Orroroo Men in Car Smash Near Jamestown
Dempsey Wilson and Champion residents of Orroroo were injured when their car broke through the Belalie Creek bridge railing south of Jamestown and plunged into the creek bed. Battered vehicle, brain concussion for Dempsey, all three treated at Jamestown Hospital. report by Sergeant Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dempsey
Wilson
Campion
Orroroo
Clare
Belalie Creek
Jamestown
Solly
Jamestown Hospital
Reg. Porter
E. J. Swann
F. J. Williams
Winter rains bring heavy hail and strong grazing outlook
Early winter brings soaking rains from the south and southwest. In the north of the state 70 to 110 points fell by 9 am Tuesday and 20 to 30 ports by Wednesday. Monday night hail showers hit many tableland areas. Pastures have germinated well and should provide useful livestock feed in a few weeks, especially where last season’s vegetation remains.
Farewell to the Yeomans Family at St James Church
A large gathering at St James Church of England Parish Hall bid farewell to Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Yeomans and Miss Barbara Yeomans for valuable church service. Yeomans praised for church leadership and banking role, Barbara for Sunday School work, with gifts presented by Mothers Union and Sunday School. Music and supper marked the Royal farewell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church of England
A. P. Yeomans
Barbara Yeomans
Jamestown
Yeomans
Mothers’ Union
Barbara
Messrs
D. Boucaut
H. Bailey
T Swearse
Mother’s Union
Swearse
Jamestown Chrysanthemum Show Thrives Under Mayor Daly
A successful chrysanthemum show opened by Mayor E. T. Daly on May 4 at the Rest Room drew a bright crowd. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. A. J. Symonds for champion blooms and to several prizewinners including Mesdames Swann Medlin Bailey Brogan Graham Miss L. Davies and David Hatter. The doll competition netted £3 7s 6d and Miss Travers won. Afternoon tea was hosted by Mrs. Skelton and Miss R. Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T- Daly
Mesdames Shurray
Hambleton
Lawrie
Valda Williams
Mesdames F. W
J. C. Hockey
A. J. Symonds
Mesdames Swann
Medlin
Bailey, Brogan
Graham
Miss L. Davies
David Hatter
Miss Travers
Skelton
R. Hall
Wheat Crop Competition Prizes 1943 44 District Winners
Northern District Wheat Crop Competition prizes awarded for 1943 44 list multiple winners with amounts, names and places including A M Mahood Wade Bros Klingner Bros M Meaney Woolford Bros P Curtin R D Martin H C Jaeschke local district prizes and minor prizes. Special prizes funded by Millers Association Government Subsidy Blieschke Bros Symonds and Lehmann as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Mahood
Wade Bros
Murraytown
Klingner Bros
C. Brook
M. Meaney
Hornsdale
Woolford Bros
Wirrabara
P. Curtin
Beetaloo Valley
R. D. Martin
Georgetown
H. C. Jaeschke
Yandiah
K. Moore
Jamestown
R. D. McNeill
Huddleston
Millers Association
Millers Association £ 5/5/, Government Subsidy £ 5/5/, Messrs
Blieschke Bros
A. J. Symonds
J. E Lehmann
Lyons Wins Rocky River Seat as Wilcott Ill
In Gladstone Institute, J G Deeble announced final state election figures for Rocky River District. J A Lyons (ECL) received 2815 votes, L W Wilcott (A LP) 6120, with 107 informal ballots. Lyons thanked supporters and Deeble for smooth polling across 24 booths. Wilcott sent congratulations despite illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
J G. Deeble
Rocky River District
House of Assembly
J. A. Lyons
L. W. Wilcott
A-Lp
Lyons
Mr. Lyons
Gladstone
Wilcott
Mr. Deeble
Belalie North Hosts Successful Bachelors Ball
A large crowd attended the Belalie North hall on May 2 despite cold weather. The event featured decorated stages, music by Mrs. R. JD Smart J. McInerney and W. Cummings, and MCs W. Napper and Bob Bailey. Winners were Miss M Cook Mr J Edmonds and Mr Don Frost. proceeds of £13 10s went to Army Nurses Fund P O V W Fund and Local Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie North Hall
G. Goodes
J. Edmonds
Don Frost
Army Nurses Fund
P.o.vw
J. Hall
Syd Goodes
Georgetown News Roundup and Community Notes
