Jamestown High School Faces Future Under New Education Plan
A large Jamestown meeting with Hon S W Jamies and E Allen discussed keeping the high school open amid declining attendance. Plans include extending schooling to four years, promoting Grade VI pupils to a preparatory class, and scrapping the old qualifying exam in favor of broader, inquiry based learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
S. W. Jamies
E. Allen
M. J. Pyne
W. L. Palmer
Jeffries
Allen
Wr. Kenner
Australia
South Australia
Great Britain
U.S.A
Canada
England
Scotland
S.A
Death of Fred Joseph Pearce in Egypt
Pte. F J Pearce dies of wounds from Egypt on October 26. He was 22, a notable athlete in Spalding football cricket and tennis and a former junior best improvised trophy winner. He left Australia April 1941 and served in Palestine Tobruk Syria and Egypt. His brother Mervyn is in Egypt and sister Leila nurses in Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Pearce
Spalding
Fred Joseph Pearce
Egypt
Fred
S.A. Railways
Australia
Palestine
Tobruk
Syria
Spalding Primary School
Pearce
Mervyn
Leila
Adelaide Hospital
Trade Union and Red Cross Unionists unite to aid POW fund
The South Australian Branch of the Australian Council of Trade Unions launches a statewide Red Cross effort to support the Prisoners of War Fund. Organiser W. J. Rudd states unions will sell Red Cross tickets at 6d per month, maintaining the 14d per week target, aiming to raise about £4000 monthly for 24 000 Australian workers held in Japan and other enemy countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Council of Trade Unions
Red Cross Society
W. J. Rudd
Adelaide ‘Trades and Labour Council
South ‘Australia
Red Cross
International Red Cross Society
Harvest Wages Debated By Wheat Commission
Report on wage rates set by the Wheat Harvesting Employment Commission for harvest workers. It lists hourly rates for stack builders and machinery drivers, weekly rates for youths, and explains overtime. Farmers like Mr. G C Smith oppose the scheme citing higher costs and reduced productivity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wheat Harvesting Employment Commission
Minister For Labour and National Service
Wir. Ward
Red Cross Junior Baby Contest crowns Jamestown winners
In Jamestown the Red Cross Junior Baby Contest concluded with a children’s frolic and voting. Judges Mayoress Mrs Daly and Mrs Anthony announced prizes for costumes, animals, and original posters while seats and music were provided by local workers. Voting totals honored Suzanne Walker and Peter Hall with top votes and awards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jamestown
Anne Priestley
Kathleen Binks-Williams
Ross McLennan
Eric Williams
N. Noonan
B. Evans
Baker
Suzanne Walker
Peter Hall
Dianne Gilfillan
E. L. Orchard
F. T. Daly
Joan Crump
Aml
Chadstone
Laura Orchestra
P. EF. Stow
Adelaide
Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting Notes November 13
Jamestown Hospital Board of Management met on Friday November 13 with members present and apologies from A D Bray. The board accepted the resignation of Probationer Nurse Brags and approved salaries of £160 0s 2d and October accounts £128 6s 2d for payment. The House Committee's purchases including a small stove were approved. Dr Swann reported October daily average of 24 patients with 2 births and 3 deaths. praised Red Cross Aids for hospital and laundry support and noted upcoming examinations. Tenders for supplies were opened and prizes paid for the Holstein cow Show. The board urged more crutches and appealed for donations returning borrowed items. Letters of appreciation to Red Cross Aids and staff were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Management
Messrs
E. T. Daly
E. L. Orchard
A. J. Symonds
A. P. Yeomans
D. Ler. Boucaut
W. H. Adams
H. K. Moore
J. E. Lehmann
R. O. Baynes
M McCallum
E. J. Swann
R. McLennan
A. D. Bray
Brags
House Committee
Moore
Swann
Jamestown
Red Cross
Lambrooks
Ur. Swann
Jne Weard
Red Cross Aids
Baby Roehrs Concert Brings Notable Laura Town Hall Evening
Miss Linda Peck organized a successful Laura Town Hall concert with strong attendance by Laura residents and visitors. A refreshment stall added comfort while a varied program featured contributions from Pastor and Mrs. Roehrs, Mrs. Guthberlet, Klemm family, Spicer sisters, Lines, Stevens, Smith, Kleinigz, Holman, O'Dea, Blesing, Pech, Rix, and Taylor among others. receipts details not disclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Peck
Laura
Camp
Pastor
Roehrs
R. Guthberlet
Margaret Klemm
Rhonda Shillabeer
R. Klemm
Wurst
Miss Spicer
A. James
M. Lines
H. S. Stevens
G. W. Smith
D. B. Kleinigz
F. Holman
M. O'Dea
B. Blesing
M. Klemm
V Pech
F. Rix
R. Spicer
L. F. Taylor
Princess Competition at Crystal Brook shines bright
A highly successful Princess contest at Crystal Brook raised 525 for the FPCP. Princess Australasia Shirley Summers led with 18 759 votes, followed by Kath O Loughlin 42 539 and Rose Schultz 30 478. Coronation by Mrs P S O Shaughnessy. attendants listed. district leaders and organizers praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Shirley Summers
Jack Summers
F.pc.p
Gladstone F.F.C.F. Unit Hosts Mrs Shepherd Visit
At the Gladstone unit monthly meeting the honorary supervisor Mrs. W H Shepherd attended and was welcomed by President Mrs. W Ballantyne and Treasurer Mr. J G Deeble. She spoke on F F C F efforts, displayed a full hamper for service members, acknowledged country units, and delivered Lady Gowrie's message praising FARLC F Red Cross and Schools Patriotic Funds. Gifts were given to members including Miss Glenis Mundy, with a woollen display praised. The unit plans a bridge evening on Thursday November 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
F.F.C.F
W. H. Shephard
W. Ballantyne
J. G. Deeble
Lady Gowrie
Farlc.f
Red Cross
J. C. Thomson
Lone Guides and Rangers Open to Rural Girls
A letter from Dora Burslem, Commissioner for Lones, at Guide Headquarters Adelaide invites girls aged 11 to 15 in areas without an active company to join as Lone Guides and those over 15 as Lone Rangers. A Lone Camp is planned just after Christmas and interested readers are asked to write to 69 Grenfell Street.
