Port Pirie Technical School Gladstone Branch Display
An afternoon display at Memorial Hall showcased Gladstone Branch pupils hard at work with fine needlework and frocks. Mrs Roberts and her sister presented items from Port Pirie including lingerie and table linen. About 100 attendees enjoyed recitations songs and a dainty afternoon tea served by Miss Roberts pupils with proceeds donated to the Institute Library Funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Port Pirie
Miss Roberts
W. L. Palmer
Jean White
J. Sargent
Mesdames Pritchard
F. C. Spotswood
R. J. McDonald
M. Lines
Wilkin
Gladstone News Notes Social Visits And Farewells
Personal items from Gladstone report Shell Australia district representative E Neaverson has relocated to Nalpa on Main Street with contact at Phone 136. J Humphris and J Drummond of Adelaide, formerly Gladstone, visited the town with Mr and Mrs W Cook. Friends bid farewell to W Leegue as he departs for Cockburn, praising his Scoutmaster and sports involvement. Mr R Pannell and family visit Adelaide, their son Leslie excelling at Teachers College. W Growden Jr. shows improvement and returns home from an Adelaide private hospital. H J Frith recovering well after an operation at Crystal Brook Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. &. Neaverson
Shell Company of Australia
Gladstone
Nalpa
Main Street
Messrs
J. Humphris
J. Drummond
Adelaide
W. C. Cook
W. Leegue
Cockburn
Leegue
Gladstone Boy Scouts
R. Pannell
Leslie Pannell
Teachers College
W. Growden Jr
H. J. Frith
Crystal Brook Hospital
Open Market versus Pool debated at Gladstone meeting
About 42 farmers attended in Gladstone with Mayor H T Harslett presiding as W C Coltman of the Australian Wheat Merchants Association explained open market conditions. He argued the pool and miller alliance harm growers by eliminating competition and depriving them of premiums, insisting supply and demand govern prices and merchants bear storage losses and market risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Coltman
Australian Wheat Merchants Association
Gladstone
H. T. Harslett
Coltman
Wheat Merchants’ Association
Aga Millers
Quirky aphorisms hint at daily life and humor
A year long diary plan by a stationer, jokes about book worms and sales. Wry lines on women in law, the idea of success at a greasy pool, and a joke about breakfast preferences. Ends with a Mrs B and Mr A breakfast quip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A
Prime Minister Calls for Vote On White Australia Policy
A dated plea to South Australian electors urges backing the Government’s policy for Empire defence and law and order, contrasting with Labour activists. The PM appeals to workers directly, stressing wages, living standards, and continued employment under his policy, while condemning extremist union-busting tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Australia
Caltowie Bowling Club Opens Second Season With Green Ceremony
The Caltowie Bowling Club began its second season on Saturday November 3 with a grand green opening led by President J H Both. About two hundred attendees from members, wives, and neighboring clubs celebrated, while a new clubhouse contract to Mr Larsson and a dedicated Ladies Croquet Club House were noted. Green Committee members praised the green’s condition as Mrs J H Both rolled the final jack and Mrs H V Batten bowled the first bowl before tea at Memorial Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
J. H. Both Esq
J.P
Both
Caltowie Green
Caltowie Club
Larsson
W. Batten
A. H. Graham
R. Rees
J. H
Jack
H. V. Batten
District Council of Caltowie meets amid road works and bids
The October 29 1923 meeting notes progress on contracts with Hunter Bros placing 70 to 80 tons of screened metal daily on roads in Eastern Hornsdale Mount Mary and Tarcowie wards. It covers staff holidays, charges, cemetery book updates, tender invites for chaff supply, a new horse purchase, B Street lighting, insurance on petrol pumps, and weed destruction notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Leahy
E. T. Hollitt
L. W. Hockey
Thos Swearsse
W. Graham
W. Swearse
A. McDonald
Hunter Bros
Eastern
Hornsdale
Mount Mary
Tarcowie
Lehmann
Laura Road
Ranger
A. Hector
H. Steicke
A. Dunstan
Hume Pipe Co
Hume
L. Govt. Dept
Dept. of Lands and Survey
Hollitt
Tarcoche Aa
Port Adelaide-Run Saturday racing notes pace lineup
Racing notes by Euramic list potential favorites across hurdles steeple and handicap events at Port Adelaide with contenders including Bellum Tom s Robe Son Neteer Lord Brixton Kapinga Too In Quisitive Pistol Grip Some Quality Kallora Euraford Naseem Lu Crasia Paul Strange Marco Polo Taurus Baillie Guard in first and second divisions across hurdles and heats.
A Suitable Gift for a Widower Paradise Regained
A brief note on choosing a thoughtful present for a widower, referencing themes of patience and endurance akin to Paradise Regained. The piece ties Time and tide to steady, modest offerings that honor loss while offering quiet support.
