Methodist Lecture on Egypt Draws Strong Attendance
Mr. Bowen of the British and Foreign Bible Society spoke in Jamestown on Egypt using lantern slides. A good crowd contributed to the Bible Society fund. A vote of thanks was given by H Medlin and A W White. Mr. and Mrs. W Cummings hosted Bowen during his stay. The Women's Guild met September 24 with strong turnout and Miss Harris from Methodist College presented films on college work. Age forenoon tea followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowen
British and Foreign Bible Society
Jamestown
Egypt
Bible Society
H. Medlin
A. W. White
Georgetown Community Raises Funds and War Effort Notes
The Georgetown branch of the Red Cross sent £100 to the Prisoners of War Fund and the PFCP unit sent £10. Local schools filled a cattle van with waste for SPP. The Georgetown Swimming Club elected officers led by President G. Ferme, and discussed water supply and overdraft reduction. Boy Scouts hosted Good Turn events and a Pet Show to aid SPP, while residents note wartime changes to leisure, church attendance, and civil defense activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Red Crust Society
Prisoners of War Fund
PFCP
St. Joseph's
Georgetown Swimming Club
G. Ferme
G. Smallacombe
D. O'Connell
C. A. Signet
J. Will
H. Wakefield
P. Bute
F. Acott
E. J. Martin
Ty Ald
St. Mary's Church
S.P.P
Red Cross Juniors Fundraisers Highlight Votes and Events
The Red Cross juniors report a flurry of events to aid candidates and evacuees. Activities include dances, bridge nights, markets, and parties for Robert Barrett Navy Judith Osman Air Force Ian Branson Army Beverley Heoschke Nurses and Jane Ah Mat Evacuee with total funds around £215.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Scout Hall
Robert Barrett
Jane Ab Mat
Judith Osman
Ar Force
Mee HH. Osman
Judith
Misa L. Smallacombe
Cpl. Whelsnd
E. Hillard
Ian Branson
Army
Navy
Jane Ah Mat
Air Force
Jan Branson
Beverlay Henechke
J. Deeble
National Shilling Drive for Women of the Services
War relief appeal from Zara Gowkie urging donations for housing and recreation facilities for women in the Services. Affiliated with YWCA and Australian Comforts Fund, soliciting support across the Commonwealth with a deadline the last week in October. Donations to Advertiser Office or Hon. Treasurer M H McKay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YWCA
AAP
Hindmarsh Square
Adelaide
Wir
Yw.c.a
Australia
Y.w.ca
Australian Comforts Fund
Jude
Bitte
Commonwealth
Advertiser
Treasnet
McKay
v/o Baul
Nsw
King William Street
War Services
South Augestralia
Zara Gowkie
District Council of Georgetown notes 141 September meeting
J A Lyons MP chaired with Crs Thomas Tilbrook Browne Williams Fuller and the Clerk F T Scott. Repairs to Radford's Bridge discussed. tractor rates raised to 4/9 per hour. Minister of Agriculture asked for fire fighting equipment details. reply sent. Allies Day appeal received £272 donated. Fire fighting petrol ticket allowances similar to last year approved. Washout repairs near Hay's property and other works discussed. Deviation of rate approved with special area rates for Georgetown. Paysheet £174 15s 6d approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Smith
Frais Liquid Bnet Control Board
Thomas
Hay
Radford Bros
Cy Tilbrook
Reparr
Timker
Mallee
Wedlll
Fisher Street
Georgetown
Georgetown Township
Oh, Thomas
Weekend Warms to Ruth Cuckerton Paraphrased Message
A fragmentary note reflects tired sentiment as readers endure a midweek grind. Ruth Cuckerton references weariness and a longing for the weekend while acknowledging the season’s chill and shared fatigue.
