Auctioneer sells stock and plan at Craig's Wirrabara Forest
Laura has instructions from Mr. C. K. Grocke to sell his stock and plant at Craig's Wirrabara Forest. Items include a Studebaker utility truck, Lawson tractor, various engines and saws, heavy equipment, farm implements, poultry and livestock, building materials, tools, and a large list of ancillary gear. The sale details cover machinery, farm supplies, live stock, and household items to be auctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Senton
Caltacie
Laura
C. K. Grocke
Craig's
Wirrabara Forest
Studebaker
Lawson
Nash
Jackson
Elarness
Watkins quality products agent sought for direct to home service
The J. R. Watkins Company seeks a district agent for Direct to the Home service offering a wide range of repeat essentials. A sound business opportunity for a representative. Addressed to Adelaide at 18 Victoria St.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Distriet
J. R. Watkins Company
Victoria St
Butter markets hold steady as drought harms output
Butter production shows no improvement until a seasonal break and natural feed recover. Dry April conditions pushed stock condition downward leaving farmers anxious. Demand remains strong for the Blue Valley brand known for high vitamin content and good keeping quality with prices unchanged. Best quality fresh butter in bulk listed at 1/55-81 per pound, prints and delivery extra. Eggs production at a low level but expected to rise in coming weeks. Eye Board rates unchanged with Ist Quality Hen at 1/9 and Ist quality medium at 1/9, Duck Eggs 1/10.
Notice to Creditors of John Henry Philbey Estate
Creditors and other claimants against the estate of John Henry Philbey late of Spalding South Australia Tarmer deceased who died at Jamestown on 29 March 1945 must send full particulars of claims to Bagot's Executor and Trustee Company Limited Shell House 170 North Terrace Adelaide by 6 June 1945 or be excluded from distribution. Dated 27 April 1945. Bagot's Executor and Trustee Company Limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Swenry Philbey
John Henry Philbey
Spalding
South Australia
Tarmer
Jamestown
BAGOT
Shell
North Terrace
Adelaide
Bagot's Executor and Trustee Company Limited
Trespass Notice at Allotment No 13 Laura
D J and M Herschausen of Laura warn that any person found trespassing on Allotment No 13 Mill Street Laura or removing property will be prosecuted and all poultry and dogs found on the allotment will be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill Street
Laura
D. J. & M. Herschausen
Notice of Impoundment and Prosecution for Property
Notice states that after May 12 1945 property in Section 21 Hd Booyoolie will be prosecuted cattle impounded and all cattle will be destroyed. Name G Sloan Laura appears in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sloan
Laura
Cimms for Sale Again by Hl J Schlenk Lyn Doch
For new free catalogue write to Hl J Schlenk Lyn Doch. Terms note young clean cimms available, urging readers to request the catalogue. Public notice style seeks buyers through printed ad.
Annual hospital ball and red cross ball adverts
Advertisements for the Annual Hospital Ball at Laura Town Institute on May 9 feature Miss M Curturs Orchestra and supper at popular prices. A Grand Red Cross Ball at George Town Institute follows on June 12 with Miss M Curtin’s orchestra and dancing from eight until late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Town
M. Curturs
Yrand Red Cross
George
Iore
M. Curtin
Orchietra
Jamestown and Surrounding Churches Sunday Services Schedule
Jamestown churches report Sunday worship times from 11 am to 7 pm across denominations. Highlights include St James Anglican, Baptist Pastor Alan Dennis, St Andrew's Presbyterian, Salvation Army led by Capt Drummond, and Methodist arrangements in Laura Wirrabara and Crystal Brook regions with various evangelists and vestry meetings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drummond
Franklin
Bereavement Thanks From Harris Greig Families
ME AND MRS M G HARRIS and FAMILY of Gladstone thank all for letters cards and sympathy after their sad bereavement. MRS FE A FE GREIG AND FAMILY sincerely thank relatives and friends for sympathy and expressions of condolence. Rev Harper and Miss McNaughton are thanked for opening their homes to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. FE. Greig
Rev. Harper
Miss McNaughton
Town News Briefs From Anzac Holiday Guests
