New Books Placed in July Circulation Details
A list of July new books and authors including To Wake the Dead by John D Carr and It Takes All Kinds by Louis Bromfield, with 60 books from Institutes Association. Additions to the library are regular. Suggestions for new books invited. approved items procured by the committee. Subscription six dollars per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Carr
Nita Mustett
Jacobi
Garith the Ploughman
Thomas McDonald
Julian Day
Wheatley
Bruces
Douglas Gagin
Simon Dare
Louis Bromfield
Church Notices and Local Advertisements 1940
A compact listing from LAUBMAN & PANK LTD detailing church notices for Sunday October 6 1940 across Jamestown Gladstone Georgetown and surrounding towns. Includes Rev G G Evans services Mother’s Union and Sunday School, light testing by a certified optician, holiday hotel meeting notices in Tulnare Gladstone Jamestown and surrounding inns, plus sales of White Leghorn chickens and eggs. Also features parish announcements from St. George Georgetown Jamestown and Presbyterian notices with service times. Local news items cover residents' holidays and moves, personnel promotions, and social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF England
G. G Evans
Allan's
Gladstone
Mother's Union
St. George's Georgetown
Italy
Lac
Georgetown
Spalding
N. Haskard
Jamestow
Brinkworth
Iblyth
Excursion Fare Schedule From Peterborough and Jamestown
Trains run to the timetable with Peterborough departure at 9 25 a m and Jamestown arrival at 10 35 a m Jamestown departure at 6 00 p m Peterborough arrival at 7 43 p m Pt Pirie Ellen Street 05 am Jamestown arrival 10 56 a m Jamestown departure 6 10 p m Pt Pirie Ellen Street 9 00 p m EXCURSION FARES P F CHERRY
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
Jamestown
Pirie
Ellen St Dey
PiriesHllen Stari
P. F. Cherry
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Advertisements and Events
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau lists advertisements for a voluntary first aid class and various entertainments at the Parish Hall with a dance by James Dance Orchestra and a football victory ball at Mamuarie Hall. A wool appraisal demonstration by wool expert A Godfin attracted interest during a September gathering at Finlayson’s Butter Factory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Rd. Finlayson
Gladstone
A. Godfin
Rosa
Death of 67 year old man at 2 Oxford Street Jamestown
Matthews suddenly died on September 2 1940 at the residence of Mr J McKerney 2 Oxford Street Jamestown Aged 67 years beloved by Mr and Mrs J McKerney and friends Madge and Pat vin Sailly missed by all
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Erick
Patricia
Kurtzer
Dames
Matthews
J. MeKerney
Oxtor Street
Jamestown
Will
Allinson My loving memory of our dear Mother
Our dear Mother passed away at Jamestown on Oct 4 1939. We were not there at the hour of her last sigh to hear one loving word or say goodbye. Ingerted by her loving son and daughter in law W and T Heness and grandchildren Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allinson
Jamestown
W. & T. Heness
Manchester Unity Centenary Celebration in State
The Centenary of the Manchester Unity Oddfellows is marked across the state this year. The Gladstone fire brigade will host a Centenary Thanksgiving Service at the District Hall on Sunday next. A special address will be given by P. G. Bro. Rev. L. W. Slaile of Renmark. Members of kindred societies and the public are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddfellows Lodge
Manchester Unity
P. G. Bro
L. W. Slaile
Renmark
Gladstone vaudeville show to aid fighters fund
