Death of Mrs Rosalie Hancock 89 in Gladstone
Mrs Rosalie Hancock died Friday at Crystal Brook Hospital aged 89. Born February 1854 at Kensington, she married W Hancock in 1882 and moved to Gladstone 55 years ago, where she became the town’s oldest resident. Surviving are B Hancock of Norwood and E Taplin of Gladstone, six grandchildren. Funeral Saturday at the grave side, officiated by Rev R V Grant.
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Crystal Brook Hospital
Rosalie Hancock
W. Hancock
Kensington
B. Morey
Hancock
Gladstone
St. Alban’s
Mothers’ Union
Girls' Friendly Society
Mor
B. Hancock
Norwood
E. Taplin
R. V. Grant
Wirrabara Scout Camp And Local Farm Robbery Report
September records the driest Spring month with 35 points by the 19th and 219 points since then, bringing the year's total to 20.46 inches. Last weekend Morgan led a Boy Scout troop on a first canvas outing with a campfire concert and refreshments for visitors as the troop grows to 12 scouts and 9 Cubs. Nearby, a recent farm robbery occurred on property adjoining the district with a farmer's wife fed.
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Morgan
Jamestown Bowling Club Social at Jamestown Institute
Jamestown Bowling Club held a social in the Supper Room of Jamestown Institute on Tuesday September 28 attended by bowlers croquet players and friends. President QC Crouch welcomed attendees and hoped for an annual event. A. W. White chaired community singing and games were enjoyed. Trophies were presented by Mayor Daly.
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Jamestown Institute
Crouch
A. W. White
J. G. Russell
T. Penna
Skurray
Daly
Advertisers urged to prepay small notices in columns
Due to lack of clerical help a limited number of accounts can be recorded and dispatched. The rate is 1d per word with a minimum of two shillings for Entertainments and one shilling for other adverts. Postal notes or postage stamps may be used with copy. Casual adverts cost 4 shillings per column inch.
North Western Bowling Association Holds Gladstone Meeting
The North Western Bowling Association gathered in Gladstone on September 25 with four clubs represented Crystal Brook H Prest J H Teakle Gladstone H Pascoe F C Grubb Caltowie Tapp C Jennings Luara H R Lines Wurm Officers elected include Patrons J Roth and M Holland President P S O Shaughnessy Senior Vice President H R Lines Junior Vice President H Pascoe Honorary Secretary J H Teakle Executive Committee J S OShaughnessy H R Lines J H Teakle A Country Carnival at Easter week was approved and a new scoring system of 18 ends with 2 points for a win 1 point for a draw and best record to win was announced.
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Gladstone
Crystal Brook
H. Prest
J. H. Teakle
H. Pascoe
F. C. Grubb
Caltowie
Tapp
C, Jennings
Luara
H. R. Lines
Wurm
Messrs
J. Roth
M. Holland
P. S. O'Shaughnessy
J. 5. O'Shaughnessy
Calves Vanish From Sheep Yard Then Found Nearby
A farm LOST calves vanished overnight from a secure sheep yard with the gate shut. Police investigated after a farm wide search yielded no result. Days later, while mustering sheep, the owner found the calves back in a distant paddock. Thief presumed alarmed by police actions. Poultry theft also noted as a menace.
Suggestions for New Books Invited by Library Committee
The committee invites book suggestions for approval and procurement. A Suggestion Book is in the library, with a subscription of six shillings per quarter.
Gladstone Rainfall Levels 1893 1940 Compiled
Historical rainfall figures for Gladstone show yearly totals from 1893 to 1940 with numerous values including notable highs in 1917 and mid-century readings. Data appears as a broken OCR list with interspersed stray characters and misreads requiring cautious interpretation.
Cheap Advertising Offer From Local Telegram Rates
A notice explains very cheap advertising costs: one penny per word prepaid, with telegrams costing the same per word but reaching only one recipient. Advertisements reach hundreds of readers and potential buyers, suitable for buying, selling, or publicizing items like an overcoat.
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General Commission
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Massey Harris Farm Machinery
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Cooper’s Shearing Plants
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Goldsbrough, Mort & Co. Ltd
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Adelaide
Lucerne
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Commonwealth
J. & R. Forgan Ltd
Port Pirie
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Ithie
National Library of Australia
Wirrabara
Forest
Jamestown Bowling Club
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
North Western Bowling Assocn
R. G
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J. J
Vanstone
Boqlerog Centre
Laura
Georgetown
Shell House
North Terrace
Ethel Pascoe
Cross Street
Radiotron
Atlantic
Moon’s Inn
la Fear
Behir
Fortune
Stork
Melvi
Morton Lytle
Abbott Cole Horler Delafield Cross Bailey Sandys Crauford
Ls Mackail
Willow
Eudunda Farmers’ Co-op. Society, Ltd
G. W. Skinner
Subway
Main Street
A. C. Read
H. V. McKay-Massey Harris Pty. Ltd
Buick
Pontiac
Chev
Plymouth
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
New Zealand
Pitt $T
Sydney
Australia
Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels
Sapper H
Bert” Beros
A.I.F
J. Horsburgh
Jamestown
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