A Northern Sportsman and His Turf Prospects
Georgetown owner-trainer W. McNamara, famed for mares Marimba and Calamus, has a rising stable with Miss Marimba and Miss Calamus. Marimba, dam to several good gallopers, has yielded valuable progeny including Connamara, a colt shipped to Georgetown. McNamara plans winter workouts for Miss Calamus and notes Marimba’s modest racing record yet strong breeding payoffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
W. McNamara
Miss Marimba
Calam
Miss Calamus
McNamara
Marimba
Kingbier
Connamara
Bob Anton
Hilda Hinkler
King~ Bier
Spening
Port Adelaide
Register” Pictorial
Sacred concert for Gladstone Institute in 1888
Forty years ago the Areas Express reported a sacred concert held on Monday night in aid of the Gladstone Institute. Conducted by Inspector Clarke, the program featured solos, choruses, anthems, and instrumental pieces by H. and A. Clarke, Mrs. Sampson, Miss Gardner, Miss Pearce, Mr. Budge, and others, including The Lost Chord and Hark the Vesper Hymn. A separate item notes social commentary about honesty in marriage and barber business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andl
Gladstone Institute
Jask
Inspector Clarke
Messrs. H. and
A. Clarke
Mr. Sims
Georgetown Bridges and Golf Club Activity Report
Georgetown hosts a bridge match between Crystal Brook and Georgetown with 18 tables in use but delayed by lighting failures. Football previews include Georgetown versus Gladstone as the next event, while tennis and croquet results highlight Gulnare and Georgetown, with golf clubs reporting officers, trophies, and an 18 hole links plan for May 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Sean
Phy
Amd Uumerois Castilles
Golf Club
Hell
Ladies
Georgetown Club
R. J. McDonald
Edna Odgers
P. R. Smailhcombe
Miss Page
Hy Freeman
K. Inglis
J. Smallacombe
G. Bond
Mesars P. R
M. Smallacombe
W. Odgers
Dna Odgers
Smallacombe
Odgers
P. R
J. J. Angley
S. T. Nancarrow
Inglis
J. F. Angley
H.G. Odgers
W. Brogan
Toogood
Port Pirie
North Parlklands
R. V. E. Roeger
Gulnare
Gladstone Defeats Georgetown in Opening Northern Areas Match
In the 1929 season opener Gladstone beat Georgetown at home as Crystal Brook visited Laura. A large crowd witnessed a hard fought contest with Gladstone pulling away from Georgetown through the third quarter, finishing 17 points ahead. Captain Merv Read led the team with A Travers as vice captain amid a wet Brownd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
Laura
Ceilingane
Femm
Fleli
Peamiera
H. Murphy
Merv
Read
A. Travers
Ue Pounce
M. Read
Jim Harris
Harris
C. Harris
Kearney
F. Read
Noonan
Page
I. Page
Kirk
Kaine
Don Humphris
Leesne
Bruce
Bergin
Surprise Party at Huddleston for Miss Eilen Sims
A surprise party was held in Huddleston for Miss Eilen Sims at Taddinston on Monday April 28. Residents of the district gathered for games and dancing, with Miss Sims receiving many valuable and varied gifts from attendees including Mr. and Mrs. Simg Mr. and Mrs. dueohi and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilen Sims
Taddinston
Miss Sims
A.J. Simg
A. Dueohi
TE. ¢. Williaws
J. Symonis
HM. Wehr
G. Harris
H. Selapel
RB. Nic- Neil
Smart
Lock
E. Sims
Master. Wan
B. Lock
J. Logan
R. Symons
Sims
M. Jacobi
S. Jacobi
N. Shus
B. Williams
G. Merlino
K. MeNamiara
8. Phillis
R. Webs
D. Phillis
A. Webr
J. M. Phillis
Messrs
JW. Prior
J. Phillis
J.sims
R. Jacobi
G. Symons
W. Sims
W. Symons
L. Jacobi
H Richter
M. Wehr
A. Greig
W. Lock
A. J. Symons
J. F. Greig
L. D. Smallaecoube
G. Wood
B. Wood
Gladstone Ladies Win Croquet Match At Gladstone
In a Saturday croquet match at Gladstone the Gladstone team won by 82 to 72 over Blyth. Individual results saw WW Shepard and J R Fisher defeat Hime and Eldridge 24 20, J S Fisher and R Hewett tying Stein hartt and Jericoe 17 17, W Growden and H Gostian defeating Aird and Crettenden 24 17, and N C Hewett and B A Gale losing to Dunstan and Pratt 15 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstome
Gladsome Ladies
Mesdames
Mesdames Aird
Crettenden
N. C. Hewett
B.A. Gale
Mrs. Dunstan
Miss Pratt
Wirrabara Anzac Day Service Crowded at Institute Hall
The Wirrabara Institute Hall overflowed for the April 21 Anzac Day Service led by Rev. Burvill from Laura. The offering benefited the A.L.P. Cemetery Fund, noted as the best collection yet. An advertisement extols Doan's Backache Kidney Pills, recounting a Gladstone user’s cure from chronic backache attributed to kidney issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara Institute
Dean
W. Hobbs
Glad Stone
Noan
Doan
Foster-McClellan Cy
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Gladstone Bakery Announces Frigidaire Installed
The Gladstone Bakery informs residents of Gladstone and nearby districts that a LATHST FRIGIDAIRE has been installed at the establishment on Gladstone Street. They offer the freshest small goods, cool drinks, ice cream, and confectionery at low prices with daily delivery of bread and small goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Gladstone Street
Gale Crystal Brook Cyclone Gates and Fencing Ad
G W H Gale Crystal Brook advertises cyclone gates and fencing supplied at current prices. The notice emphasizes durable fencing solutions for homes and properties with local availability and pricing.