Heavy rains hit Georgetown again this week with 99 points recorded since last week and 194 for May. Victory Loan contributions rose to £1820 from 34 subscribers while Gulnare surpassed its £3000 quota. Harold Raymond’s concert party drew a full house last Friday. Pauline and Allan Saunders won prizes for selling tickets. Mrs. J. L. Noonan remains in Crystal Brook Hospital. she helped St Mary’s Church and the Red Cross. No council election is held as all nominees were unopposed. Obituary: Martin J. McAuley, 78, dies in Crystal Brook hospital. lifelong Georgetown resident, active Liberal Union, Racing Club, Agricultural Bureau, Hibernian Lodge, Institute, and Literary Society. Survived by widow and three children, with mentions of Len McAuley, Mrs. I. J. Slattery, and Mrs. J Inglis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Gulnare
Harold Raymond
Pauline Saunders
Allan Saunders
J. L. Noonan
Crystal Brook Hospital
Noonan
St. Mary’s Church
Red Cross
Martin J. McAuley
Truro
Liberal Union
Georgetown Racing Club
Agricultural Bureau
Hibernian Lodge
the Institute
Literary Society
St. Mary's
Len McAuley
I. J. Slattery
Findon
J Inglis
Jamestown VDC Volunteers for War Loans
Jamestown Voluntary Defence Corps members subscribe to the First Victory Loan totaling £2130, continuing a pattern of support across Third and Fourth Liberty Loans. The unit trains weekly on Sundays and fortnights, pledging loyalty to the King and country and aiding the war effort with their funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Voluntary Defence Corps
Jamestown Vdc
V.D.C
Gladstone Rainfall Totals Through May
Weather note records Gladstone rainfall year to date with figures for January 0.09 inches, February 0.73, March 0.63, April 0.95 and May 1.34 inches, indicating monthly totals and overall accumulation.
Canowie Belt Leap Year Ball Raises Funds for Pin-up Girl
A Leap Year Ball in Canowie Belt boosted funds for Hazel Burton the Pin-up Girl with attendance strong and gifts from J Wedding and nine district gentlemen. Mrs D Smart’s Dance Band provided music and a hearty supper was served. Proceeds topped £10 with further donations offered. A second dance will be held May 19. In district notes Misses Valma Dorothy and Maxine Robinson sent £2 via toy parcels. The Kitschke family, Faulkner and Schwerdt households are noted along with local returnes from Whyalla and college holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Burton
M’s.c
H. Burton
K. Filmonds
J. Wedding
D. Smart
Valma
Dorothy
Maxine Robinson
SPI
A. Faulkner
Schwerdt
K- Schwerdt
AIF
Wellington captain downs enemy nightfighter over Budapest
FO L D Stanton of Booleroo Centre SA led a Wellington bomber returning from a raid on Budapest. His navigator FO Hinshelwood Eastwood NSW reported two unidentified aircraft. one turned and fired, then faded. A three second burst by the rear gunner sent the enemy craft down in flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
FO L. D. Stanton
Booleroo Centre
Department of Air
Middle East
FO Stanton
F.C. Hinshelwood
Eastwood
Nsw
Wellington
Gladstone Club Holds Eclectic Stroke Round
Gladstone Golf Club hosted an eclectic stroke round last Saturday. Scores show G. Miller 37 followed by 93 total 274, FP. By water 40 124 274, H. Gale 40 124 274 tied for first prize. Ladies winner was Mrs. O. M. Newschke 43 18 25 with Miss L. Smallacombe second. Next Saturday the first qualifying round of the Championship and Pyne Trophy competition will be played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Miller
FP. Bywater
H. Gale
O. M. Newschke
Correspondence on Truck Purchase Challenge to Dr Harper
A reader challenges Dr Harper to publish the Municipal Acts and By Laws on the Corporations Truck purchase and to present his view from a public platform. The writer vows to reply if he accepts the challenge and adheres to the Acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
J.W.B.A. Matches Cancelled for May
The JWB A cancels the May matches. The schedule had planned games on a Saturday in May with matches starting on 27th May. The change affects players and spectators awaiting the contests at the venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ith
Municipal and District Council Nominations in Jamestown
Nominations show Mayor E T Daly re elected unopposed while North and South Ward councillors face opposition. New candidates E V Clift and A J Skelton unopposed at Leamington and North Parade. North ward election set for first Saturday in July. District notices list Noonan, Catford, Swearse and others elected or selected in various wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
E. T. Daly
North
South
Leamington
E. ¥. Clift
North Parade
A. J. Skelton
Baynes
P. F. Noonan
Yongala War
R. W. F. Smart
