Gladstone Notes Show Local Visitors and Health News
Friday November 1 1936 local items from Gladstone include Bert Jolly and family holidaying at Lameroo Adelaide Corporal Max Evans home after service discharge Mr R Darling and Mrs Darling away on holidays Coe-Jones of Alberton weekend in Gladstone J Bath back to work as engine driver H J Nelson recovering from a fall at Georgetown W Growden J P of Gladstone reports a good wool season with high prices for sheep Billie’s seventh birthday celebrated Growden family sends regards Methodist Synod North Western District held at Gladstone with Rev E Lawson presiding and local Women’s Guild serving refreshments
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Bert Jolly
Gladstone
Lameroo
Adelaide
Max Evans
Yangya
Mr. R. Darling
Eudunda
Darling
Mr. Coe-Jones
Alberton
R. H. Coe
J. Bath
Railways Department
H. J. Nelson
Georgetown
W. Growden
J. P
W. J. Growden
Darkan
West Australia
Bill
North Western District
Gladstone Methodist Church
E. Lawson
Golomontown
Women's Guild
Constable Jolly Rescues Bolting Horses at Black Diamond
Port Adelaide footballer Constable Ken Jolly, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Jolly of Guadstone, leapt onto a milk trolley team at the Black Diamond crossing last week and pulled the horses, near the water, to a stop. A prior incident saw two horses drowned in Portland Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken Jolly
Port Adelaide
Bert Jolly
Guadstone
Black Diamond
Constable Jolly
Portland
Gladstone man escapes car fire with family unharmed
Mr J Landers of Gladstone narrowly escaped a car fire when flames leapt from under the bonnet as he lifted it. His wife and two sons were with him, but all escaped injury as sand was quickly used to quell the blaze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Landers
Gladstone
Mr. Landers
Melbourne Cup prospects and Derby placings announced
Australia’s premier race the Melbourne Cup is set for Tuesday withCor dale leading the field followed by Spain and Stenehaus. V.R.C. Derby results list Star Act, Flying Duke and Two Grand as top finishers.
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Australia
Spain
Stenehaus
Flying Duke
Southern Flinders Tennis Association Saturday results
Tennis clubs A B C struggled through October 26 matches with Store Hut leading on 6 points followed by Laura Wirrada Wirrabara Forest Yan diahnil Appila Wirrabara 12 sets 114 games recorded. Matches featured Reichstein Francis Heaslip Seaman 59 0 and Reichstein Fuller Piper Brown 9 2 among others.
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Store Hut
Laura
Wirrada
Appila
Wirrabara Forest
Yandiahnil
Wirrabara
R. Reichstein
W. Francis
L. Heaslip
W. Seaman
K. Reichstein
K. Fuller
G. Piper
K. Brown
J. Byrnes
H. Nay
C. Kupke
Bb. Blesing
B. Fuller
L. Zilm
E. Woolford
J. Kennedy
M. Carman
A. Keller
M. Woolford
J. Francis
J. Stevens
R. Giddings
R. Kennedy
Tenders for Supplies to Jamestown Hospital
Advertisement notes tenders are invited for supplies to Jamestown Hospital for the next twelve months.
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Jamestown Hospital
Croquet Match at Caltowie Draws Crowds
Four Gladstone Croquet Club players met four James Town women at Caltowie on Saturday. Harris and Read beat Thomas and Tidswell 26 to 13 while Layne and Lines led Crouch and McCarthy 15 to 10 when play paused. Tea was served by Caltowie members.
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Caltowie
Gladstone Croquet Club
Jamestown Club
Mesdames L. Harris
C. Read
Mesdames Thomasand Tidswell
Mesdames M. Layne
C. H. Lines
Mesdames ‘Crouch
McCarthy
Gladstone
Fire danger and call for wider firebreaks in paddocks
The article urges farmers to build extensive firebreaks around crops and pastures as fire risk rises with growth. It condemns landholders who neglect protection and promotes a public conscience, suggesting town notice boards listing noncompliant landholders to deter indifference and safeguard the district.
Gulnare Bowling Club opens with ceremony and guests
The Gulnare Bowling Club held its official opening on a sunny October day with President Elect C N Jones and Mrs Jones hosting. Certificates for last year were presented, groundsman praised, and the event featured the first jack and bowl, a pennant ceremony, and music by C Keller of Gladstone.
