Georgetown club wins Rocky River Cricket premiership
The Georgetown club secured the Rocky River Cricket premiership last Saturday in a close match. Key scores include Kevin Noonan 83 and J L Read 73 for Georgetown, while the Galnete tailenders struggled. A large turnout from the CWA attended the Gladstone Exhibition and Flower Show, with prizes awarded in crochet and pottery contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky River
Galnete
Georgetown
Kevin Noonan
J. L. Read
W. F. Sanders
J. Moonan
BV. Myatt
C. R. Hawke
K. Smallacombe
Les
Smallacombe
A. M. Baker
L. Wakefield
A. Saunders
Sundries
R. Crawford
B Bowman
D. Syma
D. F. Andrews
G Lane
T. Burgess & Guluve
B. Smart
D. PF. Andrews
D. Syms
N. Smour
R. Bowman
L. Bowman
T. Burgess
G. Lane
B. Bowman
B. Crawford
G. Syms
A. Sauerai
J. M. Noonan
Gladstone High School Parents and Friends AGM Report
The annual meeting on March 9 presided by Mrs. M J Pyne reviewed a credit balance of £68 8s 6d. The 1947 report noted the high school ball, Inter-School Sports and a July children’s debate. Thanks were given to secretary Mrs L Harris and treasurer Mrs L Page with wishes for 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School Parents and Friends Association
M. J. Pyne
Agsoc
Jamestown Association
Gladstone High School
L. Harris
M. 1
Pyne
Crystal Brook
T. Dack
Messrs
BR. K. Hosking
FH. Mitchell
H. Bryder
J. Dover
M.P. Wilkin
Davide
Crystal Brook Branch plans food drive for Britain
At a Crystal Brook Country Women's Association meeting after a three month recess members voted to hold a thanksgiving day and collect food gifts for Britain. A fat drive for soap production was approved. Mrs Nicholls reported letters from England praising prior parcels, and local activities were noted by Mrs Mayger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Country Women's Association
Britain
Nicholls
England
Mayger
Flax Growers Meet in Laura Town Hall
The Flaxgrowers of the Northern Plains District held a march meeting in Laura Town Hall chaired by W F Wurst. Minutes, balance sheet, and a positive outlook on flax as a rotation crop were reported with strong support for future acreage and a planned Flax Crop Competition in Laura, first district in the Commonwealth to host such an event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town Hall
W. F. Wurst
Dw Prlor
Websurer
W. F. Wrist
J. W. Price
G Black
Merers D. V, Blieschke
Melrose
G. Walls
Bootaloo
T. Cockburn
Wirrabara
W. B Warst T Lawrai
J. We Prior
Gladstone
T. E. Ashby
Guleare
E. E. Jays
Georgetown
S.A. Flix Growers
Aiten
Rix
Laura
Atre
Tim
Wurst
Iwi
Commonwealth
Gladstone CWA Exhibition Show Draws Big Attendance
The Gladstone CWA held its first Exhibition and Flower Show on Friday March 1 with strong turnout. Needlework and cookery displays impressed judges while social events followed, and total takings reached £45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
CWA
Destitute
E. Alford
Pt. Geemein
Gladstany
L. Sambell
L. Zerbe
Yerbe
Mesdames R. Gleam
A. R. Treasure
L. Lloyd
Miss
Sambell
Wandicratts
C. E H. Keller
FL Bi
Smrith—Hean
J. Obura
H.h Schwaal
A.’ Pearce
L. Born
Bawden
Ron
Bruce Thomson
Solly
E. Anderson
Simonds
Haskard
C. ©. Keller
Symonds
C. J. Biffe
Ald
A. Pearce
Forest-Sale
Robinson
A. Thomsell
Holdon
Hagle
Keller
Eagle
Jackson
Plb
Cook
Burgess
Reichelt
Roneberg
B. Barrett
J. W. Engle
Thelma Borgas
Miss Borgas
Mrs. Burgess
B. Borgas
