Australian goods urged in national prosperity drive
The Gladstone mayor received a telegram from H Brown directing prominent citizens to meet starting Monday November 14 to back a national campaign to boost employment and purchase of Australian goods. The Gladstone Traders Association and Town Council backed the effort and urged the public to buy Australian goods continually to reduce unemployment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
J. W. McNamee
H. Brown
Postmaster General's Department
Australia
Gladstone Traders’ Association
Useful Thunderstorm Benefits District Wheat Crops
After hot conditions a thunderstorm hit Saturday afternoon bringing heavy showers that filled wheat crops. Falls ranged from a few points to 1.5 inches with Jamestown 74 points, Caltowie 105, Bundaleer 120, Mannanake 20. Lightning was severe and several telephone poles in and near Jamestown were struck and splintered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Caltowie
Bundaleer
Mannanake
Janestown
Faces and Boomer Humor In Dated Snippets
A collage of quips and cartoons offering social wit from wartime and postwar life. Jokes touch on manners, romance, work, religion, and travel with brief captions and punchlines. Notable lines reference horses, nurses, and a Canadian expeditionary song.
Thunderstorm Hits Port Pirie and Wheat Boom
November 10 report notes a violent storm sweeping WIRRABARA with fierce lightning and heavy rain. Ken McKeand injured a foot while test firing a rifle. a Port Pirie visit occurred to remove the bullet. Whyte Park area shows crops and rising wheat prices lift farmer spirits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken. McKeand
Port Pirie
Westard
Whyte Park
Hell's Angels Coming CHURCH OF ENGLAND FETE
The annual strawberry fete at Jamestown Institute on Thursday November 5 drew heavy attendance. The event featured stalls decorated for the occasion, a bevy of vocal performances, a flannel dance MC'd by Mr L Clarke, and prizes won by local couples. Takings exceeded £45 with profits boosted by strawberry and cream sales and a sheep guessing competition.
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Church of England
Jamestown Institute
H. A. Williams
W. C. Glasson
Littl
Joan Ralph
G. Usher
Monte Carlo
J. Manfiell
Uren
F. W. Haese
H. G. Bailey
I. McRostie
IL. Clarke
Litchfield
A. Litchfiell
H. Wehrmanno
Turner
Imperials pick team for showdown with Caltowie
The Imperials named A. Herde as captain J. O'Brien as vice with A. Deering F. Dunnemann K. Evans L. Fosdike T. Horgan B. J. May M. McCarthy D. Skurray D. Smour to face Caltowie at Caltowie on Saturday. Cars leave square at 1.15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperials
Caltowie
A. Herde
J. O'Brien
A. Deering
F. Dunnemann
K. Evans
L. Fosdike
T. Horgan
B. J. May
M. McCarthy
D. Skurray
D. Smour
Excelsiors
Spalding
T. Penna
F. Hall
C. Cavenett
XN. Carmichael
N. Blaskett
J. Rosie
M. Hooper
R. Jefts
J. Dawes
C. Bampton
BR. Axford
W. Naismith
Gladstone Bridge Club crowns season in final triumph
The Gladstone Bridge Club completed its season with four championship games decided. Winners were Mesdames J W Norman and L Carthew with 10 855 points and Messrs A Jee and A C Masters with 10 388 points, who also led the aggregate. Runners up were Mrs H N Marriott and Miss N Coe with 7 640 points and Messrs Polkinghorne and Hall with 5 028 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Bridge Club
Mesdames J. W. Norman
L. Carthew
Messrs
A. Jee
A. C. Masters
H. N. Marriott
N. Coe
Woodbines Triumph Over Blues In Georgetown Tennis
Northern Areas Tennis Association report from Georgetown on October matches shows Woodbines defeating Blues with sets totals 10 7. Doubles results list J Page and F Read losing to A Read and J McCarthy 49, Crawford pairing winning, and multiple singles and ladies events with narrow scores. Heavy rain caused postponement of two matches.
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Georgetown
Mrs. Smith
Freeman
Miss Bennett
Miss Inglis
Miss Cook
Miss Crawford
Miss Jeffery
Georgetown Woodbines
Blues
Port Adelaide Sporting Notes Review
Port Adelaide Saturday reports hurdles events with Crowfute Centre King Puringa and Townsend Hilep Krakatoa Wat toma Bessie Star. Municipal Hilep Spanish Queen Bachelor Green Mary Spa Kingston Hilep Doranton Salanton Investor. Welter Stargat Kefalin Blather shire Leadenhall Heep Amain I ll Run Mary Bob. Williamstown Cup Denis Boy Johnnie Jason Spearman.
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Port Adelaide
Crowfute
Centre King
Puringa
Townsend Hilep
Krakatoa
Wattoma
Bessie Star
Municipal Hilep
Bachelor Green
Mary Spa
Kingston Hilep
Doranton
Salanton
Welter—Stargat
Kefalin
Blathershire
Leadenhall Heep
Amain
I'll Run
Mary Bob
Denis Boy
Johnnie Jason
Spearman
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Ue Chamber of Commerce
Hell’s Angels
Mercial Printing
John Martin
Cpp
Town Hall
Adelaide
John Martin & CO. Limited
Rundle Street
the Shell Company Limited
Cross
Golden Shell
Golden Shell Gil
National Library of Australia
Truth
Harold
Jacob
England
Peple
Mike
Spinkes
O.K
Ohbjeetta
Ernest
Mademoiselle
Armentieres
Gina Rice
France
Johnny
Johnnie
Wirrabara
Imperials v. Caltowie
Serenader
RADIO
E. A. Gale & Sons
McLeod’s
McLeod
Main Street
Peterborough
Ayr Street
H. W. Blaskett
Currie ST. Adelaide
S. Wenham
Northern Areas Tennis Association
Woodbines
Sporting Notes
Nla.gov
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