Patriotic Ball in Gladstone large gift to bombing relief
The Melbourne Gladstone Institute hosts a patriotic ball on October 17 under the Red Cross and Federal Fund donors. The event, tied to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and farming groups, will feature the Dixie Dance Band and supper, with profits to bombing relief funds and gratitude for British wartime spirit.
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L.A
Co-opera
Thve Insurance Company
Gladstone Institute
Independent
Order of Oddies
Manchester Unity
Melbourne
Red Cross
Foris
Dixie Dance Band
Londo
Seas’ Farmers’ Coop
Io Ltd
War Savings and Community Activities At Georgetown Institute
A Georgetown Institute gathering highlighted the War Savings Certificate Campaign with talk by Adelaide’s C F Lewis and support from J A Lyons. The event featured music, a supper, and reports from Norman Wakefield and Heather Hinton on patriot funds reaching £62 11 11 with over £50 in War Savings Certificates. Locally, Red Cross drives, lambs appeal, and a birthday dance preceded the opening of the Georgetown Miniature Rifle Club with a match and top scores. The district mourned the death of Mr Peter McLaren and a large funeral followedSporting and social efforts continued as the community contributed to war funds and youth activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
C. F. Lewis
Adelaide
J. A. Lyons
Lewis
Mesays
Lyons
C. W. Peaks
D. O’connell
F. C. Boyce
J. Eiffe
L. W. Brook
Gwenyth Smallacombe
the Mnstitute
Claire Noonan
Dora
McNamara
D.connell
J. L. Noonan
Roy McNamara
M. Hynes
M. Hiskey
Ryan
Pekina
Bob Edwards
Alby Smallacombe
Red Cross Circle Drive
F. £. Scott
Mary Hynes
B. Hynes
War Savings Meeting
R. J. McDonald
Red Cross
Father O'Rourke
Georgetow
H. L. Batten
R. B. White
Phillis
Gladstone District volunteers and garden party at high school
The Gladstone District lists volunteers for King and Country from various schools with several names rejected. A successful garden party at Gladstone High School raised about £3 for the Schools Patriotic Fund, organized by the Parents and Friends Association with staff assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
Schools Patriotic Fund
Parents and Friends Association
Toms
Mesdames
S. W. Thomson
J. C. Thomson
L. Buils
B. Lambell
J. Duval
Mesdawes Leesve
C. Bennett
Weather Woes and Local Happenings Reported
A strong northerly wind affected crops and gardens with only scattered rain. Local social notes mention visits by Jim Sanders of the ALF, Miss Nita Kaden of Shoal Port Station, Miss Ryan of Pekina, and a post office reshuffle with F. C. Boyce moved to Brinkworth and Pratty taking over.
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Antil
Yarmers
Jim Sanders
ALF
D. O'Connell
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
Radio and Electrical Service
Cc. E. Keller
Gladstone
Australian Radio College
A.W.A
Stampco
Hannan
Freelite Schick Dry Electric Shavers
Elliott B.S.A. Cycles
United Insurance
Eva Eos
Thadesmens
Flst
Post Ras
Bruce Small Pty. Ltd
H. 1
Harslett
Malvern Star
G. V. Skinner
Callington
A. H. Tiller
Sales and Service International
Harvester CO
FORD
Georgetown
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Pharmacy
J. W. Norman
J. G. Cox
P.O
A. C. Masters
Budunda Farmers
W. L. Palmer CO
Jeweller & Optician
Bert Barrett's Men's Wear
Glastone
R. Evans
Don Stewart
Creher
D. Bradock
Whldn
J. Knapp A.J. Lawrie
John Stewart
E. C. Jolly A
Duncan K
Hughes F. Disfty
J. Potter J. Smith
Jobbs , F
Wood N
Blesing
Duvivk, P
AL Mighall C, J
Dunstone W Carpenter
Growien H, Andrews
P. Hill
Kk, Kellock
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
Bushmen’s Hotel
W. G Cook
Gladys Cockburn
Main Street
Isorles of Hollywood
the Booyoolee Hotel
Ted White
Community Hotel
Nuriootpa
Nathan Beer
E. A. Gale & Sons
Sid S Gladstone
Fred Willis
Muriel Harris
Laura
Pt. Augusta
West End
Uly
Gladstone Hotel
West End Beer
Temprate
Harry Dodd
A. J. Noll
Family Butcher
H. F. Holmes Fruiterer, Greengrocer
Sydney W. Thombson
Dental
Univ. Adel
Reallowa
Crystal Brook
Booleroo Centre
Verdon's Hotel
Whrabara
Phonos
Glaustone
C. Brooklan
Elev Bros
General Blacksmiths
Algo
J. G. Nowak
E. L. Kupsch
Fruiterer
Cross Street
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