Pirie Council Forms Water Committee for Mid North
The Pirie Town Council strengthens water plans by naming delegates for a December 1 meeting with districts affected. Gladstone, Beetaloo and other bodies join, urging prompt government action to avert next year’s drought and secure a broad, representative committee to propose feasible supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mid-North
Pirie
Gladstone Hag
F. Grubb
Public Works Standing Committee
C. H. Lines
Beetaloo
Gladstone
Glarm
Pirie Town
de Comitte
Port Pirie
Death of Arthur Smallacombe Resident of Gladstone
Arthur Smallacombe aged 65, long time Gladstone resident, died November 17 after a brief illness and operation at Crystal Brook Hospital. Born near Woodside, he lived in Georgetown and Dawson, married Millicent Laura Dall, was active in the Methodist Church and cricket, and a member of the Gladstone Bowling Club. He retired in 1923 and lived at 19 Cross Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Smallacombe
Gladstone
Woodside
David Smallacombe
Georgetown
Smallacombe
Clover Hill
Chas. Budge
Dawson
Cavanagh
Cross Street
Millicent Laura
Robert Dall
Arkaba Station
Hawker
Methodist Church
Crystal Brook Hospital
District Council Meets at Guimare in 1936 Session
Georgetown district council met at Guimare on November 16 1936 with acting chairman Smart and councillors Johnson Williams White Tilbrook Harvey and Odgers. They valued a proposed Navridy Ward road closure and noted road work tenders and rates while approving requests for water exemption and equipment purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guimare
Cra
HB. Smart
W. G. Johneac
M. J. Cunningham
P. Syma
A. J. Cockburn
Dr. Johncock
Williams
Unemployed Relief Council
Cr. Harvey
White
Queensland Insurance Cay
Cr. Tilbrook
Harvey
Georgetown
Waterworks Department
Yacka
Curried
Dr. Tilbrook
Mr. Harvey
J. F. Wilson
Broughton River
Cr. White
Yackamoornncie
Dow's
Cr. Williams
Nurridy-Gulnare Main
Johncock
Tilbrook
Smart
Spalding Road
Johneack
A. G. Thomas
Calvary Hospital
Adelaide
Gladstone Women's Branch of Agriculture Holds November Meeting
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Women's Branch met on November 17 with President Mrs Les Harris in charge. Mrs Spotswood.read on Child Welfare drew interest. Entries in the Summer Pudding competition numbered 16 with Jelly Plum Pudding winning by Len Lambell. A figure contest won by Mrs Sambel. Next meeting is December 11 with Mrs Orchard from Belalie to speak and demonstrate, followed by Xmas cake competition and afternoon tea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Women’s Branch of Agriculture
Les Harris
F. ©. Spotswood
H. Osman
R. A. Rundle
Len Lambell
Appleton
Spotswood
Sambel
Weinert
Bley
Memorial to a Esteemed Husband and Father Laid to Rest
Deceased was honored by a wide circle of friends and laid to rest at Georgetown Cemetery on November 18. Survived by a sorrowing wife, a son Gordon Smallacombe and daughter Mrs Plows, with two infant sons dead earlier. A brother H Smallacombe and sister Mrs G Stanford survive alongside ten grandchildren. The graveside service was led by Rev E T Pryor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Gordon Smallacombe
Plows
Tt. Plowes
Goolwa
From Out the Past November 2 1926 Farewell at Georgetown
In Georgetown a farewell social honored Mr. G. P. Seddon promoted to the Minlaton Bank of Adelaide manager. Mr. M. J. McAuley presided and Mr. White welcomed as Seddon’s successor. Also notes earlier dates: Hughes becomes Prime Minister in 1916 ministry and 1908 electoral results in Northern Territory.
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Express
Georgetown
G. P. Seddon
Minlaton
Bank of Adelaide
M. J. McAuley
White
Mr. Hughes
J. Mitchell
Northern Territory
Gladstone Corporation
W. Odgers
Chancellor
Gallasch
Hann
Sargent
Gladstone Town Council Election Results Declared
On Wednesday the Gladstone Town Council conducted elections with no opposition. Barrington John Knight was elected mayor, councillors J. Fergusson, H. Grafe, and A. C. Catt secured seats, T. F. Jones became auditor, and Mr BE Hussey served as Returning Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Barrington John Knight
J. Fergusson
H. Grafe
A. C. Catt
T. F. Jones
BE. H. Hussey
Also Mentioned on This Page
Forgan's
Forgan
Forgan’s Supply Castings
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Jamestown
McLeod
M. S. McLeod Tyre Stores
Flinders Street
Hindley Street
Peterborough
Pt. Pirie
Mt. Gambier
Hearne
Pirie Council
District Council OF
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau
Edward Coe
Crystal Brook
Laura
Caltowle
Misa Prior
The
Lusiathia
England
J. H. Smour & Sons
Caltowie
Darrell Barrett
Liberal Club Buildings
Jamestown Hotel
Dunlop
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