Week of Great Events From European War Fronts
News from the front reports collapsing German resistance and expected unconditional surrender. Mussolini captured and executed by Italians. Hitler dead announced. Berlin largely ruined as Russian forces press toward final victory. Allied forces drive in Burma and New Guinea. Rangoon and other strategic objectives anticipated soon. Allied naval, land and air power push toward final defeat of Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
European War Front
Germany
Churchill
Mussolini
Italy
Admiral Doenetz
Hitler
Sitler
Litler
Berlin
Third Reich
Allied Nations
Europe
Asia
Japan
Burma
Rangoon
New Guinea
POW AIRMEN RELEASED IN LATEST ALLIED EFFORT
Mr and Mrs Joseph MeInerney of Jamestown announce their son Pilot Officer Len Metnerney has been released from a German prison camp after 13 months as a prisoner of war. A second family, Mr Milne of Wire Radars, confirms via cable that Sgt Pilot Jan Milne is safe in London after liberation near Hamburg following confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph MeInerney
Jamestown
Len. Metnerney
Germany
Metnerney
Tan Milne
Jan Milne
London
Pilot Milne
Hamburg
Jamestown Branch CWA April Meeting and May Plans
Jamestown Branch CWA held a April meeting with Mrs Boucaut chairing. Minutes note March Show proceeds to Home Service Appeal and plans for A Chrysanthemum Show on May 3. A birthday meeting with a sod in May 17 was announced, plus a planned Air Force Boys billet from Pt. Pirie for their leave on June 1. May activities include bridge, Red Cross and FFCF donations, handicrafts display, and an address on the constitution by Mrs Orchard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Force
Pt. Pirie Lr
M. W. Wsailer
Red Cross
FFCF
Adelaide
Keller
Melrose Branch
Appiti
Orchard
My Bailey
Norrie
Mra Knore
Cummings
Mesdames Fyfe
Terguson
The Death of Roosevelt and a Nation Mourns
The article laments the death of a sturdy leader, Roosevelt, whose absence leaves blankness and sadness across his people. It honors his word and bonds, his calm plainness, and his mantle passing to Truman, while praising his life and the hope he inspired for peace and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman Falls
Roosevelt
Tiller-Young Wedding at Warnertown in Ivory Satin
Miss Mary A Young elder of Mean Mrs F Young of Warnertown wed John Tiller of Warnertown on a sunny April day. Rev S S Tew officiated at the Methodist Church. Bridesmaids wore pale blue satin, groomsmen included T Tiller and A Young. After vows, guests toasted at the Parish Hall and a Kanearoo Island honeymoon was planned. A second wedding notice followed later with Bette Williamson marrying Sat Graham Wilkins at Rose Park Church of England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Young
F. No Young
Warnertown
John Tiller
S. Tew
Gladstone
Methodist
Margaret
Valerie
Tiny Joy Nyngn
Shveet
Messrs
T. Tiller
A. Young
Hesman
Mrs Young
Hawkins
Bevan Nunan
Robert Atkinson
John Young
Wy Wilson
M. Parsons
Urein
Jew
Kanegaroo Island
Warnertown Institute
Bette
W. S Williamson
Savings Bank Af SA. Gladstone
Graham Atp
H. A. Wilkins
Fullarton
Thendlore
Church of England
Rose Park
la Ueda
Thornton Reed
June Williamson
Alison Sears
Seulan Chubb
Riss Rue
Missy Muriel Pitcher
Williamson
Successful Patriotic Race and Trotting Meeting at Jamestown
The Patriotty Meeting at Jamestown Racecourse drew a large crowd in favorable weather. Keen finishes and strong betting profits boosted spirits as the event raised over 100 pounds, with 55 pounds to a winner. Special thanks were given to the committee, volunteers, and ladies for teas, while officials ensured smooth running despite a dead heat and a half-heat in two events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Fcf
P. Jollies
Amit Fruts
Fra Grabis
Frank Hall
Twilyes Suere
Brooks
O. Ferguson
Mick Cronin
Cliff Ganley
Country People to meet Duke and Duchess arrival
Adelaide prepares to fete the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester with a royal visit next week. Mayors and district council chairmen with their wives are invited to a dinner in their honour in Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Duke and Duchess of Gloucester
Wel fare Club opens with social afternoon event
A social afternoon marked the Wel fare Club opening with guests from Galhare and Georgetown. Mrs. Reydolls welcomed attendees, talks by Mrs. Andrews and Mrs Woodward were praised, a cake prize went to Miss Vee Kelly, and funds benefiting the TB appeal reached £13 that day, total £40. An upcoming dance on May 3 and Ball on May 13 were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welfare Club
Galhare
Georgetown
Parenty
Reydolls
Laura Town Hall gathers for Kevin Hanley homecoming
Large Laura district turnout at the Laura Town Hall to honor ACL Kevin Hanley of the RAAF on leave. Speakers praised the community spirit, noting over 100 locals have enlisted. Presentation gifts from Laura Milling Co employees honored Kevin as he prepares to depart. Musical numbers, supper, and dancing followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Homie
