Reaping Cats Commenced At Laura District
Warm weather accelerates flax ripening across farms. Laura Flax Mill seeks fourteen more laborers for extra shifts, with accommodation suggested in Laura township to attract workers from surrounding areas. Rix invites helpers for flax tasks and equipment needs. Patriot Bowling Carnival annou ncement invites crowds to Jamestown Bowling Green for a charity event supporting prisoners of war with bowls croquet and tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Caltowie
Catford
Laura Township
Rix
Jamestown Bowling Green
Community fund drive and cinema double feature at Jamestown
A two month charity effort raises Red Cross funds with a reported total of £368 11s 9d from donors Hayden O Shaughnessy Raelene Arban and Margaret Cox. Lester's Talkies screens Till We Meet Again and King of the Lumberjacks at Jamestown Institute with a supporting reel and shorts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayden O'Shaughnessy
Raelene Arban
Margaret Cox
Red Cross
Narridy
Lester
Warner Bros
Jamestown Institute
Merle Oberon
George Brent
Honk Kong
Steve Burke
Dan
Jean
John Paynes
Gloria Dickson
Stanley Fields
North Woods
Dominic Deribault
Tina
John Payne
Gloria Dickeen
Red Cross Junior Contest Functions at Gladstone
A waistline contest at Memorial Hall Gladstone on October 29 raised funds for evacuee baby Jans Ah Mat. Winners included Mrs J Hogg and several other prize recipients. A costume parade, masquerade ball, American tennis afternoon, and cricket match supported causes for Beverley Henschke Navy nurse and Jan Branson Army. Voting totals list Judith Geman, Jane Ah Mat, Robert Barrett, Jan Branson, Beverley Henshke among top contenders with total value £343 0s 10d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Memorial Hall
Jans Ah Mat
J. Hogg
de Budge
W. Edmunds
W. Bawden
J. Smaltacombe
A. Coe
Dodgson
W. Staker
Institute
Robert Barret
Navy
Jan Branson
Army
Andrews Sisters
J. L. Hawke
Cornish
Mavis Harslett
Bill Lang
Hilda Prior
Ru Threadgold
Sylvia Chadwick
Andrews
Main Street
Robert Barrett
RAAF
Port Pirie
Judith Onman
Air Force Baby
Testitute Hall
Atest
Judith Geman
Air Force
Jane Ah Mat
Robert Barre
Ase
Beverley Hensehke
Nurses
District War Agricultural Committees Formed Across Districts
A restructured scheme places 110 districts under local committees led by a departmental chair. The Western District meeting at Crystal Brook outlined aims to ease rural manpower issues, survey farm equipment needs, and coordinate with National Service and Manpower officials to decentralize rural control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
South Australia
R. C. Scot
F.C. Richards
Ley
A. Gi. Head
Crystal Brook
Mestrs
RC. Scott
Dep. Agriculture
J 0. Hatter
Jamestown
Messrs
A. M. Mahood
Wirrabara
R. 8. Goldney
Balaklava
Scott
Richards
Trelesvan
Central Executive
Jamestown Methodists Ladies Guild Meeting Report
The Jamestown Methodist Ladies Guild held a sunny October 25 gathering with strong attendance. Mr H Medlin organized the event and programme while Mrs J C Shurray played the organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H Medlin
A. W. White
J. C. Shurray
Dunstan
Reg. Glasson
Ji le Rossel
H. Medii
J. L Russell
J.C. Skurray
A. Symonds
Quarteres
Chambers
Skurray
Medlin
Russell
Médlin
Glasson
Capitos
Salvation Army
Guild
Ty Harper
J. RG. Thomas
Pidewell
L.A. Alliance
Jamestown
Ministers Visit Laura Flax Mill Reports Harvest Start
The Minister of Agriculture Hon A P Blesing MLC and W J Spaf ford Director visited Laura Flax Mill to view fire fighting gear and inspect flax cars. They noted a harvest start last week with 'two tons per acre' yields and ongoing crop valuation by E L Rotary Amaxix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agcriculure
