Methodist Synod in Gladstone Addresses Faith during War Time
The North Western District Synod of the Methodist Church met in Gladstone with 15 ministers and 30 lay representatives. A loyalty resolution to the King and Empire passed as reports from 44 churches showed growth in Sunday School, with 2198 children and 417 teachers and officers. The 1941 Synod was set for Port Pirie, and leaders urged unity to counter Hitlerism while stressing churches fight materialist propaganda.
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North/Western District
The
Methodist Church
Gladstone
D. T. Reddin
Gladstone Methodist Church
J. F. O'Neill
A. E. Vogt
A. W. White
Jamestown
S. T. Harper
W. Curry
J. Grivell
J. Fisher
Ladies’ Guild
Port Pirie
Gladstone Methodist Church Awards for Young Worshippers
Gladstone Methodist Church awarded Young Worshippers League members for past year attendance. Certificates shown to Geoff Lines Noel Sargent Josie Eley Ray Clothier Howard Sargent Russell Clothier Christine Hawke Lois Mundy Shirley Camm and Ron Camm. Floral vote preparations discussed and Christmas services planned with special programs and youth involvement. Rev. W J Stafford to conduct services at Yangya and Gladstone with a parade of Comrades and Knights at the evening service featuring his talk A Call to War to Win to Worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Worshippers’ League
Geoff Lines
Noel Sargent
Josie Eley
Ray Clothier
Howard Sargent
Russell Clothier
Christabel Hawke
Lois Mundy
Shirley Camm
Ron Camm
Ladies’ Guild
Institute
W. J. Stafford
Yangya
Gladstone
Gladstone Honour Roll for King and Country
The Gladstone District lists volunteers for national service in the current conflict. Names include R. Evans, Sgt. Don Stewart, H.8 Creber, Bradock H. Wilkin, J. Knapp A, J. Lawrie, Capt. John Stewart, E. C. Jolly, A. Duncan, R. Hughes, F. Duffy, J. Potter, J. Smith, H. Hobbs, M. Mighall, F. H. Wood, Co. iH. Dunstone, N. Blesing, W. Carpenter, Durick, P. Hale, L. W. Growden, K. Kellock, E. H. Andrews, W. P. Hill.
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Gladstone
King
R. Evans
Don Stewart
Creber
Bradock
H. Wilkin
J. Knapp A
J. Lawrie
John Stewart
E. C. Jolly
A. Duncan
R. Hughes
F. Duffy
J. Potter
J. Smith
H. Hobbs
M. Mighall
F. H. Wood
Dunstone
Blesing
W. Carpenter, Durick
P. Hale
Rifle and cricket notes from Gladstone era sports and trials
A compilation of past sports results and notable events from Gladstone and surrounding towns. Entries include rifle matches at 900 and 1000 yards, cricket scores between Gladstone and Laura, and a Ned Kelly trial verdict in Melbourne. Also mentions local civic notes around mayoral nomination and Day receipts.
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Gladstone Rifle Club
FP. A. Lines
Gladstone
R. E. Lines
Gale
Lines
Laura
Yongala
Ned Kelly
Melbourne
Death of Mr James Duffy at Gladstone
The death of 51 year old Mr James Duffy at his Gladstone residence on Saturday is reported. A former hairdresser born in Port Pirie and married to Miss Bonham he leaves a widow three sons Jim Duffy Fred Duffy Terence Duffy and a daughter Mrs P Thompson. Funeral was Sunday with a service at St Peters Church conducted by Rev Fr Molloy. An era of esteem marked the graveside gathering and sympathy is extended to the bereaved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Duffy
Gladstone
Port Pirie
Bonham
E. Bonham
Jim Duffy
Cockburn
Fred Duffy
Melbourne
Terence Duffy
P. Thompson
St.Peters Church
Fr. Molloy
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business
Radio and Electrical Service
C. E. Keller
Australian Radio College Serviceman
Sales and Service
A.W.A
EL Stampco Washers
Schick Dry Electric Shavers
United Insurance Fresh
B” Batteries
Ectrice
Hannan Freelite
Elliott B.S.A
Mena Eae Mayen
Malvern Star
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
H. T. Harslett
A. H. Tiller
International Harvester CO
FORD
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
Nash Overland
Maxwell
Fiat
Lutz, Mallala
A. C. Read - Gladstone
National Library of Australia
Methodist Synod
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G Cox
P.O
Telephone
A. C. Masters
Jim Stewart
Budunda Farmers
W. L. Palmer
Jeweller & Optician
Bert Barrett’s Men's Wear
J. G. Nowak
EL. Kupsch
Fruiterer
Cross Street
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
Bushmen’s Hotel
W. G. Cook
Gladys Cockburn
Fifth Street
Hollywood
W. J. Growden
K. Kellock
E. H. Andrews
W. P. Hill
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Takers
Sixth St
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Pt. Augusta
West End
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted ‘White
Community Hotel
Nuriootpa
Nathan
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Harry Dodd
A. J. Noll
Georgetown
H. F. Holmes Fruiterer, Greengrocer and Confectioner
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Crystal Brook
Booleroo Centre
Verdon’s
Wirrabara
C. Brook
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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