Bowling season opens tomorrow in North Western Association
The 1946-17 bowling season starts tomorrow with seven teams in the Boucher Shield and four in the O Shaughnessy Shield. Tomorrow's matches feature Crystal Brook versus Port Pirie, Laura versus Caltowie, James Town versus Gulnare, Gladstone, and O Shaughnessy Shield games including Port Pirie versus Crystal Brook and Gladstone versus Port Pirie. All matches are 25 ends and begin at 2:20 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North-Western Association
Beeinomorrow
O'Shaughnessy
Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Laura Y Caltowie
Jamestown
Gulnare
Gladstong
Obituary for William L. Bowen Dies in Laura Hospital
William Lert Bowen died at Laura Hospital on Thursday November 7 at age 79 years nine months. He was an old and respected resident of the Laura district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Lert Bowen
Laura Hospital
Laura District
Gladstone Man Has Leg Back After Mill Accident
Gladstone resident Ted Jolly, son of Mr and Mrs Pat Jolly, suffered serious leg injuries at Alstergren Ply Ltd mill in Cabbage Tree NSW when a half jog splintered and rolled onto his legs. He was taken by ambulance to Orbost then Batemans District Hospital and is reported to be progressing satisfactorily. His parents traveled from Gladstone to Bairnsdale to visit him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted) Jolly
Pat Jolly
Gladstone
Alstergren Ply. Ltd
Cabbage Tree
New South Wales
Lee
Lee Was Badly Mutilated, Dr. Frishaw Was Notified and Mr. Jolly
Orbost
Batmnedate
St Albans Guild Plans Rainbow Fatt and Christmas Party
At a Tuesday meeting of St Albans Church Guild presided by Mrs S W Thomson a Rainbow Fatt was decided for December 3 to aid church funds opened by Mayoress Mrs M Middleton and closed with a dance In the evening A Christmas Party for St Albans children is planned for December 20 with entertainment for the youngsters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Alban’s Church Guild
S. W. Thomson
Port Pirie
M. Middleton
St. Albans
Gladstone Hailstorm Impacts Residents
Severe storm weather in Gladstone on Tuesday around 5 pm produced large hail that struck many, with marbles sized stones. damage was minimal as the storm didn t last long. Those caught outside faced a trying, unpleasant experience during the burst of hail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Hall
Mid North Eastern Tennis Association results and wedding notices
The report lists men's and ladies doubles and singles results from the Mid North Eastern Tennis Association, naming players such as Collins Reid Abbott Sellick McPherson Redden and Hepworth, plus scores. It also notes a Methodist kitchen evening to honor Miss Mary Dunstan and Miss Lorna Wilmshurst ahead of their marriages and details social program. Financial update covers Second Security Loan tallies for Gladstone Georgetown James Town Gulnare Laura and oversubscription figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Collins
R. Reid
Abbott
Sellick
K. McPherson
L. Redden
Pointon
D. Kell
R. Smith
Hepworth
G. Paramountain
R. Dalton
RB. Reid
M. Selick
McPherson
D. Mitchell
B. Poluton
Mesdames McPherson-Staker
Mesdames Girder-Dalton
Mesdames Millingham-Mann
Madames
Breeding Mitchell
Mrs. McPherson
Mrs. Girdier
Mrs. Staker
Mrs. Dalton
Mary Dunstan
Lorna
Wilmshurst
Lorna Wilmshurst
Ronald Codrington
Angaston
Mary Dunata
Ronald Morgan
Melbourne
O. L. Noske
H. Medlin
M. Chambers
Comrades
B. Medlin
Otr
Gwenda Totolke
Lois Herde
H Medlin
Medlin
Chambera
Rose
Gladstone Local Board of Health meets on insanitary premises
A November 11 meeting of Gladstone Local Board of Health inspected premises including Mr Grubb’s cordial factory Mrs Jeffreys shop occupied by James Bros and Mrs Hewett’s property. Findings noted unsatisfactory privies bad repairs and insufficient rainwater containment with actions for repairs or potential condemnation and notices to Mrs Hewett about tank tops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
Gladstone
Messrs. H. Lines
Heaslip
J. F. O'Neill
J. W. Prior
J. R. Potter M
Page
Messrs
J.C. Thomson
J. Landers
Grubb
Mr. Grubb
Chatman
O'Neil
Jeffery
James Bros
Board of ‘Health
Gladstone Street
Correction on Tapector J Landers Report at Grubbs Factory
Gladstone Local Board of Health issues a correction to a prior item from November 8 1946. The bottle wash water at Grubbs factory is clean and healthy. drainage issues due to land formation cause some water to enter gutters. The board seeks remedy. Grubbs factory is consistently hygienic and the editor apologizes for the misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Continental held at Laura home with lantern light