Gladstone Variety Co. and Gladstone Vaudeville and Reyne Co. announce a repeat entertainment at Gladstone on Thursday October 34th with new sketches and extra lighting. Proceeds go to the Fighting Forces Comforts Fund. Box plan open at Mrs. Cooks for reservations. Adults 2 shillings, children 1 shilling. Patrons urged to book early to save time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Vaudeville & Reyne Coy
Gladstone
Fighting Forces Comforts
Bridge Evening at Memorial Hall Gladstone
Miss J Fitasimmona organized a Catholic Fete bridge evening at Memorial Hall Gladstone on Monday last with about 50 players. Winners were Mrs C Mor com and Mr Ron Hewett for bridge and Mr and Mrs N Hawke for euchre. consolation prizes went to Mr D Rit chie and Mrs L Harris for bridge and Mr Ron Maddigan and Mrs J Landers for euchre. Supper ended a very pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Fitasimmona
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
C. Mor+ com
Ron, Hewett
N. Hawke
Euchre
D. Ritchie
Motor Accident at Gladstone near Tresylva Park
A collision between two motor trucks occurred Friday night near Tresylva Park Gladstone. Mr fon Kleinig of Lawn Milling Coy drove a Stow Bellforu truck and Mr B Goodenough of Walkerville drove a 2 ton Dodge Wick. the Dodge was wrecked and the Redfov axle mudguard and wheel were crushed. Goodenough sustained head injuries and shock. Kleinig was uninjured. Boahm, a Milling Coy employee in the truck, had facial abrasions. The occupants were fortunate no more serious injuries occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tresylva Park
Gladstone
Fon Kleinig
Lawn Milling Coy
B. Goodanough
Walkerville
Redfov
Goodenough
Kletnig
Boahm
Milling Coy
Gladstone AIR RAIDS Victims Fund Appeal Gains Momentum
Gladstone meeting accepted Mrs. Cook’s offer to stage a “Mean Man” competition as the urgent ARV fundraiser since the war outbreak. A tentative ARV week program was set, with events from football carnival to Paddy’s Market and bowling, plus subscriptions collected by local volunteers and a £25 remittance to Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hell
Gladstone
J. Greeble
High St
Crose St. East
R. B
Sixth St
West Terrace
Cross St. West
Adelaide
Rock
Mn Harslett
Andrews
Tne
J. G. Deeble
Bennett
R. Oilman
W. Gillespie
C. V. Wight
G. Skinner
T. Brown
J. C. Thomson i
G. Barris
Cubs
J. FP. O'Niell Wit
H. J. Havslet
Make It Grow South Australia Campaign War Savings Totals
South Australia reports a war savings certificates total of £29,948,929 under the Make It Grow effort. The figure reflects ongoing public savings drives and government backing to fund wartime needs. Local campaigns emphasize citizen participation and patriotic support through secured certificates.
Gladstone Red Cross Officers Report and Golf Club Event
The Gladstone Red Cross met on Friday September 27 in Memorial Hall with a fortnightly financial report showing a balance of 27 pounds 0 shillings 10 pence, receipts from August including envelopes donations and ticket sales, and payments for costumes hall hire and advertising. A vaudeville company summary lists receipts of 35 pounds 5 shillings 6 pence and net profit 21 pounds 17 shillings 7 pence. On Saturday September 28, the Reil Grogs catered for the Gladstone Golf Club event in Memorial Hall, producing a net profit of about 5 pounds 1 shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Red Cross Cipele
Memorial Hall
Tollowa
K. Venning
Port Pirie
Gladstone Golf Club
Mid-North children donate to patriotic fund across 36 schools
In the Mid-North Division 1 area including Pirie centre, 36 schools contributed nearly £450 in cash to the Schools Patriotic Fund. Pirie centre led with £50 1 11, other centres Crystal Brook and Gladstone posted varying sums. totals for six months reach £126 19 1 with ongoing monthly results and records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jn Sty
Pirie
Patriotic Fund
W. RG Sharp
Pirie Friary School
Woo
Pirte Centre
Pirie Centre
