Red Cross Juniors Boost in Gladstone Fundraisers
Red Cross Juniors events in Gladstone raised substantial funds last week. September 30 saw a bridge evening for Robert Barrett Navy and £1 plus. other events included a chop picnic for Ian Branson Army raising £7, a dance for Barrett about £14, and an American tennis tournament for Judith Ostian yielding £3. Memorial Hall hosted a pet show for Ian Branson with £8 takings, and a school concert featured local students. Upcoming events include Paddy Market for Judith Osman and a mystery hike for Robert Barrett. Voting tallies list Barrett leading Navy, Osman for Air Force, Branson for Army, Ah Mat for Evacuee, and Henachke for Nurses, totaling about £243.
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Gladstone
Red Cross
Robert Barrett
Navy
Bridge
R. Allmutt
O. Henschke
L. Harris
W. Nourse
Checkers
Miles E. Creber
Ian Branson
Army
Judith Ostian
G. V. Skinner
Mary Tenders
Memorial Hall
Mia
J. C. Thomson
Harold Rudd
Kevin Clancy
Ben Shetlat
Ron Hofman
Ben Sheilat
Scrap Hook
Roy Watson
Ruth Blackbirds
Val Glenn
Roma
Yates
Murray Yates
Pram
Mary Skinner
Mise Hayes
Beverley Henachke
Jane Ah Mat
Main Street
Judith Osman
The
Institute
Jance
J. G. Destle
Air Force
Jan Branson
Georgetown Pet Show Raises 18 Pounds At Fete
Children held a pet show and parade in Georgetown to aid St Marys Fete. Prizes went to Patricia Fogarty Cynthia Smalla combe Claire Wikin for decorated prams and bicycles. Special prizes awarded across multiple children. Over 110 entries. afternoon tea served. Scouts demonstration planned. proceeds go to Schools Patriotic Fund.
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St. Mary's Fete
Prams
Minson N. Hynes
K. Brown
F. Brogan
Patricia Fogarty
Cynthia Smallacombe
Claire Wikin
Beryl Smith
Margaret Boyce
Judith O'Dea
Paul
Mary Smith
Peter Noonan
Paul Brogan
Roy Smallacombe
Edward McNamara
Brian Walker
John Eiffe
William McNamara
Clive Smallacombe
Peter Brogan
Allan Saunders
Nita Thomson
Marjory Phillips
Claire Wilkin
John Bute
Isabell Thome
Sirley Brogan
Leo. Brogan
Doreen Biffle
D. O'Brien
J. L. Noonan
M. Hiskey
G. O'Brien
M. Hynes
K Miller
Tigeins
McNamara
Red Cross Baby Competition Keeps Country Lead
Red Cross Junior Competition shows the country maintaining its lead with entries totaling percent,000 and 62 percent of the aggregate. Dozens of branches have paid in substantial sums for candidates. In the Fortnight Peterborough contributed £135, with other notable totals from Orreron Clare and Gladstone. Latest nominations in No 2 division include Spaldinz Kennth Norton Veluo Sevieke Frances Wetherill Laura Geoffrey Scott Jennifer Brown. Red Cross Hampers will pack 11,000 hampers for Australians in hospital or at home on Christmas morning. South Australia and Northern Territory share 3,500. Parcels include biscuits dried fruit cigarettes playing cards hooks chocolate handkerchiefs and razor blades. Christmas pudding and mince pies will be added from Red Cross stores.
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Red Cross
Peterborough
Orreron Clare
Gladstone
Spaldinz
Kenneth Norton
Veluo Sevieke
Frances Wetherill
Laura— Geoffrey Scott
Jennifer Brown
South Australia
Northern Territory
Snooker Tournament Ends With Primrose and Cook Victory
A fortnight long snooker tournament at Cook's Billiard Saloon Gladstone concluded with J Primrose and W Cook winning the final 67 to 51 over Halliday and Brann. The rounds saw Fawcett Griffiths, Galpin Loxton, Edmonds Mobbs, and other pairs competing in second and third rounds. The event also noted winter billiard tournaments including a Red Cross Junior contest.
