Gladstone News Highlights March 12 1948 Local Notes
Friday items from Gladstone include visits by Miss Isabel Thomson and Mr A C Masters, a bank appointment change at Mt Barker, and a well attended Mid-Northern Agricultural Bureau conference opened by Hon C S Hincks. Water rates to be collected at Bouleroo Centre March 19. Bowling and tennis results feature Gladstone and Crystal Brook matches and a Grand Final set for Wirrabara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Thomson
Adelaide
P.M. Thomson
Gladstone
A. C. Masters
Pt. Augnate
J. C. Biddle
Mt. Barker
Bank of Australasia
W. Long
Agricultural Bureau
Hincks
T. Perrin
Women's Counc
C. H. Heinrich
Advisory Board of Agriculture
R. Pollard
A. J. Symonds
Belalle
Letters From West Australia Update From Growden Family
Mr Wm Growden J P of Gladstone reports his son and daughter in law Mrs and Mr W J Growden farming at Durban WA are well and preparing for the new season. H J Hillier former secretary of the Diocese of Geraldton writes from Kojonup where his Wandoo Allo property is praised as wool district with high sheep per acre and he asks to remember ex Ladstone residents G Fiavel J G Deeble and Syd Heaslip as well as old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Australia
Wm. Growden
J.P
Gladwione
Inlaw
W. J. Growden
Durban
W.A
Growden
H. J. Hillier
Wil- Jochra
St Kojonup
Wandoo Allo
Harvest Thanksgiving at Laura Baptist Church
Harvest events at Laura Baptist Church include a Kindergarten drive raising £3 4/6 for the kindergarten, a Harvest Festival with over £37 offerings, and a Harvest Festival Social with music, solos, and a supper. Rev Hawke spoke on vision, thanks were given, and renovations to the Lecture Hall were funded. Mrs McKenzie was thanked for her help before leaving town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Knauerhase
Hoy. Hawke, L.td
Providence
A. James
Lindsay Smith
Rhonda Shillabeer
Rev. Hawke
Bowker
McKenzie
Gladstone Rifle Club Holds 300 Yard Practice Shoot
Gladstone Rifle Club held a 300 yard practice on Saturday March 6 with teams led by Ken Travel and Murray Weatherill. Weatherill's team won with top scores and three new heavy barrels impressed owners as Bisley target scoring proved tougher. Next event is Club Competition No. 7 at 200 yards on March 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gange
Ken Travel
Murray Weatherill
Weatherill
New
Bisley
L. H. Batten
C. Woodward
St. B.D. Blair
Mc Flavel
W. R. Harst
D. J. Prior
B. L. Bonham
K. T. Flavel
A. G. Flavel
K. Manuel
R. P. Ballantyne
Club Competiion
Reed picking picnic corrected time at Burnside Station
A correction notes the reed picking picnic at Burnside Station Gladstone was scheduled for Saturday afternoon rather than tomorrow evening as previously stated. No other details are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burnside Station
Gladstone
Wiladies
Twenty first Birthday Party at Merriton Institute
Jan Davidson celebrated a twenty first birthday at Merriton Institute with Miss Cuntin's Orchestra providing music. Mr Max Crouch and Mr Ivan Crouch co hosted. Master of Ceremonies were Mr Kevin Liddle and others. A kitchen evening followed marriage celebrations for Miss Mary Dennis. March events included bowling matches, supper, and cricket finals as Crystal Brook hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Davidson
Merriton Tnstitute
Miss Cuntin
Max Crouch
Jan
Jan Out
Ivan Crouch
Kevin Liddle
Mary Dennis
Merriton
J. Heaslip
Merriton Institute
H. Arbon
K. Liddle
M. Cromb
Dennis
Bright
Chuck
Sunday Schul
Sf & Sinclair
Institute
Cricket Club
A. BE. Thomas
Jamestown Wins Shield clash in hard bowled race
The Jamestown Port Pirie match on Jamestown green produced a 31 point Jamestown victory to seal the BenCher Shield for 1947 48 in the North Western Bowling Association. Garny and his rink led the charge with a 22 point win while Laurie McCarthy and Ted Olt contributed decisive efforts as Jamestown built a strong winning margin across the day.
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North-Western Bowling Association
Port Piris
Jamestown
Matthew
Jamestown Port Pirie
Fride
Garny
Meineney
Laurie McCarthy
Laura
Roy Tucker
Kurtzer
Ted Olt
Dick Robinson
Art Hooper
Jim Dunlop
Charlie Malighan
Ken Moore
Willy Bouchar
Ted Daly
Skelton
Smith
McLennan
McCarthy
Subsidy to Milk Producers in Northern South Australia
Reported discussion of continuing milk subsidies for northern SA producers through the Primary Producers' Assistance Department. Notes Port Pirie Jamestown match 60 to 58, with Scotty Young leading Jamestown and Bill Crowhurst praised. Includes official reply from Deputy Prices Commissioner on subsidy extension to 30/6/44 and current jurisdiction under State control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell
Grey
South Australia
William PF. J. McCann
Common Wealth
Primary Producers’ Assistance Department
State Bank Butlie
Pivie Streel
Adelaide
Highways Work and Local News From Georgetown
The Highways Dept plans for 35 000 yards of crushed stone from the local quarry to remake the road to Magpie Creek beyond Yacka. Contractors Hector Ville and Stan Martner oversee a five‑day week site with a 800 yard daily crusher capacity and ten workers. War Memorial fencing drive gains farmer support with new crew joining the effort. A Harvest Thanksgiving service at Baptist Churches, joint with floral displays, features Miss Rene Treater delivering gifts from children. Premiership cricket at Gulnare ends in Georgetown’s 78 for 2 win. next match against Gulnare at Narridy. Tennis team Teds lose to Calowle. Delia Noonan and Norbert Hynes visit. Rainfall since Xmas only 22 points.