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Gladstone Centre
Crystal Rook
Etal
Crys Brook
Glaistme
Mannanarie premiership celebration dinner at Yating hotel
A large Mannanarie Football Club premiership fête was held at the Yating hotel on Saturday September 28 to mark the third year of the challenge shield win and the 20-year association. President B Robinson presided as guests enjoyed a hearty dinner, speeches from club members, and a lively programme including toasts, songs, and interspersed community singing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannanare
Yating Hotel
Elc
B. Robinson
Song of Australia
B. Chaipke
Mannanarje
F. Bretag
M. Clark
M. McKay
Bela Ite Association
J. McKeough
W. Arscott
Yongala Club
H. Morgan
Yongala
J. Clark
Messrs. St. Harvie
D. Anderson
A. Clark
VY. Clark
N. Bretag
D. Murphy
G. Lawson
N. Lawson
O. Martin
R. Cherry
Messrs
P. Clark
R. Wehr
F. Jeffs
J. Thomas
M. Hehir
TE. McKay
F. Bretaz
Gladstone Methodist Floral Fete and Beetle Evening Recap
Gladstone Methodist Church hosts a Beetle Evening with 3 large crowds and prizes won by Mrs Leesne and Mr E B Clothier. Supper served, organizers praised. Weather disrupts Sunday School plans, but hall events proceed with games and moving pictures. Rev W J Stafford thanks Miss Hilda Blessig with cake forks gift. Comrades and Knights meetings feature quizzes and talks by Gillespie Hackworth Camm Mundy and N Blessing. Ladies Guild gears up for November fair and District Synod in Gladstone. Anniversary preparations include choir music and speaker Rev A D McCutcheon. Sunday services led by Rev W J Stafford. afternoon at Huddleston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Church
W. J. Stafford
Hilda Blessig
L. Leesue
F. Barrett
Messrs. W. C. Gillespie
T. Hackworth
E. Camm
R. Mundy
N. Blesing
Ladies’ Guild
Futher
Fele
Gladstone
A. D. McCutcheon
Port Adelaide Central Mission
Huddieston
Death of Mrs. Maria B. Schumann at Laura
Mrs. Maria Berthe Schumann died suddenly at her Laura home on September 23. Born September 25, 1840, she was the daughter of the late Havelberg family of Quorn and widow of F. W. Schumann. The funeral was at Laura Cemetery with Pastor Fulbourn officiating. she leaves a son Carola Schumann of Gladstone and one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Maria Berthe Schumann
F. W. Schumann
Havelberg
Quorn
Gladstone
Schumann
Laura Cemetery
Fulbourn
Carola Schumann
Also Mentioned on This Page
Darrell Barrett
North Terrace
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
OLD Bushmen’s Hotel
Jim Stewart
Jamestown Institute
Paria Gazette
Lion Feuchtwunser
Beverly Baxter
Hugh Walpole
Institutes Association
Jamestown Tennis Club
R. D. Walker
Showground
W. P. Slattery
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Mary Bilston
Methodist
Cladstone
Pam
Hutcheston
We J .Stafford
A. A. White
Trinity
St. James
Ilc
Byengong
Pau
Syalding
A.m. St. Aidan's
Tarcuwie
Hoensong
St Andrew's Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
United Service
K. Dyster
Ryan Bete
Ken. Dyster
Presbyterian
Hey
Canowie Belt
T. Harper
Belake North
THE
Areas Express and Farmers’ Journal
Mya. FM
Leese
Srompton
Sual
M. Leesue
Glaistone
Ate. P. Moelms
Bala- Wlaya
L. Burford
Sam Gale
Aridrasgan
Madstone
Glidstone
J. Modlin
TL. Medlin
S.A. Railways
Cockburn
Oodlawirra
W. Blaskett
W. Smith
R. Pleming
Railway's
K. Elliott
Jones
Theo. Klingner
J. Inglis & Son
Swann
James
Lladstone Croquet Club
Admiston
C. Lanion
Fou
Mamuarie Hall
Wennesday
Ariadne
Irvine Street
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau
Victims Fund
South Australia
Totel
Gladstone Red Cross
Mid-North Children's Fine
Mannanarie
Rugleys
PEPS
Wrigley's
Wrigley’s
M. B. Schumann
Mr. W. Matthews
William Matthews
J. McTherney
Usmal
Suijay
Gibson
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