General Motors Holden Fleet Parade at Gladstone
A Holden fleet tour drew farmers and locals to Gladstone to inspect 16 vehicles from roadster to a four ton truck. Representatives spoke as the broadcasting car showcased new features including knee action, V d window shields and auto lubrication while several models impressed by smooth handling on rough ground. The tour, led by C C Wright, aims to let country residents test drive on their own roads across about 40 centers.
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Gladstone
H. T. Harslett
A. C. Read
C. Budge
W. S. Bennett
Budge
C. R. Wright
General Motors-Holdens
CC. R. Wright
Northern Areas Bowling Association Formed and Plans
A meeting at Gladstone on Saturday September 25 formed the Northern Areas Bowling Association. Delegates from Port Pirie Laura Crystal Brook Gladstone and Jamestown approved pennant play with two points for a win one each for a tie. A shield pennant trophy and five rinks per team were adopted with home and away format and neutral ground playoffs if needed. South Australian rules applied and scheduling allowed 28 day rearrangements for weather delays. Opening club dates were Pirie Smelters October 5 Gladstone October 19 Crystal Brook October 26 Jamestown October 26 Caltowie November 2 Laura November 9.
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Northern Areas Bowling Association
Gladstone
Messrs. M. Grant
W. Boucher
Port Pirie
Blesinz
Tines
Laura
Bennett
Harris
Symons
P. H. Giles
Crystal Brook
Caltowie
Jamestown
Fies
Giles
South Australian Bowling Association
Pirie Smelters
Gladstone Cricket Club elects new officers
At a Gladstone Cricket Club meeting held Monday last the club elected Patron H W Hughes President J H Latimer Captain A C Catt Vice Captains Crabb and Davey Secretary S H Davey and committee members M King C Livesey R McDonald W Crabb and C Budge.
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Gladstone Cricket Club
H. W. Hughes
J. H. Latimer
A. C. Catt
Messrs
Gladstone Mutual Improvement Society names new ministry
At the society's last meeting in 1885 the Gladstone group announced a new ministry with Premier A. C. Catt and key ministers including J. Fergusson as Attorney General and Minister of Education, J. Pengelly as Treasurer, B. J. Knight as Commissioner of Crown Lands, and F. P. Murrie as Commissioner of Public Works.
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Gladstone Mutual Improvement Society
Ainistry
A. C. Catt
J. Fergusson
J. & J. Pengelly
B. J. Knight
FP. Murrie
Reading Library Opens at Gladstone Institute
Residents learn a 44 Lemsing Library opens at Gladstone Institute offering books for $d for seven days. Books available Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 to 9 pm and Saturdays and Fridays 3 to 5 pm. A good reading option for all ages at a popular price.
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Iesidents
Gladstone Institute
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Royal Winton China
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
St.ing
Gladstone Hotel
P. G. Moore
West End
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Georgetown
Leura Thorsney
C. Brook
Corser
Radiol
Astrallies
Lawrie
National Library of Australia
General Motors
Sheoak
P. R. Bradock
LEO Bros
Family Butchers
Hana
A. R. Turley
Aly
Meenah
Madge Coe
Jeffery
High St. Gladstone
W. Cook
E. and
W. Hacketts
E. F. Roberts
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
B. A. Grosskopf
Cross Street
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Phone
Nathan Beer Onsraught
Kirsteluss Meala
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End Beer
Oldsmobile & Vauxhall
Bedford
Aldayne Buildings
A. C. Masters
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone 3d Lending
Library
Main Street
S.A. Farmers’ Co-operative Union, Ltd
Co-operative Insurance Co. of Aust. Ltd
P.O. Bax
J. W. Norman
Gladstone Pharmacy
P.O
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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