Mr Eake starts new job at Foster's Tatinery Croydon
Mr Eake begins as engine driver next Monday at Foster's Tatinery Croydon while keeping home at Jamerown and his poultry show interest. Les Giles ATP home on leave with Mrs Giles visited Whyalla last week and returns to Jamer Town after nine months away with malaria and hospital stay. Before the War he worked in Bundaleer Springs gardens. A North Western Agricultural Society meeting at Crystal Brook decided an annual show in 195 or date to fix later. Laura Bowling Club held a 10 end pairs tournament with group winners Fuller and Ewar beating Lines and Cochrane 13 12. Harvest thanksgiving services at Jamestown Presbyterian Church. Rev J. Gibson conducts. Wong Bradock awarded Commander in Chief's Card for distinguished service in South-West Pacific. YARCOWIE A V Stephen and Harry to Poperinghe after three weeks at Glenley. Colin Stephens with RAAG in England. Stan Robinson ill but hoped to recover soon. Weet Warcowie FFCP monthly meeting March 3 presided by Mrs Hunt. Novelty sports linked for Easter Saturday March 31. Busy bee at the institute to build a tank stamp led by Ron Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr Eake
Foster's Tatinery
Croydon
Jamerown
Les Giles
Atp
North Western Agricultural Society
Crystal Brook
A V. Stephen
Harry
Poperinghe
Glenley
Harry Oes
Colin Stephens
The
RAAG
England
Stan Robinson
Warcowie Ffcp
Laura Picnic Race Meet Aids FFOF Red Cross Fund
The Laura Picnic Race and Vrain Committee plan a meeting at Laura Racecourse on Easter Monday April 2 1945 with six events. Proceeds go to FFOF Red Cross and Soldiers Memorial Fund. First race starts 1 30 pm. Entries close by 5 pm March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrain Commitee
Laura
FFOF
Red Cross and Soldiers’ Memorial Fund
Nomir Nations
Secretaries
Mesort
le Miers
Condon
Jamestown Ladies Branch RSL Event and Screenings
A Jamestown gathering hosted by the Ladies Committee of RSSCAIL in the CWA Rest Room featured entertainment by Mrs Fy Steggall Mrs Wi Slattery and Miss W Williams with Mrs Skelton delivering a recitation A travelogue and a Technicolor Lassie Come Home screening were announced for March 10 with a tea served and new members invited The program included a travelogue and a cartoon short. The event coincides with a joint screening of Lassie Come Home at Pine Lyctor and Debutante nights on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWA
Larlies Committee
Rsscail
Mas Wight
Mrs Skelton
Fy Steggall
Wi Slattery
W. Williams
Brooks
Jamestown
Uruyang
Lesters
Golidhvyn
Mayer ‘Technicolour
Metro
Linear Tre
Adelande
Pine Lyetor Ay
Wirrabara Forest records hail storm and rain month
February set a weather record with unprecedented hail storms and heavy rain. An early month hail event blanketed the area as trees and crops suffered damage, parrots fed on fruit, and growers faced losses. The Wirrabara Gladstone High School bus now collects Forest scholars daily, aiding access to education.
Death of Major E. J. Harbison
Jamestown reports the death of Major Dr E J Harbison on a Brisbane hospital night after heart trouble. He served two years in the Middle East, then New Guinea and Queensland during active service with the ATF. He married Violet Richards. sons John and Peter live in Adelaide, with John at Adelaide University studying medicine. Funeral held in Brisbane on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
E J Harbison
Queensland
Wallaroo
Prince Alfred College
Adelaide University
Hax
Terowie
Major Harbison
F E. J. Swann
Middle East
Australia
New Guinea
Gladstone Picnic Races Personalities and Dust Challenge
The sixth Gladstone Picnic Race meeting faced a dusty day with low attendance though spectators came from Port Pirie Jamestown and nearby towns. Winners included Blue Shoes Skyline and Easter King with multiple trotting events and a strong turnout for the Red Cross and ladies committee. Gross takings reached about £100 with roughly half set aside for charitable funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
FECF
Port Pirie
Jamestown
Bue
Skyline
Mylor
Gilauls
M. Leesue
J. Nayda
Ri Munily
T. McGer
K Fort
J. Madigan
Gordon Miller
Sec
A. M Pascoe
F.C. Grubb
Cockburn
Casey
Furligs
W .Bawe Flen
L. Granden
Siviour Bros Broughton
Prince
Finlay
Patton
Barey
Mylor Lad
Bates
D. Barker
Westie
Ferme
President
Fur
Northern Flaxgrowers Association Holds 1945 AGM
The Northern Flaxgrowers Association met at the Laura Institute on Thursday in March. President WF Warst opened noting absent distant growers due to transport issues. Officers for 1945 were elected and plans discussed for flax crop production, wartime contributions, and disease control with mention of Dinoe weed killer and a 2 000 acre cultivation goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Flaxgrowers Association
Laura Institute
Thursdast
WF Warst
Wil
Commonwealth Flas Production Committee
Rower Hal
Lagia
L Orchard
Texion
J. B. Jamieson
Wy F Wurst
Andrews
J. W. Prior
Melroxe
D. V. Blieschke
Murray Town
Pirman
Wirrabara
Cockburn
Laura
Wurst
Glastone
Gulnare
T. E. Ashby
Georgetown
E. E. Long
Beetato Valley
P. Curtin Messrs
EL. Orehamif
Pes Rix
Mest
J W. Price
Tixa
Manlay
Messrs Worst
State Association
Narritery
Commonwealth Plax
Sustalzien
E. Lehmacht
NCCC
Thanksgiving Meetings at Salvation Army Hall