A. P. Blesing
M.L.C
W. J. Spafford
Laura Flax Mill
P. Bix
Messrs
Smith Bros
Tely
Blesing
Spaffaril
E. L. Rotary Amaxix
Beer and Tobacco Shortage Hits Gladstone Town
Gladstone suffers beer and tobacco shortages as defence workers and AJ.F. men endure cheerless days. Tate On Golixbrough and Mort & Co report major sale days with hotels running dry. Bononolee Motel and Gladstone Commercial face supply delays while visitors stock up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Aj.f
Tate
Golixbrough
Mort & Co
Bononolee
Flotelkeepers
Gunner Clarrie Gentle Killed in Egypt
Mr Charles Gentle of Jamestown received a telegram confirming the death of his son Gunner Clarence Herbert Gentle on October 23 while on active service in Egypt. Born in Jamestown, he enlisted in 1940, trained abroad, and wrote home three weeks prior from the army in Egypt. He was 22, with two brothers Claude and Kenneth in the AIF now in Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Gentle
Jamestown
Gunes Clarence Herbert Gentle
Gunner Clartie Gentle
Jamestowen
Middle East
Bh Army Inn
Egypt
Messrs
Lang Bros
Caltacie
Claude
Kenneth
A.lf
Australia
Gentle
Obituaries from Jamestown Chronicle Mark Two Local Figures
Miss Martha Erwin of Jamestown died at James Town Hospital after a six week illness. She worked in Jamestown, assisted St James RC Church, and was survived by two sisters. Mary Ellen Baker, former Jamestown resident and Liberal Union secretary, died at 81 after a long illness. She had a son who predeceased her. burial was at Jamestown Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Erwin
Jamestown
Jamestown Hospital
P. Erwin
Belalie
St Joseph's School
W Quigley
Jamestown Hotel
Adelaide
Miss Erwin
St. James RC
Mesdames J. Kil Vea
Cakowie
Cyff. Trould
Mary Ellen Baker
T. H. Baker
Moonta
Samuel Baker
Payson
Bundaleer Forest
Baker
May Francis
Strathalbyn
Mary E Francis
Jamestown Red Cross Junior Contest October Fundraisers
October events raise votes for the Red Cross Junior contest at Jamestown. A Grand Gala Day, Amateur Hour, Stand up and Sing, Dinner and Afternoon Tea, Sports Day and Pet Show boosted totals for Baby Hall Baby Walker and Baby Gilfillan. October receipts total £209 14s 1d, three month grand total £425 18s 5d with votes listing Baby Hall Hairy Walker and Baby Gilfillan totals and overall 102 221 votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jamestown
Baby Hall
Baby Walker
Baby Gilfillan
Hairy Walker
Gala Day Brings Belalie North Red Cross Fun and Funds
Belalie North held a busy Gala Day on December 24 organized by the Red Cross Junior to raise funds. A decorated vehicle procession opened at 1 30 in Memorial Park followed by a concert, swaggy turnout, schoolchildren on bicycles, and a Red Cross Nurse leading the ambulance. Prizes were awarded for best decorated vehicle and other categories, with many stalls, races, and a dance in the evening. The day netted £45 and thanks were given to judges and volunteers for the successful event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Belalie North
Dember 24
Rel Cross
Red Cross
Baby East
Memorial Park
Darkies
Perm
Dave
Mabel
Tates
Mesers
Ty Edward
Lloyd
S. Napper
Mix
Cy Prior
Phaeton
Miss Smart
R. Warner
Llovis
Miss Simpson
Stump
J. Smart
Wi Keding
M. Partington
R. Simpson
Wehringan
Ri Warner
Smart Aid
Ally
Lailies
Mesdamey J. Jones
de Llouis
Mins
Parish events and notices from Georgetown parish hall and fetes
