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Gladstone Patriotic Carnival raises funds for Red Cross and FFCF
The Gladstone Patriotic Committee concluded the Ugly Man Competition on Oct 30 with a ball and voting final. About 300 attended as Hedley Pascoe led with 38,445 votes, raising total receipts to £517 2s 5d. Cheques for £250 each were given to the Red Cross and FFCF. Adelaide visitors and local helpers praised the effort and the victory for a worthy cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Patriotic Committee
Red Cross Circle
F.F.C.F
Don Humphris
Peggy Stewart
Victory
Daphne Jones
Messrs Baker
Will Bond
Ern Cohen
Jack
Geo. Braun
Mery. Read
Clarrie Edson
Jack Builder
A.lf. Camp
Jack Francis
Hedley Pascoe
Jack Rbuilder
Ted White
J. G. Deeble
B.S.L
Mr. Pascoe
Messrs
H. M. Pascoe
C. Edson
Pascoe
Sylv. Condon
Laura
H. T. Harslett
Leo. Hawke
Hawke
Red Cross
W. S. Ballantyne
F. F.C.F
Clarke
Red Cross Society
Mesdames L. Lehmann
Ua. Rice
Jack Page
Chm Ganley