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Cook
Gladstone
J. Primrose
W. Cook
W. Fawcett
Oritfihed L. Jolly
T. Gurney
E. Galpin
J. Loxton
Fawcett
Griffithe
D. Galpin
Loxton
Primrose
Cook d. Edmonds
Mobbs
Halliday
Braund
White
Smith
Clancy
Hobbs
Lange
Baldwin
Pawcett
Griffiths
Brayn
Red Cross Junior Contest supports through cash donations
Jamestown Red Cross Circle reports two months of activities for the Red Cross Junior contest. Funds from Baby Guillan social, dances, and sports events total 216 pounds 4 shillings 3 pence. Voting figures show Baby Gilfillan 18,802, Baby Walker 17,990, Baby Hall 15,098.
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Jamestown
Red Cross Circle
Red Cross
Baby Guillan
Baby Gilfillan
Baby Walker
Baby Hall
Jamestown Council Notes Weighbridge Progress and Local Work
Mayor E T Daly and councilors present hear report on weighbridge site foot bridge and cemetery road work. Inspectors praise drainage and show needs, district to clean drain. horses entered for show. Red Cross table permit granted in street under conditions. gas quote considered for tar.
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Hig
Tucker
Jamestown
Adams
Cemetery
Conneil
Cayman Wallace
Uem
M. A. Stanton
Connel
Cyimp
Red Cross
Hort Pirie Gas, Coy
Council
Con
Military wedding in Salisbury ends with Jamestown trip
Phyllis Krollig of Maitland wed Driver Hay Rosser of Salisbury in a September ceremony at Salisbury Congregational Church. Attendants wore pale Ersen taffeta and pink accents, with bridesmaids in pale Ersen and pink roses. After a reception at the bride’s brother’s home, the couple honeymooned in Jamestown with relatives staying at the groom’s home.
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Salisbury Congregational Church
Phyllis
B. A. Krollig
Maitland
Driver Hay
A. R. Rosser
Salisbury
Jamestown
W. J. Willons
Wintater
Mervyn Kroll
Rhynie
Bersi Lamshed
Irene Rosser
Bridexruum
Arthur Glover
Bill Porter
Lamshed
Norma Lamshed
Margaret Davies
Brenda Marsh
Toasie
Lewis
Belalie Fire Fighting Committee Holds Annual Meeting
The Belalie Fire Fighting Committee met at the District Office on Friday October 2. President H. K. Moore reported quiet local fire activity due to public fire protection education and urged summer firebreaks for tall countryside growth. Election of officers named J. Kelly McAskill James Cummins H Wehrmann A J Symonds and others. equipment condition at depots noted. Northen Fire Fighting Association meeting referenced with death of secretary R A Rage.
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Belalie Fire Fighting Committee
Ofice
H. K. Moore
Snb
Mesars J. Kelly
McAskill
James Cumminss
H Wehrmann
A. J. Symonds
W. Cordon
Syd. Napper
E.T. Daly
M. W. Jidell
M. Porter
Mitchell
Lloyd
Jamestown
Hewett
Pred Chimmings
J. Slattery
G. H. Blake
J. Parker
J. Gillilland
W. Smith
R. Graham
Orchard
Council Proceedings and Financial Motions Summary
Minutes recount allocations for main road upkeep £400 with council £130 contribution, and a vote on rescinding the Blue Pennants district war loan contribution failed. Overseer of Works reports received. most dogs registered. accounts totalling £59 10s approved. Motions to limit bank overdraft £1,000 and to authorize a Working Bee at Memorial Park were carried. Subcommittee offered to handle young tree labour. pay for foot bridge helper approved. weighbridge excavation work left to the Chairman of Works.
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Highways Dept
Harper
Wenham
Cr. Wight
Connell
Crs
Gordon
Adams
McCarthy
Wisnevske
Chairman of Works
Cr. Adams Se
Workers urged to stay in country as flax farms seek help
For three years rural and town populations declined into the wars and cities, creating a labour shortage in flax fields and mills vital to war needs. The Department of Labour and National Service asks able-bodied men and supportive women to join, offering full award rates and free uniforms, to boost flax production in South Australia and surrounding districts.