St George's Anglican Church held its annual parish hall in Selies Memorial Hall with good attendance despite threatening weather. Mrs Thomson led supper arrangements. novelty dances won by Frank Angler and Loris Phillis. Harold G. Dolley to Bank of Adelaide Georgetown as teller. Institute Committee met. Dolley elected member and secretary. Baptist Gum Nut Fair set for Nov 14 with Port Pirie guests. St Mary’s Bazaar at next Saturday with evening dance and stalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. George's Anglican Church
Selies ‘Memorial Hall
P Thomson
Frank Angler
Loris Philis
F. T Acott
Laura Orchesttra
Bank of Asteaite
Harold G. Dolley
Georgetown
Dolley
McLaren Vale
Institute
Me. FT
Acott
Port Pirie
Layton King
St Mary's Roman Catholic Church
Gladstone District Council considers fire fighting gear and lights
At the Gladstone council meeting held Friday the chair J F O Neill and members debated subsidies for fire fighting equipment and a Southern Cross pump. They approved payment vouchers, authorized ten more haver sacks and eleven heaters, and discussed street light timing to save coal. The district to host a Red Cross event on November 20 with a final ball at Telglic Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Highways & LG
Civic Defence Force
Minister of Agriculture
Northern F.P. Assoc
Northern Councils Assoc
Mall Ave
Govt
Cr. Black
Cr. Paice
Southern Cross
Cr. Page
Cr Willam
Dr. Page
Dr. Black
Adelaide Electric Supply Co
de. Déeble
Red Cross
Res Cross Society
Black
Gladstone
J. A. Lyons
MAP
Lyons
Page
North Parklanrs
Nied
Derhle
Stroy
Austerity War Loan Drive in Jamesieson
Mrs J J O'Sullivan of the War Loan Committee toured Jamesieson to promote a public subscription for the Million Pound War Loan. A local committee was formed to raise £25,000 with talks by Mayor Daly and local business leaders. Prime Minister Curtin urges Australians to sacrifice comfort for victory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. O'Sullivan
War Loan Committee
Jamesieson
Hutte
E- T. Daly
Esqu
Business Anl
Joain Curtin
Australia
Baby Hall's Last Effort at Jamestown Show Grounds
Saturday's Gala Day and Sports Carnival drew good attendance at Jamestown Show Grounds for the Jat Rel Criss competition. Rell organized a busy program with multiple events including handicaps, military and all comers races, children's games, potter and scaffold events, haggling over cakes, and a tilting and bending race. The A I F from Tergwie helped lead the afternoon, as announcer J R Rosie kept the mic busy amid simultaneous events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Show
Baby Hall
A.I.1 F
Tergwie
Jamestown Cheer Up Club Entertains Visiting Soldiers
Jamestown residents and visitors filled the Hall on Friday night to greet three guests on stage: Pilot Jack Burton Sergeant Len McInerney and Private Charles Bakers. Local leaders and church and RSA representatives spoke as gifts were presented including wallets, knitted goods and cigars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Cheer Up
Jack Burton
Len McInerney
Charles Bakers
B.S. Daly
E. T. Daly
E. J.C. Williams
RSA
Wasiier A. Dennis
Mesdames Williams
Ralph
Mellin
the Slattery
V Williams
Ross
Medlin
Pastor Dennis
E. J. Williams
Daly
Ralph Aml
Wilila
Vines
Also Mentioned on This Page
Western District
Gunner Clarrie Gentle
Jamestown Red Cross
Cra
J. F- O'Neill
J. G. Deehle
R. Hillam
My ‘Page
W. H. Cockburn
J. C. ‘Thomson
Cre Lines
Telglic
Cacham Bristow
Anne Edwards
Ronald Cummings
Alex Manson
Belalie North Cheer Tp
Erle Smart
AIF
A. D. Bray
Ge Simpson
Bray
Mings
S. Nicolle
John Curtin
W.A
Jess
Beecham
Lester's
Warner Bros. Studios
C. E. Orchard
J. M. Crump
Money Order Post Office
Australian Consolidated
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