Gladstone Football Club holds annual meeting
The Gladstone Football Club met at Memorial Hall with President A Lee presiding. The 1928 season was reported as highly successful with a record undefeated premiership in the NAPA, increased gate receipts, and a healthy balance. A Trav ers, Kearney, and other officers were elected or announced for 1929 with plans to join the Northern Areas Association and arrange insurance and tenders for bathheater.
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Gladstone Football Club
Memorial Hall
A. Lee
W. G. A. Thomas
L. Farmer
Pt. Wakefield
NAPA
Jamestown
Jill Wilson
Frede Wismert
Alsc
Mery
Ram
Ted Reichstein
Oak Hall
Reichstein
Gladstone
W. Thomson
A. Leo
Li. Farmer
J. L. Harris
N. P. Travers
J. M. Read
A. Travers
D. Ross
T. Ryan
F. Wienert
A. M. Flinn
S. Thompson
A. ©. Masters
EH. Garger
G. Hobbs
F. Delsar
R. Thompson
G. Kearney
F. Dowling
Bathheater
Northern Areas Association
H. Destree
J. Wilson
Farewell to Mr H C Ridgway at Gladstone Station
A large turnout of railway staff gathered at Gladstone railway station on February 28 to bid farewell to H C Ridgway foreman who has completed 50 years with the South Australian Mailways. Speakers praised his long service and leadership, presenting a smoker’s outfit, and Ridgway thanked all for the kind support while noting his retirement after a 60 year career.
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Gladstone
H.C. Ridgway
Mailways
P. J. Martin
Rideway
Gince
Ridgway
G. Spencer
Ganger
R. Parnell
Loco
R. Kavanagh
Trafic
McArthur
Telegraph Engineer's Department
Ridgeway
Messrs
Flamank and
Hobbs
Mount Gambier
Beachport
Maree
Naravoorte
Quorn
Gladstony
Millard
Ringway
Life’s Great Business: Endure, Submit, Depart
A compact aphorism on living with restraint and endurance. The speaker argues battles are won by submission rather than constant explanation, noting friends need no defense and enemies doubt any defense. The piece presents a stoic, cautionary stance on personal conduct and reputation.
Cups and Shields Shine at Club Meeting
A feature of the meeting was the fine collection of cups and a shield that the club treasures and admired. The items were arranged by Mr. W. L. Evene for display.
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W. L. Evene
Northern Pioneer Henry Brown Celebrates Long North District Ties
One of the region’s early settlers, Henry Brown of Huddleston born 1860 at McLaren Vale, marks his 69th birthday on April 35. He recounts a life spanning wagon journeys to Georgetown, Gladstone and Wirrabara, railroad work, farm life in Huddleston, and seven decades of local residence with a large family and a son who served in the great war.
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Menry Brown
Hud- Heston
McLaren Vale
Brown
Georgetown
P. McLeod
Gladstone
Port Pirie
South Australia Carrying Company
T. F. Jones
Wirrabata
P. Smallacombe
Baroota
Wirrabara
Mr. Brown
Mrr. Miller
Port Germein
Government Gums
Hergolf Springs
Big Brokher
Warnertown
W. H. Brown
Old Country
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Backed by South Australian Testimony
A testimonial from Mrs. J W Hill of West Terrace Lanva North praises Doan's Backache Kidney Pills for curing her son's backache and kidney pain after a cold settled in his kidneys. Six years later she reports no recurrence. Sold by chemists and stores in Sydney. ensure you get DOAN'S from Foster McClellan Co 15 Hamilton Street.
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Dean
J. W. Hill
West Terrace
Lan Va North
Doan
Re tread tyres cut costs by extending life
Do not discard tyres before worn out. Have tyres retreaded by an expert who knows proper treatment to add thousands of miles of service. Retreaded tyres can offer better wear than new tyres and reduce annual running costs for your car.
Gladstone Bakery Announces Frigidaire Installations and New Fridge Goods
The Gladstone Bakery informs residents and surrounding districts of the recent Frigidaire installation at Gladstone Street and announces availability of fresh small goods, drinks, ice cream, confectionery, and bread with daily delivery. Expansion allows better service and invites new customers to try.
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Gladstone
Gladstone Street
Bad Breath Warns Women to Seek Digestion Cure
An early 20th century health note claims foul breath stems from constipation and stomach disorder. It warns both genders that bad breath repels friends and urges use of Dr. Morse's Indian Root Pills as a cleansing remedy to remove bodily impurities and toxins.
Funerals Conducted Across Districts by Gale & Sons
Funeral services were held in multiple areas across the district for individuals associated with EA Gale and Sons Builders and Contractors. The firm’s ties to local projects and community life were noted during the ceremonies.
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EA Gale & Sons Builders
Columbia No 109 Portable Value in VivatTonal Discovery
A Columbia No 109 marketed as Australia’s greatest portable value promises unmatched tone and volume for £6 8s. The ad touts British workmanship and the Columbia VivatTonal discovery as key advantages.
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Australia
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J. R. Fisher
Advance Tyre Service
the Gladstone Bakery
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