Yarcowie FFCE visit notes support for WW2 troops
Members of FFCE from Yarcowie and Terowie met at Yarcowie Hall on March 16 with Hon Sup ervisor of Branches. Mrs Sheppard spoke and urged ongoing support for the men in the fighting forces. PECF raised about a half million pounds in Australia with 24 percent administration costs. Funds and goods are distributed by YMCA and Red Shield men near the front. FYCK issues cash and goods. Mrs Sheperd thanked locals for their consistent work, followed by supper. A vote of thanks was carried. Also at Yavenir School Clack promoted a successful daube and competition on March 14. Stock in fall order, pasture reserves thinning, early break hoped. Water better after rain. lucerne prospects good. Curren prices 1/7 to 1/3 per lb. Mrs Stan Robinson returned.
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FFCE
Yarcowie
Terawie
Yarcowie Hall
V. Shepped
Shephard
FFCF
YMCA
Red Shield
FYCK
A. V. Stephen
Sheperd
Yavenir School
MY Clack
Curren
Stan Robinson
First Victory War Loan meeting chaired by Mr G Smith
A War Loan and National Savings Committee meeting was held at the Institute on Tuesday night with Mr G W Sish presiding. State War Loan representative spoke on the 1st Victory Loan campaign. Local secretary Mr R Cooke reported optimism and said the committee would fill the quota. Advance subscriptions of 600 pounds had been received. A local word building competition was planned with prizes likely War Savings Certificates for those making the most words on the phrase The First Victory War Loan. Details to follow in later issues. For information contact committee members. The committee includes Chairman Mr G Smith and Secretary Mr hd, along with Messrs V W Clesing, W 2 Ware, G Evans, W Phiddian, J Bowker.
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Laura
War Loan and
National Savings Committee
GW. Sish
W. Ts. Seagbor. Puch
State War Loan Committee
R. Cooke
Santa
Sufsex
War Savings Corfifcates
Conantt
G. Smith
Yoke
W. Clesing
Ware
G Evans
W. Phiddian
J. Bowker
Sh G. Deeble
Tad Stone
Bming Corwells
Glatstone
Sear
Gladstone
Jamestown Lines Up for First Victory War Loan Drive
A Jamestown meeting with the State War Loan Committee representative Mr. Scarborough praised local workers for selling over £1000 in certificates and stamps to 500 people in 313 homes. The town set a quota of £18,000 for First Victory Loan and pledged to back 250 men and women with £64 each, aiming a big rally and concert program with service members and the local band as speakers.
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Dn Wednessy Mish
Ate
Wol
Scarharongit
State War Loan Committee
Incal War Loan Committee
Jamestown
R. MclLennan
Scarborough
Australia
Ives
Sea of
Janes
Conference of Graingrowers Examines Wheat Shortages
The Graingrowers Association president Mr Lyoss MP reported at the annual conference that manpower shortages affect farms as older workers retire and military service drains skilled labor. He urged release of workers from army camps to sustain primary industries and noted price controls on feed oats and barley risk shortages, calling for higher barley feed prices and evaluation of bagged versus bulk wheat pricing. Resolutions from the conference will appear in the next issue.
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Graingrawers’ Association
Lyoss MP
Lyong
Swen
Suez
Issine
Leap Year Ball Shines at Belalie North Hall
A successful Leap Year Ball held March 14 in Belalie North Hall drew visitors from the district. Miss G Goodes and N Bray served as secretaries with Misses J Smart and M Goodes aiding. Music by Mrs Steger and J Meinerney entertained guests as decor and supper tables impressed. Novelty dance winners were Rex Smut with A Hehir and Bob Moore with Rodeghiero. Nancy Dray thanked helpers and noted £15 takings go to Local Canteen Fund and Solisers Memorial. bachelors vow to outshine next ball.
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Belalie North Hall
G. Goodes
N. Bray
M’s
J. Smart
M. Goodes
Steger
Pia
My. J. Meinerney
Exiba
Rex Smut
Ahehir
Bob Moore
Mise Rodeghiero
Syd Goodes
M.C
Nancy Dray
Inst Appia Tennis Team Falls In Saturday Match
A chaotic report shows Inst Appia losing to Lina with mixed results across singles and doubles. Denis doubles team Wiseman and Evans defeated R and P. Reichstein Wilson Wade beat F and Po. Naydaanis Reichstein beat Ritwards and Green 9 1. Continuous errors obscure full scores, but multiple matches feature Reichstein and Wiseman in winning roles.
