Belalie Fire Fighting Committee Holds Annual Meeting
The Belalie Fire Fighting Committee met in Jamestown on Friday October 28 with President H K Moore in the chair. Secretary F R Field read the 14th annual report noting no serious fires last season aided by late summer rains and an expenditure of 9/6. A plan to start stubble burning February 14 was recommended, and 25 Be a Firefighter notices were proposed.
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Belalie
Jamestown
H. K. Moore
Bair
F. R. Field
Belalie North
Review
Port Augusta
W. E. Symonds
R. C. Baynes
Mannauakie
R. W. F. Smart
Canowie Bell
W. R. Bradtke
Belalie East
F. E. Catford
Appila
Messrs
F. A. Keatley
North Bundateer
H. W. Lang
Yongala
F. Cummings
A. D. Bray
T. Horgan
Belalie Fast
K. D. McDonald
Callowie
Hugh Hartwig
E. Foubister
D. Crossman Caltowie
W. Swearse
Hornsdale
F. H R. Field
Forester
Bundaleer
Opening of the Gladstone Bowling Club season
A large crowd attended the Gladstone Bowling Green on Saturday for the season opening. Members from Caltowie Pirie and Laura Clubs joined many ladies as the president Mr Page welcomed visitors and praised the Women's Croquet Club for their help. He urged nonmembers to join and enjoy the sport.
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Gladstone Bowling Green
Caltowie
Pirie
Laura
North Western Synod Session Ends with Two Moral Resolutions
The North Western District Synod of the Methodist Church at Jamestown held ministerial sessions on October 25 and 26. Officers were appointed and Rev. W R Secombe was recommended for ordination after exams. A public Home Missions meeting featured an epidiascope lecture on church and state beginnings in South Australia. The Synod urged reconstituting Port Pirie Circuit as a Mission and passed two moral resolutions opposing liquor trading hour changes without referendum and urging Parliament to address Betting Commission recommendations.
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North Western District Synod of the Methodist Church
Jamestown
F. Barnes
L. G. Hunt
G. B. Stribley
G. Parrott
Assis
W. J. H. Brasher
Journal
L. Hunt
T. Harper
W. R. Secombe
Port Pirie
North-Western Synod
The
Methodist Church
North Western District
Opening of Orroroo Bowling Club Sees Season Start
The Orroroo Bowling Club opened for play with a large turnout. President John McDougall welcomed visitors from Jamestown Peterborough Caltowie and Quorn Bowls clubs. District Council Chairman L Toop declared the green open as Hon G F Jenkins MP presented a pennant for the season.
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Orroroo
John McDougall
McDougall
Jamestown
Peterborough
Caltowie
Quorn
L. Toop
Toop
T. B. Manuel
Manuel
W. C. Addison
J. McDougall
F. P. Keats
G. F. Jenkins
Visitors gather to thank president at croquet club opening
Messrs A Thwaites Laura C H Martin E Tapp and others joined to thank the president for the welcome. Mr C O Bennett presented a clock donated for the club championship to Norman Campbell who had the most consistent bowling. Certificates awarded to Hopkins Humphrins Bradock and Holst team members. The season opened with a ceremonial kitty and first bowl by Miss I Page. Afternoon tea followed as many players joined in games.
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O. Bennett
FP. C. Grubb
Norman Campbell
My. R
Hopkins
Messrs
D. Humphrns
P. R. Bradock
F. Holst
Gladstone
Betty Harris
H. C. Bennett
Hawaiian Club Formed at Gladstone Opening Night Attendance
A Hawaiian Club was formed in Gladstone with about 40 people joining. Denis Hookham instructor Carnell manager Leaker secretary led a session at Memorial Hall where "Springtime in the Rockies" was played on guitars. Hookham will visit Gladstone regularly for lessons via Mrs. W. Cook newsagency.
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Denis Hookham
Carnell
Miss Leaker
Gladstone
Elf
Young
Memorial Hall
Hookham
Rockies
Precautions Against Snake Bite Warned As Weather Warms
Early signs in country districts point to a rise in awakes with warmer weather. Motorists picnickers and campers should carry a simple snake bite kit including a razor blade potassium permanganate crystals and a stout cord. If bitten apply a ligature between the bite and heart twist tight and cut rub permanganate into the wound then seek medical help immediately.
Jamestown Rifle Club 600 Yard Championship Results
Joe Cummings won the day with a 100 total in his own trophy match at 600 yards. John Williams posted 95 of 100 with a standout second round 49, while F Pollard scored 99 and Leo Hoffmann showed improvement. Final scores list Cummings 100 Williams 100 Pollard 99 Hoffmann 97 Burgess 87 Thomas 74.
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Joe Cummings
John Willams
Joe
Pollard
Leo
Hofman
John Williams
F. Pollard
L. Hoffmann
L. Burgess
L. Thomas
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North- Western Synod
A. Thwaites Laura
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Cal Towle
E. Tapp
Pirie Smelters
Jamestown Rifle Club
J. H. Smour & Sons
Southern Union Insurance Cqy. OF Australia, Ltd
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London
King William Street
Adelaide
Zameatown Fleprasantatiy
W. Judell
A.C. Read - Gladstone
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