Jamestown Youth Dies in Australian Aeroplane Crash
Jamestown mourns 18 year old L.A.C. Patrick Aloysius Gilmour of the R.A.A.F. who died in a South Australian airfield training crash along with two other airmen. He was born in Jamestown and educated at St Joseph Convent School. His funeral was attended by his mother and relatives.
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Jamestown
L.A.C
Patrick Aloysius
Algy) Gilmour
R.aaf
Algy Gilmour
R. Gilmour
Jamesftown
St. Joseph Convent
R.A.A.F
K. G. Irvine
Baker
Gil Mmour
Mrs W Gray Admitted After Ankle Break At Jamestown Hospital
Mrs W Gray of Caltowie suffered a painful accident last Saturday while feeding poultry. She tripped over an object and broke a bone in her ankle, becoming an inmate of Jamestown Hospital. Her husband Mr W Gray, who is on war work in Islington, has returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gray
Caltowie
Jamestown Hospital
Mr. W. Gray
Islington
Prominent Gladstone Farmers Die in Ontario Obituaries
The death occurred recently at Owen Sound of Mr. John Greig aged 74. He was a well known and successful farmer at Gladstone and Georgetown, respected by many friends, and a lifelong Methodist Church adherent. Another death at Owen Sound was Mr. Edgar Nourse, a relative of Mr. W. Nourse of Gladstone.
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Owen
John Greig
Gladstone
Georgetown
Methodist Church
Edgar Nourse
W. Nourse
Goldsbrough Mort market to offer 935 sheep and land parcels
Messrs Goldsbrough Mort & Co will hold their market at Gladstone on Tuesday offering 935 sheep 5 pigs and sundries. They also sell on behalf of Mr W G A Thomas several allotments of land in North Gladstone.
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Messrs
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Gladstone
W. G. A. Thomas
Gift Evening for Miss Knauerhase Before Marriage
Miss Lottie Knauerhase was honored at a Laura Baptist Church Gift Evening on Wednesday with many gifts as she prepares to wed Lieut. Tom Bowden. Bowden later received a send off from the Port Pirie Motor Cycle Club on Friday with a cutter box and best wishes for his future. The Hon. R. S. Richards MP visits Crystal Brook May 31 to June 2, addressing locals on Australia the War and Wheat.
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Lottie Knauerhase
Tom Bowden
Laura Baptist Church
Lieut. Bowden
Port Pirie
R. S. Richards
Crystal Brook
Jamestown Institute
Burra Lodge
Richards
Labor
Australia
Stolen flag rope replaced as Gladstone honors Pte Stewart
A rope theft on the R.S.L. flag pole in Gladstone was resolved with a new rope erected on Saturday to honor Pte Stewart held aboard the Centaur sinking. The Gladstone Welfare Club met at the Primary School with Mrs. Mundy presiding and Mrs. Grant speaking on Life at Papua. A beetle afternoon and a Jamestown Institute cinema bill followed, featuring Andy Hardy's Private Secretary and The Bad Man with stars Mickey Rooney, Kathryn Grayson, Wallace Beery, and Lionel Barrymore.
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Gladstone
Pte. Stewart
Gladstone Welfare Club
R. A. Mundy
R. V. Grant
Papua
Jamestown Institute
Lester's
Metro-Goldwin-Mayer
Bach
Lewis Stone
Mickey Rooney
Fay Holden
Wallace Beery
Lionel Barrymore
Andy Hardy
Happy Hardy
Andy
Kathryn Grayson
New Mexico
Beery
Henry
Cattl Ranch
Mickey
Bad Man
Third Liberty Loan Praises and Local Committees Urged
Federal Treasurer J B Chifley commends the Third Liberty Loan campaign and thanks the 1,500 War Loan Committees across the Commonwealth. Blue pennants are awarded to Jamestown Hallett Georgetown Quorn Terowle Crystal Brook Port Augusta and Orroroo. The State Organiser urges strong active local committees in every centre and notes Jamestown's ongoing Savings Stamps and Certificates program led by Secretary Ross McLennan.
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J. B. Chifley
Commonwealth
Jamestown
Hallett
Georgetown
Quorn
Terowle
Crystal Brook
Port Augusta
Orroroo
Ross McLennan
Jamestown Show Grounds Hosts Patriotic Football and Basketball Day
A jam packed Jamestown event at the Show Grounds on May 22 featured a football match between AIF and Jamestown and a basketball premiership among local teams. The AIF won 8 11 to 1 6 as Joe Higgins impressed spectators. The day raised £49 2s 9d with praise for organizers and announcer J R Rosie.