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Highways Dept
Magpie Creek
Yacka
Mesara
Bradbrook
Carson
Maryvale
Montacute Rd
Hector Ville
Stan Martner
TCA
Auguston
Matther
Childron
Snowtown
War Memorial Committee
Hume
A. Luglis
Boniface
C. A. Smallacombe
C. R. Hawke
M. Read
H Edmonds-Wilson
Britain
Rene
Failies
Institute
Gulnare
Yac Jka
Georgetown
Narridy
Teds
Caltowle
Delia Noonan
Norbert Hynes
Freeman
Dave Chalmers
Wilmington
Hilda Cox
Old Broadview
J. K. Batten
Colin Tuglis
Cowell Lg
P. B. Smallarambe
Alby
Gladstone Bowling Club Final Set After Semis
W Bawden beat C H Martin 22 to 10 and R Mundy defeated H M Poscie 21 to 14 in the Gladstone Bowls Championship semifinals. The final between W Bawden and R Mundy is set for Saturday afternoon with the winner to represent Gladstone at Crystal Brook on March 20 in the champions of champions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladatane Bowling Club
Crystal Brook
Savings Bank Centenary in South Australia
The Savings Bank of South Australia marks a century since opening in 1848. The article traces its growth from a single office in Gawler Place to a state wide network, noting milestones such as agency openings, a branch system, school bank departments, and special deposits, with deposits and funds totaling substantial sums and regional branches including Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank of
South Australia
Gawler Place
Adelaide
Glen Osmond Union Mining Company
John Heetor
William Fowler
Lake Victoria
Croppo Singh
Gresham Chambers
King William Street
A.M.P
Government Tourist Bureau
The
Savings Bank
Adelaide Town Hall
Currie Street
Howev
School Bank
Savings Bank of South Australia
Deople
Grand Final Set For Jamestown Caltowie Tennis Clash
Caltowie defeated Georgetown Red 16 sets 221 games to 3 sets 52 games in A Grade at Gladstone on Saturday with Jamestown Methodist to meet Caltowie in the Grand Final at Jamestown Town courts on Saturday March 13 starting 1:30 pm. B Grade semi finals saw Kornsiale beating Bundaleer and Jamestown Red beating James down Blue. final on March 33 at Methodist Courts 1:30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Georgetown Red
Gladstone
Jamestown Methodist
Jamestown Town
Kornsiale
Bundaleer
Jamestown Red
Jamesdown
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Engineering and Water Supply Department
Bouleroo Centre
Brook
W. Thomson
Mesdames Kloeden
Bert Gale
Bley
Southern Flinders
Asuoo
Stone Hat
Poublea
J, Kotz
Shen Kensiej
Stevens
D. Welters Milner R
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Stephens
Tb Turner
Milne
J. Marner
Murray
V. Kotz
Bleuing
M. Marner
L, Cox
M, Kotz
Ameya
Kennedy
Bingles
L. Kotz
L. McKenzie
J. Kotz
J. Stevens
D. Walter
R. Clancy
L. Turner
L. Stephens
A. Milne
Gladstone Rifle Club
Gladstone G.W.A
Matthews
Genoa
Armstrong
Matthews Emporium
May Dennis
Electric Light Cricket
Crystat Brook
South
West
RSL
Rs.l. Boys
George Gale
Ministon
Z. Suteliffe
Rosemary Baker
University
Tyler
Gambier
Sale
G. Noblet
W. Noblet
L. Martland
New South Wales
Wilkinson
M. P. Pavy
F. Weston
Part Pirie
Plett
Scotcher
McKay
Tucker Hosking
Marsh
Webster Boucher
Jenkins
Laurie
Brighton
Melarney
Port Pirie
Harber
Stokes
Gooley
Youn Wells
Leane
Rush
Richards Lines
Mitchell
Davey
Quinn
Glinstan
Skurway
Evans
Blankerris
McArkill
Sparks
Edwards
Mitshell
Longbottom
McDougall
Goat
Crawhural Wa
Gladstone Bowling Club
Lb Threefall
Spalding
R. D. Rowe
Boxall
Roneberg
Wirrabara
A.W. Sandford & GO. Ltd
Sandford's
S.A. Egg Board
Alfa Daisy
Sandford Ronaldson-Tippett
Alfa Laval
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
E. K. Edwards
Subway
Main Street
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EFC
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Belalie Association
I, M
Judell
Review Office
Walker
Big’ Discount Stores
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