Harvest meetings conducted by Captain Sizer of Adelane were held in the Salvation Army hall during the fast week and into March. A large congregation gathered as youths offered thanks to God for the far west, with a fine fruit and vegetable display grown in Jamestown donated by multiple local supporters including Mr. Mercer Mr. Hockey and others. Flowers for decoration came from several parishioners. A program by the Method Friends on Monday evening was well received. Appreciation extended to all who helped make the Harvest Festival a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Captain Sizer
Adelane
Far West
Groen
Jamestown
Mercer
Thubarb
Hockey
Skurrar
J. Fockey
HL Hockey
Wehrmann
Rossini
Heausler
Hymnus
Turks Cape
Brown
McQueen
Je@s
Polomka
Hones
Aus
Dunstall
Matoes
Ae J
Symouds
Jamtiesntl
Tah
Sun
Spalding Red Cross drive and April events outlined
Spalding Red Cross fundraising plans outlined with Miss Norton named Miss Red Cross for 1919. A popular man contest, Easter cricket and tennis fixtures, and an Easter tournament are planned. Court activities start Goel Friday and run to Easter Monday with prizes and meals. organizers Messen, Jones, Robinson, and Trengove praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messen
Jones
Spabling
Agricultural Baronet
Mid-North
Why Do We Fight for Freedom and Civilisation
A speech warns against federal overreach in Australia. It argues to preserve Christian civilisation and democratic government, condemns Labor’s proposed banking and insurance controls, and stresses private enterprise, individual freedom, and incentives as foundations of prosperity, urging vigilance against government interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oye
Australia
Austrlia
Lancaster Bomber G for George to Visit Jamestown
Lancaster Bomber G for George, escorted by two Australian Beaufort aircraft, will visit Jamestown on Friday March 11 at 2 10 pm. The flyer has 98 operational flights over Germany and local residents and students are urged to view the event in support of the War Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. McKennan
Georges
Jamestown
Pan
Germany
Jamestown Gathers for European Peace Celebrations Plan
Jamestown hosts a public meeting led by Mayor Daly at the Council Chamber to plan festivities marking the end of hostilities in Europe. A tentative program includes thanksgiving services, a procession by Jamestown Band, and an assembly at Memorial Hall with speakers from local groups and a committee chaired by the Mayor to coordinate celebrations across towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jauwwsingni
Ff Daly
Council Chauber
HL Incr
Europe
Jamestown Band
Siager
Mex Kuroniek
We Ho Hall
Dre Ejtt
Medlin
BI Noonan Je + Kern
LM. Wy Judell
Pastor Denis
J Rene Thomas
M. Lilwards
Messrs
M J Cronin
J. Kamnick
de Ty Brooks
EV. Chi
Tie Medlin
Rope
Laura Lee and Produce Co. Limited Buttertad Subsidy Prices
Advertisement notes government subsidy on butter and milk prices and mentions a per gallon subsidy. References to wholesale price, wheat, and turkey quantities. Also lists new white enamelled ice chests for sale at five shillings ten pence each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consid Sanhly
Sulaye
St Patrick Sports Meet at Caltowie Seeks Record Entries
The St Patrick Sports Committee at Caltowie expects a very successful meeting on Saturday March 10. Record entries have been received for races and events including the cycle road race. Competitors may nominate at Hewer's farm at 12.30 pm. High Tea will be served at Caltowie Institute from 5.40 pm, followed by a dance. The committee lists many donations and a long roster of prizes and entries for numerous races and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Patricks Sports Committee
Caltowie
Sauridas
Hewer
P. Ro McCallum
Noonany
Koneald
Mrs. Rihlea
M. O'Gorman
Jy McCarthy
Ky He Larsse
Rot Graham
J. Dolly
le Hartwig
Fe HL D
Russell Manr
My O'Dea
EL Mi McCann
A. Hannagan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laura Bowling Club
G, Puller
Gowar
H. R. Lines
A. Cochrane
Fuller
G. Ewar
H.R. Lines
Presbyterian Church
Jr C. Gibson
Gladstone Bay
Wong
Bradock
Bradock- Doug
Lae
Yarcowie
TAURA
Talkles
Glavsitone Ffce
EFCY
Memorial Hall
Agnew
L. Harris
Mer
Pia Up
VCR
Win Ben- Law
Gladstone Merrymakers
Mercymakers
H. T. Harstett
Melva Jolly
L. Morris
FFCF
Merrymakers
Thurday
Wirrabara Forest
E. J. Harbison
FFCK
Rett Cross
Spalding
George
Je Spafford
L. Herriot
Goddard
School of Miies
R Barlow
W. S McAuliffe
Wig Uushauilry Adviver
W. J. Spafforth
E. Vemplell
Pe Wars
Hy Buchanan
Pella
Koolunga
A. Robinson
Mey
Vowles
Coury Women's Association
Laura Lee and Produce Coy. Limited
ST. Patricks Sports
L.w—Novies
Peter
Dirst Welicap
Miles Jack
Matook
Mickey Morle
Moses McCirith
Sox
Fimer Brook
Tim
Coneliff Lady
Mstor Tad
Bauer
Edward Globe
Porrich’s Wilcp
Turlange
Rohit Lad
Iodine
Lone Maids
Prince Monty
Glenroy
Broughton Prince
Black Boy
Fitelon
Blue Shoes
Tap Dancer Chocolate
Lavender Miss Statten
Luchiquin
Air Force Girl
Marwk
Cowcliff Lady
Mickey Mode
Sux
Elmer Brook
Molley
McGrath
Northern Belliere Banner
Louis Minor
Robust Lair
Indine
Lone Mail
Glenray
Inchiquin
Hraughton Price
Allen’s Corner Store
Matthews
Telson Products
Manchester
CSA
Matthews Emporium
Eran Mony
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