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Jamestown
Show Grounds
J.W.P.F
Alf
Jamstown
Appila
E. T. Daly
L.A.C. Gilmour
A.F
A.I.F
Kranz
Caltowie
J. R. Rosie
E. Grabin
War Savings Certificate Round Opens At Jamestown Golf Club
The Jamestown Golf Club begins the first of three War Savings Certificate rounds this Saturday with an 18 hole stroke play event. A and B divisions, led by Mr. R. Park, will run alongside the usual sixpence ball event. Postings include A Grade matchups and B Grade pairings with several notable players. Mrs. Evans won Wednesday’s flag competition. Miss White was second. Ladies start eclectic competition next Saturday.
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Swann
Royal
Chambers Vy. Holland
F. Clift
Anthony
Crowhurst
Rehn
Evans v. Humphris
Methodist High School Faces Off At St Joseph With Bye
W B A action May 25 features Pres and Bapt teams. Old Scholars play Methodist versus High School at St Joseph with a bye. Methodist lineup includes R Warner P Hewett B Richmond D Abbott D Gordon M Steggall J Baker.
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Old Scholars
Methodist v. High School
St. Joseph
Methodist
R. Warner
P. Hewett
B. Richmond
D. Abbott
D Gordon
M, Steggall
J. Baker
Georgetown Church Anniversary Services and Community Notices
The Georgetown and Clover Hill Baptist Churches held combined anniversary services with Rev. K J Chatfield and Rev V Grant preaching. A 16 day stake for patriotic funds was arranged, raffles and a dance hosted by K McNamara, and meetings at the Institute discussed an Honour Roll and patriotic funds. Farmers seek rain as seeding season starts. A concert by Mrs A James will aid the Baptist Church next Wednesday at Memorial Hall.
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Georgetown
Clover Hill
K. J. Chatfield
Kd. V. Grant
Mthodist
Gladstone
G. Ferme
Teasurer
A. R
N. L. Wellington
A. R. Treasure
J. Wellington
W. McNamara
George Ferme
Messrs
D. J. Noll
Institute
R.A.A.F
Tom King
Des Brogan
Laura
A. James
Jocal Memorial Hall
Baptist Church
District Council Meeting Minutes Spalding May Proceedings
The District Council of Spalding records May proceedings with members Donnellan Siegert McAskill Willoughby Banlderstone Hawker present and Davies absent. Ward re-elections, rate and fine actions, hall hire, road works, contracts 146 147 23, and various accounts discussed. Acknowledged LTO transfer, Children’s Hospital note, and upcoming June appeals.
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Crs
W. Donnellan
G. C. Siegert
D. J. McAskill
B. Willoughby
F. D. Banlderstone
M. S. Hawker
J. S. Davies
Assoc
Siegert
McAskill Baulderstone
F.A.B
P.P.D.A
Children’s Hospital
Ec. Hall
Leslie
Old Mall
C. J. Westlake
South Ward
Cr. Willoughby
E. E. Gill
Ranger
Kerhat
Jones
Baulderstone
Martin's
Cr. Siegert
Wistrier
Tlogan
War Saving Certificates Sale Drive Scheduled May 31
The final meeting for the War Saving Certificates drive was held with Mr. L. Judell presiding. The initiative aims to visit every home in town starting Monday, May 31, to distribute stamp cards and collect small weekly contributions, with 6d a week equaling 26s a year. Secretaries and sellers are named for Leamington, North Ward, North Parade Ward, and South Ward, outlining expected visiting times and community duties.
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L. Judell
Leamington
R. B. Phillips
E. V. Clift
C. Lewis
J. ¥. Smith
R. J. White
North Ward
A. Tuckwell
R. Curtis
H. Medlin
F. Tully
North Parade
W. Hall
Sellers
PD. KR
Boucaut
F. G. Clitt
F. Day
W. Joyce
G. Polomka
J. Skurray
E. Tidswell
L. Toholke
South Ward
F. Dix
S. Brooks
B. Dix
Rt. Deering
Inglis
H. Jackson
Immunization Against Diphtheria at Jamestown
Parents in Jamestown and district urged to attend all four immunization sessions at Jamestown Hospital on June 8 9 and 30 and July 21 for their children. A single injection series will be given and full attendance is required for success.
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Jamestown
Jamestown Hospital
Evryone
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Local Dairy Market Ad
Local dairy firm Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited markets Golden North Butter Eggs Poultry and Milk in the Northern Towns. It promises quick weekly deliveries trains reach Laura mid day and prompt payment on the 10th each month with favourable grades and freight savings.