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Adelaide
Department of Labour
Nationa Service
Australia
South Australia
Jamestown Cheer Up Club entertains Miss Wisnevske
Sunday night Jamestown Cheer Up Club hosted Miss Gildys Wisnevske on leave. Mayor K T Daly presided and escorts presented her to the audience, with songs, solos, and a wallet gift. Speakers from Salvation Army churches and local residents offered congratulations and best wishes for her mission and safe return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Mise Gildys
Wisnevske
Waaas
K. T. Daly
D.T. Brooks
H. Medinn
J. G. Shurway
Wisnevicke
Ross
Salvation Army
Miss Wisnerske
A. P. Yeomans
Anil
Misa C. Kelly
N. Lewis
Medtin
Final Advange No 2 Pool payout details
The Australian Wheat Board announces a final dividend for Wheat No 2 pool for the 138/40 season. A sum of 11 24 per bushel is payable from Wednesday 14 October to wheat growers in South Australia, with £322,000 distributed to growers there. Collect at the nominated bank with Wheat Certificates after the due date. Total pool payout is 3 7 958d per bushel less freight.
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The
Australian Wheat Board
South Australia
Jlermtiqal Shipping
Town notes James town Amateur Swimming Club annual meeting
The James town Amateur Swimming Club held its annual meeting on Thursday October 1 with strong attendance. President E L Orchard presented the annual report praising loyal support for baths and the war effort. Financials by Treasurer R B Fillips showed a sound position and officers were elected including Patron T Daly and Vice Patrons Swann and Siviour.
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Jamestown
E. L. Orchard
R. B. Fillips
Clb
Tom
Plght St. Judell
MIT
Gordon
Pitieit
Collu Stephens
Petuill
Mme Art
L. Orchard
Presi Beut
Wlclco
T. Daly
Ur BJ
Swann
J. Hl
Siviour
Club officers and subscriptions set at annual meeting
The text lists presidents, vice presidents, treasurer, secretary, and other officers with names such as B J Orchard and R B Phillips. It notes annual subscriptions for Gentlemen and Juvenile members, and mentions affiliations with the B A LSA and SAW ASA. The secretary is tasked to apply for Foundation Day Holiday and February 20, and the club plans to officially open the baths on December.
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B, Evans
Palmer
A Wieht
R. Cox
V- Ronald
Jas
Pilkington
A. B. Coon
B. J. Orchard
Messrs
A. D. Phillips
Gordon
T. Marey
Alg. McElroy
J. Tully
Jackson
R. B
ASA
Th. Wenham
Felexites
BeZalie North Red Cross Baby Competition Nominations
Four babies were nominated for Telulia North Red Cross Junior Baby Competition Anne Edwards Ron all Cummings Graham Bristow and Alex Manson Funds are raised through guessing social evenings penny voting cards and home made pies The scoring results show Anne Edwards leading with 214 Alex Manson 1794 Bristow 1782 and Cries 1308 A clean up of the baths was scheduled for Saturday afternoon with the Mayor to attend.
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Red Cross
Telulia North
Anne Edwards
Ronall Cummings
Graham Bristow
Alex Manson
Anne Edwarda
Frakam Bristow
Rupwld
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RED Cross Juniors
Georgetown
Guinare
Mill
Jeaye
S. Hynes
M. McNamar
Kevin Noonan
le Nt
Crystal Rock Hospital
Mo. Ginty
Bray
M, King
Jamestown Branch
Corporation OF Jamestown
E. T, Daly, Esq
K A
Wieht
Carthy
Adams Nevske
W, Nutsmith
Rosser—Krollig
Waaaf, G. Wisnevske
Clive Amadia
Sydney Conservatorium
Mary Mon Ie
A.B.C
National Savings Bonds
Beecham
BeZalie North Red Cross
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Zane Grey
Nightmary Astor
Humphrey. Bogartin
Warner Bros
Captain McFarlane
F.F.C
A.J. Symonds
Chas
Vacuum Oil Company Pty. Ltd
Mobil Oil
Mobilgrease
Delvac Oils
Vacmark
Gargoyle
Petropine
Flit
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