Gladstone Hosts and Sydney Tours Highlight WA News
A string of social visits unfolds from Gladstone to South Australia as Jim Owens guests his son Jack in Queensland and H Nalder with A Far renew acquaintances in WA. The Page couple from Georgetown celebrate a golden wedding in September while families gather for the event. Miss Growden of Gladstone lies ill in Kingston Hospital after a bereavement heat, and Rock Glenn at Inco sheds suffers a concussion from a railway accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Owens
Coonambo Station
Queensland
Jack Owens
Gladstone
Eos
Mesdames H. Nalder
A. Farrow
Wagin
South Australia
Misa J. Pearce
D. Nalfer
Gordon Longe
Adelaide
M. H. Page
Georgetown
J. Clancy
Frank
Jack
Gawler
Cyril
Mesdames F., J
Page
Port Germein
Ek Tha
EM. Growden
Kingston Hospital
South East
Mr. W. Growden
Clem Sandow
West Australa
Lilly Smallacombe
Nice
Hurtle Lines
Melbourne
Sydney
Bond
A. 8. Fahey
Commercial Hotel
Boy Breaks Arm at Gladstone
Robert Barrett, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Barrett of Gladstone, fractured his elbow last week attempting to mount a swing. His sister is also a patient at Gladstone Hospital with throat trouble, leaving the Barrett family to endure multiple hardships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Barrett
Bert Barrett
Gladstone
Bob
Gladstone Hospital
Barrett
Rose Memorial Fountain proposed in Laura
Gladstone District Council received Laura Council correspondence proposing a memorial drinking fountain on Muain Street Laura for the late Mr Br Rose. The letter notes his work with several groups including the Northern Fire Fighting Association and invites donor contributions to District Clerk L G Lehmann Laura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Laura Council
Muain Street
Laura
BR. J. Rose
L. G. Lehmann
Gladstone Methodist Crusade Deepens Local Faith
The Gladstone Methodist Church continues a Memorial Thanksgiving Crusade led by T C Patrick of Solomontown. Rev E T Pryor, former minister and crusade director, will visit next week to assist with the financial side. A Sunday School picnic at Mrs J Knanerhage's Laura property yielded good weather and a successful outing. The Port Pirie Exelsior Band may again visit Gladstone, with a program planned at Tresylva Park on November 16. Knights and Comrades joined with Laura Appila Wirrabara branches for a chop picnic at J Rodnerhase's Laura property, fostering fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Matheist
Hey. T.C. C. Patrick
Solomontown
E. T. Pryor
J. Knanerhage
Laura
Utte
Port Pirie
J. Rodnerhase
Jamestown Show Opens Monday with Strong Entries
Visitors to Jamestown for the 74th Show will find excellent displays in the Pavilion and stock entries thriving, notably 100 cattle entries. Ring events promise strong competition. A parade of stock will be featured, plus a Fire Fighting equipment demonstration. Luncheon and afternoon tea are planned by the Jamestown Halline Club. Mr G Stanley Hawker MP invited to officially open at 12 o'clock. Flower, Fruit and Vegetable entries close Saturday night at 9 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Jamestown Howline Club
G. Stanley Hawker
Gladstone Croquet Club Opens 1948 49 Season
The Gladstone Croquet Club opened its 1948 49 season on September 29 at the greens. Guests from Pt. Pirie George town and Caltowie attended. Mrs IR Page welcomed guests and Mrs McCallim of Caltowie opened with remarks and a posy. Port Pirie and Caltowie ladies played friendly games, afternoon tea followed, and a trading table did brisk business. Secretarial work was handled by Mrs. B J Bley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
MOTHERS AND BABIES HEALTH ASSOCIATION 27th Town Tour
The Mothers and Babies Health Association schedules a 27th tour with outreach events in Peterborough Crystal Brook Jamestown Wirrabara and Gladstone across October. Opens vary by location from morning to afternoon sessions including 2 to 5 pm and special early slots with times listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peterborough
Laura
Jamestown and District War II Memorial Plan Considered
Jamestown and District War II Memorial executives met Tuesday to review a proposed entrance redesign and hall alterations to house an Honor Roll. The committee approved seeking a qualified architect to assess feasibility, with plans available at the Town Clerk’s office for inspection. eligible residents urged to ensure full details are on file.
