New Books Placed on Shelves in October and November
The library added titles including Out of the Night by Jan Vallin The Time is Now by Pierre Van Paessen Chad Hanna by Walter D. Edmonds I Was Winston Churchill's Private Secretary by Phyllis Moir Cobbers Campaigning by Thomas Wood Of Many Things by Alan D. Mickle The Crowthers of Bankdom by Thomas Armstrong The Stars Looked Down by A J Cronin The Vulture Strikes by Harold Ward and The Wonderful Scheme by Harry S Keeler Additions are made regularly Suggestions for New Books are invited if approved and procurable by the Committee Subscription 6 per Quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Vallin
Pierre van Paessen
Chad Hanna
Walter D. Edmonds
Winston Churchill
Phyllis Moir
Cobbers
Thomas Wood
Alan D. Mickle
the Crowthers
Thomas Armstrong
A. J. Cronin
Harold Ward
Harry S. Keeler
Adelaide SAW Works Adverts for Tool Repairs
Adelaide SAW Works at 13 Young Street advertises repair sharpening and grinding of wood and metal cutting tools by specialists with years of experience. Modern plant supports rotary or straight line grinding and honing services across all classes of laws corrected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Young Street
Local Church Notes on Life of Miss FE Mitchell
The Rev J Gibson of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church presides as 11 a m service recalls the life of Miss FE Mitchell. A 3 p m Canowie Belt gathering follows, with Jamestown and Canowle Belt references noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
St. James
Jamestown
St. Mary May
Canowie
H.C
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Gladstone Social Roundup Includes Officers Guests and Racing
Junior Constable Robert Ellis and colleagues from Thebarton Barracks enjoy leave as guests of Mr and Mrs W Nourse in Gladstone. Rev G G Evans visits with engagement announced to Peggy Stewart. Pilot Norman Blesing visits and attends Ugly Man contest at the Gladstone Institute. Pte Ron Evans, recovering from a thigh wound after a motor car accident, has seen action in Greece and Crete. Joe Leesue and son Gordon, noted apprentice rider, visit before Chiluck wins the Thomson Handicap at Laura, gifting a tea service from Thomson’s Burnside Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ellis
Frank Willcocks
Colin Hill
Doug Nourse
Thebarton Barracks
W. Nourse
Gladstone
G. G. Evans
Waikerie
John Stewart
Peggy Stewart
Norman Blesing
R.A.A. F
N.S.W
Port Pirie
Gladstone Institute
J. H. Evans
Pte
Ron. Evans
Ron
Pte. Evans
Greece
Crete
Joe Leesue
Gordon
Laura
Joe
Chiluck
Thomson
Messrs
G. A
J. W. Thomson
Burnside Station
Jamestown Institute Adapts Library Amid War Shortages
Committees report war hampers shipments to the Jamestown Institute library and paper shortages cut popular magazines. Volunteers still expand readers’ choice by adding new periodicals and English fiction, with recent arrivals from the Institutes Association and local sources. A October selection plus a box of over 40 books aims to satisfy subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
England
Institutes Association
Association
Gladstone Bowl ing Green planting noted in 1931 entry
In the Nov 6 1931 item the Gladstone Bowl ing Green planting began the prior Wednesday. Cricket results show Narridy scoring 64 and Gladstone 68 without loss. Other entries mention a 1921 death of Mrs Hancock, Gladstone, and a rifle club competition won by W Odgers Narridy with 205.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Narridy
Ben. Hancock
Georgetown
Gladstone Rifle Club
W. Odgers
Maddlestone
Armistice Day Services Held in Gladstone
The Armistice Day Service takes place at the Rock Cairn on Main Street Gladstone on Tuesday November 11 at 11 am with a poppy sale for the R S L Poppy Day Fund. Reverend D Christissen conducts a separate Armistice Service at the Methodist Church Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Cairn
Gladstone
R.S.L
D. Christisen
Methodist Church
Gladstone Sees Fewer Empty Houses as New Arrivals Arrive
Earlier there were many empty houses in Gladstone due to removals to the City and other towns. The situation has improved recently with almost all better class homes now occupied by new arrivals to the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Gladstone clubs open seasons for bowling and croquet
The Gladstone Bowling Club starts its 1941-42 season tomorrow at 2.45 p.m. with President J. L. Hawke inviting a large attendance. The Croquet Club also opens its season tomorrow under President Mrs. J. S. Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Bowling Club
J. L. Hawke
J. S. Fisher
Strawberry Fete at Gladstone Draws Crowd
The annual Strawberry Fete in aid of St Peters Church was held at Gladstone District Hall on Tuesday with large attendance and strong sales. Miss Clarice Simpson has resumed duties at Hudunda Farmers Store Jamestown after over two months in Adelaide Hospital and convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peters R.C
Gladstone
Clarice Simpson
Hudunda Farmers
Jamestown
Adelaide
Eggs for Hospital Aid Sought in Jamestown
Jamestown Hospital appeals for egg donations to meet a daily use of about 3 dozen. Eggs donated will be salted for year round use and can be left at local grocery stores with acknowledgment for every gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Jamestown Hospital
Church of England Fete in Jamestown
The Church of England Fete in Jamestown is set for Thursday November 20. Conveners of stalls labor to ensure success with a luncheon and afternoon tea plus Strawberry, Ice Cream, Sweets, Cake, Produce, Gift stalls and cool drinks. Bran pie will be served for children.
