Music Examinations Pass List For 1944 May And November
Pupils of Miss Nan cy Lawrie A.Mus.A. achieved success in Australian Music Board Examinations held in May and November 1944. Pianoforte results include Doreen Simpson pass Grade V and Margaret Brooks pass Grade IV. Theory honours obtained by Gwenda Toholke and Margaret Brooks with scores 100 and 89 percent respectively. Toholke also honours at Grade V with 91 percent. Brooks again honours at Grade IV with 5 percent. Pupils of Miss R. M. Spicer Laura: Imelda Searle Practical Grade I, Nellie Green Grade IV, Judith Tassie Grade V, Marion O'Dea Grade V, all honours for Tassie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Lawrie
A.mus.a
Australian Music Board
Doreen Simpson
Margaret Brooks
Gwenda Toholke
P.c
R. M. Spicer
Laura
Imelda Searle
Nellie Green
Judith Tassie
Marion O'Dea
Buying for the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund operations
The article explains the FFCF procurement process for wartime comforts. It details weekly wool purchases, calico and towelling supplies, khaki dyed handkerchiefs, and the need to obtain rationing commission coupons. It lists hostels, clubs, recreation huts, and furnished leave houses with furniture, appliances, and even sewing machines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFCF
Australian Comforts Fund aids parcels to troops
Mr H T Krohn of the Victorian Division of the Australian Comforts Fund defends parcel deliveries to service personnel. He notes complaints of undelivered parcels are handled by a combined effort of the ACF and affiliated bodies. The program plans to ship Christmas hampers to operational areas and relies on carriers and postal staff to speed deliveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Comforts Fund
H. Ti. Krohn
Victorain
ACF
A.cor
Krohn
From Fighting Germans in Africa to Fighting Fires in Australia
The Commonwealth Disposals Commission offers high powered War Department type utility vehicles through State Government channels for firefighting use. Hurle vehicles impressed in El Alamein and across desert campaigns in Egypt and Libya with speeds of 45 to 50 mph and strong cross country performance. Available at an attractive rate for firefighting purposes.
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Commonwealth Disposals Commission
War Department
el Alamein
Egypt
Libya
Disposals Commission
The Rainfall in Jamestown Year by Year
A lengthy OCR style table records monthly rainfall figures for Jamestown across several years from 1880s to 1940s. The data includes totals, monthly measurements, and assorted numeric annotations reflecting precipitation amounts.
Jamestown Council Debates Town Stock and Yard Upgrades
Jamestown council discusses stock and animal deaths in parks, sideboard height for Cayman Jeffs drag, and requests to repair plantation fencing near the police station. Proceedings cover lighting upgrades, 12 month chaff supply, and naming owners of wandering livestock with burial if owners cannot be identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. T. Daly
J. R. G. Thomas
W. H. Adams
J. Wisnevske
E. ¥. Clift
Jamestown Bowling
Luh
E. H. E.vmonds
MLS
Jamestown
Spalding
Legislative Council
E. Watkins
Highways Dept
Irvine Street Bridge
Demeery
Police Station
Weighhbridge
Clift
Weighridge
Trould
Works Committee
Cr. Adams
Cr. Thomas
North Parade
Cr. Wisneyske
Red Cross Circle
Cr. Wenham
Adelaide Electric Supply Co’s
Hecht
Wisnevske
Adams
Works
Dr. Thomas
Cayman Jeffs
Wisneyske
Wenham
Moorre’s Park
Dalgety & Co. Ltd
Cal towie Wind-up Ball Raises £1200 for War Funds
The Cal towie community held a Wind-up Ball concluding a three month Baby Competition. Forty two functions including Sheep-Dog Trials, speed coursing, trotting, football, and auctions raised £1200 for War Funds. Baby Jennings won top votes, with Baby Hartwig and Baby Crossman close behind. The event honored the mothers and ladies committees and supported fighting forces.
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Caltowie
Baby Hartwig
Baby Crossman
Baby Jennings
N. Chariton
War Funds Committee
McKenzie
Fahby Hartwig
Crossman
W. 5S. Bennett
Merv
Holland
K. Parker
F. Crossman
Dualowie
V.O.A.C. Formed at Jamestown
The Volunteer Air Observation Corps is formed in Jamestown led by E. J. Williams with E. A. Wight as second in command. Its aim is to assist aircraft in difficulty and the public is urged to help by telephoning Jamestown P.O. if a plane signals for landing or lights or flares at any time.
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VOAC
Voluntary Air Observation Corps
Jamestown
E. J. €. Williams
E. A. Wight
Wight
Volunteer Air Observation Corps
Jamestown P.O
Laura Ice and Produce oy Limited LAURA SA Manufacturer November Prices
Laura Ice and Produce oy Limited LAURA SA manufacturers announce November prices for dairy and poultry items. They list butter fat with government subsidy 1/84, eggs with Egg Board services, and offer to purchase prime dressed poultry for Xmas use with stated per pound prices for turkeys cockerels fowls young ducks and invite regular forwarding for top prices.
