Georgetown Coursing Meet Highlights Local News
A long running coursing meeting at Georgetown produced tighter fields with many winners. Results show Bennis Louise beating Lionaleen in the first round while Enterprise Lass defeated Condona in the same round. The day featured a public auction of trophies, Red Cross fundraisers, and War Savings efforts with local pupils purchasing certificates. The season remains drought affected with intermittent wheat sowing and rising stock feed activity.
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Bennis Louise d. Lionaleen
Dawn d. Shy Bonnie
Rhumba
Sonny Sheen
Don's
Lord Culver
Killeath
Double White
Sylvilda
Silent Fay
Enterprise
Condona
Louise
Rhunbha
Dawn
D. den
Enterprise Lass
N. Brogan
Messrs
I. W. Hinton
B.C. Denhardt
D. Noll
St. Mary's Church
F. M. Page
Red Cross Circle
F. T. Acott
Ladses
S. Nancarrow
Bullen Bros’ Circus
Jamestown
Lncal Oval
Georgetown
T. Myatt
S. Freeman
W. Phillips
Mary
Margaret Higgins
Farmers Union
B. B. White
Crystal Brook
Jim Hollow
ALF
R. G. Odgers
RAAF
Reg. Parsons
RAAP
Laverton
Harmer
Mies Cormack
HII Rifler
Higgins Il
Cot Noonan
Clare
Bonnie Louise
Greanne
Jas
Carmodyel
George
New York
Propaganda College
Rome
Leff
Italy
Manhattan
U.S.A
Gladstone Red Cross Circles Finances and Donations
The Gladstone Red Cross Circle held a fortnightly meeting at Memorial Hall on June 21. A financial statement shows bank balance 51 pounds 14 shillings 2 pence, with proceeds from tea, golf, entrance fees and red cloth donations bringing total to 13 pounds 16 shillings 6 pence to date. Members are told the Red Cross Depot will be at Mr J Cox’s chemist shop with Mrs Cox in charge of wool and serving, and thanks are given for numerous garment donations and a 16 pounds 8 pence from Mr G M Black for 50 pounds of whole meal sold at four pence per pound.
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Gladstone Red Cross Circle
Memorial Hall
Red Cross
Oman
Eley
D. Humphris
W. W. Jolly
Mesdames C. Thomson
J. Creber
Rock
Williamson
R. B. Lines
J.G. Cox
Miss Flavel
Muffier
Mrs. ©. Ballantyne
Mrs. Rundle
Miss Shepherd
Mesdames C. Read
Mittens
Bley
Bag
Schmidt
Glenn
Tyler
L. Smallacombe
Pr. Mittens
Sandow
Giles
Hawke
Gladstone Welfare Club Fourth Birthday Celebration
The Gladstone Women's Welfare Club marked its fourth anniversary at the Primary School with a large crowd on Friday. Mrs. Mundy was absent. Mrs. W Allantyne presided. Performances included a solo by Miss Beryl Lambell, a duet by Mrs. R Treasure and Miss Beth Treasure, and accompaniment by Mr. Treasure. Peggy Hopgood and Mrs. R Treasure won the competition. The birthday cake was cut by Mrs. HJ Lines and the canteen browsed by Mrs. F Holst.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Women's Welfare Club
R. A. Mundy
Wallantyne
Beryl Lambell
R. ‘Treasure
Mise Beth Treasure
Treasure
Mino Peggy Hopgood
From Out the Past: 1940 death notices and local events
Announcements of deaths in Gladstone and Georgetown include Mr A Blesing and Miss A Lloyd. Football results show Jamestown 1412 defeated Georgetown 9 15, and Jamestown 6165 goals beat Lows 4. District Council nominations elected Dundon Williams Gros den and G M Black. mayoral and bank events noted with local dignitaries. A gift evening in Gladstone and auction of Booyooles 10001 acres reported with auctioneer Jas Wilkinson.
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Express
Blesing
Gladstone
Jamestown
Georgetown
A. Lloyd
Gale
Tawra
Misa Winnie Leesue
Gaara
Tone
Jas
Wilkinson
Messrs Dundon
H. Williams
W. Grosden
G. M. Black
Messra
C. W. Bond
J. H. Rundle
Farewell Held For Local Bowling Club Members
The Gladstone Bowling Club hosted a social in Memorial Hall on June 20 to bid farewell to Messrs A Lea and F Holst as they depart the town. Ladies from the Welfare Club spoke of their valued contributions, and it was decided to keep monthly Welfare Club meetings and donate half the proceeds to the Primary School Patriotic Fund.
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H. Twigg
Gladstone
the Milling Co
Twitt
Tom Brown
Meaiames Lines
Holst
Gladstone Bowling Club
Memorial Hall
A. Leo
P Holst
Bert Gale
Leo and Holst
J. L. Hawke
P. R. Bradack
M. Pasche
HV. Hough
C. Real
F. €. Grubb
W. S. Williamson
Balaklava wedding links Metcalf and Cottle families
The marriage of Gwenda Metcalf and W. Dailey took place at the Balaklava Methodist Church with Rev. Brasher officiating. Guests, bridesmaids, music, toasts, and presentations marked a festive reception at the church hall, followed by trophies and community singing. The couple will reside at Gladstone with Mr. and Mrs. Cottle.
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Gwenda
H.R. Metcalf
W. Dailey
S. Cottle
Balaklava
F. W. Brasher
Ona
Verna Metenli
Dorothy Cottle
Angus Dillon
M. Wills
Adelaide
Rev. Brasher
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Fudunda Farmers” Co-op
Sdty. Ltd
Onkaparinga
A. H. Tiller
Sales and Service International Harvester CO
Gladstone Red Cross
Gladstone Welfare Club
Georgetown Rife Co
P. Murrie Jour
Crystal Prook
Shapley
The
National Bank
Cal- Lowle
Parvey
B. Siekmann
F. Holst and
A. Lea
Cottle—Metcalf
J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O
A. C. Masters
W. G. Cook
Vauxhall
South Australia
H. T. Harslett
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Nuriootpa
Nathan Beer
V. L. Palmer CO Watchmaker
Jeweller & Optician
Bert Barrett’s
Men's Wear
Iil
E. A. Gale & Sons
Sith
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Laura
Pt. Augusta
West End
Elev Bros
General Blacksmiths
J. G. Nowak
E. L. Kupsch
A. J. Noll
Guluare
Holmes Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Main ST
Sydney W. Thomson
Adel
Sal
Web
Frid
Baderoo Centre
Verdon's Hotel
Thurs
Wirrabara
Institute
Phura
Phonee
C. Brook
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
Gladys Cockburn
Main Street
Hollywood
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Harry Dodd
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