Civic Farewell to Dr and Mrs Swann at Jamestown
Jamestown residents held a civic farewell for Dr EB J Swann and his wife after 21 years in town. Mayor Daly thanked them for their service as colleagues praised their contributions to the Jamestown District and Hospital Board. A second farewell the next day in front of the Institute featured speeches and a silver tray gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
EB. J
Mra Swann
Resl Dence
Glenelg
EK T. Daly
Jamestown District Council
M. J. Cronin
A J. Symonds
Red Crowe
A. J. Roth
H. K Moore
Jamestown Hospital
R. M.T. Cox
P. J. McCarthy
Racing Club
A. J. Both
RSA
M. T. Cox
A. J. Symonds
Red Cross'Aid
Swann
Tnstitute
Mrs. Swann
Adelaide
Mr. Allan
Mery. Holland
Mr. McCallum
Little Aileen Royal
Mr. Holland
Caltowle
Dr. Swann
Jamestown Parents and Friends Association meeting notes
At Jamestown High School the Parents and Friends Association discussed fundraising to furnish the library. Miss McNaughton became secretary with Mrs Abbott as assistant. A farm social on May 8 raised funds toward the Library Fund which stands at just over £50. the group will continue working toward a suitable library.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parsuty & Friends Association
McNaughton
Abbott
Stead
Institute
Jamestown High School
Jamestown clubs stage opening football match and cycle events
The Jamestown Cycle Club aided by the Jamestown Football Club hosted the season opening football match on Batweday. At halftime a mile cycle race was won by K Burgess from scratch with H Mates second and Beater third. A half mile sprint saw H Mates win with Burgess and Willam placing runners up. Time records listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Cycle Club
Jamestown Football Club
K Burgess
H. Mates
Beater
Burgess
B. ‘Willam
Helping the War Blinded See A Useful Australian Guide
The Repatriation Commission issued a compact book by Cyril Smith titled Helping the War Blinded See. It argues compassion must lead to constructive aid for blinded servicemen, detailing full and part time occupations from massage to law and noting role models like Captain Frank Marriott and Captain H Dilbert Notris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Repatriation Commission
Cyril Smith
Crystal Brook Community Events Highlight Anzac Day Activities
Crystal Brook held Anzac Services on Sunday April 28 with Lt Inglis wreathing at Memorial Gardens and Rev M C Mortis officiating. The dance on April 26 featured Heather Arbon, Neil Horne and MC A Annear, followed by tea at Sale Yards and a large turnout for Institute funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heather Arbon
Neil Horne
A. Annear
M.C
Sale
Maes- James Ward
Heck
Gilbert
jCasement
Crocker
Institute
Crystal Brook
PF. S. O'Shaughnessy
M.C. Mortis
Memorial Gardens
W. Mglis
Inglis
RSL
Anzac Service Held at Gladstone Institute
The 31st Anzac Commemoration Day Service took place at Gladstone Institute with a large turnout including many returned men and St John Ambulance members. LtCol H T Harslett chaired as Rev S Davies gave an address noting Anzac sacrifices and Armistice Day unity. A collection for the Australian Cemetery Trust fund raised £7 6s.0d and a procession to Treaylon Park featured a Memorial Fountain ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
Distriet
St. John Ambulance
R.G.L
LtCol
H. T. Harslett
C. Thomson
Alan Linen
S. Jew
Tesson
S. Davies
J. F. Oneill
Australia
Hertle
British Empire
Great Britain
Europe
Australian Cemetery Trust Fond
Adelaide
Treaylon Park
Els
C. Keller
Mesdames H. T. Harelett
RSL
J. FF. O'Neill
Gladstone
Tresylva Park
Laura Methodist Circuit Welcomes New Pastor and Family
Representatives from the Laura Methodist Circuit greeted Rev. W. J. Stafford Mrs. Stafford and their son on arrival to lead the circuit. Welcome words were offered by circuit and Ladies groups, followed by a charity afternoon. Mr Brafford led his first Barter Day services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist Circuit
W. J
Stafford
L.G. Lehmann
J. H. Bottrail Cappilay
A. C. R. Potter
Brafford
Laura Methodist
Order of Knights
Werley College
Santa
Port Adelaide
Gladstone
Mitcham
Ardrossan
Angaston
Yorketown
Bowded and
Brompton Mission
Q.eisth
Laura Hospital Fund Drives Aid Equipment Upgrades
Laura Hospital's fundraising by the Hospital Committee yielded further support from dances, teas, and a benefit picture night. Donations from individuals and local groups, plus Dr. Tassie’s appeal, funded a New Singer sewing machine, six new hospital beds, and other equipment to improve wards and patient care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Wirrabara
Gladstone Eo
Benbow
de Committtee
T. W. Tassie
Tassie
Lavra
Dr. Tasale
Singer
Laura Hospital
Tapiza
Donatong
Wohn
Holland
A. M. Mahood
Bruce Holland
J. A. Jettner
J. H. Klemm
Grubb
B. G. Seaman
J. F. Sutter
T. Cobiac
A. Lewis
H. G. Dunsford
P. Mahood
R. Cummins
A. A. Heasling
W. W. Clarke
G. Wy Iness
R. J. Murphy
J. J. Mene
W. L. Menz
R. Marner
H. R. Nealle
Ian Milne
P. B. Northeast
Ry Marner
W. C. Gleney
Rey C. Holtz
H. Clark
O. A. Murphy
F. Harndort
M. H. Burgess
W. F. ‘Wurst
W. F. Wurst
B. H. Knaverhage
Garrett
Buckley Fruit
Casey
Waters
Southwell
Coles Fowere
Horner
F. B. Hanley
Water
M. H. Borgens
B. Holland
W. Scott
Coles
E. R. Marner
G. Evans
F. Maynard
Laura Red Cross
Death of Horace A Hall Prominent Jamestown Wool Grower