Memorial Board and Upcoming Elections At Jamestown Sub Branch
The Jamestown Sub Branch held its monthly meeting at the Club Rooms Irvine Street presided by Mr E A Wight. Plans were laid for a Memorial Board to be installed in the Club rooms later and E Losdike was chosen returning officer for the annual elections on Friday November 5 with nominations due by November 1 for President two Vice Presidents Secretary and Treasurer and committees. A ladies committee meeting also occurred with good attendance and permission granted to sell poppies on October 21 Dalgety’s Sale Day. A social afternoon is set for November 5 with a musical program guest speaker and trading table. afternoon tea will be provided and the public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Irvine Street
E. A. Wight
E. Losdike
Mra
E. J
Williams
Dalgety
Mesdaines Wight
Tdaytes
Crystal Brook Celebrates 75th Birthday of Mr Longmire
A large Crystal Brook gathering marked Mr Longmire’s 75th birthday with 25 relatives and friends from Red Hill, Crystal Brook, and Pt Pirie. The event featured a Beetle competition won by Mrs H Gadd and Mrs Ben Cox, amid a warm spring day and family recollections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Saorery
Arthur and
Sandery
Pirie
Arthur Rarsey
Mesdanes Maulsy
Bala Klaya
Ashley Hallett
Nable
O. Beck
H. Gadd
Death of Mrs J R Venning at Wudinna
Mrs Bleanoy Blanche Venning 74, born Gladstone, died at Wudinna while hosting visitors for farm sale. Wife of J R Venning, mother of Isabel John and eyed, sister of Mrs A B Shephard, Mrs Bell Coe-Jones, and Robert Coe. Active church and war effort contributor. Remains buried in Gladstone Cemetery after service by Rev Eric Tuckett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. R. Venning
Wudinna
Bleanoy
Blanche Venning
JR. Venning
Gladstone
William
Sarah Coe
Venning
Isabel
John
Eyed
A. B. Shephard
Bell Coe-Jones
Perth
Eric Tuckett
Joan Page
Georgetown
Clover Hill
Cyril Page
George
Kow
Joan
B. Morrissey
SPOKLING NOTES By Pedinga and Pedinga racing card
SPOKLING NOTES lists a racing card with events including Wort Otway Cimea Talon Weller Countersight Matelda Penfour Galway Stakes Patt Serene Star Wine Lore Jacobs Handicap Matelda Steeplechase Biblical Brucefiglt Turf Prince Mornington Handicap Quiloch Weixall Handicap Ducal Hes perides Master Florian Toorak Handican Wlemish Chanak. The fragmented entries reference horses and races across a day of racing events.
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S.A.J.C
Wort Otway
Cimea
Talon
Weller
Penfour
Master Florian
Spectacular Melrose Show Draws Large Attendance
The Mr. Rewarkable Society staged its 26th show on a sunny Saturday at Melrose, featuring horses, sheep, poultry, and poultry work. Ring events impressed judges and outside exhibitors, with diverse prize lists and many interstate displays. officials praised the day’s smooth conduct and large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Rewarkable Society
Ly CD
McCatlin
C Slee
R. Christianson
Inter Town Shoots Won by Pirie on Birie Range
Port Pirie riflemen and reps from North Broken Hill West Broken Hill and Gladstone Clubs competed in teams shoots on the Birie range on Saturday Pirie scored two victories The weekend drew the busiest crowd since Easter with over 100 shooters The top marksmen were W F Shotlat of Gladstone and B Allchurch of Pirie who both hit 48 The scores show Pirie 781 West Broken Hill 690 North Broken Hill 675 Gladstone 614 in the early 600 yard event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
North Broken Hill
West Broke Hill
Gladstone
Birie
Pirie
Sien
West Broken Hill
Hinl
W. F. Shotlat
B. Allchurch
Pile
Gladstone Agt
Pitie
West Broken Fill
Lutheran Young People's Rally at Pine Creek and Melrose
The sth annual Northern districts rally gathered about 90 youths at Trinity Church Pirie Creek for services led by Rev L Leslie with Mr R Wegner guiding the choir and Miss W Keller as organist. Afternoon sessions featured papers, discussions, and a treasure hut followed by races, a halt for supper, rounders, a social and evening items at Wirralara Institute.
