Jamestown Betting Premises Hearing Before Control Board
Jamestown heard evidence on licensing betting shops with chairman Mr T Cleland and board members present. Local bookmaker Mr E J C Williams supported the petition, noting few female bettors and suggesting shops aid police. Religious leaders called for banning illegal betting. agriculture officials announced a Farmers' School to begin August 12 with sessions on the 13th, 24th and 26th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. ©. Cleland
J. Selley
Col. W. 8. Hanson
Jamestown
W. Heffernan
E. J. C. Willams
Port
Amlad
Williams
N. Haskird
R.S.A
O. L. Noske
Noske
M. G. B Milne
Mid-North
The
Agricultural Bureau
George Jenkins
K.be
Department of Agriculture
Jamestown Ambulance Fund Receives Red Cross Donation
Jamestown Red Cross Unit awards a donation to the Jamestown Ambulance Fund. The committee appreciates the practical support to secure housing for the unit. Previous acknowledgments total £203 2s 3d with new funds welcomed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Red Cross
Jamestown Red Cross Branch
B. G Krieg
Laura Bowling Club Ladies Enjoy Pleasant Afternoon Matches
A complimentary afternoon on the local green featured mixed teams and ladies competitions. Winners in the consistency event were Mrs. W. W. Bleaing and Mrs. A. Cochrane, with Mrs. F. W. Shephard as trailing kitty. Afternoon tea followed, served by the men, and Mr. B. Fuller presented gifts to the winning ladies in the president’s absence, thanking them for their season’s help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Bleaing
A. Cochrane
Kitty Mra
F. W. Shephard
B. Fuller
P. K. Rix
Gladstone Croquet Club
Gladstone Croquet
W. Staker
Mesdames L. Harris
Schneider
A. M. Flinn
Stoker
J. R. Page
West Australia
Anzac Service Held at Yarcowie on April 28
The Anzac Service at Yarcowie took place on Sunday April 28 with Mr C W Wilson as chairman and Rev C Dalton of Terowie delivering the address on Greater Love hath no man than this. A collection for the Tubercular Soldiers Appeal raised £2 2s.0d. Mr Colin Stephen, recently discharged from the HARP, has been transferred to Whackalane NZ and will remain with the Union Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yarcowie
C. W. Wilson
C. Dalton
Terowie
Colin Stephen
Whackalane
Union Bank
District Council Laura May 2 1946 Meeting Notes
Council held a May 2 1946 meeting with Chair V W Blesing and members C L Smith L B Karger J Lynch C Amey J Bowker and Clerk L G Lehmann. Notices covered surplus Chlorosene stock iron application highways land vermin control park use for Santa golf club grounds donation to Mothers Babies Health Association discussed staff shortages at the local school. Financials approved including payment No 11 of 141 4 3. Requests to repair Reichstein creek and advertise for two men to cover may work. Direct applications to highways for Laura Crystal Brook and Laura Appila roads and 1946 47 budgets left to leaders. Returns officer appointment for elections approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra
V.W. Blesing
C. L. Smith
L. B. Karger
V. J Lynch
C. Amey
J. Bowker
L.G. Lehmann
Wheat Board
Gladstone
Highways & Lotal Govt
Caltowle Road
Amey
Dept. Nf
Santa Golf Club
Mothers' & Baebies Health Association
Karger
Dr. Smith
Lyons
Payaheet No. 11
Cr. Kerger
Cr. Amey
Smith's Creek
Kerger
Smith
Lynch
Reichstein
Highways Department
Laura-Crystal Brook
Laura-Appila
Bowker
Housing Pigs During Cold Weather
Pigs require warm, draught free, well ventilated housing with dry bedding to maintain health and profit. Mr W S McAuliffe stresses sanitary, well insulated stalls. cold, damp quarters drive up feed use as pigs burn energy for heat, delaying weight gain and increasing costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. S. McAuliffe
Gladstone High School Ball shines at May Day event
Over 200 attended the May Day Ball at Gladstone High School on May 2, hosted by the Parents & Friends Association. Lt-Col Harslett led the polonaise, with a waltzing win by J Bowman and Lettie Boahm and fox trot by O Butt and Connie Jolly. Takings reached £42 6 0 to fund the school library, supplemented by the Department. Head Master M J Pyne praised the gathering and thanked organiser Mrs L Harris. M C Tom Keane ran the event, with many helpers providing a full supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Parents & Friends Association
Andrew Sisters Orchestra
H. T. Harslett
M. Layne
J. Bowman
Lettie Boahm
L. Harris
Parents
Tom Keane
M.C
Crystal Brook Institute Ball Draws Bishop Visit and Local Notes
A Crystal Brook Institute Ball held for the Bishop of Willochra, Dr Richard Thomas, drew twenty one young women presented in a formal ceremony with floral decor and a supper. The event featured music from Andrew Sinters, with Master of Ceremonies A Annear and Miss E Greig as Hon Secretary. Afternoon tea at the Sale Yards supported Institute funds, raising £2. Social notes mention local visits, golf results, and residents traveling between Crystal Brook, Whyalla, Adelaide, and Melbourne, including Mr. and Mrs. Ron Flavel and Miss Pam Vesing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Institute