Belalia Fire Fighting Organisation Holds Annual Meeting
The Belalia Fire Fighting Organisation met in Jamestown with H. K. Moore chairing. Members discussed three fires with notable arc saves, praised work at the Council quarry, and planned fire breaks around Gundaleer. Delegates were named for the Association and new rules for motorists noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalia Fire Fighting Organisation
Belalie
Jamestown
Messrs
H. K. Moore
F. Cummings
M. J. Cronie
P. J. Kerin
Jas. Gillan
Co. L. Hewett
A. McAghill
W. Stofftmann
H. J. Richardson
F. R. Field
Mesats
Scotcher
Messrs. F. Cummings
W. Hoffmann
Mr. Richardson
J. Travers
J. Horgath
C. Adams
O. Wehrmann
Hewett
Mr. Cronin
Mr. Cummings
Cummings
Gilfillan
M. J. Cronin
Hoffmann
Richardson
Belalie North
Spalding Personal Notices Include Returns and Visits
Spalding residents report Ida Hewish’s improving health as she nears recovery. F W Baulderstone and Cicily Daly return to Cradock and Spalding respectively. D D L Archer spent the past weekend in Town while John and Bladwin John enjoy a holiday in Adelaide. Owen Paddick of Berri visits Spalding as guest of H C Paddick. Edna Hughes moves to Adelaide. G M Knowles visited Adelaide. Rt. Rev. A C Weber, moderator of the Presbyterian Church, preached in Spalding and stays with A C McLean at the Mange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Hewish
Spalding
F. W. Baulderstone
Cicily Daly
Cradock
DD. L. Archer
Miss John
Bladwin John
Adelaide
Owen Paddick
Berri
H. C. Paddick
Edna Hughes
G. M. Knowles
A. C. Weber
Presbyterian Church
A. C. McLean
Mange
Sportsmen and Moderation Sayings Featured in Column
A collection of aphorisms on restraint and behavior appears in a playful column. The proverbs touch on sportsmanship, ambition, imitation, income, and self awareness, reflecting a folksy moral tone. The piece compares actions and consequences with humor and caution.
Blight speaks for primary producers at Gladstone
The Liberal Federation candidate Mr. W. L. Blight addressed electors at the Gladstone Institute on Friday evening. He urged protection for primary producers and opposed high duties on essentials, while supporting debt consolidation under a Loan Council. He praised recent acts aiding farmers and road improvements and warned against socialist elements within the Commonwealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Federation
Gladatona Institute
H. M. Pascoe
W. L. Blight
Napperby
South Australia
Scullin
Grey
Blight
Commonwealth
Crystal Brook Sees Small Entries In Crop Competition
The Mid Northern Crop Competition secretary Mr W L Pengilly reports only 17 entries due to poor crops and uncertain rain. Prizes reduced to first £8 and gold medal, second £6, third £3. Judging starts Nov 15 with districts Narridy Georgetown Gulnare Rochester Hart. Crystal Brook Tennis Club opens three new asphalt courts costing about £270 with a fourth planned. Opening ceremony Nov 10 featured by Mr W W Robinson. Blues beat Reds in color match 16 sets to 11. Armistice Day observed with solemn three minute silence across churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Pengilly
Redhill
J. A. Lyon M.P
W. M. Hill
J. A. Smith
E. E. Lang
C. R. E. Smart
M. Smart & Son
H. Snow
Crystal Brook Tennis Club
W. W. Robinson
A. J. Green
Alex McDonald
Blues
Reds
Salvation Army Captain Davies in Motorcycle Accident
On Wednesday evening Captain Davies of the Salvation Army, returning from Laura on a motor cycle, struck a stone and was thrown to the roadway. He sustained concussion and facial injuries but no fractures. He was attended by Dr Tassie of Laura and is reported as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davies
Salvation Army
Laura
Northern Areas Football Association meeting at Gladstone
Delegates from Gladstone Georgetown Jamestown and others met at the Commercial Hotel Gladstone with Mr C Budge presiding. The minutes balance sheet and receipts total £282 7s 6d in, expenditure £181 17s 2d, net profits £51 6s 3d, ending balance £100 10s 4d. A £10 per club distribution and £2 10s to the secretary were approved. An Inter-association match with Broughton Association was added to the agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Hotel
Gladstone
Mr. C. Budge
Leo
Travers
Page
Mr. Leo
Berridge
Broughton Association
Stephena
White Australia and constitutional order debate cited
The speaker Mr Blight backs Mr Bruce in enforcing constitutional law and order. He expresses hope that election day will see a White Australia proceed free from what is described as destabilizing red influences undermining the Constitution, mentioning W Hancock and Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berg
Black
Brown
Brindle
Blight
Bruce
Australia
Jealous lover sparks happiness for woman says proverb
A folk saying notes that nothing pleases a woman more than her lover’s jealousy. The remark reflects social humor about affection and approval. It emphasizes the playful value placed on romantic interest and possessiveness in relationships.
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Glark’s
Clark’s Gladstone Stores
Areas Express
Gladstone Branch
Review” Office
L. M
W. Judell
Open Market
Federal Elections
MR. Bruce
M. Bruce
Caltowie Bowling Club
J.H. Roth
R. L Rees
Hon. Lee
J. A. Both
J. BE. Lehmann
Julius Both
Allen Both
W. 8. Hennett
J. Cross
W. Neaie
R. G. Moore
FF. Symonds
E. J. Catford
I. V. Graham
G. Henderson
J. L. Batten
H. H. ¥. Batten
M. Slattery
C. Budge
W. M. Murtin
H. HM. Larsson
F. Larsson
L. Slattery
F. Trengove
A. J. Lock
G. Hills
G. Thomsen
E. H. Bills
C. Noonan
J. J. Noonan
J. Kildea
Racing Notes
Euramic
Port Adelaide
Bellum
Tom
Sonneteer
Lord Brixton
Welter
Naseem Or
Lucrasia
Paul Strange
Marco Polo
Leadenhall
Taurus
Baillie Guard
Po Man
Bruce-Page
Commonwealth Bank
Development and
Development and Migration Commission
Pan-Pacific
Jock Garden
Bolahevic
A.C.T.U
Melbourne
MR. W. L. Blight
Crystal Brook
Man
Croquet Club
Steadman
Northern Areas Football Association
W. Hancock
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