Pyne
Reichel
Barrett
Ates
Beichelt
PB. Cook
W. , Lange
A. Symonds
Lange
L. Samubell
Oharn
S. Reichelt
H. Uuriet
W. E. Lange
Martin
Doyleys
H. Lambell
C. Haines
A. ©, Read
T. Saallacmoe
Tagle
J. Symonds
KJ. Hodgson
Smallacombe
J. W. Eagle
Baule
J. Edwards
L. Higging
DM. Johnson
Forwat Sale
Beecken
RF. Lines
Mier J. Twley
Kim Hodgson
Bley
Jwhite
PorastSale
Ry Ey Lines
T. Smalliounty
CH. Lines
HW. Sambell
Hodgson
Wis
Andrew Symonds
Higgins
Sale
Flowers & Pol Plaints
Smith
Bowl Zinnias
Treasue
Buckerfield
Joses
M. Lines
C. Read
Allen Lines
M Treasure
Flond
Treasure
Dan. Lus
Schmaal
Annual meeting outlines 1947 Northern Areas Football Association
Gladstone hosts delegates from Gladstone Crystal Brook Georgetown Jamestown Wirrabara and Port Pirie for the Northern Areas Football Association annual meeting. President K Irvine praises Georgetown for back to back A grade premierships with Jamestown runners up and Wirrabara as runners up in B grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
K. Irvine
Crystal Brook
George ‘Town
Laura
Wirrabara
Jamestown
N.A.P.A
Georgetown
Tumnursup
Ly Hourn
Globe Hotel
Pirie
South Adelaide
A. Dawe
Gladstone Methodist Social Boosts Year Programme
Gladstone Methodist social by the Comrades and Knights yields a bright programme for the year with Miss Ira Parkinson named new Director of the Comrades. A new electric iron will be purchased for guild and church use, to be first used at the April meeting. Roy A C Harris of the Temperance Alliance visited the town, condemning liquor and citing biblical and official sources to warn of its dangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Parkinson
Ladies’ Guild
Chrld
Roy
A. C. Harris
Temperance Alliance
Iline
Daily Press
Savings Bank of South Australia opens branch and centenary display
The Savings Bank of South Australia opened a branch in 1937 with W S Williamson as first manager. Gladstone centers 25 School Bank agencies across Appila Boo lero Celtire Georgetown Guinare Lanra Melrose Murraytown Wilmington Wirrabara Yacka and districts. Deposits total 702 725 pounds across 1 825 ordinary accounts and 747 school accounts. Mr P R Davie now manager. A centenary display on March 12 featured flowers and illuminated lettering reading Our Centenary 198.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savings Bank of
S.A
W. S. Williamson
Gladstone
Appila
Boolero Celtire
Georgetown
Guinare
Lanra
Melrose
Murraytown
Wilmington
Wirrabara
Yacka
PR. Davie
Gladstone Bank
Savings Bank
Loyer
Jamestown Bowlers Compete in Country Carnival
Six Jamestown Bowling Club ladies joined the Ladies Country Carnival on the Adelaide greens with notable performances in teams and pairs. Men from Jamestown later join the Men's Carnival, featuring a schedule from Wellnest to Friday and a Tuesday conclusion. Other clubs from Calton, Gladstone, and more are listed among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Bowling Club
Adelaide Greens
Tust Wesl
Mes
Dante Garnett
McLennan
Kurtzer
Mise Souter
Mrs. Evans
Mrs Rowe
le Jamestown Club
O. Kureon
J. Garnett
A. Plavel
P. Jones
Caltownt
L. Ni
B. Paech
J. Smith
A. the- Gladstone
L. Alson
E. Bley
G. Miller
J. W. Prior
Gladstone Rifle Club Shoot Day Winners Highlight Osman Triumphs
M. S. Osman wins Weston Trophy, Osman Trophy and Secretary’s Trophy at Gladstone Rifle Club annual shoot. H. J. Sargeb takes Captain’s Trophy. J. J. Osman earns Lines Trophy. Tyro K. J. Blacks and several shooters post stage wins and high scores across 500 to 900 yard events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S. Osman
