Local War Time Leave Guests Fill Jamestown Daily Life
Pte N Carmichael spends weekend leave with his mother in Jamestown while C A Tudor of Yongala Vale is an inpatient at Jamestown Hospital. Multiple service members and relatives are noted on leave or holiday visits, with hospital stays for Helen Black and Gladstone residents. Some veterans return to work as postmaster Hough resumes duties and Bank manager Kumnick relocates with family.
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N. Carmichael
L. Carmichael
Jamestown
C. A. Tudor
Yongala Vale
Jamestown Hospital
B. Maddigan
AIF
Gladstone
Helen Black
G. M. Black
Calvary Hospital
North Adelaide
F. M. Leesue
Adelaide
M. Leesue
Gunner R. G
Bob) Williams
Awas
Pat Williams
C. Williams
Moyletown
W Rossini
Galahs Wiped Out by Local Farmer Near Jamestown
Mr C A Rodeghiero, three miles north of Jamestown, has shot 280 galahs to curb the flock damage. He reports using some bodies to trap four foxes. He urges other farmers to take similar action to reduce the birds.
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Jamestown
C. A. Rodeghiero
Jamestown Ward Elections Set For July First
Voters in Yongala Ward choose Councillor candidates R W F Smart and C A Tudor at Soldiers Memorial Hall Belalie North and District Office Jamestown from 9 am to 5 pm. North Ward Corporation selects Rev T Harper or K G Irvine while South Ward offers P J McCarthy or S Wenham with voting from 8 am to 6 pm.
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Yongala
Dist- Council of
Jamestown
R. WF. Smart
C. A. Tudor
Soldiers Memorial Hall
Belalie North
North Ward
Corporation
Rev. T. Harper
K. G Irvine
South
Severe Cold Causes Heavy Livestock Losses
Extremely low temperatures in Belalie high plateau have killed many young lambs and pigs. A landholder reports 75 lambs and 20 young pigs dead over a few nights as stock in good condition could not withstand the frosts.
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Belalie
Rail link opened Spalding to Adelaide via Clare
Railways start Sunday 5 A service connecting Spalding and Adelaide via Clare. Trains depart Spalding at 4 45 pm and arrive from Adelaide at Spalding 10 57 pm. Service continuation depends on traffic. Initiated by Spalding Councillors led by Mr P W W Donnellan.
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Spalding
Adelaide
Clare
P. W W. Donnellan
Farewell Social for Mr and Mrs Ted White
Gladstone District Council hosts a farewell social at Memorial Hall tonight in honor of Mr and Mrs Ted White on the eve of their departure. Mr J F O'Neill will preside with speeches, musical items, and supper. Ladies asked to bring a basket, all invited as residents regret their leaving.
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Gladstone District Council
Ted White
Memorial Hall
J. F. O'Neill
Nominations Due for Patriotic Meeting at Gladstone
Owners of racehorses and trotters must nominate by Wednesday next in July for six events at the Patriotic meeting to be held at Gladstone on Saturday July 15, in aid of four Miss Red Cross candidates. Nominations to Messrs A. M. Pascoe and W. Bawden. Course arrangements are set and fine weather will ensure a successful fixture.
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Gladstone
Miss Red Cross
A. M. Pascoe
W. Bawden
Gladstone FFCF Holds Annual Meeting Elects Officers
Large crowd attends the Gladstone FFCF annual meeting on Friday with officer elections. President Mrs L Warris considers stepping down but stays on. Mrs E Mellen re elected secretary and Mrs L Ewens assistant. Vice presidents are Mesdames Wourse and W Staker. A brief activity report will run next week. Dances set for July 6 and 13.
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Gladstone Ffcf
L. Warris
E. Mellen
L. Ewens
Mesdames W.ourse
W. Staker
PFA Social Evening at Jamestown Presbyterian Church
Friday night June 23 the PFA held a well attended social at Jamestown Presbyterian Church with Miss N Lewis and Miss G Crawford in charge. Community singing featured piano by Mrs A J Symonds and performances by R McLennan Jean Symonds Merle Holmes Joyce Haynes Pam Dennis Joan Holmes Colleen Irvine and Joyce Butcher. Competitions winners included Jean Symonds Dorothy Slattery W Symonds and R McLennan Gwenyth Symonds. A presentation was made to Joan Holmes who is leaving Jamestown and a vote of thanks was given by Mr McElroy. Supper and Auld Lang Syne closed the evening.
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PFA
Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
N.lewis
G. Crawford
A. J. Symonds
R. McLennan
Jean Symonds
Merle Holmes
Joyce Haynes
Pam Dennis
Joan Holmes
Don
Dorothy Hawkins
Colleen Irvine
Joyce
McElroy
Gladstone
E. M. Growden
J. Hoge
Andrwe Sisters
W. Williamson
M.C
Joan Turley
Cpl. J Beere
C. Ganley
R. Thredgold
Bridge
W. §. Jarrett
Jean Pearce
Lois Mundy
J. Nayda
G. W. TH. Gale
Tresylva Park
R.C. Shop
Gwen Heard
Joan Tuly
R-C
Gladstone District Council Special Meeting Minutes
The Gladstone district council held a Friday meeting with Drs ONeill Page Black Hillam Deeble Potter Lines and officials including W H Cockburn and J C Thomson. Reports included correspondences from schools military departments and lands with payments approved and notices noted. residents Les Schwark and Les Keller honored at a leave event.