Horace Arthur Hall died suddenly at his Jamestown home on Saturday April 20. Born November 28 1877 at Applla, he was son of Charles and Elinor Hall and trained as a shepherd before managing Corunna Station at Jamestown and Orroroo. A respected wool grower, JP, and Paninrra vermin board member, he exhibited sheep and supported racing clubs. Survived by widow, three sons and two daughters including Ray Hall Horace Hall Frank C Hall Doris Hall and M J McCarthy of Jamestown. Funeral at Jamestown Gladstone Red Cross Cemetery on Sunday April 21 officiated by Rev O L Noske.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace A. Hall
Horace Arthur Hall
Jamestown
Charles and
Elinor Hall
Applla
Hall
Hurtle Grove
Eurelin
Tal
Quorn
Misa Sexbelle Christina Henderson Freehairn
William and
Isaballa’ Freehairn
Snowtown
Tattersalls
Pt. Augusta
Messrs
Ray Hall
Iron Knob
Horace
Plugger) Hall
Frank C. Hall
Doris Hall
M. J
Homa
Mt Remarkable Agricultural Society Plans October Show
The Mt Remarkable Agricultural Society announces an October 1 show for 1946 after wartime repairs. The Mt Remarkable Sports Club raises funds to refurbish grounds and buildings and has built a creek crossing. Exhibitors are urged to prepare early for the light horse and pony sections with generous prizes. contact President L D McCallum or Secretary Clem Slee, Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shor. Society
Melrose
Mt. Remarkable Sports Club
L. D. McCallum
Clem Slee
Melroze
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association Elects Officers
The annual meeting in Jamestown on April 26 elected J Wisnevske to preside. Officers for 1946 include H Medlin as President and Rev 0 L Noske as Vice-President with several others. Five teams compete Presbyterian Baptist St Joseph High School and Methodist Club, with potential new entry. The association will affiliate with the South Australian Women's Basketball Association and follow its rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Women’s Basketball Association
Methodiat
J. Wisnevske
Oficers
H. Medlin
0. L. Noske
Messrs
O. Brogan
B. T. Daly
R. Parti
G. W. Milne
J. D.gibson
L. C. McCarthy
P. Rose
D. Abbott
R. Parsi
Presbyterian and Baptist
St. Joseph, High School
Methodist Club
R. Parr
Q. L. Noske
Associaton
South Australian Women’s Basketball Association
Boxing night in Jamestown at Mr Scott's Stadium
Boxing event in Jamestown on Wednesday May Sth at 8 pm features local youths including Geoff Martin Roger Ditt Hector Little and John Gribble. Geoff Martin is slated for a bout in Adelaide on May 10 with E J Williams arranging it. Sugar Williams invites more local participants for next week's show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Williams
Geof Martin
Adelaide
Geoff
Sugar’ Williams
Dry Cleaning Business Opens on Main Street
Mr. Jack Brown, recently returned from overseas with the ALF, has opened a dry cleaning and pressing shop on Main St west of Elder Smithe. Those needing frocks and outfits pressed or cleaned are advised to call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Brown
ALF
Main St. Jghudstone
Elder Smithe
Anzac Badge Appeal Raises Over Eleven Pounds
The Gladstone Sub Branch of the RIL held the annual Anzac Badge Appeal on Friday with strong demand for badges and funds surpassing eleven pounds. Proceeds will be sent to League Headquarters for the Soldiers Disese Fund. The Sub-branch thanks the Ladies' Committee led by Mrs D C Bath and Mr G Harington of Georgetown and Mrs Syms Gulnare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
R.il
League
D. C Bath
G. Harington
Georgetown
Syms, Gulnare
Quiz Corner Questions and Encoded Answers
A reader quiz presents a list of questions about Australian place names literary works and measurements with a hidden encoded answer section at the end. The puzzle includes items on Jamestown in Australia, the author of Kidnapped, nautical abbreviations, and various unit conversions, followed by a scrambled answer key.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
South Australia
Jamestown
M.O
South Australian Stockowners discuss 1946 shearers strike
The Stockowners Association of South Australia united with the Australian Workers Union policy urging members to work under existing Award terms while Arbitration Court considers the 40 hour week. It warns against idle action, outlines the need for volunteer help to prevent losses from delays in north and north west shearing, and asks members to return a labor questionnaire promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ti la
Aw.u
A.W.U
Sydney
Arso
New South Wales
Dougherty
A'W.u
R. W. Wilson
South Australia
Hae
Questionnaire on Shearing Labour for Neighbour Sheep
Members are urged to answer immediately. The form requests details on availability for crutching and shearing neighbors' sheep, potential travel to distant sheds, willingness to take on tasks like cooking, and whether you or family can work abher. Include contact address and number of sheep and stands.
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Mrs
E. J. Swann
Caltowie
Jamestown Parents and Friends Association
H. Dilbert Notris
BEF
Ine Gtance
Holbrooka
Australaala) Pty, Ltd
Dudley A. Tregent
Ist Alf
Frank Marriott
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
Seia
Wilkin
W. A Cole
B Tylor
RG. Dunsford
M. G. Munday
Chapman
Mick Rabbitt
P Dimon
Geof
Dud
Dean Murdock
M. Telfer
J. Close
Kathleen Thames
Huddleston
MT. Remarkable Agricultural Society
Jamestown Basketball Association
Boxing
Badge Appeal
The
Areas Express
Lester
Roddy McDowall
Preston Foster
Mary O Hara
Flicka
Lloyd Nolan
Marjorie Weaver
Phi Silvers
Janis Carter
Mike
Romsner
Stockowners’ Association OF
Sailat
A.W.A
Abeart
Fesmner
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