Gladstone Rifle Club
Max Osman
H. J. Sargeb
J. J. Osman
K. J. Blacks
L. J. Sargent
T. C. Oborn
M.S. Dewan
M. B. Osman
K T. Flavel
WB. Shetlat
Gladstone Families Vacation in Adelaide and 95th Birthday
Mr and Mrs J Leo of Gladstone take a holiday in Adelaide while Mrs Il T Marslett also travels there with her mother. Gladstone pioneer George Phivel celebrates his 95th birthday on Good Friday marking 76 years since his settlement in the district and is praised by many friends. Mr and Mrs J G Burnett of Burnside and sisters Misses L and D Burnett depart March 16 by Stratthard for a trip to England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.W.A
Gladstone C.W.A
D. Johnston
C. J. Bute
Geof Wellington
Reg. Kruger
Sid “Rown
Sammy Freeman
Andy Brogan
Leo McAuley
J. J. Kelly
Tom Sanderson
Keith Hawlage
House Warming at Gladstone and Laura Hospital Birthday
Friends of Mr and Mrs Noel Sargent held a house warming at Gladstone to celebrate their new home on Priay with games and supper. Local dignitaries Mr Knudl Blusing and Rev Ive Tackett spoke and congratulated the couple. Laura Hospital Birthday notes appear and local events are listed. A Farmers Co op market at Wirrabara reported fat stock sales with varied prices and a broad district turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noel Saren
Priay
Knudl Blusing
Fife
Ive Tackett
Noel Sargent
Phyllis Harvey
Agila
A. Farmers’ Co-op, Union Ltd
Wirrabara
Lon Snowtown
Adelaide
Seystal Brook
Piute
Jamestown Laura
Glastone
Boolerao
Wailer
Laura Baptist Church Plans services and picnic events
Laura Baptist Church schedules a heater service at Lawn Baptist on Sunday morning with invitations extended. On April 4 Sunday School Anniversary will be held at 11 am and 7 pm led by Mr J Lilywhite of Pt Pirie. Miss E Kudnerhage arranges morning singing and kindergarten items. Evening choir and Mr James conduct singing. The prior Saturday Sunday School held its annual Solomontown beach picnic with Lorraine Smith and Colin Smith placing in sandnessde competition. C L Smith and Arma Knauerhase thanked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawn Baptist Church
J. Lilywhite
Pirie
Mise E. Kudnerhage
Mr. & Jamsie
Laura Bapxt
Solomontown Beach
Simday School
C.L. Smith
Arma Knauerhase
Wes
Lorraine Smith
Colin Smith
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Hig School
Parents & Friends Assoon
Dffneers
Page
Miss Pledge
J. Mundy
Consadine
F. Read
L. ©. Ohorn
B. Gale
J. Keeane
ML. Archer
Pjohns
J. A. Daw
W. Thomson
T. M. Black
Crippled Children's Association
A. E. Thos
Dunsford
Crystal Brook Methodist Church
Doreen
Wo F Frick
Ngrst Frick
Irs
A. H. Pastoe
M. C. Morris
Betty Combe
L. Kelly
Betty
Harry Pavy
Luis Hewett
M08
Morris
Mra. Syms
H. L. Cortle
W. Lambert
Crystal Brook Institute
Miss Curtin
Ken Arbon
M.C
O'Callaghan
Northern Areas Football Association
Oficers Electeas Rarrom
Mir Am
Ut Page
A. G. Head
T. D. Keane
Apper
Napa
Evans
Gladstone Methodist
the Savings Bank OF South Australia
Gladstone Branch
Laura Hospital
Laura ‘Town Hall
Gladstone Iastimie
Market Report
Laura Baptist Church
Eudunda
Onkaparinga
Simmill
S.A. Egg Board
Shell Co. Aust. Ltd
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
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