C. A. Tudor
Belalie
PF. Noonan
Western
Re IL Catford
Hornsdale
T. Swearse
Vatina
TC. Iall
Vongala
R. W. PF
Smart
Word Building Competition Winners in Jamestown War Loan
The judges announce the Word Building Competition results in Jamestown tied to the First Victory War Loan. Master Ronald Krieg won with 3597 words, ahead of Rose McLennan with 3263 and Roger Clift with 2948. They receive 4, 2 and 1 War Savings Certificates and thanks are given to judges Rev J C Gibson and Mr W J Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Ronald Krieg
Rose McLennan
Roger Clift
J. C. Gibson
W. J. Palmer
Jamestown Golf Club First Round Results and Events
The match cup first round saw Cox defeat Holland 1 up and Crowhurst beat Deering 4 and 3 with others including Clift, Swann, Usher, McLennan, McElroy, Roval, McKenzie and Naismith securing forfeits. Second round set for the 27th plus four ball bogey draw led by Crowhurst. Mrs Swann won the families competition bogeys, while Miss Wight led eclectic results with 38 and 37 nets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Cox
M. Holland
W. Crowhurst
A. Deering
FE. OV. Clift
D. Rehn
E. J. Swann
V. Donovan
G. Usher
J. Williams
R. McLennan
J. Smith
A. G. McEl
Latter
Deering
Therde
Naismith
Cos
R. Park
FL Chee
McLennan
McElroy
E. Clift
Tully
Twelftree
McKenzie
Holland
Moore
Swann
Smith
Usher
Crowhurst
Donovan
Brogan Royal Ane Evanson
Democracy thrives when citizens discuss and critique
In a live democracy ordinary citizens actively engage in public affairs and intelligent discussion. Democracy relies on discussion, and in a live democracy discussion must continue not only among elected representatives but among the people themselves.
Laura Ice and Produce Co Ltd Seeks Quiet Trade Year
Laura Ice and Produce Co Ltd advertises choice butter fat eggs and dressed poultry with rail delivery and direct farmer relations. They list prices for butter fat eggs turkeys fowls ducks cockerels dressed rabbits and other farm produce plus surplus farm machinery and equipment for sale and invite regular consignments by rail or lorry.
Port Germein District Council Meets in April Discusses Roads and Works
Port Germein District Council held an April meeting with members including Chairman Giles and Crs. Stone Bishop Williams Shephens Arthur Mahood and McCallum. Topics covered include outdoor works progress, finances totaling £2073 15s 5d, grants from Lands and Agriculture departments, road improvement efforts on Booleron Darling and Appila roads, hospital contribution of £32 14s 5d, rationing coupons for camp employees, stock route grazing issues, and requests for maintenance and graveling on Wirrabara and Melrose Orroroo roads. Approved actions included tree work in Port Germein Street and use of the Oval for a Red Cross sports day and cemetery works in Appila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
Giles
Ah Stone
T. S. Bishop
W- A. Williams
T. H. Shephens
W. L. Arthur
A. M. Mahood
J. C. McCallum
Department of Lands
Adelaide
Booleron
Darling
Appila
Stone
Port Pirie
Freezing Works Commission
Hospitals Department
Pt. Pirie Hospital
Council
Dr. Mahood
Wirrabara- Andiah
South Street
Wirrabara Township
Cy. Arthur
Melrose
Orrorop
E. R. Fraser
Cr. Stephens
Wirrabara Red Cross
Cr. Mahood
Cr. Stone
Cr. McCallum
Appila Cemetery
Also Mentioned on This Page
Northern District Wheat Crop Competition
National Library of Australia
Rocky River
Belalie North
At Jamestown
LEND
Booleroo
Gladstone Golf Club
J.W.B.A
Municipal and District Council
Jamestown Corporation
J. F. O'Neil
Vangoa
A. J. Lehmann
C.J. Thomson
J. G. Deeble
Spalding
T. S. Davies
PL W. Donnellan
R. BR. White
Narridy
A. Hamilton-Smith
EF. Smart
Yacka
S. FL. White
Jamestown Golf Club
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
LAURA
Massey Harris
Enquire
Laura Ice and Produce Co. Ltd
Beecham
Britain
Port Germein
C. L. Schmidt
Willowie
Pinda
Morgan- Whyalla
Local Government Association
Senemene
Ane Rereencen S
Asbestolite Clarkson Ltd
Rundle St
Wunderlish Ltd
Morphett St
Elder, Smith & Co. Ltd
Currie St
Geo. Wills & Co. Ltd
Gilbert Plassey Harris Scarfe Ltd
Grenfell
Colen
Falmer and Prostem Ltd
Curris St
Laura Ice & Produce Company Ltd
Cross Street, Gladstone
Laura Polar
F. C. Grubb
Emergency Road Transport Board
International Harvester
Ee International Harvester Company OF Australia Pty. Ltd
Portek Li
North Terrace
Telefhone
Lia Libo
Nla
Gov
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