Gladstone Social Roundup Includes Travels and Farewell
Mrs J W Norman of Gladstone spends a holiday in Adelaide with Mr and Mrs N C H Hewett also of Gladstone. Sergt W Virgo returns after relieving duty at Port Pirie. Mrs Parkinson and Mrs Parkinson visit Parilla while Mrs H G Johnston is hospitalized. Mr Geo Fisher of New South Wales, formerly a Gladstone resident, is seriously ill. Mrs P Cole of Wilmington visits her mother in Gladstone. Mrs Brown returns to Northfield. Miss Harradine transfers from Eudunda Farmers Co op to Waikerie. she receives crystal glasses from local staff. Miss Webb of Hawker succeeds Harradine. Mrs H Parham marks her 86th birthday. born March 9 1950 in North Adelaide. Her family includes six living children and 21 grandchildren. Mr C M Hall farewelled before departing for Melbourne. post office staff gift traveling case. Mr and Mrs Hall to spend three months in Melbourne before moving to Deven Wireless Station, Victoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Fisher
New South Wales
Gladstone
M. Harradine
Eudunda
H. Parham
Broken Hill
Kapunda
Margaret Street
North Adelaide
Henry March
Parham
B. A. Gale
Samuel Parham
Melbourne
C. M. Hall
C. Miller
Hall
Mrs. Hall
Gladstone Post Office
Menars
R. Thompson
G Fuller
J. Sheedy
Deven Wireless Station
Victoria
R.S.L
M.C
Centenary train visit to Gladstone draws wide interest
Considerable interest was shown in the Centenary train’s stop at Gladstone on Tuesday. The yellow and green train, with attractive carriages and latest construction, featured lavish upholstery and conveniences for passenger comfort. Inspector Hobbs accompanied the train to Gladstone, with driver D Carr, fireman E Taylor, and guard J McGregor. The train returned to Adelaide on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Hobbs
D. Carr
E. Taylor
J. McGregor
Adelaide
Belalie Association Tennis Semi Finals and Singles Results
Semi finals feature Vickers and Cook defeating Bas son and Nicolle 6 4 5 6 6 2 and Lawrie Growden beating Moore Solomon 6 0 6 4 with multiple doubles and singles matches listed. Gladstone and Cal towle scores show totals of sets and games across the events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickera
Cook
Basson
Nicolle
Lawrie
Growden
Gladstone Rede
Caltowile
Read
Higgins
Catford
Hillam
Barker
Hewett
Nayda
Misses Spotswood
Bennett
Mrs. Bennett
Miss Brangon
Misses Cook
Smallacombe
Mesdames Tabe
Lloyd
Barter
M. Hillam
B. Hillam
Gladstone Reds
Caltowle
Jamestown Club Granted Friday Race for Centenary Meet
The L A Jockey Club grants Jamestown Racing Club Limited permission to race on Friday October 16 for a Centenary meeting. The club aims to make the occasion worthy. Turnover tax from the Betting Control Board for February was £35 15s 4d. Next meeting scheduled for Wednesday April 8, with nominations closing March 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Jockey Club
Jamestown Racing Club
Accidental Injury and Local Swimming Club Results in Georgetown
A horse drawn rake incident injures Mr. Doug Phillis in Georgetown, with a leg wound requiring medical care and a lengthy recovery. The town’s Swimming Club hosted a Saturday meet with two Gladstone teams,1st Don Stewart and 2nd F R Spotswood, plus multiple events and diving displays, praising local support and planning a similar night next week if weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doug. Phillis
G. Hill
Stewart
Patrona
Gladstone
Don Stewart
F. R. Spotswood
Allcomers
G. Fletcher
J. Roberts
P. Todd
Nancarrow
Premiership standings and semi final fixtures
The Pirie Association premiership table ends with West leading eight wins and four losses, South eight wins and four losses, Gladstone with one win four losses, East two wins and five losses, Crystal Brook one win, North none. Semi finals commence next Saturday with West versus Gladstone at Alford Oval and South versus East at Memorial Oval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Pta
South
Gladstone
East
Crystal Brook
North
West
Alford Oval
Memorial Oval
Best Quality Meat Delivered Daily Trial Offers Conviction
A local ad proclaims daily delivery of top quality meat with a motto of civility and attentive service. It promises a persuasive trial that will convince customers of the product and experience.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
J. W. Norman
N. C. H. Hewett
Glenelg
Sergt. W. Virgo
Port Pirie
P. Cole
Wilmington
M. A. Schmidt
Brown Hsa
Northfield
A. T. Graham Fursitore & Hardware Store
China
A. T. Graham Furniture & Hardware Store
H. W. Bennett
Miele
H- W. Bennett
Golden
RADIO
National Library of Australia
Belalie Association
Gladstone Blues
Methodist
Georgetown
Sheoak
P. R. Bradock
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
B. A. Grosskopf
Cross Street
Lawn
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Pirie Association
A. R. Turley
USLEN
F. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
H. F. Holmes
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn and
Wallaroo
West End Beer
Temprate
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Fred Jeffery
High &T
E. Yates
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Port Street
Moz
Laura
C. Brook
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Vauxhall
H. T. Harslett
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
P.O
Telephone
C. C. Bennett
Main Street
Adelaide Electric Supply Co
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
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