Port Germein District Council meets amid road and planning actions
The Port Germein District Council met at Melrose in March 1947 with six councillors present. Discussions covered tractor front end loader orders, use of the No 1 power grader on district roads, sale of old iron from a demolished wheat shed, and commencement on the Port Pirie Port Augusta Main Road reconstruction. The council approved wages totaling £1141 2s 2d, considered regional planning reports, severance plans for a recreation reserve, and stock-bridle complaints. Resolutions included appointing a returning officer, seeking a £200 Federal Aid Roads grant for Coonatta Road, offering subsidies for area school road works, leasing land to Woolfords for five shillings, and expediting public lavatories ahead of winter tourism.
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Council
Melrose
W. L. Arthur
Willowie Ward
H. J. Dickson
Gregory Ward
T. H. Stephens
Booleroo
W. J
Bowman
Wirrabara
P. Jones
Wonggarra
J. M. Hillam
Baroota
M. H. Hoalman
Telowie Ward
Highways and Local Government Dept
Main
Port Pirie
Port Germein
Port Augusta
South Australian Regional Planning Committee
Adelaide
Calder
Howard E. Hobbs
Murraytown
Dr. Dickson
Cr. Hillam
E. Foot
Dr. Hillam
Coonatta Road
Hundred of
Gregory
Dr. Stephens
Old Road
Messrs. O. J
R. G. Woolford
Baroota Reservoir
Cr. Stephens
Messrs. Woolfords
Dickson
Jamestown Golf Club Opens 1947 Season In Fine Weather
Jamestown Golf Club opened its 1947 season with good attendance and fine conditions after rain. President E. Clift and Captain W. Cromhurst welcomed members as mixed foursomes over 10 holes determined winners and schedules for stroke and handicap events through May.
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Jamestown
E. ¥. Clift
W.S. Cromhurst
Neil Smith
X. Wight
T. P. Brown
Crowhurst
A. Deering
Souter
G. Usher
Stoker
W. Walker
Mara
Canowie Belt Local News Roundup
Sun shines over Canowie Belt as recent days bring rapid plant growth. Local boys prep the oval for football season. Mr. and Mrs. George Young welcomed home. Mrs. Blues family return to Adelaide after holidays with Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Wedding. Mr. Tom Flower came home after Anzac march. Leo Corcoran returns home after Crete encounter. Mrs. Fred Schultze back in city from visit with Burton family. Miss D. Robinson and Miss L. Tudor return from the city. Mr. and Mrs. K. Noll come home from Victoria caravan tour. Robi Smart and family also visit.
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Oval
George Young
Blues
Adelaide
J. W
Tom Flower
Leo Corcoran
Obituaries for F B Jones and Ern Jeffs in Jamestown
Obituary notices report the death of Fred Bryan Jones on April 24 in Jamestown after a long illness. Born 1869 at Mt. Gould he lived much of his life in the district, later moving to Jamestown with a large family of six sons and a daughter. The second obituary covers Ern Jeffs born in Lisbon 66 years ago, later settling in Jamestown. he was active in coursing and football and died recently. Funeral services were held for both, with floral tributes and numerous mourners.
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Fred Bryan Jones
Jamestown Hospital
Mt. Gould
Gumeracha
James Jones
Canowie
Jones
Yongula
Jamestown
Martha Wehrmann
Wm. Wehrrmann
St. James’ Church of England
Jamestown Cemetery
HH. Price
Adelaide
Roy
Larry
Allen
Alf
Whyalla
William
West Coast
Ivan
Lila
Ernest Albert Jeffs
JamestownHospital
Lisbon
England
D. J. Jeffs
Australia
Ern
Manoora
Mannanake
Yatina
Jeffs
Harry Hall
Mary McKay
McKay
Thomas McKay
Yatina Methodist Church
Peterborough
Mannanarie
Jamestown Plumpton
Jamestown Coursing Club
Pow. Phillips
Davcters
Tita) Roberts
Lameroo
FL OP
Gwen) Lethbridge
Tita) Ansbury
Tton Jeffs
Tarlee
Arthur
Mick) Jeffs
Jamestown District Council backs Food for Britain fund
At the last Jamestown District Council meeting members granted £20 to the Food for Britain Fund, correcting a previous report that stated only £2 had been given. The council approved substantial support and noted the prior figure was incorrect.
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Jamestown
Food For Britain Fund
Milk fever in cows and related livestock ailments
A veterinary note outlines milk fever diagnostics and treatment. It warns that 99 of 100 cases occur within 24 hours after calving and advises calcium injections, posture support, and specific remedies for tetany and botulism. It urges contacting the writer for stock ailments and drugs.
Wedding Knight-Jeffs At Orroroo Methodists
The Orroroo Methodist Church hosted the April 12 wedding of Lorna Knight eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs A K Knight and Gordon Jeffs youngest son of Mr and Mrs W G Jeffs of Jamestown Rev J H Davies officiated. The bride wore white satin with a tulle veil and carried white dahlias roses gladioli and fern. Bridesmaids wore pink crepe gowns and pink floral headpieces. The flower girl wore a marquisite trimmed gown. The couple exchanged gifts including a gold cross and pendant. About eighty five guests attended the reception at the Methodist Hall. Mrs L Shute sang during the signing of the register.
