Promotions and local notices from Jamestown week
Mrs O Reilly learns son Ted promoted to Pilot Officer in the RAAF. Dr EBJ Swann notes partner Dr J Harbison ASP promoted to Major and returned from the Middle East. Local visits, birthdays, and military news surround Jamestown residents and Red Shield publicity efforts. Armistice reflections close the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Front
Jamestown
F. Baulderstone
Spalding
Gambier
Mary Dunstan
Wolf Street
Dunstan
Nottle
Haresdale
New Guinea
D. Robinson
Wyn Hockey
M. Brereton
Jack Daly
Qarry Rosie
Harold J. Smick
Salvation Army
Red Shield
Adelaide
Rundle Street
Adjutant Smith
Charles Morgan
Alf Martin
Port Pirie
Toy Making Provides Comforts for Troops
Toy making for the Wighting Forces Comforts Fund supports troops with cloth dolls animals and wooden toys. Local clubs and shops note steady demand as Christmas nears and a large scale toy campaign begins. Proceeds go to aid our forces as home-made gifts replace pre-war imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wighting Forces Comforts Fund
Uult
Gladstone community notes and events collection
The Gladstone FFCF held a regular dance at the Gladstone Institute on Nov 4 with good attendance and almost £10 raised. The Gladstone Methodist Sunday School picnic at Hughes Gap drew a large crowd. A Laura Hospital fundraiser afternoon tea hosted by Mrs H L Plaisted at Wirrabara gathered many ladies and gifts. The Baptist Anniversary will feature services and children's hymns led by Mr J Lillywhite with prize‑giving next Sunday at 3 pm. The club discussed auctions for Nov 19 at the Scout Hall and the next meeting on Dec 3. The Red Cross Shop performed well, reporting £7 for last week, with Bank Balance £35 5/8 and prior £68 7/4. A P.O.W. fund cheque of £110 was sent to Headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
Gladstone Institute
B. Baker
T. Raproger
Gladstone Methodist
Hughes Gap
J. Hoge
JK. Coe
St. John Ambulance
H. L. Plaisted
Wirrabara
Laura Hospital
Hackett
J. Lillywhite
Port Pirie
Lillywhite
N. W. Wellington
Red Cross
Mesdames J
Page Sr
Gale
Schneider
Elford Hough
P.O.W. Fund
Booleroo Centre News Update November 8
Cool and fine weather supports crops with recent rainfall totals over a half inch. Local Liberal-Country League events feature Mr McEwin and Mr Jenkins visiting, plus Mr Badman sharing Great Britain war insights. Red Cross supper ends the evening. billeting plans for visiting Ethelton and Melrose children proceed, with events on November 26 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thie Ais
Booleroo
Liberal-Country League
McEwin
M.uc
G. F. Jenkins
Edwards
L.C.L
Northern Legislative Counc
Badman
Grey
Schinall
Great Britain
Ladies of the Red Cross and
Comforty Fund
A. G. Smith
Ethelton
Melrose
Smith
Hex, Stanton
Pie P M Stephens Spends Leave in New South Wales
Pie P M Stephens of New South Wales is spending leave at Gladstone with his sisters Mesdames W Jolly and R G Ballantyne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pie, P. M. Stephens
New 5
Wales
Gladstone
Mesdames W. Jolly
Vad R. G, Ballantyne
Lesters' tal kies screen benefit for Jamestown Institute
Saturday night at the Jamestown Institute features The Bugle Balls with Wallam Beery and a four strong cast. The second feature The Gallant Sons stars Jackie Cooper and Ouita Granville with a sports backdrop. Shorts and gazettes complete the program aimed at raising funds for the institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesters
Ald
Jamestown Institute
Wallam Beery
Jackie Cooper
Oulta Granville
Somewhere in New Guinea Song by Jack Finlay
A wartime verse by Signalman Jack Finlay laments life in New Guinea. It laments the harsh climate, scarce comforts, and longing for Australia while recalling Tojo’s nightly disturbance and the rough daily grind on the outpost. The speaker yearns for home and sanity amid jungle hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Tojo
Aussie
Hell
Jack Finlay
Alf
Canowie Ladies Guild Plans Picnic and Social
The Baptist Ladies Guild met on Wednesday November 3 in the Sunday School to finalize arrangements for a November 18 picnic at the Recreation grounds. Three stalls will operate with a varied sports programme and luncheon tea available at a small charge. A social afternoon honored Miss F Davies on her forthcoming marriage. Gifts were exchanged and performances included solos by Mrs Dennis, Mrs Jamieson, and Miss Tudor with an elocutionary item by Mrs Middleton. Toys were sent to the Schools Patriotic Fund for sale to aid the POW fund. Friends of P McInerney RAAF received a home visit and presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Ladies' Guild
F. Davies
A. Dennix
N. Jamieson
Ladies Guild
Shirley Tudor
Miss Davies
Mesdames A. Dennis
A. Jamieson
Jameswwn
Tudor
N. Edmonds
Canowie
Middleton
Schools Patriotic Fund
Canowie Belt School
P.O.W. Fund
P. Mcinerney Raaf
Jim
Lac
L. Middleton
Gift Evening for Misa Venables Before Her Marriage
A November 4 Gift Evening in Laura honored Misa Ellen Venables before her marriage to Pra Max Karger. Rev. Chatfield presided as gifts, performances by local talents, and thanks from Miss Venables and the Baptist Ladies, with a cheque presented to Mr Karger by Laura Milling Co. employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Ellen Venables