Mr. A L Thomas of Caltowie holidays in the City. Miss Irma Bowers of Gladstone holidaying in Adelaide. Mr T Penna returned to James Town after a City holiday. Leo Case son of Mrs L O Grady of Jamestown leaves for Navy service this week. Mrs Ross Sharlock of Peterborough guests of Mr and Mrs M G Harris at Cladstone on Anzac Day. Mrs Les Lang from Koolunga with her mother at North Parade Jamestown. Mr K Moten of Gladstone holidaying in Adelaide with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Thomas
Caltowie
Irma Bowers
Gladstone
Adelaide
T. Penna
Jamestown
Leo Case
L. O'Grady
Navy
Ross Sharlock
Peterborough
M. G.harris
Cladstone
Les. Lang
Koolunga
F. Brooks
North Parade
K. Moten
S. W.thomson
M. A. Schreide
Daagghter
Peter Brown
F.C. Grubb
Mere
W. W. Gite
Thomson
Sheila Melonalit
WAAAF
Parafield
Cplt
June Williamson
Savings Bank
Cilaestine
Pre. J. Brown
ATP
J. Brown
Gwenda Shaeshert
Cilaeltane
Adelatere
HL J. Platten
Prospect
Mer
S.C. Brives
Walkert Station
Narrung
AL. VL Hough
Hound
F. T Ligwater
R. Chellew
W. Winkler
Clive Janssen
RAAF
Scotland
Janssen
L.T. Juanes
4Slad- Bric
Walton
Young Roger
Ron Walton
Hambleton
Allan
Tom Trambleton
AIF
Australia
W. Oakey
D.oakey
Walter
Doug
F. Oakey
Bey Hoal
H. H. Odgers
Raylene
Croydon
A. Crawford
Max Hoare
Balaklava
Crawford
E. J. Williams
Set
Williams
Sgt. Maher
Barmera
Webley Stevens
Laura
A.D. Carter
Jon
Burra
Ross Humphris
B. Ag. Se
F.C. Humphris
Council For Scientific Ai Industrial Research
Kybybolite
J. 5. Stephens
Stephens
J. A. Burns
Boy Scouts Assecn
Ife
Crystal Brook
Gilarstone
Wirrabara Forest
H. Blaskett
Burns
ATF
R. 7. Herriot
F. Jessup
Jessup
Adelaide University
Perrint
Gladstone and Adelaide social notes mix across week
Local residents from Gladstone and surrounding towns are noted on visits and holidays in Adelaide and Jamestown. Among the sections, many families including Thomson Schreide Grubb and Brown groups span the week with casual travels, accompanied by AIF veterans, RAF and scientific staff, with community updates on posts, towns, and future postings.
Anglican VPorish ball fundraiser at Crestal Brook Institute
The Anglican VPorish ball held Friday April 27 at the Crestal Brook Institute raised funds and praises, with Andrew Sisters' Cerchescea providing music. Winners include Miss J Hewett and Mr L Saint in Artistic Waltz, Miss V Cottle and Mr Saint in Lucky Cap, Miss B Bunnett and Mr Saint in Tuck Spot, and Miss R Wilson and Mr K Arbon in Monte Carlo. A surprise 18th birthday party for Neil Murdock occurred April 24 with games led by Eric Munday and a supper hosted by Mrs Murdock. Positive donations from the afternoon tea at the sale yard and a Crystal Brook bowling event supported the Children's Hospital Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crestal Brook Institute
Andrew Sisters
Cerchescea
Erie
J. Hewett
L. Saint
V. Cottle
Saint
B. Bunnett
Monte Carlo
R. Wilson
Mr. K. Arbon
Neil Murdock
Eric Munday
Sale Yard
FFCPF
Growth of Prayful News From Eastbourne Camp England
Mr and Mrs E Th Growden of Snowtown learn their son Driver A T Growden is safe and well in Eastbourne Camp England after being taken prisoner in Crete on June 1 1939. The family known in Blacstone and northern areas celebrates his return from hardship and captivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Th. Growden
Snowtown
Blacdstone
Driver A.T. Growden
Eastbourne
England
Growden
Crete
Rocky River Football Association Formed with Regional Teams
Rocky River Football Association formed with teams affiliated from Restal Brook Red Tl Merriton and Wanlarah. Season opened on Saturday April 28. Umpires named Messrs V Mash and W Lambert. Officers elected President F P Alister Vice Presidents R C Dawes J Jones W G Inglis L Davidson Secretary E G Gunn Treasurer P Ellis Auditor A J Goodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocky River Football Association
Restal Brook
Red Tl
Merriton
Wanlarah
Saturnas O
Messrs V. Mashfor
W. Lambert
FP. Alister
Messrs
R- C. Dawes
le J. Jones
W- G. Inglis
L. Davidsons
E.G. Gunn
Jamestown Visit Highlights Lin Martin Family Visit
Sir and Mrs Lin Martin visited Jamestown last weekend to see her seriously ill father William Naismith at Jamestown Hospital. They travel from Navy, NSW, where Mr Martin works as an accou ntant at Union Bank. The Martins, noted tennis and golf players, described drought devastation across Riverina and plan to head to Hay via Adelaide on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lin Martin
Jamestown
William Naismith
Jamestown Hospital
Navy
Nsw
Martin
Union Bank
Riverina
L.A
Hay
Adelaide
Jamestown Nets Double in Third Victory Loan
