Ladder of success Mr Poynton's hard climb
A Melbourne story outlines Mr Poynton's rise from miners’ trade unionist to a key political ally of Prime Minister Hughes and Sir Cook. It notes his long service since 1879, roles in administration, and coalition work, with plans for continuous service pending telephonist training at Gladstone Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poynton
W Heaton
Hughes
Sir Cook
Bee
Navy
Ing
Asta At
W. M. Hi
J. J. Mullany
Robe Street
St. Kilda
Victoria
Deputation Seeks Earlier Gladstone Adelaide Trunk Line
A Monday night deputation led by Mayor E A Gale urged the Postmaster General A Poynton to build an extra trunk line from Gladstone to Adelaide and ensure continuous service. Gladstone, with nine trunk lines and 15 new subscribers waiting, is the busiest exchange outside Adelaide. The minister replied work is already underway and will be expedited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Gale
Hop. A. Poynton
Gladstone
Adelaide
8.A
Gladetone
Tennis match schedule and results for Laura Wirrabars Gladstone Stone Hut clubs
The article outlines a November to December 19th tennis program for Laura Wirrabars Gladstone Stone Hut clubs with matches on Nov 18 Nov 20 Dec 2 Dec 9 on Laura Stone Hut courts. It records a Nov 11 association match Laura vs Gladstone won by Gladstone and lists detailed singles and doubles results against Winter Kearney Schmidt Cox and others, with final tallies: Laura 7 76 games Wirrabars 19 sets 08 games Stone Hut 3 sets 40 games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of
Laura
V. Wirrabars
Stone Hut
Gladstone
Wirrabars
Laura Stone Hut
Wireabera
St Laura
Boorsee
I. M. Bille
L. L. Bootley
Beighateio
Merritt
E.J. Humpheis
Winter
G. Kearney
Quinian
Scotcher
Rumball
Misses Schmidt
Gor
Mra Winter
Mra
Homphris Joab
Mra Deeble
Miss M. Gale
Quigley Inet
Misa Schmidt
Iss Campbell
Miss Cox
Mire Winter
Mrs Techie
Mra Humphris
Mire M. Gale
Sander & Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypt Extract Promotion
An advertisement extols Sander & Sons Pure Volatile Eucalypts Extract as superior to inferior brands. It claims wide availability at chemists and stores and cites court approval as a guarantee of quality, with user testimonials praising the product’s long history and efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander & Sons
Sanders
Supreme Court
Mel
Bsander
Alesis
J. Kine
Acckland
Bandie
Sarder
South Australians defeat English cricket team by four wickets
Disjointed notes report South Australians overcame England by four wickets in a cricket match. A Broken Hill resident, Mr Robert Learmouth, died suddenly on Friday. The ex-Khedive of Egypt received £500,000 for private property sequestered in 1914. In Adelaide two men were fined for selling newspapers after one o'clock on Saturday. The text closes with a quip on optimism versus pessimism and a remark on rude behavior to servants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Learmouth
Broken Hill
Georgetown Letters Reflect Weather Change and Community Events
News from Georgetown and CalTowie recounts a shift to cooler weather ending a heat wave. Reaping looks to expand in the district ahead of a Wednesday concert for St Mary’s RC Church Building Fund. CalTowie notes a Ladies Guild social and fundraiser, a banquet for retiring secretary Mr Hill, and a gold medal presentation. A mare was destroyed after an accident, and upcoming events include a Strawberry Fete for electric lighting and notes on haymaking and harvest progress.
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Georgetown
Bt Mery
RC Church
Caltowie
Ladies
Methodiat School
Borge
Derbyshire
Adélaide
R. W. Wilkinson
J. Uock
Institute
Hill
Sesson
M. F. Leahy
Messra P. Callary
A. Noonan
H. Royal
W. G. Proseer
Warnest
R. Wilkinapp
Jim Haren
F. Fellenbarg
Counsil
Brenda Bills
Anton Dale triumph at Tattersall's trials meeting
At Tattersall's on Saturday 8 year old Anton Dale ridden by apprentice Selby followed Martindale in the trials. Silver Heart won the burdies, Dependence took the principal event with Maetora second and Stageboy third. Vesurius won the juveniles, Darby winner Leon took the Welter, and Golden Cook beat the apprentices in the foul handicap. Cantata Stakes Linlithgow and the B. Fisher Plate were won in a hat trick by Violoncello, while King Ingoda dominated Melbourne Cup talk with a large stake by stable followers. Mooney attracted ride offers for next VB0 Grand National meetings.