Gum Nook Fair at Georgetown Raises Funds for Baptist Church
The Baptist Guild organized a Gum Nook Fair in the Soldiers Memorial Hall to support the church funds. Mrs. Chatfield opened the event with Mrs. Bear, and a Port Pirie concert followed with Lynton King organizing. Stalls sold briskly, total takings exceeded £89 after expenses with volunteers coordinating sweets, produce, cakes, children’s, work, strawberries, and ice cream stalls. Next Saturday the Roman Catholic Fair at the Memorial Hall with stalls and an evening dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Guild
L. Lambell
Bear
K. J. Chatfield
Port Pirie
Lynton King
L. Read
F. Acott
Smallacombe
I. Treasure
Grass Fires at Gladstone Reported Across District
Gladstone and surrounding areas faced multiple grass fires last week with four outbreaks starting Monday November 9 at several properties including Mr J Parkinson, Mrs Clack and Miss Granden. Firefighters responded quickly but warned of high damage risk with strong winds and urged residents to carry knapsacks and return council haversacks after use. A separate blaze near the Cilacdstone Laura road involved Boovoo Lee D Wumphris and Mr M Black, destroying grass and lucerne and a straw stack. Another fire burned grass at Burnside Station Yangyu hills and a minor blaze near the railway line adjoining the Engineering and Water Supply camp was investigated by Constable Lance Ewens. Firefighters prevented greater damage, and a wheat crop fire on the CalTowie road destroyed about 10 acres of wheat caused by a tractor backfire, with prompt turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
J. Parkinson
Yangyu
Burnsale
W. Edmunds
Lance Ewens
Gilacdkstone
Stevens
Altowie
Christmas Plum Pudding Recipe From Mrs H K Moore
Christmas plum pudding recipe lists ingredients including flour sugar suet eggs currants sultanas almonds lemon peel dates and jams with brandy and spices. Instructions say to toil in cloth for four hours.
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H. K. Moore
Old Style Ginger Bread by Mrs F Larsson
Ginger bread recipe attributed to Mrs F Larsson lists ingredients including 4 cups sugar 3 thisp butter 1 egg 4 cup milk treacle 14 cups flour 13 teasp ginger 14 teasp cinnamon 1 teasp soda and optional 4 cup mixed fruit. Mix in the usual way bake 30 to 40 minutes in a moderate oven.