Kevin Hanley
RAAF
Kevin
W. Wy Blesing
J. Condon
W. Hanley
AIF
Empire
Kevin Godspeed
E. Wild
M. Curtin
M. Kranz
J. Wallis
Drought Strains Wirrabara Forest Stock and Hopes for New Mineral Venture
April brought no rain in Wirrabara Forest and drought conditions worsened water shortages and starving sheep. Past drought patterns show relief from stock from the North, but this year grazing was minimal. The BLP Co plans a mineral discovery north of the Forest Area near Barygor to harden steel, with 200 ft drilled as exploration continues. Foxes and lamb losses persist despite trapping efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barygor
BLP, Co
Local notices of residents and visitors in Crystal Brook region
Readers report visits and returns from holidays across Ade laide Gawler and Whyalla. Anil shen on his beat seeks immunity from cough with Woods Great Peppermint Cure. Mrs Wood and Miss Seward return home for city holidays while Colin McLean and LAC John Tamlyn are on leave with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny’ Hop
Anil Shen
Woods
RJ. Wood
Adelaide
Gawler
Pauline Trimmer
City
Heny Measlip
Smithfield
A. Seward
Crystal Brook Hospital
Dunsford
Kathleen ‘Thomas
Children's Hospital
Thomas
Mudcleston
A.W. Marilyn
Whyalla
Laubsch
Crystal Brook
Colin McLean
E. Dunsford
John Tamlyn
WE SERVE THE NORTH
Fragmented OCR text describes various animal weights and payments, including dressed pucks and dressed turkeys, with references to rabbits and pigeons. It mentions Laura Station and a group of manufacturers and exporters for 25 0 years, aiming at freight pay and shipments, but details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Ninvg
North
Jamestown Bowling Club Ends Season with Glee Handicap
The Runs of the Club glee Handicap match between A. W. White and B. Evans ended the season's games with Evans winning by 6 points. Semis saw A. W. White vs J. C. Inglis and Be Evans vs W. Goodes, while Vinal Evans scored 8 and White 4 in a notable season finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee Handicap
A. W. White
B. Evans
Tmes Evans
J. C. Inglis
Evans
Obituary: L a t e Mr Davin Ernest Greig
The late Mr D F Greig led an active life across Willowie Queensland Canada and Australia. He married Miss D A Rye in Prospects in 1909 and helped pioneer farming in Sherlock district then near Melrose and Spalding. He died March 29 after an accident injury, survived by seven children and one grandchild. He was a steadfast member of Jamestown Methodist Church and related groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davin Ernest Greig
DF. Greig
Fvark
Willowie
Thera Ge A Youll
Queensland
Canada
Say Vraysico
L.A
Mix DT. A. B. Rye
Sherlock
Erskine
Melrose
Spaliing
Greist
Jamestoysn Hospital
Grey
Jame Mtethist
Ty Associated
Iwlies
Ravislow
Murray Aie Goran Fy
ATE
Arthur
Benlernat Aay
Mises Reith
Fecete
Melvin
Robert
Spablg
Late Mrs Marion Staude Passes After Long Illness
Mrs Marion Staude died at Laura Hospital on a Wednesday in April at 74. Born to James and Nicholls of Booleroo she married We fl Staude in 1900. They lived in Norseman and WyA before returning to Laura, survived by husband two daughters and two sons. She served at the Me thelist Church as Communion Steward and in Guild and WAOM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Stawle
Laura Hlospital
James Nicholls
Booleroo
We Fl
Staarle
Wya
Norseman
South Australia
Laura
Staudle
Vera
Laaura
Pred
Perth
Victor
Melrose
Mitie
A. Py Wool
Manningham
Staude
Methelist Church
Guild
W.ao.m
Coming of Age Party at Wallis Home
A Saturday evening reception at Mr and Mrs G Wallis's Laura home celebrated their son Tack Wallis coming of age. About thirty guests attended with confetti, telegrams, and a two tier cake. Capping the event, Tack thanked guests and received gifts as music and dancing closed the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Raohm
Jack Thrmush
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TCL
Matthews
Universal Kitchen
Matthews Emporium
Optometrists
A. D. Palmer
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
Tiller
Wilkins—Williamson
O'Dea
Finlay
Wy Bruce
Mark
Riverdale
Peter Lisl
M. Read
Casey
W. Mawelen
Growden
Chowden
A. Hall
Rhulay
M. Real
Growilen
Valmarie
Narridy
Wirrabara Forest
Laura Ice and Produce Coy
Golden North Dairy Products
Jamestown Bowling Club
Marion Stacle
Coming of Age Party
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Ralace Beery
Fay Mojiterail
Resival
Owen
Wally
Feers
Tai
Marilyn Maxwell
William Qi
Yon
Leas Morne
Dovetta Young
Ani
Brian Aberoe
A. Conor Reening
Gomestery
Aiventure
Inglis
J. H. Smour & Sons
Bakers
Caltowie
HOT Water Service
Eudunda
Forfar
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
H.C. Sleigh
Laura Ice & Produce CO. Ltd
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