Laura Methodist Strawberry Fete A Brisk Evening of Gifts
The Laura Methodist Guild held a successful Strawberry Fete with brisk sales and a crowd. Mrs Knauerhase opened the event with a posy and sweets for Pam Woolford, followed by musical performances by Mrs C Thompson and Mrs M Lines and a concert program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Methodist Guild
Knauerhase
Pam Woolford
C. Thompson
M. Lines
Australia
Rita Wilson
Laura Sloan
Betty Fuller
Shirley Wilson
Letty Bachm
Les Lehmann
John Wilson
McKenzie
Brenda Blesing
R. Pont
Nessie Sloan
Dick Whittington
Douglas Sloan
Cinderella
Marian Baynton
Phyllis Scott
Marion Klemm
Santa Claus
Brian Amey
Milton Kleinig
Zelda Day
Mrs. McKenzie
Roy Fuller
Allan Brown
Eila Walter
Rex Wilson
Barry Wilson
Bradley Horner
Milton Klesnig
Don Baldock
Doug Sloan
Mellow Moon
Letty Baehm
Inelda Searle
Dorothy and
Clarice Shillabeer
Friendly Street
Deidre McKenzie
St. Mary’s
Hugo Meier
Laura Court of Knights installs new officers
Laura Court of the Methodist Order of Knights held its November 19 installation with Rev. W J Stafford presenting and Rev H C Horner installing. New officers named include Knight Commander C Bott Rall and Deputy Knight Commander D Thiselton, with others receiving charges. December 3 planned final meeting. donations to Mail Bay Sunday School and missions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Court
Methodist Order of Knights
H. Meier
Mail Bay
W. J. Stafford
H. C. Horner
C. Bottrall
Laura
E. Searle
B. Klaebe
Port Pirie Central
Bush Missions
Georgetown Fete Raises Over £112 and Local Club News
The Baptist Church fete in Georgetown raised over £112 with Rev S Evans of Clare and Mrs Evans in attendance. The year total for church fetes reached £527. Tennis and swimming clubs reported active events, new efforts to improve facilities, and staff roles. Local agrarian notes mention sparrow control with rat traps and barley harvests continuing with fair quality.
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Baptist Church
S. Evans
Clare
M. Smallacombe
F. H. Read
Miss Treasure
J. W. Read
M. H. King
C. G. Treasure
J. L. Read
G. A. Smallacombe
A. R. Treasure
L W. Wakefield
L. G. Smallacombe
Marion Read
Valma Smith
Laura
Rene Treasure
E. L. Mason
E. 5. Mason
R. L. Jones
Lance Saunders
Tennis Association
Satuday
E. S&s .Mason
J. M. Lee
Geo. Ferme
E. F. M. Neil
Les Johns
T. Wakefield
Neil
J. J. Browne
Mothers and Babies Health Association Schedule Update
The Baby Health Car will stop in Caltowie on Tuesdays with the next visit on December 24. An afternoon tea and a trading table are planned for Friday December 6 in Mr O Gorman's Red Cross Room. The association’s next meeting will be in Mrs Fahey's lounge on the first Friday in February 1947.
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Caltowie
Bruce Skurray Harmonicas Way To Grand Final Fame
Bruce Skurray, son of Jos Skurray of Jamestown, has qualified for the Maples Professional and Amateur Parade Grand Final on December 8 after competing since March for a £2500 prize and a trip to America. Jamestown residents await the result with keen interest.
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Bruce Skurray
Jos. Skurray
Jamestown
Bruce
Maples
America
Spalding Primary School Concert Delights Local Audience
Under the direction of the Head Teacher, Spalding Primary staged a concert in the local hall featuring action songs, piano duets, solos, rhythm, and drill. The program included a dance, supper, and remarks by Mr. Robinson and Miss Dowd. A welfare club donation and a school wireless set were announced after a visit by the inspector of schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
Robinson
Miss Dowd
Glen Collins
W. H. Rossini
Supmer
Messrs. W. H. Rossini
C. F. Leedham
Spalding Talkies
Whyte Yarcowie Forms Fire Fighting Organisation
A public meeting at Whyte Yarcowie formed The Whyte Yarcowie District Fire Fighting Organisation. E Robinson and J Rayner convened, with plans to obtain a Civil Defence Corps Trailer Pump and rotary pumps. Water drums and equipment were organized, donations sought, and officials elected including Robinson as Chairman and Rayner as Secretary Treasurer.
