Orchard DFC Citation Highlights Courage in Monsoon Missions
The Air Ministry confirms Flight Lieutenant Douglas Orchard DFC for bravery in Middle East and India between 1944 and the Burma invasion. He flew unarmed during monsoon hazards, penetrating enemy territory and contributing to mission success with keenness courage and skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Air Ministry
Grehard
D.P.C
D.O. Orchard
Orchard
Middle East
India
Burma
Farewell to Miss Walter from Jamestown clubs
Friday November 2 members of the Jamestown Croquet and Bowls Ladies Clubs met at the Club rooms to bid farewell to Miss Walter who has left Jamestown to live in Adelaide. The president praised her as a keen player and member and wished her happiness in her new home. Mrs McLennan spoke for the bowlers and Miss Walter thanked everyone for their good wishes. Golf croquet was enjoyed in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Croquet
Bowline
Miss Walter
Jamestown
Adelate
Croquet Clu
Mrs. McLennan
Armistice Day Observed in Gladstone
Armistice Day was observed at Gladstone on Sunday morning with a gathering of returned men and friends at the Rock Cairn in Main Street. Laurel wreaths were laid by Mr. R. G. Glenn, president of Gladstone R.S.A., and a floral token by Mrs. J. Creber. Silent tribute was paid to the Gallant men who sacrificed their lives in the two great wars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Rock Cairn
Main Street
R. G. Glenn
Gladstone R.5.a
J. Creber
Gladstone District Council Meeting Highlights 1949
The Gladstone district council met November 9 1949 with Crs O Neill Potter Prior Lines Heaslip Lehmann and others present. Reports on finances wards and overseer were read. road and bridge concerns urged including railway bridge repair and a potential one span solution. a bridge over Rocky River and girders were discussed. Community events included a complimentary dinner November 18 for returned service personnel and requests for certificates of honor. Health and sanitation items covered immunization notes and garbage disposal improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
F. O'Neill
J. Potter
J. W. Prior
C. H. Lines
Granta
Dept. of Lands
Russell
Commonwealth Bank
Red Cross Society
Children's Welfaré Dept
Community Development Association
Clrewar Prom Elder, Smith & Co
National Fitness Council
Tractor @o
N.D.C. Association
Reid Bros
Timber
L.7.c
Pedman & Padman
Gladstone R.S.A
AE Lines
Brewood
Ranger
Prior
Heaslip
District Ave
le Harris
Dr. Prior
Potter
Gr. Prior
Treaylon Park
Council Depot
Electric Light Cricket Ground
Cr Potter
Swift
H. T. Harslett
J. A. Lyons
Gladstone
Rocky River
Onespan
Lehmann
Main Street
M.P
Blyt-Gladstone
Board of Health
Heuslip
Tassie
Lines
Henslip
Mhat
North Western District Synod Holds Postwar Meeting
The North Western District Synod of the Methodist Church met in Aura on October 0 and 31 with Rev. B. Lawson as chair and Rev. D W Annear as secretary. Resolutions praised postwar peace, urged deeper evangelical witness, and proposed appointments including probationers and a country deputationist for Home Mission needs. The Laura Church choir aided the event with two anthems and a delegates’ meal fed about 40 attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Western District Synod of the Methodist Church
Aura
B. Lawson
D. W. Annear
F.albury
MC. Morris
H. C. Horner
S. K. Wiseman
Laure Cleewit
SG. Forth
Yongola
Bisdon Park
C. &. H. Pitman
K Wiseman
Home Mission
DO. IL. Noske
Laura
Nod
Neas
Jesus Christ
Cri
Wesley College
Laura Church
Church Anniversary at Belalie North Observed
The Methodist Church at Selalie North held its annual Church Anniversary on Sunday and Monday November 11 and 12. The event featured inspiring addresses by Rev O L Noske, strong singing led by Mrs C Davies, solos by Miss Nita Bray and Mr S Nicolle, and musical support from organist Mr W Cummings and Miss D Cummings. A varied programme included solos by Miss J Davies Miss L Herde from Jamestown and Mr Glesson from Jamestown, organ and violin selections, a duet by Miss Nancy Bray and Mr Bray, and a chorus of two anthems. Mrs J Mapper presented a year end report and thanks. Supper followed with table displays and flowers from Miss Smart’s garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Selalie North
Bac
Hov
O. L. Noske
Nita Bray
S. Nicolle
C. Davies
W. Cummings
D. Cummings
J. Davies
Mise L. Herde
Jamestown
Nicolle
Glesson
Napper
Nancy Bray
Mr. Bray
N- Bray
Aid J. Klis
Mapper
A. D. Bray
M. Warner
Jamestown CWA International Day Highlights Malta Tribute
On November 8 the Jamestown CWA branch held International Day. The room featured Maltese symbols including a Maltese flag, citrus fruit, beehives, lace and pictures of pre war Malta. A musical program was arranged and the Malta Anthem performed. Mrs Brooks spoke on Malta and interviewed Mrs Hut40. A vote of thanks thanked speakers and artists. Afternoon tea concluded an enjoyable afternoon.