Premiership Epic As Jamestown Women Win Narrow Final
Old Scholars edge Methodist Whites in a thrilling grand final at Methodist Ground. The match featured fast transitions, high skill, and strong sportsmanship with tight scoring throughout. Awards honored Miss R Warner as best player and Miss J Medlin as best goalthrower, with a forthcoming challenge match slated for October at the oval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Tigers
Fim
Stoggail
J. Ralph
L. Miller
J. Medlin
L. Glisson
Roleffs
D. Moore
Ren
A. Dentnis
E. T. Daly
J. B. Wisneyske
TR. Warner
J. Pilkington
R. O'Loughlin
A. Dennls
B. Gibbs
Oval
R. Q'Langalin
I. Medlin
J. Bessen
M. Filis
M. Stegeall
Sle Tence
C. Northeast
Northern District Councils Association Annual Meeting Highlights
The Northern District Councils Association held its annual delegates meeting at Gladstone on Friday led by president S G Stone. Delegates mourned secretary KR Rose, endorsed a condolence letter, elected officers with Stone seeking re election, and discussed future staffing and midyear meetings amid talks of council assessments.
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Northern District Councils Association
Gladstone Oy
G. Stone
Atlendsiice
Mesara
Stone
W. A. Williams
Bennett PB. Catford
M. J. Cronin
Thos Swearse
J. Cummings
Jamestown
O’shaughanksy
Crystal Brooke
Fl. C. Wilkams
Georgetown
JF. Oneill
G. Mf. Black
Gladstone
G. Adier
Short
Snowine
A. McClure
J. Wyatt Utchhill
HL Davis LG. Dept
TL. Cooke
Laura
KR. J. Rose
Association
Messrs
H. B. Hesslip
M. Black
Deccased
G. Adams
Mr. Cronin
R. J) Cupke
P, S, O'Shaughnessy
H A
Spencer
Bennett
F. Calford
J. A. Lyons
W. Hi. Threadgold
Black
Union Bank
Mr. Stone
Naw
Miepector Ravia
Hy Warely
Tose
Adams II
Tho Association
War era council debates on audits and austerity loans
The council discussed fresh wartime assessments and the ministerial approach to fresh cost estimates. They debated halting weight and measure verifications, considered the Austerity Loan circular, and planned carryover of 1941 grants to fund urgent local work. Tar for streets and footpaths was proposed from Port Pirie at sixpence per ration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mir. G. Allamstia
Seal
Messrs
O'Shaughnessy
R. Davis
IT. B
Heaslip
G. Stone
W. S. Bennett
Short
Mr. Cronin
H.C. Williams
Georgetown
Adams
Davis
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Whyte Yareowie Hosts Soldiers Welcome Home Event
A crowd gathered at the 19calonstitute to honor Private Joe Hunt of the 2nd ALF home on leave. Pte Hunt received a presentation from B.8.4 president W Wilson as RSA soldiers stood guard. Speakers praised his service, Ray unl, back from the Middle East after 20 months, greeted the gathering, and gifts of woollens were given. The evening featured a homemade supper, music by Ian Smith and Q Meier, and closed with Old Lang Syne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hunt
ALF
Jenve
S. Runt
Ray Unl
Ray
Middle East
Pte
W. Wilson
Guard of
RSA
Megars
R.S
J. L. Smith
Rev. Ellison
Wilson
Huot
Ian, Smith
Q. Meier
M.C
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Methodist News
England
Miss J. Budge
Ruth Cockerton
Harrow
Home Guard
Air Training Corps
Tem
Durban Street
Additton
Beth Wellington
Triubling
Mra
Vivian
Combe
Myra Donhardt
Rex Donhardt
RED Cross Juniors
District Council OF
Ruth Cuckerton
Jamestown Women’s Basketball, Association
Annual Meeting of Delegates
Mee
Jenny
Yesteros
Weights and Measures
Whyte Yareowie
Soria
Private Joe Hunt
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Lester
Talkies
Bly
Uniti Artiale Oeabs
Reo Cooper
Clair Trevor
John Wayne
Andy Devine
John Caredine
Louise Platt
Penny Singleton
Arthur Lake
Larry Simms
Denny
Blondie
Cupid
Red Cross
F.F.C
Ctober
A. J. Symonds
Jamestown Tractor and Machinery Agency
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Mobilirease
Vacdip
Vacmark
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