Jamestown surpassed its quota in the Third Victory Loan, with subscriptions reaching £14,380 from 125 subscribers, exceeding the £12,000 target. The district earned double status, placing Jamestown among a select few centers in Australia and reflecting strong local participation and pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Australia
Jean
Successful badge appeal aids Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund
A badge appeal conducted under the Gladstone RSL raised over £11 for the Sailors and Soldiers Distress Fund. Proceeds help diggers of 1914 18 and provide benefits for discharged service members and their dependents. Special thanks extended to local supporters Mesdames Shetlat Warslett Merrymakers Club Harrington Georgetown and Miss Jones Gulnare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.S.L
League
B. Shetlat
HT. Warslett
Gladstone
G. Harrington
Georgetown
Miss §. Jones
Gulnare
Pin-up Ball Planned as Unit Marks Promising Fund Drive
The fortnightly meeting with Mrs. L Harris reporting good attendance approved sending £45 to headquaters for Miss Rae Miller pin-up entrant. Miss E Chappell noted a large parcel to head quarters including face washers handkerchiefs dilly bags socks pullovers and reading matter from Glasstone. The unit praised Chappell and the branch’s support of fighting services. The third pin-up ball is set for Thursday next, with the next meeting on Friday May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Chappell
Glasstone
Kool record for Easter King in Northern Areas races
J W Casey on Easter King achieves nine straight wins and a second in ten rides during Northern Areas picnic meetings raising pat riotic funds. Easter King won at Jamestown Appila Georgetown Caltowie and Gladstone across 14 starts with 9 firsts and 5 seconds. Lone Maid ridden by I Growden for Bill Bawden also scores seven wins at Laura Georgetown and Caltowie with three seconds and two thirds, including a fall at Caltowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
J. W. Casey
Merv. Read
Easter King
Jamestown
Appila
Georgetown
Caltowie
Gladstone
Adelaide
Bill Bawden
Lone Maid
I. Growden
Laura
Beetle Competition Marks Meeting At Primary School
A meeting at the Primary School on April 23 was chaired by Mrs. R Lines. A beetle competition sparked merriment and was won by Mrs. Rey Treasure. Next meeting scheduled for June 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Lines
Rey Treasure
Gladstone Croquet Team Beats Caltowie In Close Contest
Gladstone croquet players faced Caltowie on Saturday and won by eight points after a tight match. Afternoon tea was served by Caltowie ladies. Final score Gladstone 49 Caltowie 41. Matches included Mesdames Symons and McCallum defeating Mesdames Harris and Osman 26-23 and Mesdames Shepherd and Sandow defeating Mesdames Smith and Bennett 26-15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Caltowie
Mescames L. Harris
Tl. Osman
Mesdames Symons
McCallum
Mesdames A. B. Shephard
C. Sandowder
Mesdames Smith and Bennett
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cal-Tex
Bahrein
Persian Gulf
California-Texas Oil Company
Texaco
E. T. Daly
James Smith
Caltoche 9
Caltex Petroleum Products
Allen’s Corner Store
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
J. Horsburgh
National Library of Australia
Louis E. Karger
D. Bedall S. Matress
Duchess Ser
Hathail Copper
Sinbries
Astor Wireless
Miles Wreet
Wirrabara
A. W. Sandford & CO
K. Newlyn
W. Edwards
A. G. Grant Wirrabara
Jamestown Oval
F.pic-R
M. BD
Howard
See
Shell House
North Verrace
Gladioli
Bali
Cal * Town
Ascension
Ming WO
Drimge
Euchre
Cnion Bank
Miss Reel Cross
St. James Church of England
Belalie
Tamestown
Caltex
Castrol
Mobil Oil
McLeod
J. Inglis & Son
Brooks Bros
Church of England
St. James
Methodist
O. L Noske
Noske
Mc. HH
Belalie North
S.A
O. L. Noske
Alan Dennis
Canowie Belt
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Salvation Army
K. Wiseman
L. G. Lehmann
Stone Hut
Wiseman
Ilasa
C. R. Hawke
United Service
Methodist Church
Lieut. Smith
Salvation Meeting
Luthean
M. Helbig
Pastor W. IF
St. Silas
M. C. Morris
Narridy
G_LADSTONE
Yangya
Georgetown Baptist
Clover Hill
Inglis & Son
St.e
L. Hl
G. S. Wurse & Sons
D. Williams
Movletown
Gladstone Whursday
Andrews Sisters
AIR
W. Leopold Roberts
Laura & District
P. T. Winter
THE
Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Children’s Hospital Fund
Taclies
Mr Simons
AL Prest
Ted Chapman
Reg McDonald
Als. Smart
Roy Darley
Fred Clothier
J. Murray
Adelaie
Monarid Venning
Tom Curnow
W. Welch
Leta Pearce
Rocky River
Gladstone R
Gladstone Fvf.c.f
Gladstone Welfare Club
Ita
Gov
Nia
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