Laura Ice and Produce Company Ist Grade Butterfat Deal
Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited promotes Ist Grade Butterfat 154d per dozen with rich natural butter flavor and top prices for farm cream. Trains arrive by 2 p.m. daily and cream is prepared for butter manufacture on arrival. Licensed by the S.A. Egg Board to buy eggs from Northern Districts with prompt crate returns. Send eggs direct by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
S.A. Egg Board
November district council meeting at Port Germein Melrose
The November Port Germein Melrose district council meeting notes labour shortages affecting work and ward finances. They approved hiring an Austin Grader for firebreaks at 7/6 a day, rejected Northern Fire Fighting ties, and pursued subsidies for equipment. Council discussed infection hospital fees, a sought annual hospital payment, and new pay rates for daily workers. Fire control changes and staff resignations were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melrose
Crs. N
Duiles
G. Stone
Bishop
T. H. Stephens
W. L Arthur
A E. Catford
Crs
W. A. Williams
A .M. Mahood
Murraystown-Pekina
Austin Grader
Minister of Agriculture
Adelaide
Stephens
Arthur
Woods & Forests Dept
Wirrabara
Assoca
Arthur Hind
Northern Fire Fighting Association
Ferest
Boolereo Centre Hospital
F. Bull
Willowie
Lo Brooks
Messrs
J. TL. Begg
S W. Kerr
C. W. G. Fuller
Bowleran Centre
Visit to Laura Highlighted by Mrs Shepherd
Mrs Shepherd Supervisor of the F F C F visited Laura on November 12 meeting local members and ladies supporting the Comforts Fund. An overture by Mrs Roehrs opened proceedings with remarks on F E C P work and hampers, parcels of books and packing shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Shepherd
South Australian
F.P.C.F
Laura Uit
Acott
N. Lieber
T. Raproger
IL Re Lines
C. Amey
F.P. C
RS. & Sll
Sepherd
Conlon
Parliament backs amended Bushfires Bill on firefighter compensation
The Commissioner of Crown Lands, Mr Rudall, moved Bushfires Bill amendments aligning with a conference recommendation. The council supports an insurance policy for district councils to cover fire control officers, with death or total incapacity at least £500, partial incapacity at £2 a week for six months, and permanent partial incapacity under the Act. Mr Petherick seconded the motion, which was carried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Crown Lands
Rudall
Legislative Council
Con
Ference
Petherick
L.C.L
Urgent plea on bushfire prevention in wartime Australia
A. P. Blesing, Australia’s Minister of Agriculture, urges citizens to preemptively prevent bushfires to protect crops, livestock, and wartime food supplies. The appeal warns of incendiary threats and careless behavior, calls for cooperation with councils and firefighting groups, and outlines practical steps to reduce fire risk.
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Australia
Red Cross Juniors Raise Funds Across Gladstone Events
Amatuer hour and dance for Robert Barrett Navy raised over £45 with 565 votes for Peggie Stewart and 402 for Pattie Wharton. Laura Orchestra and ARFF from Port Pirie performed. several charity events across the week netted large sums and distant visitors joined the crowds. Final voting records show Judith Osman leading with 23,806 votes, total cash value £401 16s 3d.
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Gladstone
Robert Barrett
Navy
Peggie Stewart
Pattie Wharton
Mesdames F. Duffy
L. Lloyd
Margaret Threadgold
Rae Miller
Betty McAllister
Maureen
Daphne O'Neill
Isabel Thomson
Roma Hug
Roma Yates
Jolly Sisters
Nancy Cahill
Betty Kidd
Air Force
Judith Osman
RAAF
Port Pirie
Wirrabara
Pirie
Crystal Brook
Laura
Caltacie
Leo. Hawke
M.C
L. Harris
Boogoolee Olive Plantation
Lows
Jane Ah Mat
Jan Branson
Beverley Uenschke
Gladstone Methodist Spring Fair Raises Record £242
The Gladstone Methodist Ladies Guild held the Spring Fair at the Institute on Tuesday, raising a record £242 for patriotic funds. A large audience attended with decorated stalls, an opening by Mrs Grant, a Papua life picture programme, and performances by local girls and accompanists. Stall committees included Work Stall, Cake Stall, Produce, Strawberries and Cream, Afternoon Tea, and Sweets-Girl Comrades with numerous volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Ladies Guild
Institute
Grant
R. V. Grant
Papua
F. Rock
A. Gale
Peggy Stewart
J. Budge
I. Jolly
J. C. Thomson
Jack Page
H. Blesing
J. S. Fisher
F. West
M. Junge
A. Barret
A. E. Smith
Hopgood
G. Longe
W. Tyler
W. Masters
Mrs. G. Mellen
R. Lines
Watson
Grubs Damage Pea Crops Across Regions
Grubs have damaged pea crops this season, especially Blue Boiler peas in Georgetown and Gulnare Districts where pods form. Gladstone Beetaloo Valley areas report lighter impact. Mr Orchard noted hundreds of crows feeding on grubs in a 40 acre field near Gladstone on Mr J W Prior’s farm. Beetaloo Valley reports a fine pea crop overall.
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Georgetown
Gulnare
Gladstone
Beetaloo Valley
Orchard
J. W. Prior
P. Curtin
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D. Boucaut
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S. B. Opie
Mrs. Jolly
Pastor Dennis
Palmer
Boucaut
Jamestown High School Council
S. W. Jeffries
Roucaut
Daly
Pte
F. J. Pearce
National Library of Australia
G. C. Smith
Yeelana
Smith
Jamestown Hospital
Baby Roehr
Laura Town Hall
P. S. O'Shaughnessy
D. Ward
E. Dutsford
I. Greig
Allister
Sellick
Erie Gum
Gladstone F.F.C.F
Grenfell St
Miss Dora Burslem
Lones
F. Larsson
Laura Ice and
Weekly Produce Report
Golden North
Port Germein
Bates
Farmers’ Relief Board
Parliament
Japan
A. P. Blesing
Condon
North Laura Hotel
W. H. Moyle
RED Cross Juniors
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