Third Victory Loan Screenings At Gladstone Friday
A special Third Victory Loan film programme will screen at Gladstone on Friday April 6 featuring The Last Enemy Tennessee Valley Island Target and more. The State War Loan Committee and Motion Picture Industry back the event aiming for strong attendance. A separate Saturday bowling and Laura Pinup fundraiser at Wirrabara raised about £9 with winners listed. Wirrabara Red Cross Circle also hosts a sports meeting on April 7 at the Wirrabara Oval starting 1 30 p.m. with a 19-event programme and a grand parade by local scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Star Pictures
Tennessee Valley
New Guinea
Motion Picture Industry
State War Loan Committee
Wirrabara
Wirrabara Red Cross Circle
Wirrabara Oval
Wirrabara Forest
Distelst
Jamestown Institute
Commonwealth
Gladstone RSL TB Aid Appeal Surpasses £2000
The Gladstone sub-branch secretary Mr T Keane reports from headquarters that the TB Soldier Appeal has crossed the £2000 milestone. The committee will continue relief work and utilize Angerichina Hostel with gratitude from those aided. Miss BH Cleggett signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
TB Aid Society
T. Keane
Angerichina
Misa
The Supreme Sacrifice for Gladstone Family
Mr and Mrs Roy Abell of Gladstone mourn the loss of their eldest son Pilot Officer Douglas Abell RAAF killed on an operational flight over Danzig in October. Once with Waymouth Motor Service and SA Farmers Union he excelled in school and athletics. His younger brother Jack also serves in the RAAF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Abell
Gladstone
War Department
Douglas, Abell
RAAF
Danzig
Doug
Air Force
Waymouth Motor Service
SA Farmers Union
Crystal Brook Show Society Holds Annual General Meeting
Crystal Brook Show Society met in Council Chambers on March 2 presided by Mr P Lines. Officers and patrons listed incl Sir R Nicholls MP and H Venning. A record of services by Mr Jas Forgr an was noted. Show planned for 1943 with prewar fee structure. date for 1945 set Sept 8. Draught and Stud Stock removal proposed. £260 prize money set. three Venning generations noted in presidency. Grand final ball March 23 at Crystal Brook Institute. cricket season prizes and trophies announced. Various fundraisers reported with totals and winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Show Society
Teu
P. Lines
RD Nichols
D A Lyons
AP Blesing
AL Mckwin
M Beerworth
EO Edmols
Me Leay
Ehd Russell Mar
John Pridan
HM Venning
BK Lang Sear
DP M Davdison
NWA Society
Jas Forgran
Deleea
M Wastei
GM Venning
Mn Itm
P S$ O'Shaughnessy
W. J. Venning
Howard Venning
H. M. Venning
Crystal Brook Institute
RLS & Vdc
RGA
Rus
B. Agars
H. Talbot
M Byrne
Laura Race Meeting Nomination List for Easter Event
Easter Monday program at Laura Racetrack with 1 30 start time and officials named. Nominations include Carnation Inchiquin Airforce Girl Taw Dancer Limond Lady and many others across Novice Handicap Trot and Handicap events, with weights to hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gond
Laura
Bardale
Glenroy
Sweetheart
Carnation
Inchiquin
Blue Shoes
Airforce Girl
Lady Sackhoa
Felux
Princess Smeaton
Centre Bull
Gladstone Golf Club Holds Simulated Meeting
The Gladstone Golf Club held a simulated meeting at District Hall Gladstone on Monday. The balance sheet showed a credit of £9. Election of officers listed President Mr FC Grubb Secretary Mr R Allnutt Mi Honsehires Vice Presidents Mr T Keane and committee members Messrs WS Williamson H Hough R Mundy and J Thompson. Opening day fixed for April 25 Ansac Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
FC Grubb
R Allnutt Mi
M Honsehires
T Keane
Ws, Williamson
H Hough
R Mundy
J Thompson
Jamestown Bowling Club Preliminary Final Report
In a partial readout, Jamestown Bowling Club lists players Byerlee seminus Chambers De Mu Invine Gibson Glassop Mitchell Hawkins White Jones McLen Nan eee Tully Breuer Neale McElroy and others for a preliminary final match. The fragment mentions Byerlee and Chambeys Crouch along with Tully Breuer Neale Mektroy in unclear lineups and scoring.
