Drought Relief Efforts Support South Australia Farmers
Correspondent expresses gratitude for constituents letters and federal drought relief of 125000 pounds plus state grant aimed at aiding South Australian settlers hit by drought. He notes persistent advocacy since last August, references a December 4 1945 Assembly remark, and states commitment to assisting all community sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
House of Assembly
A. Christian
M.H.A
Wirrulla
Christian
Canberra
Prewedding Party at Gladstone Honors Miss Pearce and Fiancée
A prewedding party at Mrs. L Harris's Gladstone home celebrated Miss Lorna Pearce before her marriage to Pte. David Grundy. About 30 guests enjoyed singing, games, a supper, and an electric jug given by L Harris. The couple expressed thanks for good health and prosperity.
Gladstone Golf Club Opens Season With Handicap Win
The Gladstone Golf Club opened its season last Saturday with a sizable member turnout. Vice-president M L Archer led the ceremony in place of President F C Grubb and wished players a successful season. Earle Smith won the handicap event with a net 35 and Miss D Pinch net 40 over 9 holes, as captain R A Mundy drove the first ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Golf Club
F.C. Grubb
M. L. Archer
Earle Smith
D. Pinch
R. A. Mundy
Northern Areas football results and upcoming Saturday matches
A dense report from Caltowie Oval covers Gladstone’s 10 10 to 8 7 win over Caltowie with key goalkickers and injuries, Crystal Brook beating Laura, Wirrabara edging Georgetown, and players listed for Laura and Jamestown lineups. Upcoming fixtures include Jamestown v Laura, Wirrabara v Crystal Brook, Georgetown v Gladstone, and Caltowie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
A. Dillon
A. Annear
B. Agarad
G. Gum
Laura
Jim Kennedy
K. Fuller
L. Venables
B. Agars
A. Young
B. Venning
D. Venning
G. Smart
R. Campain
D. Cleggett
Jim
Jack Kennedy
G. Clarke
J. Curtin
Jamestown
Wirrahara
Georgetown
Gladstone
Caltowle
Wirrabara
Laura Jamestown
Jubilee address of Eudunda Farmers Co operative Society
The hundredth half year meeting of the Eudunda Farmers Co operative Society Ltd confirms a 50 year milestone since 1896. The report highlights 43,449 members, 601 employees across 45 towns, and finances with sales of £664,884 for the half year and total 21 million pounds over 50 years. A 2 shillings per purchase bonus and 10% rebate are noted, with £172,000 reserves and £190,000 in Commonwealth Bonds. The tribute recalls Mr BEA Mann’s long service, and the chair moves adoption of the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochdale Pioneers
Great Britain
Your
Consumers’ Co-operative Society
BE. A. Mann
Clarrie Mann
Lobethal
E. J. Trowbridge
Fiji Missionaries Visit Laura Circuit Across Regions
Rev Wes ley and Mrs Pidgeon from Fiji visited the Laura Methodist Circuit last week. Mr Pidgeon spoke at Wirrabara Stone Hut Wirrabara and Laura about the growth of the Christian Church from Palestine to mission fields. They illustrated with 150 pictures and described Fiji natives aiding Australian wounded while hiding from the enemy. They noted the Fijian role in defense of the Empire and the impact of American and New Zealand troops in Fiji. Lectures occurred Monday to Wednesday at Wirrabara Laura Appila, with Mrs Pidgeon addressing women at Laura. They planned talks at Caltowie Jamestown Red Hill and Crystal Brook. Mr H Medlin returned from Victor Harbor holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Pidgeon
Fiji
Laura Methodist
Wirrabara
Stone Hut
Christian Church
Palestine
Europe
Mr. Pidgeon
New Guinea
Australia
Pacific
Laura
Appila
Jamestown
Mothers Day at Laura Methodist Church Banquet and Services
A Laura Methodist Girls Comradeship banquet was held May 7 in the church hall with Mrs. W. J. Stafford presiding. The programme included a Toast List featuring The King and The Church and Comradeship, plus talks on Motherhood. Preparations for the May 26 Church Anniversary are under way with choir practices and a social gathering planned for May 37.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist
Laura Methodist Church
W. J. Stafford
King
Stafford
R. Pontifex
E. S. Jew
Comrades
RB. Fuller
L. G. Lehmann
A. M. Brown
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South Australian
England
Shell
Shell Motor Oil
Shell Company OF Australia Limited
Gr. Britain
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North
Golden North Dairy Products
National Library of Australia
Northern Areas Football Association
Caltowie
Caltowie Oval
Glasstone
Ron Maddigan
Reg Maddigan
Kinter
Jolly
Ballantyne
Jones
Giersch
B. Maddigan
Cockburn
Bevan
Noonan
Haren
Dunn
Prior
Wilkins
B. Growden
K. Dunn
N. Jackson
Hal- Ballantyne
Hobbs
Kelly
Land
C. Growden
Chick
Ted Robins
St. John’s Ambulance
Robins
Jamestown Hospital
R. Campann
M. Lewis
D. Walters
M. Lynch
B. Hollitt
J. Geyour
Wellington
Lehmann
Lang
Smallacombe
Myatt
C. Hayes
L. Cox
C. Sizer
A. Sizer
D. Lynch
K. Noonan
B. V. Myatt
A. Smallacombe
D. Lang
Laura — C. McKenzie
J. Kennedy
R. Kennedy
H. Cleggett
K. Cleggett
D. Higgins
J. Groverman
R. Reichstein
K. McKenzie
J. O’brien
M. Karger
K. Maynard
L. Odegaard
Peterborough
Jamestown B
C. Kirkland
M. Haines
B. O'Leary
A. Kirkland
J. O'Grady
H. Mates
R. Slattery
T. Caulfield
B. Keatley
G. Abbott
R. Dunlop
Jack Caulfield
J. Jones
M. Barrett
K. Merrifield
P. Yeates
G. Davey
C. Little
G. Davies
Joe Caulfield
J. McKeough
Len Williams
B. Kelly
Walker's Corner
Eudunda
E.F.C.S
H. Medlin
Victor Harbor
Mothers Day
Australian Wool Realization Commission
National Security
Central Wool Committee
Melbourne
H. B. Leigh
Lester
Lucille Ball
William Gaxton
Virginia Weidler
Nancy Walker
June Allison
In Technicolor
Bobby Readick
Frank Craven
Jay Ward
William Gargan
J. Carrol Naish
Harrigan’s
Crystal Brooge
Jamestown Cheer UP Club
Jamestown Institute
D. T. Brooks
E. T. Daly
Worvester
McCormick-Deeering
McCormick- Deering
International Harvester
McCormick-Deering
International Harvester Company OF Australia Pty Ltd, Inc
Im Vic
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