Oddfellows presentations and memorial events in 1930s Gladstone
From Out the Past column notes several local items: a smoker's outfit presented to C Budge for 25 years as secretary at Gladstone M A meeting. a farewell social for J H Both and family at Caltowie. a Memorial Hall concert in May 1920 with local performers. Barwell policy speech in Gladstone May 13. a farewell to W S Thomson in May 1910. death notices for Councillor C Adams at Gladstone in May 1900 and Mrs J Allen of Gul in May 1880. and Emperor William’s 1890 pledge to strengthen the German army and the warning for peace breakers.
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Oddfellows Lodge
M.A
Gladstone
C. Budge
Caltowie
J. H. Both
M. F. Leahy
Memorial Hall
Meadames Walter
Hammill
Sexton
Welsh
Keen
Spicer
Walter
Smith
Kitto
Hollis
Felstead Sincock
Leverington
Fenwick
H. N. Barwell
E. A. Gale
W. S. Thomson
Chancellor
C. Adams
William
Germany
J. Allen
Gul
Gladstone Red Cross Circle appoints officers at May meeting
The Gladstone Red Cross Circle on May 10 appointed officers including President Mrs H T Harslett and second vice president Mrs W Ballantyne. Mrs W Williamson to act as assistant secretary. Wool and sewing depot set at Mr A J Lawrie's shop on Tuesdays with Mesdames A Lawrie and E Zilm in charge.
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H. T. Harslett
W. Ballantyne
W. Williamson
A. J. Lawrie
A. Lawrie
E. Zilm
Willis
Shephard
C. Morcom
Joan Budge
J. Francis
Socks
Gillis
J. Leesue
Mittens
Lines
Foundation Stone Laid For New Institute at Orroroo
The foundation stone of a new institute was laid at Orroroo on Wednesday. The ceremony marked the start of construction and was attended by local officials and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nare South
New Institute
Orroroo
Farewell to Reg Parsons and Welcome Home for Noonan Couple
A farewell for Mr. Reg Parsons was hosted in Georgetown with speeches by J A Lyons MP and others thanking him for his football cricket tennis and billiards skills and clerical work. Parsons left for Laverton RAF duties. The next night Mr and Mrs Jack Noonan were celebrated at home with friends from Jamestown Gulnare and Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reg. Parsons
J. A. Lyons
M.P
Messrs
J. O'Connell
P. Hiskey
L. Buckenara
F. T. Acott
F. C. Boyce
K. Noonan
S. T. Nancarrow
W. Young
T. F. Noonan
N. L. Wellington
R. C. Denhardt
E. Angley
L. Smallacombe
R. Phillis
Parsons
Laverton Air Force
R.A.A.F
Jack Noonan
Jamestown
Gulnare
Crystal Brook
D. O'Connell
Wilf. O'Dea
K. Freeman
W. Dowd
P. M. Fogarty
F. E. Scott
S. Nancarrow
Capt
D. Goodes
A. L. Foreman
Willunga
FF. E. Scott
Gerty Cormack
Hill River
Clare
Higgins
The
Baptist Table Tennis Club
Laura
Australian Wheat Board reports on sales and storage measures
The Australian Wheat Board chair Mr Clive Mc Pherson outlined fortnightly results including 5 350 000 bushels sold at an average price of 3/8 25d per bushel. Total sold 112 224 000 bu. Local use absorbs 23 151 000 bu. export and flour remain 60 125 000 bu. Shipping improved. Mice in stacks addressed with 500 000 bags at sidings. Weevil prevention, corn sacks via Jute Advisory Committee, advance in February 1941. New corn sacks only. second-hand bags caused stack collapses. No 1 sacks reserved for millers. Bag value credited to 1939/40 Pool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Wheat Board
Clive McPherson
Dale
Clearing sale at Gladstone lists varied stock and prices
Mort and Co. held a clearing sale at Gladstone on May 18 on behalf of H. J. Lines. A second local attendance saw keen competition and a very satisfactory sale with quoted prices for sheep cattle pigs horses implements and machinery across the yard including tractors and farming gear.
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Holdsbrough
Turley resumes butcher shop on Cross Street
A R Turley resumes butcher business on Cross Street and promises best service at all times. Cash payments offer savings on all orders for customers.
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A. R. Turley
Cross Street
Delightful Display of Crystal Ware Jewelry and more
A vivid showcase features crystal ware from E P N S and assorted jewellery items. Shoppers browse a curated display of fine collectibles and decorative pieces.
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Gladstone Business Directory
Eudunda
Onkaparinga
A. H. Tiller
International Harvester CO
Jamestown Plumpton
J. V. O'Brien
National Library of Australia
Gladstone Red Cross Circle
Georgetown
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O. Box
Telephone
A. C. Masters
Sale Report
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
W. G. Cook
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and
Jomer
Gladys Cockburn
Main Street
Hollywood
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Harry Dodd
Gnoke
Lockheed
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Community Hotel
Nuriootpa
Nathan
W. L. Palmer
Optician
Bert Barrett’s Men's Wear
E. A. Gale & Sons
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Pt. Augusta
J. G. Nowak
E. L. Kupsch
G. Yates
A. J. Noll
H. F. Holmes
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Main &T
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Boobroo
Verdon's
Wirrabara
Institute
C. Brook
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