Headache Causes and Remedies Highlighted
The article explains headaches arise from digestion issues such as over eating and nervous strain. It notes women suffer often and warns against heart-rate reducing drugs, recommending Dr Moras's Indian Root Pills as a remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moras
Final Scores From Local Ball Match Include Goalkickers
Gale Bergin and Novak led a high scoring ball game with Wilkin posting full points as Crystal Brook defeated Laura in a Saturday clash. Final tally featured Crystal Brook 12 goals 16 behinds to Laure 4 goals 2 behinds, with Gladstone Kearney and others noted among top scorers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
M. Fogarty
Trawever Leesue
O'Brien
Georgetown
Wilkin
M. Read
S. Harrig
Head
Hartig
J. Noonan
Syms
Gladstone
Kearney
G. Page
Chick
J. Page
Farmer
Nively
F. Page
Thompson
Atkins
Humphris
Bergin
Suga
Page
T. Noonan
Travers
Bruce
S. Harris
J. Harris
Page Bros
Bence
Gale
Frank Head
J_ Page
Kaine
Noonan
Berg
Ball
Novak
Reds
Cares
Leesuead Farmer
Gillen
Syam
Read
Sruce
Hergin
F.C
Kirk
Long
Fogarty
G. Noonan
Crystal Brooks
Laura
Crystal Brook
Funerals Held Across the District
Funeral observances were held in all parts of the district with services conducted for multiple residents. Clergy from local churches led rites, and communities joined in remembrance at neighborhood cemeteries and halls.
Amazing Value Portable Columbia No 109 Teies Greatest Value
An advertisement extols a Columbia No 109 portable phonograph as exceptional value, claiming superior British workmanship and the Viva-Tonal discovery, noting a price of £6 6s and highlighting tone and volume advantages.
Ladies of Gladstone and District classes resume at Memorial Hall
Branch classes of Port Pirie Technical School in dressmaking art needlework and millinery will be resumed at the Memorial Hall Gladstone. Fee £1 1s per term payable in advance. Term commences Tuesday January 3 1929 ends Tuesday April 30 1928. Miss Roberts will be in attendance every Tuesday morning and afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirim Technical School
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
Roberts
Also Mentioned on This Page
R. J. Finlayson
MR. Farmer
Amonwealth
Savina Comte As
Aving
Forgan
J. R. Forgan Limited
McDonald
Wellington
Preeman
Miss Odgers
Mesiames Radman
Jones
Misa Taglis
Thomas
Lehmann
Galn
Northern Areas Association
Leesue
Iven
Tom Noonan
Pogarty
J Page
Leestie
Syma
Glasstone
Bau
Tamos
Crystal Brooke
Laurs
Jamestown
Huddleston
Gladstone v. Blyth
Blyth
Wirrabara
Hut
the Gladstone Bakery
B. R. Muldoon
G. W. H. Gale
Dalgety & Company Ltd
BE A Gale & Sons Builders
Undertakers
Sixth Street
A. Cleveland & Sons
Northern Assurance Company
Adelald
Bor
Columbia Records
Regal
Foster Clark
Ladies OF
Gladstone and District
Melrose
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