CAVA Club News and Local Events in Georgetown
Georgetown notes report the first CAVA monthly meeting on October 24 with about fifty attendees, a committee elected, and an afternoon tea. An international afternoon is planned for the November meeting. Also noted are the golden wedding of ex-Councilor Thomas and Mrs. Myatt Liddle on October 26, a large family gathering, and a wedding cake by Mrs. B. J. Myatt. Other items include the Baptist Sunday School anniversary with Rev. Eric Tuckett preaching, prize givings, and a financial report by Roy Smallacombe. Food parcels from local schools were sent to Worcester Redhill and Hadthorpe schools, with English children corresponding to peers. The Port Germein rail crossing tragedy is mourned with many signatures on a sympathy note to Mr. Commissioner Ryan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CAVA
Pat Curtin
M.C
B. J. Myatt
Father Morrissey
Ant
Eric Tuckett
Gladstone Methodist Church
Gorflon Smallacombe
C. R. Hawke
Roy Smallacombe
Institute
Samper
Worcester Red
Hill School
Hadthorpe
Taiere
Port Germein
Ryan
Whyallt
A Fine Tribute to Sir Douglas Mawson Explored in National Geographic
The October 1947 National Geographic article Cur vy Explores Antarctica praises Sir Douglas Mawson and resources by Rear Admiral Richard Byrd. It notes Mawson’s pioneering polar work and Byrd’s 1946 47 U S Navy voyage to the Antarctic, with Mawson hailed as a great explorer and scientist for geography and allied fields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Antartica
National Geographic Magazine
Aihnital
Richard RB. Byrd
U.S.N
Waas
Kni
Bill Laughis Mawson
Inival Byrd
1.S.N. Navy
Wilkes Land
Trend
Douglas
Mawson
Rome Uut
Antartic
Sir Douglas
University of Adelaide
Chapman
Horsehair and animal skins wanted by Adelaide firm
CAIN & JACOB of Waymouth Street Adelaide seeks horsehair fur hospital mattresses and skins of rabbit fox water rat kangaroo and sheep plus wool hides and tallow. Prompt cash no commission offers to receive by rail to Mile End or carrier to store. Phone C6492.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mile End
Back to Childhood Ball at Jamestown
The Jamestown Public School Mothers' Club hosted a Back to Childhood Ball drawing about 400 attendees. Awards honored humorous character, sustained performance, and couple categories while a Russian ballet impressed the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
H. Jackson
F. Steggall
Steggall
B. Evans
J.’ Marsh
R. Cooper
Mesdames V. Ronald
S. Hewitt
R. Williams
Max White
D. Rowe
K. Irvine
A. Martin
Jamestown Bowling Club opens with grand ceremony
The Jamestown Bowling Club and Croquet Club held a large opening ceremony on Saturday with Mr. Arti Skelelon presiding. Elizabeth-Rouvaut, Vor 1, TeRey Roneau, and many visitors attended as greens were opened with an electric roller praised for greens work and a net profit exceeding £98 reported for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chib
Novia
Vor
TeRey Roneau
Tie Prestlent
Elizabeth — Rouvaut
Arti’ Skele Lon
Howcaut
Bouaut
Elizabeth
Jamestown
Croquet Clib
L. Toop
Orryroy
Grrorea Club
Grvoroo Howlers
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Matthews
Vok
Matthews Emporium
Gladstone
James Smith
Caltowie
General Commission
Ford
North Town
A. L. Harvester
SUN
H.P
Bagshaw
Shelltox
Ky i
Shell Company OF Australia Ltd
Great Britain
Georgetown
Sir Douglas Mawson
Cain & Jacob
Waymouth St
Adelaide
Hee
Judith Harmer
Colleen Irvine
Daphne Martin
Shirley Dunn
Verna Hagger
Wilma M Dougall
Iris Stegeall
Valua MccDougall
Erica Hockey
Mary Wight
Pauline Wallace
Flior
Tate
Londernus Sppltuse
A. Wenham
R. Willmsburgt
R. McNamara
L. Manuels
K. Burress
J. Stegman
D. Patten
J. Canifield
Frank Hall
G. J. Gilfillas
W. Slattery
C. Harmer
Eb, Tidswell
Dickson
W. W. Hutson
A. McLeod
Geof Martin
J. Mitchell
J. Brereton
Perams
Oxford
Mothers’ Club
Rowe
R. Lethbridge
Eudunda Paymers
Walkers
M. Sibly
Brooks Bros
Jamestown Bowling Club
Reat
Cé Gillan
Greens
Gumman
McCarthy
Ceremimy
Slase
Helen
Elizabeth Honeant
Skelton
W. Skittery
R. McLennin
Ladies Bowling Club
Medlin
Helen Thiswell
Penny Jones
Vic
Roy
al Hest
Ken More
Alex Mitchell
A. C. Masters
Stork
Phiowie
A. W. Sandford & CO. Ltd
Wirrabara
Sandford’s
S.A. Bog Board
Alfa Daisy
Sandford Ronaldson-Tippett
Alfa Laval
Condon's
North Laura
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirie
Simmill
L.A. Egg Board
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
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