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Appia
Lina
Denis
Wiseman
Evans
R&p
M. Reichereinkt
K. Wiseman
Miss
GriMy
Laura
Aupiia
Sale of Property and Forced Investment in Bonds
Letter from the Commonwealth Bank in Adelaide explains that buyers may be required to lodge War Loan Bonds under the War Loans Test, but it is not a universal rule. Decisions depend on full facts. the Treasurers Delegate may waive or impose the test as circumstances require.
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Konsayilayy
Tain
Aml
Commonwealth
Ilireut
Uo Commonwealth
Seay
W. Pennelley
Commonwealth of Australis
Social Evening at Gladstone Pays Tribute to Returning Men
A Gladstone Institute social evening honored Draughtsman Mery Sambell and Bi Priot who received calls to the AIF. Speakers praised the two young men for their service and hoped for their safe return, with presentations of cheques and best wishes. Local representatives and families from the Northern Areas attended, and prayers and community singing closed a successful event.
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Gladstone
Mery Sambell
Bi Priot
AAR
I. P. O'Neill
R. 4. Mundy
Gnesta Inia
Aga
R. Glenn
RSL
Australia
White
R. V. Grant
Hend Mery
Methodist Church
Math
Pial Sotiut
Ignosis
Mesans
Lo Harris
Hirk Gale
Mesdames L. Lehimann
Red Cross
W. Nourse
Peck
Cra
Wldarvett
Miss Li
Myth
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Advertises Dairy and Produce Trade
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited offers high prices for cream eggs dressed poultry apples and other goods. The firm claims fast turnover and close ties to Norffield Markets with delivery to Layea Station and uses Gold en Fleece oils and farm tools.
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Layea Station
Public Meeting At Gladstone Hears Freezing Works Plan
Farmers and businessmen attended a public meeting in Gladstone on Friday to discuss establishing a freezing works. The North Coast commission plans to visit March 31 to hear evidence. Chadstone is viewed as the best site for the project costing about £60,000 with water electricity rail and roads available. Local supporters say the works would boost industry and provide jobs across the district.
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Chadstone
Priwe
Particwarly Etyong Gage
Tne Cerne
Gladstone T
Hest Histelebs
Gladstine
Gladstae
Goten Willy
Gladstany
Gladstone
Local debate backs Gladstone project for abattoir site
Campaign speakers urged support for a new abattoir at GladstoneStone and a potential 150000 lambs yearly underlined by farmers and sheep owners. Attendees cited strong regional backing, with government loan pledges discussed and a call to raise Gladstone quota of £12000 to fund the venture.
Jamestown Bowls To Howie In Fast Meet
Jamestown bowlers traveled to Howie on Saturday as 11th March teams 11th Mare ens and Caltowie Howlers showed strong form. Caltowie won 146 to 108 with key players including Nayia Gorian Royal Tapp Fudge and others. Jamestown’s Juss Williams Hen Williams Crouch Mumboy Leman and Ld faced a mixed result with several scorers noted.
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Jamestown
Howie
Mareens
Caltowie Howlers
Poluta
Caltowie
Nayia
Gorian
J. Royal
Tapp Oh Fudge
Both
Baker
Royal Nayda
Paech
Jennings
Callard
Potter
Lambell
Smith
Noonan
Thomas
Larsson
Tolland
McCallum
Juss
Hen Williams
Glasayn
Joe
Williams
Noonas
Crouch
Mumboy
Leman
Flacci
Tyelstree
Moore
Boyle
Boneaut
McCarthy
Clit
Palmer
Penna
Graina
Cheer Up Club Entertains at Dimestown Institute
A March 8 gathering at the Dimestown Institute featured the Cheer Ty Club members from Giles AIF and By arleo WAAAP on leave in Jamestown. Mayor Daly presided, with D. T. Brooks guiding guests to the chair. the audience sang for the jolly fellows as speeches and community singing followed. Performances by local women and men included solos and a dance to Auld Lang Syne, with Mrs Steggull leading the pingy.
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Dimestown Institute
Cheer Ty Club
Ated Cpl 1
Giles Aif
Cpl 1
Byarleo Waaap
Lack. Deering Harp
Jamestown
T. Daly
D. T. Brooks
Ron
Meili
Mes
Kerin
Denmond
Salvation Army
RSA
Mesdames
Harper Aml
Williama
Lois Hende
Ais
Slattery
Misa
Smith
Seluetiatt
Horsburgh
Haskard
W. Joyes
Kein
Piine
al ‘Gregor
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Conference of Graingrowers
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King William Street
Adelaide
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Appia District
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