Willochra
Richard Thomas
Sharoh
Andrew Sinters
A Annear
E. Greig
Institute
Ben Baker
M. O'Callaghan
Ron Flavel
Whyalla
P. Flavel
Crystal Brook
Macker
Adelaide
Thas
Ruth Robinson
Darwin
Max Venning
H. Venning
Lac. Venning
Melbourne
Pam Vensing
A. Treloar
Dunstone
Barmora
Nevauia
K. G. Dunsford
W. J. Abell
Gulnare Tennis Tournament Highlighted by Strong Performances
Wandering Willie recalls the Gulnare Easter tennis event with 30 plus entries. Ken Noonan dominates opponents, Laurie Smart struggles, and Mary O Shaughnessy shows strong improvement. Joyce Whitehorn and Joan O Callaghan dispute a tight semifinal, with Margaret Curtin also reaching the semis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie
Gulnare
Port Pirie
Leahy
Ken Noonan
Laurie Smart
Ken
Mary Noonan
Pat Smith
Mary O'Shaughnessy
Narridy
Barbara Welbourne
Joyce Whitehorn
Joyce
Joan O’callaghan
Five
Heuce
Joan
Margaret Curtin
Gladstone RSL to host charity dancing series in 1946 season
Gladstone RSL members decide to stage five charity balls during the 1946 dancing season with proceeds benefiting the Gladstone distress fund. Dates set include May 28, July 17, September 18 in Gladstone, June 18 in Georgetown, and August 21 in Guinare. The sub-branch hopes the events will aid less fortunate tiggers or dependants if needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R&.l. Ladies
Gladstone
Georgetown
Guinare
Gladstone R.G.L
Convoy of Military Trucks Passes Gladstone
A large convoy of military trucks moved through Gladstone on Monday morning en route from Darwin to Melbourne. The load included damaged vehicle parts purchased for reconditioning, bearing names such as Mae West Keep them at St James You Beaut and The Spirit of Slowgress. It marked Mae Wests first visit to Gladstone in such disguise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Darwin
Melbourne
Mae West
St James
Wirrabara Methodist Girls Celebrate First Birthday Broadcast
A Mack broadcast organized by the Wirrabara Methodist Girls' Comradeship marked their first birthday. Held May 2 at the Methodist Church, sessions included Spelling Bee, Birthdays, Musical Interlude, Community Singing, and Amateur Hour. The play Nobody Wants Us featured Mrs Potts and others, with Rev W J Stafford closing wishes and a birthday cake unveiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara Methodist Girls
G- Potts
Misa G. Stead
C. R. Zwart
G. Hollitt
C. McKeand
C. R. War
Impressions of Anzac Day by A J W Laura
Anzac Day events featured an opening gathering with veterans, a large march, and a service at the Crags of Sacrifice marked by reverence and floral tributes. The Cheer Up Hut Society served meals, concerts filled the day, and a farewell ceremony honored the ladies who helped, with performances by artists, a bagpipe band, and a joint chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Stresta
Cheer Up Hut Society
H. Dardin
Gratton
Dollind
Ona
Laura Methodist social in Laura Church hall April 30
Laura Methodist Ladies Guild held a social afternoon in the Laura Church hall on April 30 with Miss J Hollitt presiding and Mrs LG Lehmann at the piano. Winners of competitions were Mrs Woolford and Miss W Stau de. Rev W J Stafford welcomed as Minister and Mrs Stafford as Guild President. A Fiji mission update featured Rev W Pidgeon and Mrs Pidgeon touring Northern Circuits with planned screenings and a May 14 women’s meeting in Laura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist — Ladies' Said
J. Hollitt
LG. Lehmann
Ely
Misa Waide Smith
Juclife
Woolford
W. Staude
W. J. Stafford
Wirrabara
Laura
Appila
Dle Iries
Miss Equa Sandow’s Farewell Before Wedding
Friends of Miss Equa Sandow gathered at the local Hall on Saturday evening to bid farewell on the eve of her marriage to Mr. Les Threadgold. Gifts for the kitchen were presented by Mr. P. Cox on behalf of others, with Mr. Threadgold responding for his bride. Dancing and supper capped a very happy evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Equa Sandow
Les. Threadgold
Enest
P. Cox
Thredgold
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C. M. Bailey
Llegal
Batley
C. Brogan
Sporta
Brog
J. C. Gibson
Munro
Salvation Army
Farmers’ School AT
Jamestown Ambulance Fund
Laura Bowling Club
Whyte Yarcowie
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Georgh Sanders
Marguerite Chapman
Oquslow Stevens
Berlin
Thrilling
Joan Davis
Jane Frazee
Judy Clark
White
West and McGinty
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
Gladstone High School
Gladstone R.S.L
Laura Methodist Circuit
Jamestown Cheer UP Club
Jamestown Institute
D. T. Brooks
E. T. Daly
D, T. Brooks
Wirrabara Oval
Ammtehe
Lartyon Ltd
Rumate
Wunarttan Cid
Mornhott St
Elder
Smin & Co
Currie St
Wille & Os
Gilbert Place
Harris Searlebet
Grenfell St
Coltan
Preston Ubi
Storakeapers
Mtre A Fairs
McCormick-Dearing
Iinternational Pare aTen
Chmrant OF
Australia
Pilla
Beecham
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