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Gulnare
C. N. Jones
Pt. Pirie
Richards
Gladstone
H. Hough
Laura
R. Fuller
Jamestown
F. Clift
Crystal Brook
Baker
Caltowle
McCallum
G. K. Davidson
I. R. Syms
J. Inglis
J J. Badman
H. H. Thomas
C. F. Smart
D. H. Teakle
E. Smart
P. G. Day
Church Meeting Plans Renovations and Electrical Upgrades
At the meeting treasurer C L Smith reported over £290 raised for missions and other purposes with a solid credit balance. Secretary J Bowker praised the Ladies Guild choir and floral work by Mrs Knauerhase and helpers. The Ladies' Guild will install kitchen electrical equipment and the exterior will be renovated. Tennis courts will be restored and the secretary and treasurer were thanked for their service.
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C. L. Smith
J. Bowker
Ladies’ Guild
Knauerhase
Ladiies' Guild
Urgent appeal for trainee nurses at Jamestown Hospital
Advertisement notes four vacancies at Jamestown Hospital after transfers and the departure of Nurse R. Mortimer to Royal Adelaide Hospital. The article urges immediate training commitments to fill urgent nurse shortages and asks the public to consider training without delay.
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Jamestown Hospital
R. Mortimer
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Laura Cricket Club Reforms After Recess Meeting
A Laura cricket club meeting on Wednesday 28th resolved to reform after years of recess. They opted to play scratch matches with district clubs, set subscripcion at 5 shillings and a 6d ball fee per player per match, and seek council permission to use the oval and burn grass if possible.
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Laura Cricket Club
J. Condon
J. Milhinch
L. G. Lehmann
L. Mullen
Purdie
Messrs. L. Mullen
F. Casey
Jim Kennedy
Jamestown Bowling Club Opens Season With Practice
Jamestown Bowling Club reports opening day practice at Caltowle and Gulnare on 26th with a strong turnout. Green conditions improved after winter grass. Season begins 9th with North East Association match against Orroroo at Jamestown. Western Association play starts next Saturday. A practice muster is planned with a trophy competition for the winning rink. Participants urged to arrive by 2.15 pm or leave name with Committee.
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Caltowle
Gulnare
Alto
N.E. Association
Belalie Tennis Association results find weekend play
Saturday matches report Jamestown Town defeating Gladstone Red 12 sets 87 games to 4. Results include men’s and ladies’ doubles and singles across A and B grades with numerous scores and postponements noted for Caltowie and Methodist venues.
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Jamestown Town
Gladstone Red
N. Granite
P. McLaren
Cook- Long
M. Sibley
R. Wells
Hough- Hoffmann
N. Granited
Cook
Long
M. Sibley - Hough
Hoffmann
Mesd
Behemna d M. Harslett
Caltowie
Georgetown Blue
M. Hillam
V. Thamed
J. Vaughton
K. Noonan
B. Hillam
R. Lehmann
D. Lang
L. Wakefield
V. Tham
M. Noonan
M. Sexton
F.mccallum
C. Noonan
S. Lehmann
S. Brogan
Mannanarie
Ex-Servicemen defeat Canowie Belt in tight canterbury match
In Saturday play at Jamestown Oval the Ex-Servicemen beat Canowie Belt by 93 runs. Notable scores include J Slattery 6 for Ex-Servicemen, G Tudor 14 for Canowie Belt in the second innings, and R Slattery top-scoring for the Ex-Servicemen with 31. Other results cite Bundaleer and Yongala fixtures and Jamestown Ex-Servicemen vs Jamestown upcoming clash.
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Canowie Belt
Jamestown Oval
G. Tudor
Lb.w
J. Slattery
C. Thomas
Goodes
R. Flower
C Case
K. Noll
R. Slattery
R. Smart
R. Jamieson
D. Goodes
N. Smart
D. Smour
Case
J. Smart
C. Mattner
N. Jamieson
M. Jamieson
R. Case
D. Williams
Flower
Noll
D. Livtour
Tudor
J. Daly
B. Keatley
J. Cavanagh
R. Harvie
D. Coodes
N. Bretag
Siviour
Daly
Yongala
G. Giersch
E. Miller
Dyer
Clift
W. Harding
L. Frost
Coon
D. Frost
McPherson
B. Coles
E Coon
Reid
D. Miller
F. Fisher
Sundries
C. Coon
B &. Miller
I. Hall
C. Giersch
Jamestown
Bundaleer
Belalie
L. Fosdike
D. Siviour
T. Penna
A. Gale
R. Harvey
OW. L
Canowie
Jamestown Bundaleer
Balalie North Bundaleer
Jamestown Youth Club Sees Girls Embrace New Skills
The Jamestown Youth Club reports over thirty girls attended a Tuesday meeting, trying vaulting horse and bars while expressing interest in handicraft classes led by Miss Scott. Indoor basketball and cricket will expand activities as plans progress. a November 5 fireworks party was canceled for lack of fireworks but may be reconsidered next year.
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Miss Scott
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