Jamestown Fire Fighting Committee Holds Annual Meeting
The Jamestown Fire Fighting Committee met in the District Council Chamber on Friday October 31 with Chairman H. K. Moore presiding. Officers were re elected and discussions covered gas producer control, emergency petrol tickets, and district readiness for a fire prone summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
H. K. Moore
E. L. Orchard
Cronin
Baynes
Tohl
Thomas
Swearse
Jas. Cummings
Messrs
J. J. Kerin
G. H. Blake
T. Horgan
W. E
A. J. Symnods
Fire Fighting Association
M. J. Cronin
John Kelly
J. M. Molineux
G. J. Gilfillan
W. Smith
Robi. Graham
W. Richardson
C. L. Hewett Jas. Cummings
Crouch
Canowie
Tarcowie
Mannanarie
Canowie Belt
A. J. Symonds
Crown Solicitor
Obituary for R O Wehrmann of Jamestown
The death of Reinhelt Otto Wehrmann on October 28 removes a prominent Jamestown resident. Born in Saxony 66 years ago, he lived in Bundaleer Springs gardens, expanded the property to 600 acres, served as councillor, church warden, Masonic and Oddfellows member, aided town beautification and tree planting, and left a large family of six sons and two daughters. The funeral drew 40 vehicles with many local organizations sending pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reinhelt
Otto Wehrmann
Jamestown
Saxony
Germany
William Wehrmann
South Australia
W Veith
Bundaleer Springs
Adelaide
Amelia Jenkins
J. Jenkins
Moonta
Wehrmann
Wehrmannu
Caltowie Road
North Ward
Church of England
Bundaleer
St. James
Victoria No. 26
Masonic Lodge
Jervois Lodge of Oddfellows
Bowling Club
Harry
Frank
Fred
Charlie
Norman
Gordon
George Solomon
Hilda Wehrmann
Corporation
A. H. White
R. F. Steele
Laura
Death of Mrs Amelia Heness Jamestown Widow of Robert Heness
The Late Mrs. Amelia Heness widow of James town's Robert Heness died at 71. Daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W Matthews of Jamestown she passed Wednesday. Deep sympathy is extended to the family in their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Amelia Heness
Robert Heness
W. Matthews
Mayoress' Radio Party to Aid Jamestown Red Cross
Jamestown Mayoress Mrs. E. T. Daly and helpers host a Jamestown Institute radio party on Tuesday Nov 18 at 2.30 pm with tea, a Radio Quiz Competition and surgical dressing displays. Tickets cost 1/6. proceeds aid local Red Cross funds. Miss Joan Crump listed as contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Hawker
Satuday
Red Cross
Jamestown
E. T. Daly
Jamestown Institute
V.8.d
Joan Crump
Brooks Bros
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Shell Oiis
Shell Compamt OF Australia
Electrice
E. J. Kranz
Caltowie
The
Bank of New South Wales
Bank OF
Wales
National Library of Australia
Jamestown Hospital Inc
O. Brereton
Mannanarie Road
Dora Reichstein
CD. M. Hall
Irvine Street
Steve McInerney
McInerney, Canowie Belt, Or Co
L. Hewett
Lryine Street
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
Rigby Limited
Grenfell ST
Joan Budge
Violet Day
Goodwood Road
Gladstone and District
Fourth Street
Gladstone Methodist Church
Bagot's Executor Company
Bagot’s Executor and Trustee Company Limited
North Terrace
Davidson
Isabella
Crystal Brook
Haines, Harry
Arwakurra
Steicke, Louis
Bagot's Executor and Trustee Company Limited
Frank Blamey
W. ¢. Smith
Promestic
Union Bank
Horwood Bagshaw
Imperial” Harvester
A. G. Head
Parafield
Theo. Klingner
Phone
Langtona
Landers & Sons
P.O
Williams
Ariadne Residential
W. Blaskett, Tailor
Mercer
Les Catford
A. E. Ralph &Co
Ford Dealers
Th.l
Baptist
Pastor
Alan Dennis
Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Katie
Willie
Mrs. W. Hancock
Boogoolee
Yongala
Canawie
Bell Hall
F.F.C
Ance
D. Jones
St. Alban's
Methodist
C Gladstone
R. A. Mundy
Yangya
D. Garrett
S. T. Harper
Belalie North
Mr. R. O. Wehrmann
A. Heness
Red Cross Circle
Mayoress
Nla.gov
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