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Whyte-Yarcowie
Messrs. E. Robinson
J. Rayner
Whyte, Yarcowie
Civil Defence Corps
E. Robinson
Messrs
R. Reid
L. J. Redden
R. Smith
K. Knoll
D. Simmons
Napper
Hallett Council
F. Gaskell
G. Power Smyth
Farewell to Matron Law by Jamestown Hospital union
On Tuesday November 26 the Presbyterian Women's Missionary Union met in the Church Class Room to honor Matron Law who leaves Jamestown Hospital after six years of service. The president Mrs McLennan presided as hymns and tributes were given by Rev I C Gibson and others. A presentation was made and accepted by Miss Law with thanks. Musical items by Mesdames Clift Gymons and Gilfillan and a competition win by Mrs H Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Womens Missionary Union
Law
Jamestown Hospital
McLennan
I. C. Gibson
8. Dickson
A. J. Symonds
Miss Law
Mesdames Clift
A. J. Gymons
G. Gilfillan
H. Jackson
Jamestown versus Terowie cricket clash at Jamestown oval
Terowie defended 103 for 8 in reply to Jamestown 77 as C Wearne top scored for Terowie with 26 and M Reddan 21 retired, while Ewing as wicketkeeper claimed three dismissals for Jamestown in a chancy low scoring affair. J Daly led Jamestown bowlers with 4/24. Jamestown side to represent again named for Terowie match on November 30.
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Jamestown Oval
Terowie
Jamestown
D. Williams
F. Hall
Ewing
C. Wearne
M. Reddan
J. Daly
R. Dyer
Be. Brooks
Stpd. Ewing
Crawford
Daly
E. Brooks
Hall
Brusgy
Howlett
Barber
Nicolas
Dyer
Chenoweth
Crichton
B. Williams
Sundries
D. Goodles
M. McCarthy
W. Crawford
P. Howlett
R. Slattery
R. Clift
Dgoodes
ADDRESS ON WEEDS AT BUNDALEER
At the Bunda leer Group of the National Catholic Rural Movement Mr Johnson District Agricultural Adviser gave an instructive address on prevalent weeds invading the state's farming lands. He identified rare plants Camel Thorn Cape Tulip and Convolvus and discussed eradication methods. The talk sparked discussion on Hoary Cross control with farmers urged to bring unknown plants for identification and possible action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bundaleer Group
National Catholic Rural Movement
Johnson
My. T. W. Slattery
Mr. Johnson
O Shaughnessy Shield Narrowly Won In Gladstone
Gladstone led by 63 while Crystal Brook finished 64 to win by one in the O Shaughnessy Shield match. Players G Brown J Weston F Thomas H Hough for Gladstone and A Rohrlach L Rohrlach A H Smith Catford Read for Crystal Brook featured in the close finish.
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Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Noblet
Twelftree
Robinson Frith
Matthews
Morris
Short
Peake
Govan
New Year's Day Sports At Appila
The 68th annual New Year's Day sports meeting at Stacey Park Appila by the Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club promises a record meet. Major events include the Sheffield Handicap of £50 and a sash from The Laura Standard, the Appila Wheel Race 2 miles for £50 and a Cup from Super Elliott, and the Five Mile Scratch Race with £20 and a £5/50 trophy by A G Healing Ltd. Secretary C Clarke notes many inquiries from potential competitors. Publican's Booth rights are held by W M Ryan Yarrowie Hotel and Cool Drinks by Murphy and Abbott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacey Park
Appila
Great Northern Athletic and Cycling Club
Sheffield
Super Elliott
A. G. Healing Ltd
C. Clarke
W. M. Ryan
Yarrowie Hotel
Cool Drinks
Messrs
Murphy
Abbott
Gladstone High Students Begin University Examinations
Scholars from Gladstone High started their university examinations at Memorial Hall on Tuesday. Results are always eagerly awaited by teachers, scholars, and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
Memorial Hall
Death of Ben Giddings in Gladstone town
The death occurred at Gladstone on Tuesday night of Ben Giddings a well known and respected resident. A report of his career will be published in our next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Ben Giddings
Two New Bridges Over Rocky River Opened
Last week the second bridge over the Rocky River at Gladstone was completed by the Highways Department. The first bridge on the Gladstone Pirie road and another over the Gladstone Huddleston crossing near Mr Hurtle Growden's farm were finished recently. Fore man Richards and his crew completed the work with good approaches. The bridges will aid travellers and farmers and MPs for the District are praised for their agitation. Gladstone District Council is thanked by ratepayers and the traveling public.
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Rocky River
Gladstone
Highways Department
Gladstone-Pirie Road
Gladstone-Huddleston
Hurtle Growden
Richards
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Caltowie Brangh
James Smith
General Commission
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A. L. Harvester
Binder Holt
National Library of Australia
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Donald Norton
Deline Wood
E. Hart
H. Noal
Howard W Noal
O. Langley
M. Tucker
Christchurch
God Save the King
Jamestown Combined
Bundaleer
North Western Bowling Association
Kathleen Newlyn
Cynthia Tidswell
Gillian Boucaut
Coral Butcher
Helen Flavel
Rosemary Porter
Josephine Hutson
Maura Butcher
Maureen Phillips
Phylomena McInerney
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Venient
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Gladstone Subdivision
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