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Antondale
Martindale
Selby
Silver Heart
Dependence
Maetora
Vesuvius
Saheed
Darby
Leon
Adavals
Golden Cook
Violoncello
Australis
Samuel Horri
Anton King
Atmaan
Densacre
Bhacko
Williamstown
Shasko
Agao
Tait
Aeto
King Ingoda
King
Nogeda
Wes Po
Mooney
Chence
Flemington
Horoes
Anton
Maclaren
Australia
Adelaide
Gladstone
Gladstone V Laura Set To Race On Gladstone Oval
Gladstone and Laura teams meet on the Gladstone oval Saturday afternoon. Gladstone will be represented by Pascoe Berry Brows Gomer Edwards McLeren Odgers Kuss Smallacombe Harris Olansy Cos Eumalok Leo in the event.
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Gladstone
Laura
Gladstone Oval
Shases
Pascoe
Berry
Brows
Gomer
Edwards
McLeren
Odgers
Kuss
Smallacombe
Harris
Olansy
Cos
Eumalok
Leo
Leesve Relief Food Donations and Appeal for William Leesue Family
The Leesue Bellef Food committee seeks donations from residents to aid the late William Leesue’s family. Respondents are urged to send contributions promptly so the fund can be organized into a definite benefit before the festive season.
Port Adelaide Trial Stakes Drive Names Confused
A garbled racing card from Port Adelaide shows mixed divisions and misprinted horse names. Notable entries include Misleading Lady, Black Bogus, Stanton, St Aubtorn, and Oaklands Plate with Silent Might or Melanie. Walter Guillemot and Plantive listed in stakes. Leadenhall Handiesp named Gealer or Margoon in uncertain pairings.
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Port Adelaide
Titl Stanton
St. Aubtorn
Pastaway
Adavele
Leon
Might
Melanie
Walter
Guillemot
Plantive
Leadenhall
Gealer
Margoon
Gladstone Wins Georgetown Clash by 7 Wickets
In Georgetown on Saturday, Gladstone defeated Georgetown by seven wickets. Georgetown scored 106 with Palmer 28, Daveron 17, and E O Nankivell 15 top scoring. New Gladstone bowler P Clancy impressed with four key wickets, while Orchard 34 and Pascoe 44 not out steered Gladstone past the target with eight wickets down.
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Georgetown
Gladstone
Palmer
Daveron
E. O. Nankivell
P. Clancy
T. McLaren
L. Orchard
Orchard
Pascoe
Acorn
Scorse
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Warren’s Gladstone
Ladder OF Success
MR Poynton
Abie Et Bie
Gladtone
Bod
Soen
Warren
Melbourne
Nelson
Progranme
Genta
Bills
Marritt
J. Reishetain
Humparis
Hieg
Gladstone On
Gatorday
Mov
Pra
Wirrabara
Gladatone Btone
Jamestown Hospital
Howard Baker
Sporting News
Ewrenic
Davoren
Clancy
Baokenars
Orchard F. Paga
McLaren
Phillis
Kamolek
B. McGregor
McLeres
P. McLaren
Sundries
Tass
Star
Fox Ter Chnay
AJP
Komsick
Gladssst
J.P. Kumsick
Buckenazs
Be. C. Neckerilleas
P. Berry
G. Mankivall
W. Edwards
Mankivell
G. Menkivall
Pbt
Peer
Crystal Brook East
Tha
Fenwick’s
Tal
Rae
Pan
Leesve
Brpres
E. W.G
J.H.L
W. Bend
E. BE
Dalsse
F. B
W.E
J. Newtoo
J. Miles
L. V
Cok
Sedinary
J. Sa
W. Moeshell
Peasy Sinworth
John Ober
Avis
Belay
Drummond
Aieens
Cavamagh
M. Cummings
EE. Jinge
Srambera Imisen
Curry
Cricket
Rocky River Cricket Association
Georgetown VY. Gladstone
O. Palmer
Nankevill
P.M. Thompson
R. Treasure
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