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Runnie
Rodeghiero
Malta
Walla
Kumnick
Rowe
H. Bailey
Palmer
Ay Ain
Boucaut
D. Brooks
Brooks
Hut
Fores
Hanks
Williams
Mauve
Brogan
Local Southern Flinders A Grade 1 Association Tennis Recap
November 10 matches feature Murraytown sweeping Appila while Wirrabara and Yandiah push strong showings. Caura and Wirrabara compound losses for Stone Hut as the region’s clubs race through men and ladies doubles and singles with tight sets and close totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murraytown
Wein
Appila
Stone Hitt
Caura
Yandian
Estrone Wirrabara
Battled & Mely
Wirrabara
Laita
Hur
Yandiah
Laura v. Stone Hut
T Reichstein W. Wade
L. Kore S
Northeast
Evans-D. Wilson
C. Northeast
Wade
Robbach
Hincks-Bowman
Hincks
N. Bowman
Evans
V. Kou
Miss C. Northeast
J. Robrlagh
A. Hincks
J. Retallick
M Reichsten
H. Barker
W. Francis
J. Cobiac
K. Reichstein
Wirrawars
R. Giddings
A. Francis
L. Heaslip
G. Kranz
J. Francis
Kupke
J. Sutter
Sen.g. Seaman
R. Daw
Hol Hiv L. Byles
T. Lymch
Sutter
Misa J. R. Woolford
Cox
Miss M. Woolford
Daniel
Mrs. Pattner
J. Cockburn
Proposed Hall in Laura for Returned Personnel
A Laura committee seeks funds to build a hall for ex servicemen and the community. The hall would serve as a meeting and recreation space and may include facilities for locals who supported war work. The project aims to honour Returned Personnel and provide a central venue, with initial funds around £600 and further fundraising planned.
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Laura
Od Rsa
Jst
Tts Digirlet
Fuad
Australia
Canowie Belt Weather Shifts With Rain Snow Fete Planned
Recent steady rain soaked ground with minimal runoff while a brief snow dusting surprised Saturday morning observers. Farmers report slower crops but lucerne and hay cutting progress. The Canowie Belt Strawberry Fete is set for next Saturday night in the Hall with strawberries ice cream stalls. Local Welcome Home Committee to host first Social on November 36 expecting many servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welcome Home Committee
Miss Maviz Simmons Surprise Birthday Party
A FF.CE committee hosted a surprise party for Miss Maviz Simmons on her 20th birthday with games and music. The piece notes improved pastures after recent rains and congratulates Mr and Mrs B Retchen of Yacanowia on the birth of a daughter Shirley Fay. The Jamestown Sailors Soldiers Airmen Fathers Association meeting elected Mr James Gilfillan as secretary after Mr J L Orchard resigned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ff.ce
Maviz Simmons
Eich
B. Retchsten
Bonnls
Shirley Fay
Laura District Council Meets For November 2 1945
The Laura District Council minutes record Present-Crs V W Blesing C L Smith L E Karger P J Lynch and Clerk L G Lehmann with apologies for Dr Bowker. Topics include taxation inquiries on vacant allotments, postwar employment, public houses assessment, Leaders Training Camp, noxious weeds, Baby Health Train discussions, financial assistance from Minda Home, and postwar Red Cross work. A £1 1s donation to Minda Home is noted. Water for Laura Station stock discussed. railways to supply water. hall repairs and relocation of a fuse box considered. a water pipe under the footpath approved. tall chairs matter postponed to the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crs
V. W. Blesing
C. L. Smith
L. E. Karger
P. J. “Lynch C. ‘Amey
L. G. Lehmann
National Fines Council
Dept. of Agriculture
S.a.ll
Mothers’ and Babies Health Association
Australian Red Cross Society
Mothers and Babies Health Association
P.M.G. Dept
North Laura
Dr. Amey
Oval
Dr. Smith
Laura Station
Amey
Superintendent of Railways
L. Baehm
Karger
Change in Coupon Rationing in Clothing and Footwear
Extensive alterations to clothing coupare rules across all items. Wool garments except men’s suits and women’s costumes see roughly half the ratings. knitwear and felted items placed on the coupons list. New rates reduce overcoats and other wool pieces, with B coupons expiring November 15 and no new June issue planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keane
Britain
Twuago
Allyool
Appila Sports Club Announces 47th Annual Meeting at Stacy Park
The Great Northern Athlete Club lists programme events and prize money for the 47th annual meeting at Stacy Park on New Year’s Day. Prizes include £40 for 220 yards, £50 for a five mile Scratch, and various trotting, cycling, and distance events with several races and handicaps. Contact joint secretary A Reichstein for details. inquiries already arrive from Broken Hill and several coastal towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Athlete Club
Stacy Park
Stacey Park
A. Reichstein
Appila
Con. Clarke
Broken Hill
Whyalls
Jaide
Pirie
Kadina
Ed Borough
Cricket match score report Bundajear v Spalding defense
Spalding bowled Bundajear out for 69 with Clarke taking 2/12 and Kerin 2/23. Bundajear replied 112 all out with Kerin and Hancock leading the way as Williams, Tucker, and Brown took early wickets in the lower order.
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Clarke
B Jones
Stegert
Hd. Ker
Chettirs
Bowling
J. Kartera
D. Williams
L Jones
Bundajear
J. Kerin
Lhw
Tucker
F. Clark
F. Weffernan
Clark
Paher
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Douglas Orchard
Tootall Systavs
Ea Els
BIG
North-Western District Synod
Belalie North
Jamestown C.W.A. International Day
Southern Flinders
Aix, Pesident
Laura Sur-branch
Syly
J. Condon
Leura Sub-teduch
Whyte-Yarcowie
Hector
Douglas
A.D. Phillips
Gilflian
Byerlee
Arso
Jamestown Branch
Aucress
Jas
Gilfillan
S.A
Mente
Mee
Eis
Laura Ice & Produce CO. Ltd
Appila Sports
Cricket
Bandaleer
Spalding
A. C. Masters
Christian Science Monitor
Teghles_Comercive
Unhnaal_Pieg
Magaine ‘Socios
I Ita Monitor
Tdsal
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