Jamestown District Council Minutes Report Road and Fire Measures
Jamestown District Council minutes record the February 27 08 meeting in the council chamber with apologies noted. Reports cover road reconstruction delays due to plant shortages grants potential, wheel and tree maintenance, and a resignation offer from Dr Swearse later accepted to serve until term end. Correspondence includes fire control badges water supply and weighbridge concerns at Belalie North, plus deputation on road and drainage matters and staff wage discussions.
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Swearse
Dr. Smart
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Wignid Pet Control Board
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Lecos
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Conwell
Corporation
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Comry
Jamestown Corporation
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Adelaide Car Service
Te Servicing Council
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Magistrar General of Deeds
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William Edward Coazner
Tarcowie
W. A. Swearse
Reginald James Swearse
Cronin Muyed
Belai North
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Mousses
W. H. Axford
Wo Napper
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Gladstone Football Club Annual Meeting Highlights Finances Plans
Gladstone Football Club held its annual meeting at the Institute with J M Read presiding. The balance sheet shows a surplus of £120 4s 5d and a £90 reserve for improvements to the club room. A special meeting and ballot of registered players were decided, gatekeeper appointed, and membership fees set. Delegates support inter‑association watches. ladies’ work lauded. prep for April training begins. the club remains financially sound with £126 credit after costs.
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Gladstone Football Lab
Institute
J. M. Read
W. Poor
M. Real
Ravenscroft
J. M
Read
W. Bawden
Kean
J. Masters
H. Price
Delagales
Colon
Darling
OD. Saliabury
Messrs
V. C. Grubb
A. Fahey
TH. Bowman
Dunsford
Vince
M. L. Archer
Capptain
MWD
Ghilvestucks
NAPA
Meyers
T. Hotlitt
McKennie
Caloy
Jaane
Fem
Necessaary
Mr. Roberts
Guinare
To Keque
Guern Reys
Oval
Uiu
Goodwood
Local Council Hears Repair Bids and Road Work Plans
The council approved payments from the government grants highways and district funds and accepted J Rasie & Sons bid of £60 for Clare Orraroo Main Road bridge repairs. They also approved multiple road works and extensions with chain measurements and per chain costs, plus a March 25 1948 meeting. An Allis-Chalmers tractor inspection led to repair at the department workshop.
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J. Rasie & Sons
Clare-Orraroo
Bray
Smart
F. Lyons
F. Lyons, MR
Calford
W. K. Moroney
Brudaleer Wari
Dr. Pollard
Case
Belalie Ward
Jamestown-Appila Road
Belalie
Coyne
Capowie
Thomas
B. G. Liebich
Csnawis
Lvonn
Highways Dept
Allis Chalmers
Spalding
Notable North District sports figures and local dignitaries
The column profiles three longtime residents: Mick Leese famed for horse breeding and Kapunda sales, Gen Weston a northern district pioneer and Liberal League secretary, and Ben Welves lauded for 25 years of public service in Gladstone. The piece recalls Leese’s 74 years of farming life and his famous horses, Weston’s civic work and umpiring days, and Welves’s extensive roles in local clubs, schools, and councils.
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Boogoolee Station
Gladstone
Sydney Kidman
Kapunda
Ted
Kiduian
West Australia
Monty
Calle
Adelaide
Queensland
Kidman
Prince John
Hollyoolie
Leese
Weston
Crystal Brook
Liberal and Country League
Chile
Tristeler Ae
Ben Welves
Glaibuine Mineral Water & Coy Higl Works
Mb. FO. Grybh
Creare
Gladstone Masoniite
Institute
He High School
Lowell
Gladstone Rifle Club
Golf Cluh
Adstone Bowling Club
Vision Aid
Connelling
Wie
Gladstone Picnic Tacingub
PCG
Apan
Souimdaw
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District Council of Laura March Meeting Highlights Actions and Approvals
March meeting notes include correspondence from Limbless Soldiers Association and Local Government Association. Council approves payments and inspections, discusses road improvements at Pine Creek Swamp, knapsack spray rule for tractors, and hall upgrades. Authority to paintSilent Copra main street and allow Tenure Club courts. top room fittings and sink purchase discussed.
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Limbless Soldiers' Association
Local Government Association
Aw.u
Pirle
Tuehe
Gap
Tubercular Soldiers' Aid Society
Highways Dept
Commissioner of Civil Defence
Dept. of Civil Defence
Frau Harris
Scarfe Ltd
Pine Creek
Town Hall
Twentieth Tour by Mothers and Babies Health Association
Sister D J White leads a multi‑day Easter tour with stops across Wirrara Gladstone Crystal Brook Peterborough Jamestown Booleroo Laura Yunta Nackera and Peterborough again. Open hours listed for each town and daily departure times guiding a long regional schedule.
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D. J. White
Wirra- Wara
Sam
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Peterborough
Orooroo
Carrierton
Caltowle
Jamestown
Booleroo Centre
Laura
Pacerborough
Yunta
Mannabis
Manna
Arrrive Nackera
Wotesday
Nackera
Nackers
Arvive Peterborough
Arvive Orroreg
Orroree
Gladstone clubs seek new zest as seniors depart
Local clubs at Gladstone struggle after older members leave, prompting younger entrants to step up. The community hopes fresh participation will fill the gap and sustain activities across groups.
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Gladstone
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