A Continental event at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A. T. James in Laura drew a large crowd despite bad weather. Grounds glowed with coloured electric lights and Chinese lanterns as stalls sold briskly. Proceeds went to the Laura Baptist Strawberry Fete. The evening was organized by Mrs. James and Miss Erna Knauerhase and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. James
Laura
Laura Baptist
Belalie Tennis Association A Grade Meets Details
The Belalie Tennis Association A Grade results show Methodist defeating Jametown Town 9 nets 70 games to 7 sets 78 games. The reports list singles and doubles results for both clubs with players including R. Barnes A. Palmer N. Granite P. McLaren S. Moore R. Molineux A. Gale and others, plus ladies events and mixed doubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Jametown Town
Nets
R. Barnes
A. Pallmer
N. Granite
P. McLaren
S. Moore
Mrsc. Palmer
Behenna
Georgetown Blue
Gladstone Blue
J. Vaughton
D. Lang
W. Edmunds
M. Read
K Noonan
R. Smallacombe
S. Hough
R. Hoffman
I. Vaughton
K. Noonan
M Read
Cough
BR. Smallacombe
St. Momma
Mewes
Tani K. Noonan
Mesdimern Page-Edmunds
Misses P. Noonan
Brofan
J. Hley-Hm. Staker
Sineles
Laura Bowling Club opens 1946 47 season amid fine weather
Opening day at Laura Bowling Green praised for ideal conditions as members and affiliated clubs gathered. President R A Filler welcomed guests and noted the green had been levelled and top dressed. Officials and club members from Granite Stone Crystal Brook Ganara Gulnare Callowie Port Pirie and more attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bowling Green
R.A. Filler
Fuller
Cubs
B. Waugh
Grndstone
S. Gordon
Laura Methodist Fete Planned at Town Hall
Final arrangements for the Laura Methodist Ladies Straw berry Fete to be held Friday next November 22 at the Town Hall were made at a Tuesday meeting. Mrs. W. J. Stafford presided. Conveners reported progress for aweeta cake produce strawberry cool drinks and ice cream stalls. Mrs. Knauerhase will open the event at 2 PM with musical items by visiting artists. An operetta Fairy Tale Fantasia will be performed by church children followed by Memory Lane featuring old favorite songs and scenes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist
W. J. Stafford
Knauerhase
Memory Lane
Land Settlement Progress Under Hincks Watch
The Playford Government reports extensive land purchases across South East Eight Mile Creek Eyre Peninsula Loxton totaling about 286k acres for ex servicemen. Developments include housing by the South Australian Housing Trust, prefabrication underway, and plans for irrigation schemes, drainage studies, and large area cultivation with two years to full settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Playford
Hincks
South East
Eight Mile Creek
Eyre Peninsula
Loxton
Lan
Australia
Iauhui
South Australian Housing Trust
Southester
Woorattonbally
Elgin Mile Creek
Kansaroo Island
Land Bond
Fire risk complaint prompts call for better firefighting gear
Letter from Tam Rundle of Jamestown laments a garden fire and warns of insufficient firefighting equipment and organization in the district. He recalls a well equipped past station at Collingrove and urges action to avert tragedy, noting pigeons used to signal emergencies and listing local student exam results.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alban's Guild
MID North Eastern Tennis Association
Whyte Yarcowle
Terowle Methodist
Canowle
B. Corcorans
Vanson
R. Anson
Nayda
J. Redden
Wearne
Burton
Paramountain
J. Edmonds Girdler
H. Groves
Mitchell
Laidies
Miss Mattner
Mrs. Abbot
Mrs. Mattersby
Georgetown
Jameetown
Walker
Local Board OF Health
Belalie Tennis Association
Wirrabara
Gladiol
John Victor
Charles Cugley
Misa
Irene Dawn Dansie
Salvation Army
Wv. Richards
Port Firle
Agi
Hitde
K. Newlyn
Michael Miller
Lois Qugley
Ron Dansie
George Cugley
James Danie
J. Wilson
Gang
Adelaide
Victoria
Hoghen
Tan
Qratam Janz
Institute
L. Wilson
M.C
Keith Dansin
J. K. Dansie
A. V. Cugley
Moonta Bay
The
L.C.L
Bush
Wnless
Eimripient
Collingrove
Red Point
Tofisha
Tam
Sir
Rundle
Tamestawa
Australian Music Eluminations Board
University
Kathleen Newlyn
Rosemary Porter
Marjorie Porter
Coral Butcher
Cynthia, Tidswell
Maura ‘Boteber
Ess
Areas Express
Ngment
Ra.a.f
Tr Alsa
RAAF
Air Force
Legislative Council
North Terrace
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Katharine Hepburn
Walter Huston
Turhan Bey
Aline Macmahon
Akim Tamiroff
Em.g.m
Pearl S. Buck
Dragon Seed
Toney
Phantom Inc
Pete Smith
Chevrolet
Hevrolet
J. J. McCarthy
Oldsmobile
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