Auction Notice at North Parade Jamestown May Sale
Dalgety and Company Limited announce an auction on Tuesday May 26 at 2 p.m. by instruction of Mr B Heron who is moving to Adelaide. The sale lists a Genow Velvet suite carpet square linoleum carpet runner passage line two black wood sideboards Morris chair overmantle roll top desk bookcase radinette wireless hall stand Traumobhile six dining chairs extension dining table bedroom suite two double bedsteads and mattresses bedding chests of drawers commode chair dresser kitchen safe galley safe ice chest kitchen tables and small tables crockery glassware kitchenware electric iron galley bath wash tubs clothes basket cast iron copper wringer and stand wheelbarrow lawn mower garden tools sundries.
South Australian Railways announce May 25 1942 train changes
The South Australian Railways says on Monday May 25 1942 train alterations for the Peterborough Port Pirie line. Changes shift morning departures from Peterborough to 5 00 am and 11 25 am. The 3 00 pm Peterborough to Port Pirie Junction runs at 2 30 pm daily. Port Pirie Junction to Peterborough 4 37 am now 4 34 am daily. Port Pirie Ellen Street to Peterborough 11 28 am now 11 50 am daily. The 8 10 pm Port Pirie Ellen Street to Peterborough moves to 8 20 pm. Saturday 10 10 pm Port Pirie Ellen Street to Peterborough changes to 10 35 pm. P F Cherry Secretary Railways Commissioner.
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Port Pirie
Ellen Street
Port Pirie Junction
Public entertainment venues exempted from Safely Code order
George Dorricutt Shaw, Commissioner of Civil Defence of South Australia, exempts all places of public entertainment in the Metropolitan Area The Municipality of Port Pirie and the Town of Whyalla from the Safely Code order until further notice dated 15 May 1942.
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George Dorricutt Shaw
South Australia
Nothkee
Port Pirie
Whyalla
G. D. Shaw
Port Pirie Technical School seeks machinists and fitters
The Education Department of South Australia calls for men 21 and over to train as machinists for munition factories or as engine and air frame fitters for aircraft work. Trainees receive the Federal Arbitration Court basic wage during a three month course at Port Pirie Technical School, then join industry at tradesman rates. Applications are restricted for those already in war production unless not employed in their usual trade. Write to the Principal Port Pirie Technical School for forms.
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Federal Arbitration Court
Port Pirie
Dance Advertisements For Jamestown May June Schedule
Advertisement text notes dances at St James Catholic Hall Jamestown May 28 admission 1 shilling and St James Church of England Jamestown Parish Hall May 30 admission 1 shilling plus June 5 with supper and higher admission. Extra crowd anticipated. Prepayment required.
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St. James’ Catholic Wail
Jamestown
ST. James Church of England
ST. James’ Church of England
Methodist Minister Leads The Way In Jamestown News
Long column notes promote Rev J T Harper joining North Ward council, criticizes business elites for not serving, and praises civic duty. Also lists local social updates, church events, and residents visiting Gladstone, with mentions of several names and military service notes.
Local brief from the Areas Express and Farmers' Journal
City news summary from May 22 1942 highlighting regional items of interest and notices appearing in the Areas Express and Farmers' Journal.
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Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Local readers travel notes and family updates
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Rock spend holidays in Norwonl and Port Augusta relatives visit Jamestown. Miss PL Bond vacations at Jamestown while Mrs. J. Anrtom hosts. Mr. J. Mewett visits Whyalla parents in Jamestown. Mrs. J. Madigan returns from Adelaide after Cyril’s marriage in Gladstone.
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Royal Adelaide Hospital
Mrs. J. Anrtom
Jamestown
J. Madigan
Gladstone
Adelaide
Cyril
Gladstone Welfare Club Meets May 26 at Primary School
The Gladstone Women's Welfare Club will hold its monthly meeting at the Primary School on Tuesday May 26 at 2 30 pm. An enjoyable afternoon is promised.
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Gladstone Women's Welfare Club
Belalie Agricultural Society Meeting Set for May 26
Members are reminded of a Belalie Agricultural Society meeting next Tuesday May 26 at the Lunch Booth. The main business will be the policy to adopt for the Show next October.
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Belalie Agricultural Society
Remarkable 90 lb Trombone Shocks Ayr Shop Visit
A large trombone weighing 90 pounds was shown at Mr. W. Rossini's shop on Ayr street. The instrument, grown by Rossini in his Bundaleer garden, is praised for its colour solidity and flavour.
Field Manoeuvres Sunday May 24 Involving Gladstone Units
Members of Gladstone, Laura and Guln units will take part in field manoeuvres on Sunday next May 24. The Gladstone and Laura Red Cross Aids and St. John Ambulance Brigade will assist. Assembly at the old Council Chamber Gladstone at 10 a.m. sharp.
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Laura and
Guln
Gladstone and
Laura
Minister Fraternal formed in Laura district
A Minister's Fraternal has been formed in the Laura district. Its membership includes several Laura ministers, the Methodist minister from Gladstone, and the Salvation Army Officer from Wirrabara. Rev. RK. Cuthbert serves as president with Rev. K. J. Chatfield as secretary.
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Gladstone
Salvation Army
Wirrabara
RK. Cuthbert
K. J. Chatfield
Bridge and euchre evening aids F.F.C.F. at Memorial Hall
About 60 players gathered at Memorial Hall Gladstone on Friday for a bridge and euchre night in support of the F.F.C.F. Winners were Bridge Sergi P. G. Wauchope and Mrs. E Hillard, Euchre R. P. Bowen and Mrs. J. P. Maddigan, Checkers Mrs. G. W. H. Gale. Takings totaled roughly £4 10s.
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Gladstone
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E. Hillard
R. P, Bowen
J. P. Maddigan
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G. W. H. Gale
Urgent Call for Light Fuel Drums From Farmers
Distributors of kerosene and petrol report a shortage of light fuel drums hindering farmer supplies. Farmers and others with empty light drums should return them to the depot at once to aid the war effort. urgency emphasized.
1926 For One Fleece of Wool
Mr Arthur Collins recalls prices from twenty years ago as Henry Collins & Co sold the ram Destiny bred at Lucerndale to a South African buyer for 1500 Samvas in 1920. The ram's fleece weighed a large amount and realised five shillings per pound, a world record for greasy wool.
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Messrs
Henry Collins & Co
Destiny
Lucerndale
Africa
Gladstone Golf Club Opens 1942 Season With Mixed Foursomes Victory
Saturday afternoon opening ceremony held in absence of President Mr F C Grubb. Captain Mr R A Mundy led proceedings expressing wish for an enjoyable season. Mixed foursome winners were Mr F C Thomas and Miss Jean Tallantyne. Secretarial arrangements by Mr G O M Henschke.
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F. C. Grubb
R. A. Mundy
Memers
F. C. Thomas
Jean Tallantyne
GO. M. Henschke
Net making in full swing again at Jamestown
Miss Scott in charge of camouflage net making for the CWA at Jamestown reports ample string and active sessions on Tuesdays and Fridays 2 to 5 and Saturday afternoons for school children. The unit has sent away 132 completed nets and 29 more are ready. Mr. Jas Rundle teaches and motivates local Boy Scouts and has visited Northern District centers to train others.
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Miss Scott
C.W. A
Jamestown
Jas. Rundle
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