Tobacco supplies at Gladstone and Laura
Correspondence received by Mr J A Lyons MP notes a pool from the Minister for Trade and Customs to supply tobacco to Gladstone and Laura where population has grown since 1939 40 base year due to defence industries. If evidence shows increased adult population, extra supplies will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lyons
Rocky River
Gladstone
Laura
L. J. D. Prendergast
Tobacco Distribution Committee
Spalding Agricultural Bureau Reopens with War Time Focus
The Spalding branch of the Agricultural Bureau resumes after four years. officers reappointed include President B V Westlake and Vice President A Stephenson with Hon Sec Ken Trengove. committee members R Leak and T Kaein. Mr BE L Orchard gave an address on Agriculture in War Time outlining poultry prospects and advocating diversified farming to preserve soil fertility and support the war effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
The
Agricultural Bureau
B. V. Westlake
A. Stephenson
Ken Trengove
R. Leak
T. Kaein
L. Orchard
DWAC
Orchard
Stephenson
International Day Celebrated in Jamestown CWA
Jamestown CWA held an International Day in the assembly room on November 9 with Russia as the country focus. The event featured national flowers, musical items, a speech by Miss Ballantyne of the Australian Soviet Friendship League, and proceeds of £3 10s for the Sheep skin for Russia Appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Brogan
L. Coat
Clare
Spalding
Mannanakie
Caltowie
M. Bailey
A. J. Symonds
Ballantyne T
O. Ferguson
H. G. Bailey
Kerin
J. Rundle
Delicate citrus hint for boiled or baked custard
In this cooking tip Mrs. J. E. Lehmann suggests adding two young lemon or orange leaves to boiled or baked custard instead of essence for a delightful flavour. The note preserves a traditional aromatic technique from the period.
Advertisers Urged to Prepay Small Classifieds
No clerical help available to record many accounts. Advertisers requested to prepay small advertisements in these columns. Rate is Id per word. Minimum for Entertainments 2/-, for other adverts 1/-. Postal Notes or postage stamps with copy casual adverts are 4/- per column inch.
Library Additions and New Books Festivities Note
Additions to the library occur regularly with celebrations for new books. Suggestions are welcomed and, if available and procurable, obtained by the Committee. Subscription noted at six per quarter under Suggestion Hook 18 in the Library.
Gladstone Rainfall Totals Through Early 1900s Record
The data list rainfall amounts for Gladstone across multiple years from 1893 to 1940s, with annual totals and scattered monthly figures. The table includes values such as 1893 21.21 inches and 1940 10.16 inches, alongside partial month notes and sporadic typos typical of OCR records.
Cheap Advertising Offers Wide Reach to Local Readers
A local notice promotes cheap advertising at one penny per word prepaid, with telegrams costing the same per word but reaching only one person, while printed ads reach hundreds of readers and potential buyers.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
G.B
James Smith
General Commission
H. V. McKay
Massey Harris
Louis Dreyfus and Company
Cooper's Shearing
Texaco Products Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
Ford Dealer
Caltowie and District
H. Pea
H.p
Holt
A.L. Harvester
Sun Headers
Massey Mower
Lucerne
South Australia
Forgan’s
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
Crystal Brook
Port Pirie
Motor, Radio, Electrical Engineers
Wirrabara
Whippet
Essex
Buick
National Library of Australia
Jamestown Cwa
J. E. Lehmann
Radiotron
Amalgamated Wireless Valve CO. Pty. Ltd
Laubman & Pank
Gawler Place
Adelaide
Gibson
Vanstone Dentists
Booleroo Centre
Georgetown
Shell House
Nurw Terrace
Eudunda
IERM
Ethel Pascoe
Haik Twy Salon
Cross Street
Jamestown Institute
Atlantic Metting
Moon's Inn
la Fear
Behin
Fortune
Stork
Melvi
Lgl
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
A. C. Read
H. V. McKay-Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Pontiac
Chev
Dodge
Plymouth
Christian Science Monitor
Christian Science Publishing Society
New Zealand
Pin
Sydney
Australia
J. Horsburgh
Jamestown
Nla.gov
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