Red Cross Benefit Match And Shirley Wilson Birthday Event
On Saturday July 1 at the Laura oval a football match will feature a Dump team against a Laura and district combined side to aid Shirley Wilson. A good afternoon of sport is promised with Roll up and support the Red Cross candidate. On Saturday July 8 a Birthday dance in the Parish Hall celebrates Miss Shirley Wilsons 21st birthday in support of her Red Cross candidature with good floor and orchestral music. No presents requested.
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Shirley Wilson
Laura Oval
Shirley
Laura
Red Cross
Red Cross Social at Memorial Hall for Miss Red Cross
Georgetown notes report a Tuesday Red Cross Social in Memorial Hall raising funds for Miss Red Cross. Miss N Hynes led a program with School Band, Eiffe piano, Miss Hiskey singing, and communal singing led by Mrs Wellington. Proceeds exceed £8 with tea and trading table profits.
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Red Cross
Memorial Hall
S.J. Martin
Miss Higgins
O’connell
Adelaide
McAuley
Coleman
Pt. Pirie 1S
W. H. Phillis
Oakley White
Miss O'Connell
D. O'Connell
Bank of Adelaide
Miss B. Johnson
AWAS
Miss Red Cross Contest Nominations Grow Across Country
The Miss Red Cross contest draws nearly 600 country nominations with 40 South Australian towns over 1000 population expected to participate. Division 2 Upper North lists Caltowie with Miss J M Fahey and Peterborough with Miss Peterborough among others including Port Germein and Melrose nominees.
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South Australia
Upper North
Caltowie
J. M. Fahey
Peterborough
Port Germein
I. C. Gribble
Melrose
E. Lowson
N. Banks
D. Foot
Gladstone Red Cross Holds Variety of Fundraising Events
The Gladstone Red Cross lists numerous fundraisers for Misses Joan Turley Gwen Heard and Lois Mundy including bridge evenings lessons and a Madhatters Ball. Proceeds support their campaigns with recent events drawing fair attendance and totaling several pounds.
War Savings Certificates weekly review by North Ward Group
The Town War Savings Scheme summary notes North Ward contributions totaling £132 with H Medlin leading at £50 from east Ayr street, and Doreen Abbott as emergency seller. West of the Primary School led by Oscar Crouch with Joe Cummings handling sales. £37 raised. Other contributions include Gordon Wehrmann £24 north of Caltowie Road, Frank Tully £21, Hospital staff £78, Primary School staff £64, Rainbow group £47. Final praise for all workers and ongoing effort urged.
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North Ward
A. C. Tuckwell
H. Medlin
Ayr Street
Doreen Abbott
Herb
Oscar Crouch
Ron Curtis
Oscar
Joe Cummings
Gordon Wehrmann
Caltowie Road
Gordon
Frank Tully
Frank
Harper
M. Ryan
Alf
Rehn
Denzil
Leo. Palmer
Dave Brooks
Leo
Dave
Belle of the Ball Dance at Yar coowie Features Local Support
Miss Mavis Simmons named belle of the Belle of the Ball Dance held in Yar coowie on June 20. FFCF collected five shillings ten pence at the door. Black and White Orchestra provided the music. Warm supper served as usual after the event. Local donors included Mesdames Hunt Wenham Rayner Simmons Robinson Stephen and Mr Robinson. Seasonal prospects are frozen amid severe June frosts. Illness updates report Mr J L Smith in Jamestown Hospital, Mrs Eddie Reichstein improving in Wakefield Street Hospital, and Mrs Ron Smith back home after Adelaide hospital stay.
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Mavis Simmons
Yarcowie
FFCF
Mesdames
Hunt
A. Wenham
L. B. Rayner
C. E
Eddie Reichstein
Wakefield Street
Ron Smith
St. Andrew’s Hospital
Adelaide
J W B A Match Results Report
Old Scholars 32 defeated Methodist 16 in a Saturday card. Goalthrowers top scorers Glasson 12 Jeffs 20. Howden 4 Hewett 12. High School 27 defeated St Joseph 24 with Homes 18 Symonds 9 leading. Merrifield 17 Smith 7 best for losers. Next week High School face Old Scholars. Pres. and Baptist meet St Joseph.
Jamestown Golf Club Stableford scores high on Saturday
Geo Twels tree led A division with 77 38 total as Capt Cox 363 M Hollams and N Royal 357 Jack Hatter 354 followed in B division L McKenzie led with 80 and 424 points. Capt Cox's team beat Vice-Capt Crowhurst 5 4 with one square. Ladies bogey won by Miss Fetherstonhaugh 1 down. Mrs Crowhurst 2 down. Eclectic first round saw Miss Fetherstonhaugh and Mrs Crowhurst at 324 net.
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Geo. Twelstree
George
Capt. Cox
M. Hollams
N. Royal
Jack Hatter
L. McKenzie
Capt. v
Crowhurst
Fred Clift
Geo. Ushervy
M. Holland
R. Cox
V. Clift
R. McLennan
F. Clif
Miss Rama Hall
Miss Fetherstonhaugh
Threatened Coal Famine Ties War Effort to NSW Mines
A wartime editorial condemns NSW miners for disrupting coal supplies. It criticizes federal ministers for inaction, warns of railway service cuts in South Australia, and notes plans to centralize powers in Canberra. The piece argues the public will oppose constitutional changes limiting state control.
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