Pra
Max Karger
Laura
K. J.chatherd
Nandra Bowker
May
Mn O'Dea
Rhonda Shillabeer
K. Ogilvy
Lb. Barhm
Shillabeer
A James
A. J. Walter
W. G. Pledge
The
Baptist Church
James
Chatfield
Max Kar Rer
Aura Milling Co
Mins Venables and
Ste Larger
Baptist Ladies
Northern Methodist Synod Holds Oct Meeting in Town
The Northern Methodist Synod met October 26 and 27 under Rev. F. Penry of Orrorna. Officers elected included Rev. M. C. Morris secretary with Revs. Fox and Bryadl assistants and Rev. A. J. Martin and J. Warren reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Methodist Synod
F. Penry
Orrorna
Martin
M. C. Morris
C. J. Fox
R. M. Bryadl
A. J. Martin
J. Warren
Telter
Whyalla
Messrs
W. Stone
Orraroo
L, D. McCallum
W. Mills
Melrose and
Booleroo Centre
A. J. Bartlett
J. McCallum
5OL
Adelaide
Bynod
Pretty Huddleston wedding links two families in church ceremony
Brenda Dawn Hatch and Andrew Wylie wed at Huddleston Methodist Church with Rev. R V Grant officiating. Bride wore ivory satin lace with a train. two sisters were bridesmaids and a younger sister served as flower girl. Guests later gathered in the school hall as the couple hosted a reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddigeton Methodist Church
Brenda Dawn
Bg. Hatch
Huddleston
Andrew Wylie
A. Wauchope
Bar‘oota
R. V. Grant
Milas Coral Hatch
Shirley Richter
Bride
K. Cuningham
Miss Hatch
Grants
Weather Hits Wirrabara Forest After Torrential Rain
Heavy rains swept the Wirrabara forest district with 2.16 inches recorded this week, boosting fruit crops and reviving dry creeks. October rum points dropped to four, the lowest since autumn, while overall rainfall this year reached 23.56 inches. Apiarists report renewed honey yields from the bine jane plant areas, aiding outside-forest beekeepers.
Westminster Mayor Maurice Giles Born in Melrose
The City of Westminster elected Maurice Giles as mayor. Giles, 64 and a bachelor, was born in Melrose and has been a cawmiller for 12 years. He is active in social welfare and Boy Scout movements and is the brother of N S Giles, a Melrose resident and former chairman of Pt. Germein District Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Westminster
Maurice Giles
Melrose
Giles
N.S. Giles
Melrose Stud Neti
Germein
Spongh Sandwich Recipe Fragment From Mrs Ridgway
A fragmented recipe listing a sponge cake style sandwich method with unclear quantities and steps. Mentions Mrs C Ridgway and a mix including sugar milk flour and butter, with instructions to heat and bake. Details are garbled but indicate a baked dessert item.
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited advertisement summary
The Laura Ice and Produce Company reports excellent cream quality from Farmers and strong payments with Government Subsidy. It markets Golden North Butter locally and exports butter due to high cereal intake. It lists licensed status with Commonwealth Egg Controller serving Laura and nearby towns, buying eggs at controlled prices and purchasing dressed poultry at 3/5 per lb. Daily trains bring shipments to Laura at midday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North
Commonwealth Egg Controller
Laura
Caltowie
Stove Hut
Wirrabara
Murraytown
Melrose
Pig-face praised for colorful rockery display
A speaker defends the flower known as pig-face or Mesembryanthemum, praising its bright crimson gold mauve pink and white blooms. They argue for a fair name like Bummers Glory and note its mid day N meaning, while celebrating its cheerful impact around the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.be
Jamestown War Loan Drive Surpasses Target Despite Shortfall
Jamestown’s 4th Liberty War Loan quota stood at £15,000 with 312 subscribers out of about 1800 residents. The drive raised £13,790, praised by The Chairman and Local War Loan Committee for galvanizing civic support, while a war film screening underscored Allied resolve and Britain's wartime sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iren Pally
ET. Daly
R. McLennan
Jamestown
United Nations
Europe
Alea
Germany
Britain
Churchill
Royal Air Force
Adey
Kk. T. Daly
McLennan
W. Haese
White
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Engineering and ‘Water Supply Department
Guiloare
Belalie Agricultural Society
Ofice
Corporation of
Jamestown Red Cross Cirete
Cuo
I. C. Grubb
Methodist Church
Hornsdale
E. Gwynne
Gladstone Ffcf
Picing
A.T.C. Boys
Max Parrweto
Jim Martin
John Brereton
Keith Burgess
Senator Drakeford
ATO
Unley
Parafield
Gladstone Red Cross
Institute Benefit
Andy Xmas
Canowie Best
Northern Synod OF Methodist Church
Wirrabara Forest
Mayor of
Westminster
C. Ridgway
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Voultry
Pig-Face
Globe Hotel
Wolseley Hotel
L. J. Pearson
MR. G. Thomas
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Wallace Beery
Matte Pie Caslain
Lewis Stone
George Bancroft Heary
Donna Reed
Bugle Sounds
Bonita Fae
Gene Reynolds
Gail Patrick
Tan Hunter
June Preisser
Gallant Sons
M. Landers
F. C. Hussey
Main Street
Grubb
E. M. Hussey
Silverside
Yorkham
Gadstone’s New Meat Emporium
Pearce
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