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Sth
Pine Creek
Melrose
Clare
Condowie
South Kilkerran
Yorketown
Edithburgh
Laura
Wirrahara
Appila Society
Trinity Church
Pirle Creek
L. Leslie
R. Wegner
W. Keller
W. Stolz
Melrose Show Grounds
We Roches
Stil Jer
Blyth
Iu Ronny
Oval
R. Becker
Rev. Stiller
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Rocky Glenn
Inco
Boy
Gladstone Methodist
Gladstone Croquet Club
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Jamestown and District War II Memorial
RSS. & All
Crystal Brook
Wasner
Erengr
Crystal Brook Methodist Church
Mona Doreen
al J. Greig
Victor Rowhes
Tucker
Norwood
Milton Maley
A.B. Thomas
Kathleen Thomas
Huddreston
Pedinga
Serif
C. Wartons
D. Turner
Willams
Texas
S. Fuller
Michel
T. Wilms
C. Waters
Hurdies
T. Williams
Souchow
Scully Bay
Parvell
Adool
Blaine Fulley
Jill
Fuller
Michael
Brita Jones
Chun
RT. Graham
Kwinan
Stan
Hope
C. Dangerfiell
G. Ferme
Geof
Pony
C. Water
Scotty Boy
Cheerio
Royal George
Ben
Bessie
J. Bapks
Twinkle
T. Meuntford
Robin
Mick
Wiliams
Ginter
E. Farrell
Farrell
C. Danverfield
R. T. Graehan
C. Abbott
Puller
Turner
T. Mountford
Barrel
T- Wiliams
D. W. Shephard
Magness
M. A. Cockburn
Bilver
King
J. Estieh
Hunter
Lady
Soochow
B. Farrell
K. G. Gregorke
Yi Pony
M. A. Cookhurn
Fi Lebnion
BR. T. Graham
G. ‘Merrie
Wendy Puller
Ine Fuller
Apple Hace
Queenie
Waters Scolly
Bays
Bistriss
N. V. Robinson
R. P. Clarke
A. J
Bread
N. V. Rohusum
E.R. Wilnia
D. Bry
K.P. Clarke
Mevino
Ewe W. D. Pearce
Ram
A. Buna
J. Cahtar
Adelaide Royal Show
W. A. Swearse
D. BH. Woolford
T, J. Dickson
Fuuschke Bros
D. Freeman , Son
GG & A.V
M. J. Herde
T. Penn
Joes
M. A. Cochinira
R. Burgess
Row
Reamy
Vauitrins
Adelaide Royal
J. W. Goulter
A . Goodenough
G. C. Liersch
A. Dunning
Peng
A. Reichelt
Tonyrock, R. P
J. W. Gonlter
H. J. Bviges
A. Thompson
J. A. Kyat
BE Goulter
D. M. Hurst
RP Charke HK. Fraser
B. Pitsman
Prise
W. Noll
M. McCallanl
A. Brandon
M. L. Rooerke
Difesctike
J. Mawkes
Dignan
K. McCullum
Nicholls
Jp. Swill
T. Brandon
McCullim
FL B. Smith
H. J. Briggs
0. Brown
D. M. Uurst
R.kelly
W. Blieschke
R.A. Puller
Ro Ward
G.W.A
Prosser
al, Orr
L. Graham
PL. Oldland
J. W. Baste
Ars
Bulries Ourseauumg
Victoria
O. J. Braun
L. J. Cordon
FL Haines
F. L. Okland
A. Talbot
D. Abraun
J. W. Piller
E. Ninholl
G. K. Smith
V. Wilswi
Lutheran Young People's Rally
Eudunda
Garden
Syd
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Main Street
Simmill's
John S. Wurm, M.P.S
Wirrabara
A. C. Read
General Motors
Chevrolet
Pontiac
BUICK
Simpson Electric
M. C. Ryan’s
Kelvinator
M. H. L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Main ST
Gladstone and
Gladstone Shop
J. A. Roneberg
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