth
Moonta
Shuttleworth
A. B. Murray
Wayville
H. Pulsford
Colonel Light Gardens
D. Mengelsdorf
Broken Hill
A. G. Turner
St. Peters
James
Albert
Two
Institute
Manning
Coward
Saturday Matches Set For Crystal Brook and Georgetown
The schedule lists Crystal Brook versus Gladstone and Georgetown versus Jamestown for Saturday. Umpires are Mr Fawcett at Brook and Mr Ellis at Georgetown. Gladstone lineup includes G Kearney captain L Atkins F Bergin L Farmer K Gale R Gale A T Graham 9 Harris Harris D Humphris J McCarthy L Nayda R Johnston J O'Shea K O'Brien E Leesue A Wake H Yates. Reserves include H Novak J Hewett A Mansfield C Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Georgetown
Jamestown
Mr. Fawcett
the Brook
Mr. Ellis
Spalding Wins With Strong Finish In Football Clash
Spalding defeats South Booborowie 9 goals 10 behinds to 8 with C Allen four goals and W Spackman two in windy conditions. Hallett and Spalding level on four wins each atop premiership table. Syd Cousins won the toss for South Booborowie. District Council nominations close with seats filled in South and North wards. A meeting invites farmers to form a Wheat Producers association branch in Spalding. A district hall dance raises funds for the Croquet Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hallett
North Booborowie
Spalding
Red
Gill
L. Baulderstone
Sth
Booh
K. Dewhurst
R. Dewhurst
Fairchild
G. Moxham
J. Callary
Sth. Booth
M. Farrelly
P. Cousins
G. Brandon
M. Cousins
C. Allen
W. Spackman
Wit
Syd. Gill
Redlegs
L. F Pluckrose
Fred Fuller
F. Trengove
Puzzling Quotes and Court Rulings Spark Mixed Reactions
A collection of aphorisms about manners, fame, and responsibility contrasts with a Missouri court ruling declaring spousal spanking lawful. The remarks question social norms while raising legal and safety concerns in a provocative mashup.
District Council nominations a quiet election day
Nominations were received for district council vacancies with little interest and no opposition in most wards. Gladstone saw re elected incumbents W S Bennett J Radford while M H Page filled the ill health vacancy. Crystal Brook Georgetown Napperby wards also listed candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tdistrict Council
Gladstone
W. S. Bennett
A. B. Blesing
East Ward
Blesing
Gladstone Institute
Northern District Councils and Corporations Association
Bennett
J. R. Potter
M. H. Page
Belalie
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
William Stanley Bennett
James Radford
Michael Henry Page
Mr. Bradtke
P. J. Kerin
Centre
H. K. Moore
Yongala
A. W. Jamieson
South-East
G. R. Bradtke
Georgetown Beats Brinkworth In Saturday Golf Match
Georgetown defeated Brinkworth 12 matches to 2 in a Saturday golf meet. Individual results include R G Odgers defeating G G Walker 6 and 6 and P R Smallacombe beating J Madigan 7 and 6. The report ends with philosophical quips about originality and a note on a marriage between a man and his typist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Brinkworth
R. G. Odgers
G. G. Walker
L. P. Brogan
R. Roeger
E. Hynes
H. Lucas
A. J. Walker
S. Sergeant
A. W. Brogan
F. E. Dolling
J. F. Angley
M. Sergeant
H. H. Holloway
W. Heinrich
R. Nanecarrow
J. Coombes
All Square
F. Brogan
T. B. Leuster
W. Odgers
BH. Grigg
P. R. Smallacombe
J. Madigan
A. Wellington
J. Wordley
G. J. Nankivell
M. Heinrich
Vv. C. Todd
L. Sergeant
L. Peter
L. Bertram
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clark’s Stores
O.S
Clark's Store
H. R. Clark's
Gladstone Stores
Port Pirie
Australia
H. T. Harslett
Aldayne Buildings
Caetowie
Dr. Hockey
Board of Health
Central Board of Health
Major Seagrave
Nursing Home
Mary
New Zealand Farmers Co-operate
Sander & Son
Sander
Eula Grabb
Phillis Cook
F. C. Grubb
F. E. Delsar
Port Pirie Hospital
F. Richmond
Booborowie Football Association
Messrs. A .L. and
McEwin
Clyth and
Croquet Club
Missouri
District Council
J. Horgan
WL. Pilkington
J. W. W. Dennis
Napperby
W. W. Robinson
H. B. Heaslip
John A. Lyons
Gulnare
Ernest Smart
Yacka
Philip J. Harvey
Narridy
William G. A. Thomas
Golf
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