Jamestown Hospital Board Reports November 10 1944
Jamestown Hospital Inc board meeting notes October finances and wages paid. Officers approve writing off several accounts. House Committee reports wood and water satisfactory. laundry and kitchen need work. extend wood shed eight feet. Medical Officer shows October daily average 20 patients with 6 births and 2 deaths. staff strained by transfers. Tenders for 1945 supplies approved. Aga Cooker ordered. subsidy sought. Letter of goodwill sent to J E Lehmann. Senator Ashley visit praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
E. T. Daly Eso
E. L. Orchard
W. H. Adams
T. Swearse
M. McCallum
leRoy Boucaut
K. Moore
A. J. Symonds
R. B. Phillips
A. J. Lehmann
E. J. Swann
Rh, McLennan
Grehard
Moore
House
Swann
Adelaide
J. E. Lehmann
Senator Ashley
Retreads Allowed For Priority 12 Under Special Circumstances
R A A advised retreads remain available up to priority 12 with special permission for essential work. Dept of Supply spokesman said motorists using private cars for essential tasks may apply via a service station or tyre dealer, showing vehicle use. Primary producers in priority 12 should apply now. retreads preferred as new tyres remain scarce.
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R.A.A
Department of Supply
Birthday Ball Celebrates 21st Anniversary of Belalie East Hall
A large crowd attended the Belalie East Hall on November 14 for a dance marking the hall’s 21st opening anniversary. Miss Callary and Messrs Nickson Inglis judged the Waltzing, won by Mr Joe McInerney and Miss J Hoffmann. Music by Mrs Kerin EK evans and Mr Abbott. A supper followed and Mr Joe Lloyd spoke for the hall’s future success. The two tier Birthday Cake, provided by Mr Gordon Smour, was cut by Mrs B Williams and Mrs Goodes lit the 21 candles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie East Hall
RSA
Callary
Messra Nickson
Inglis
Joe McInerney
J. Hoffmann
Kerin
Ekvans
Abbott
Joe Lloyd
Gordon Smour
B. Williams
Jamestown Red Cross Dolls House Visit a Resounding Success
The Jamestown Red Cross Dolls House visit to Adelaide from November 6 to 10 raised over 56 pounds in profit after an estimated 2 250 visitors. President Mrs. Orchid and Secretary Mrs. Twelttree led a busy display daily from 4 am to 3 30 pm. Donations continue with Mr A Tuckwell and Mrs Parrington contributing and requests to display the house at Gawler and Crystal Brook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Jamestown
E. L. Orchid
Secy
G. KE. Twelttree
Joe
Cummings
Jas
Rundle
Joe Cummings
Jamestown Red Cross
A. Tuckwell
KF. Parrington
Molineux
Gawler
Crystal Brook
Jamestown Salvation Army Anniversary Joyful Parley
The Jamestown Salvation Army Young Folk celebrated their anniversary despite weather. Saturday evening attendance was strong as they shared items from their programme and received offerings. Sunday afternoon they continued singing and were awarded prizes. Adjutant M Hewitt led the meetings with thanks to Miss N Lewis and Mrs Watson for assistance.
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Jamestown
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Africa
Australia
J. H. Smour & Sons
Bakers
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Pahodere
Ce Euea
Ov Ieiasy
Sku
Loui Aunt Sé
Das Ltay
Cos Abu
Tal Nee Taalaeel Wade
Yer Laly Salegan
Coclgietiure
Toy Ud
Ganar Hr
Lyug
Ots
Zak
Avas
Enon
Aj Lys
Abu
Odo Aka
Levy EL Ee
Ieee
Phonis
Ytar
National Library of Australia
Corporation OF Jamestown
Board of Health
Red Cross
Merv. Holland
Cgulnare Club
E. Jennings
White
Caltowie Club
Bath
Gladsone
Williamson
Port Pirie
Bickers
Chapman
Blesing
Green
Messrs
P. K. McCallum
Nayda
Potter
Bob Lyons
North Western Bowling Club
Don Noonan
P. R. McCallum
Caltowie Croquet Club
Gladstone
V.O.A.C
Laura Ice and Produce Oy. Limited
Laura, S.A
Golden North
Sutter
W the
S.A. Egg Board
Jamestown Hospital Inc
Belalie East
Matthews
Bond
Matthews Emporium
G.B
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
Eudunda
Mary Baker
Burford
Grubb
Bay
Endunda Farmers’ Co-op. Society, Ltd
International Harvester
International Harvester Company OF Australia Pty Ltd
Iinc
North Terrace
Central
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