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Seminus
Byerlee
Chambers
de Mu Invine
Gibson
Glassop
Mitchell
Hawkins
White
Jones
McLen- Nan Eee
Tully
Breuer
Neale
McElroy
Club
Chambeys
Crouch
Mektroy
WAAAF Calls for Recruits in Jamestown and Gladstone
Recruiting Officer Flight Officer Jessie Orr urged 18 plus women to join the WAAAF now. She outlined roles in maintenance, signals, parachute work, meteorology, and administration across air bases, inviting applications via local committees or the RAAP Recruiting Centre in Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Waaar
Fligh
Jessie Orr
WAAAF
Gladstone
Orr
RAAP
King William Street
Adelaide
Australia
RAAF
Menalle
Flight
Oflver Ore
Rat Men Jis
WAAAP
Wigang
Farewell to Air Trainee duo at Gladstone Institute
On March 2 a farewell gathering at the Gladstone Institute honored Ray Clothier and Fred Atkinson as they enter the Air Training Corps. J O Neijl presided praising the pair’s character and abilities. Speakers included RV Giaut, R Glenn, Allan Wharton, J Thomson, SW Thomson, and J Evans. The event featured community singing, supper, and a strong appeal for £9,000 for the Third Victory Loan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faree
Gladstouve Institute
Ray Clothier
Fred Atkinson
Air Training Corps
J . O Neijl
Roth
Gladstone
Golspeed
the Fey
RV Giaut
Messrs R Glenn
RSL
Allan Wharton
Lems
Mesdamies Je 'Thomson
SW Thomson
J Evans
ML Pyne
Laura Amateur Hour Proceeds Total £56 16s 8d
The Lani Town Hall hosted the Laura Amateur Hour and Community Sing in support of the Returned Soldiers Memorial Furnishing Fund. Eighteen local amateurs performed with strong votes led by A J Walter on flute. Pond's String Band and Maureen Harper drew significant support. Door takings and penny votes contributed to a total of £56 16s 8d.
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Lani
Cileavily
Oger
Amiaieur
Solliers
Tow
Rene Howe
Lawra
Pond
Soldiers Qetelte
Maureen Harper
Oviler
A. J. Walter
M. Harper
Laur
M. Karger
Comet
M.' Meaney
Miss Hopgood
Laura
W. Bowman
Mr. Thresvigold
Miss Wharton
Sulo
Miss Threadgold
Rev
S&s. K. Wiseman
Hanley Lewin Wedding In Brisbane and Welcome Home
Ruth Lewin of Charleville Queensland wed Sgt Stuart W Hanley in City Tabernacle Brisbane with Rev A Butler officiating. Bride wore georgette lace gown. bridesmaid Marjorie Akes. Guests toasted the couple at Laura Baptist Lecture Hall later, with plans for a future home at Laura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanley
Lewin
Ruth
F. Be, Lewin
Charlevile
Queensland
B. Lewin
Eltham
England
Stuart W
Laura
South Australia
City Tabernacle
Brisbane
Aneensland
A. Butler
Misa Marjorie Akes
Leadine Stoker
F. Lewis
Labout
Laura Baptist Lecture Hall
W. Hanley
Ruth Lewin
Baptist Church
L. G. Lehmann
M.C
Reg. Wild
DFC
Lehman
Set. Raney
Walter
E. Hunley
Mrs. Hanley
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Lunrs Bowling Green
G. Baldock
Lewis, Stucker
F B Rix
JoHn Avott
J S Worm
G Zwar
C. Amey
Ferb
Virle
AT James
Mus
Joan Mattlake
Gertie Hale
Letty Karhm
Dorothy Shulabeer
Margaret Alvey
Maureen
Gladstone Red Cross
Reg Cross
Mesdames H
Gale
Pyne
Henschke
M L Lehmann
J © ‘Thomson
Lehmann
S W Thomson
WS Williamson
Ladies Rowing Club
L. Harris
FPCF
Acheane
Wut As
Crystal Brook
Gladstone Golf Club
Jamestown Bowling Club
Uw Wi
Laura Ice and Produce Coy
Golden North Dairy Products
Laura Star
Allen’s Corner Store
Matthews
Taubman
Matthews Emporium
Aucralian
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