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Golden North
Laura
Laura Baptist Church Wedding of Lottie Knauerhase and Thomas Bowden
Miss Lottie Knauerhase and Lieut Thomas Bowden were married at Laura Baptist Church on May 22. The bride wore white silk net with satin flower accents and blue bridesmaids attended, while the mother of the bride gave her away. A reception for about 40 guests followed in the Baptist Lecture Hall with pink and white decorations and a music duet during the register signing.
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Laura Baptist Church
Lottie Knauerhase
A. J. Knauerhase
Laura
Thomas Bowden
A.L
A. J. Bowden
Goode Road
Port Pirie
K. J. Chatfield
Greta
Erna Knauerhase
Keith Williams
Bestman
Ross Laurie
Broomsman
Marriage of Amy Jackson to Ronald Walter in April
On April 28 at Caltowle Methodist Church Amy Jackson youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs J M Jackson of Caltowle married Ronald RAAF younger son of Mrs and the late Mr Vic Walter of Pine Park Laura The Rev Harper of Jamestown officiated The bride wore white georgette with a long train The veil featured arum lilies tuber roses sweet peas and carnations Mrs Ron ONeill sister of the bride served as matron of honour John Walter brother of the bride attended The ceremony followed by wedding celebrations
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Caltowle Methodist Church
Amy
J. M. Jackson
Caltowle
Ronald
R.A.A.F
Vic Walter
Pine Park
Laura
Harper
Jamestown
Ron O'Neill
John Walter
Wheat Board Announces Payment to No 5 Pool Growers
The Australian Wheat Board reports a payment of 3d per bushel to wheatgrowers for wheat in No 5 Pool for 1941/42. The action reflects ongoing support to growers under the pool scheme.
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The
Australian Wheat Board
Rum Cake Recipe by Mrs A P Yeomans
A compact friend style recipe describes a two layer sponge cake split and filled with whipped cream flavored with sugar vanilla and rum. Almonds are folded in and the cake is iced with a rum glaze and garnished with candied cherries or walnuts.
Wedding Details at the Bride’s Home Reception
The groom served as best man while Mrs. F Walter played the organ and Mrs. L Smith sang. The church was prettily decorated by Mrs. Bennett and friends of the bride. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
Cheer Up Club Hosts Visiting Defenders in Memorial Night
Jamestown Cheer Up Club entertained Tpr Geoff Hammill and LAC Don Williams on leave at James town Institute. The program featured community singing, solos, and tributes to LAC Algy Gilmour who died that day. Gifts were presented by local ladies, and the event closed with songs and a dance canceled due to the airman's death.
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Jamestown Institute
Jamestown Cheer Up Club
Tpr
Geoff Hammill
L.A.C
Don Williams
D. T. Brooks
E. T. Daly
L.A
Br.s.a
T. Harper
F. Abbott
I.S.A
S.M. Ewes
Tpr. Hammill
L.A.C. Williams
M. Pyne
J. C. Shurray
L. Slattery
Eileen
Joan Davies
Dawn Weaver
G. Gilfillan
N. Haskard
Australia
L.A.C. Gilmour
Laura Hospital Inc Annual Subscription Offer
Laura Hospital Inc invites members to join with an annual fee of 10/6 or £1/1 providing a 10 percent reduction on all fees incurred during a hospital stay. Membership also grants a voice in hospital management and supports the hospital while helping the member and their family.
Red Cross Aids Australian Hospital Train Tour
The Red Cross operated a long train trip carrying over 200 sick and wounded men through Australia and the Middle East. Before departure, cigarettes and matches were distributed. towns along the route supplied fresh fruit. Local branches met trains at stations with more fruit and milk and ice cream later in the day.
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Red Cross
Australia
Middle East
New Guinea
Read Cross
The
Red Cross Aids Provide Comfort to Troops in Australia
Red Cross representatives distributed aids at stops along the line and offered milk ice cream and blocks of ice for water containers on train journeys. Workers at stations extended welcome and solicitude easing the arduous journey for sick and wounded troops traveling across Australia.
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Red Cross
Australia
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Gladstone Market
Lester
Talkies
National Library of Australia
Liberty
Jamestown Golf Club
W.S
W.B.A
Spalding
Laura Ice and
Bowden—Knauerhase
Walter Jackson
Joy Denny
Lord Lurgan
A. P. Yeomans
Jamestown Talkies
Cheer UP Club
Barchame Pills Ltd
Malkeurne, Vis
Laura Hospital
R. J. Cooke
F. C. Hussey
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
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