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Knight—Jeffs
Orroroo Methodist Church
Toop Om
Lorna
A. KR. Knight
Gordon
W. G. Jeffs
Jamestown
J. HL. Davies
Taredl
Heide
Joyce Haynes
Faye Swearse
James Town Women’s Basketball Association Meeting
The annual meeting of the James Town Women's Basketball Association will be held in the Medhodist Lecture Hall on Friday May 2 at 745 pm. Representatives from teams are urged to attend and bring interested individuals. Potential new members from Caltowie may join if admitted for stronger competition.
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Jamestown Women's Basketball Association
Methodlist
Caltowie
Jamestown Ladies Bowing Club visit defeats Port Pirie
Jamestown ladies bowled in Port Pirie on Tuesday April 24 and were defeated by a wide margin. Port Pirie 101. Teams included Longbottom, Mc Kennan, Wilkinson, Moldortwe, Crown, Adams, Lambe, Young, and Walker against Borak Bee Sane and Conlin Coleman Davies Harker Longbottom Goodes Kurlzer Evang W Slattery Tstick Rowe Garneth Fetherston Kaugh Skhurray Souter James White Thomas Jones McLennan. The ladies club plans a social afternoon on Tuesday May with closing season noted.
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Jamestown
Port Pirie
Mr. Longbottom
McKennan
Wilkinson
Moldortwe
Charles
Seathher
Crown
Adams
Lambe
Jamestown Sub-Branch to Vote on ALF Membership Reform
At tonight’s local RSS sub-branch meeting a secret ballot will decide if men who joined the ALF but did not meet current rules may gain full Returner Soldiers League membership. The vote asks whether those who served six months or more without overseas service or within the Australia zone should be eligible. Members urged to attend.
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RSS
AJA
ALF
Returner Soldiers League
A.lf
Australia
League
Australian Wool Board film screenings announced
In cooperation with the Australian Wool Board the Department of Agriculture plans educational motion pictures on the sheep and wool industry. Tentative itinerary includes Crystal Break June 11 Laura June 13 James Town June 14 with dates subject to confirmation and a single admission charge.
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Australian Wool Board
Department of Agriculture
Australia
Laura
Jamestown
Water for Jamestown move to supply town with new scheme
The Public Works Standing Committee will visit Jamestown on May 15 at 10.30 a.m. to collect evidence from landholders along the Spalding Jamestown main road Jamestown Peterborough railway line and Bellalie Terowie main road for the proposed water scheme. Evidence has already been taken to cover the Jamestown town scheme.
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Jamestown
G. Stanley Hawker
M.P
Public Works Standing Committee
Spalding-Jamestown
Jamestowhl - Peterborough
Bellaiie-Terowie
Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal Donation Call
The Jamestown Hospital Building Appeal invites more donations from residents and staff. Group contributions on the payroll are encouraged and appreciated as the fund aims to support the hospital staff and services for the town and district. Previous acknowledgments total 356 pounds 14 shillings 6 pence with 340 pounds 15 shillings 6 pence already recorded.
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Chas
F.R.A
M. E
W. J. Stacey
Hornsiale
A. RR
Magarey
L. J. Staker
Syd Wenham
Fred
Bill
Ron
Toe
Social events and sports results from Georgetown clubs
The Women's Welfare Club hosted a social afternoon with darts won by Mrs H Saunders, a guessing competition won by Mrs F H Read, and a song by Mrs L G Smallcombe. Proceeds supported club funds. Golf results named Allan Baker, Kevin Hynes and Clive Smallcombe as top players with 41 out and $6 for a total of 77. Upcoming events include the Presidents Trophy second round. Football club discussed forming a B grade team, with Lance Saunders appointed secretary. A trophy for best club junior was announced, and a work bee to tidy the oval was planned with Mr G J Noonan presiding.
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Clive Smaillacombe
Allan Baker
Golf Associates
Noonan
Gladstone
Lance Saunders
Jd. Noonan
the Oval
G. J. Noonan
Gladstone Methodist Knights Hold United Appila Meeting
Members of the Order of Knights from Appila Wirrabara Laura and Gladstone met for a joint gathering with a quiz led by Mr Perren headmaster of Appila School. Wirrabara and Gladstone Courts reached the final with Gladstone prevailing narrowly. A fortnights meeting followed with Mrs EK M Tuckett named director. The group discussed a Flower Knight paper program and a Mother and Daughter social planned for Mother's Day week. A special Mother's Day service is set for Sunday May 11.
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Order of Knights
Appila
Wirrabara
Laura
Gladstone
Perren
EK. M. Tuckett
Laura Parade Miniature Delights Town Hall Audience
The Laura Town Hall hosted a successful Parade Miniature event on Tuesday evening. The District Council of Laura acknowledged several payments and stickers totaling over £7, with individuals named as A F Wilson Lynch Lehmann E B Klemm and others noted for their contributions. A full report is promised in the next issue.
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A. F. Wilson
PL Lynch
L. G. Lehmann
E. BE. Klemm
Laura Town Hall
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C. Harmer
D. Rehn
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Haese
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Axford
Usher
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Clift
McCarthy
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Walker
Rowe
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National Library of Australia
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E. A. Jeffs
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Harry Davenport
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Jean Porter
Bob Nolan
Sons of the Pioneers
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