Town Council Notes Tragedies and Water Talks
Jamestown council expresses sorrow over the deaths of Mrs Porter and Mr McAskill. They discuss Banter or Bandateer grounds upgrades, hawker regulations, hay stacking, and potential Murray River water expansion. A ferry proposal, assessments, and finances are reviewed. bids for chaff and sympathy letters are approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eilith Porter
A. I. Porter
Musband
Donald McAskill
Boucaut
Bandateer
Hye
R. W. Mates
A. Baldwin
Leamington
Unemployment Relief Council
Peterbrough Corporation
Murray
Whyalla
McCarthy
Baldwin Shen
Gladstone Wedding Of D Parkinson Daughter To Gordon Mellen
The Gladstone Methodist Church hosted the November wedding of Kathleen Parkinson, daughter of Mrs D Parkinson, to Gordon B Mellen, son of Mrs B E Mellen of Moonta. The ceremony featured pastel decor, a Lily of the Valley neck and white gladioli bouquets, with bridesmaids in carnal organdie and blue halos. The reception followed at the Memorial Hall with about 100 guests, and the couple will reside in Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Church
Kine Ly Secon
D. Parkinson
Gladstone
Gordon B
BE. Mellen
Mile
J. Curry
Port Pirie
A. Parkinson
T. Reynolds
M. Whiling
Adelaide
Betty Kidd
C. B. Mellen
Ind
A. Lines
G. R. Parrott
Brownies
Hitle Zelda Kidd
Faye Kellow
Largs Bay
Lorax ‘Leesue
Theie Tate
Crystal Brook Defeats Gladstone in Saturday Tennis Match
Crystal Brook beat Gladstone with scores of 11 27 and 4 58 in a recent tennis match played on Saturday. The report also notes local council nominations and a Georgetown cricket result with limited readable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Gladstone Town Council
B. J. Knight
F. T- Jeffery
H. Coe
J. W. O'Loghlin
Winkler
E. Canavan
Inner
Avens
Georgetown
Gladstone Y. Georgetownie
von Peie
Hazard from overhanging box near hedges observed
The text notes a danger from an overhanging box near hedges and urges inspection attention. It mentions Dr Bali and directs the inspector to focus on the issue.
Bundaleer Triumphs Over Caltowie In Cricket Clash
Bundaleer visits Caltowie on Sunday and dominates to win. Caltowie were all out for 47 with O Dea Cronin Kerin and Kelly taking multiple wickets. Bundaleer replied 8/275 led by J Kerin 39 not out and J Cronin 15 with steady contributions from Hartwig 65 and Kelly 44.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerin
R. Dunn
W. Kerin
B. Kelly
Hannigan
Jb. W. Kerin
M. Sexton
B. Kerin
O'Dea
Cronin
J Kelly
J. Kerin
Aft
Buulakeer
R. Masters
H. Leggett
C. Sexton
B. Hartwig
Runeghiero
B. McCarthy
W. Coopey
Sexton
R. Cooper
J. Kelly
St. Hynes
B. Hannigan
K. O'Dea
Ron
T. Kelly
B. Sexton
J. Cronin
Sundries
Matron Neindorf Farewelled At Crystal Brook Hospital
About 150 guests attended a farewell social for Matron Neindorf after more than a decade nursing at Crystal Brook District Hospital prior to her marriage to Mr M Clarke. Speeches, gifts, and floral tributes highlighted the event with attendees from multiple towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neindorf
Crystal Brook District Hospital
M. Clarke
W. W. Robinson
L. Slater
James A. E. Thomas
B. Pearce
Dunsford
Gladdstone
Georgetown
Gulnare
Wandearah
Narridy
Redhill
Beetaloo Valley
Laura
Huddleston
Adelaide
Mount Lofty
Mesdames H, B. Roberty
R. Deuwin
P. McBride
M. Halae
J. A. Lyons
Georgetown and District
J. Fisher
Gladstone
Mra
P. Murtin
Bestaloo Valley
Mulga
A. E. O'Shaughnessy
Mra. Beasley
W. Combe
Merriton
Spalding Man In Motorcycle Fall Suffers Skull Fracture
Mr. Mervyn Symonds of Spalding was found unconscious after a fall from his motorbike. Dr Clive Sangster of Clare treated him and he was taken to Clare Hospital with a compound skull fracture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervyn Symonds
B. Symons
Spalding
Clive Sangster
Clare
Mr. Symonds
Clare Hospital
Jamestown Cycling Club Hosts Ten Mile Road Race
A live crowd gathered at the town boundary near Jas. Dilkington’s residence to watch 17 riders complete a ten mile road race from the boundary to Bundaleer Saw Mill and back. Auished in a tight finish, Hillman won in 28 minutes 30 seconds, with Kirkland second and Gay close behind. Officials included President A Newman and Secretary A Devwoo. A purchase agreement notice follows for the Review Office and Gladstone Areas Express.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. Dilkington
Jamestown Athletic and Cycling Club
Bundaleer
Secon
Ai Hillman
R. Kirkland
Gay
Spuckman
A. Newman
A. Devwoo
F. Hockey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haavara
Bank of New South Wales
Germany
Australia
New Zealand
Italy
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Hearne
Hearnes
Jamestown Corporation
E. T. Daly
P. F. Noonan
P. T. McCarthy
Donald McLeod
Middleton
W. M. O'Dea
Ceduna
John Sonter
C. L. Hewett
Gordon
Baldwin
Wk. Symonds
Dr. McCarthy
Symonds
Dr. Wenham
Mellen—Parkinson
Gale
T. H.ynes
Cricket
Matron
R. Hillman
Jamestown
Areas
Palmer
W. L. Palmef
Ayr
A. C. Read - Gladstone
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H.V. McKay
Maxwell
EE Beecham
J. H. Smour & Sons
Caltowie
Savings Bank Buelheas
Ofc
Chanwant and
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