Jamestown Council Minutes Report City Work and Tourism Plans
Jamestown council notes applause for returning councillors and outlines correspondence on annual leave, a NSW tourist caravan camping at Show Grounds with a £1 1s 0d charge, and discussions on water tank purchase, horse carts, and road watering. Overseer report approved, paysheet £159 16s 9d paid, and traffic-lighting options at a railway corner discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cra
New South Wales
Jamestown
Alice Springs
Noonan
Gordon
McCallum
Show Society
Wehrmann
Gladstone
Adelaide
London
Works
Ballwin
Worke
Port Adelaide
Crouch
Thomas
Subway
Trafic
Webcirmann
Lord Mayor Appeals Support for Czechoslovak Refugees Fund
A letter from A. G. Barrett Lord Mayor urges Adelaide residents to donate to the Czechoslovakian refugees appeal. He asks local papers to publish statements and accept contributions at their offices, with funds forwarded to the Town Hall to aid refugees. The appeal aligns with London efforts to alleviate refugee hardship.
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Ondon
Town Hall
London
Jamestown Rifle Club Pairs Match Scores Reported
Saturday October 8 at 600 yards saw limited entries in the Jamestown Rifle Club Pairs event. Joe Cummings led with 7 off the gun, closely followed by John Williams as scores detail values like 75 and 74 for other shooters including Reg Cummings Stan Burgess and Ross McLennan with totals and 8 shot limits at 100 yards.
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Joe Cummings
John Williams
Ant
Cummings
Jon Cummings
Colin Ble Askill
Oftmann
Hdep
Capt
Reg. Cummings
Stan Burgess
Ross McLennan
Gladstone Show Exhibits Highlight Skilled Hobbies
Report notes several non competitive works of merit. C H Lines built a self made motor launch model drawing many compliments. Mark Botting displayed a self made wool rug showing how useful hobbies can be. Lyon Rock crafted a clock from a mecanic outfit with precise wheels to keep good time. Many other hobbies also earned credit for the entrants.
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Gladstone
C. H. Lines
Mark Botting
Lyon Rock
Community grants aid young tree watering effort
Individuals had been tending the young trees when Dr. Wenham offered the loan of two tanks with taps for watering. The offer was accepted with thanks, enabling easier irrigation of the saplings.
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Wenham
Pet Show Delights Public School With Diverse Prizes
A large Pet Show at Public School on Sept 30 drew many entrants. Mrs J Lyons opened the event with judges Mesdames Winton Buchenara Hartman. Committee members managed stalls and arrangements for proceeds benefitting the School Band. Winners include Cate Biggest Patey Freeman Joan Smart Prettiest Pauline Smart Ruth Hanson and many more with pets from dogs and lambs to birds and dolls.
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J. Lyons
Georgetown
Mesdames Winton
Buchenara and Hartman
Miasea J. Hanson
K. Nicolson
D. Smart
A. Freeman
Parents Association
D. Blackley
Witch
Prigewinners
Cate
Patey Freeman
Joan Smart
Pauline Smart
Ruth Hanson
Toan Button
Ronald Duell
Brian Kelly
Mona Grieg
Shirley Leaney
Connie Coleman
Maurice Frick
Mervyn Duell
Neil Nicolson
Laurie Smart
Irene Darley
Ronda Smart
Fox
Joef Smith
Neil Arbon
Barbara Darley
Ron Duell
John Blackley
Doreen Frick
Doreen Saltmarsh
Laurie Smart Pauling Smart
Ivan Button
Pauline
Smart
Freda Saltmarsh
Spongs
Dorreen Saltmarsh
Patsy Freeman
Brian Nicolson
Stanley
Darley
Velma Pascoe
Barbara Welbourn
Heather Arbon
Marcia Button
Bernice Sims
Betty Pascoe
Bates Freeman
Betty Free
Man
Popeye
Jubilee events and historic notes from Gladstone chronicle
October 12 1928 entry notes Georgetown Institute jubilee social led by Mr Roeger and a fire watch. 1918 death of Private William Hay. 1908 Lt Col Hancock inspected No 1 troops at Gladstone. Parish Mall opening marked by A W Hughes with silver key. Cilento secretary honored. Mrs Coke cushion. 1898 unfinished cricket match Georgetown Gladstone. 1888 Kerin transferred to Port Broughton. shares for produce factory raised. Boogoolee and Gladstone cricket and rifle matches. 1878 G Inglis appointed to Peace. Boogolee sheep shearings and harvest prospects. Gladstone Post Office additions underway.
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Georgetown Institute
Wight
Mr. Roeger
Gladstone
Laura Wal Wol
Gladatore
R. W
A.B
C. H. Lines
F.C. Grubb
BE. L. Richards
H. M,. Pascoe
H. D. Harslet
R. H. Coe
L. Gale
A. I. Smith
Hancock
17Th
Australian Light Horse Regiment
A. W. Hughes
Cilento
Coke
Kerin
Port Broughton
Boogoolee Shearers
Stone Hut
Gladstone Institute
Messrs
Hughes
Catt
Jeffery
Coe
Knight Bastard
Toronto Stone Town Council
Knight
Creber
Grafe Jeffery
P. Murrie
G. Inglis
Commission of the Peace
Boogoolee
Gladatone
Old Scholars Ball at Gladstone High School
Gladstone High School held its Old Scholars Ball on Thursday October 6 at the Institute. About 30 attendees contributed to proceeds of £32. Decorations featured yellow gold and orange with cactus and gum tips in window boxes. M C was S W Thomson. Naish Casey's orchestra from Peterborough supplied music. mini bike racing crowned Mr Rabbitt of Crystal Brook as winner.
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Gladstone High School
Institute
M. Vautrey
J. Ballantyne
K. Campbell
M. Bennett
Messr. C. Leesne
B. Creber
S. W. Thomson
M.C
Naish Casey
Peterborough
Rabbitt
Crystal Brook
High School Parents Association
C. C. Bennett
R. Waldeck
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The
Bank of New South Wales
Bank of
Forgan
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
Port Pirie
Hearne
Paenon
Hearnes
Jamestown Corporation
E. T. Daly
P. F. Noonan
D. H. Crouch
M. McCatlum
A. Baldwin
S. Wenham
W. Naismith
P. J. McCar
Czechoslovakian Fund
A. G. Barrett
Donatona
Sol and
Blue
Maape
Ang
Buneai
W. J. Gold
Jamestown Rifle Club
Narridy
William Hay
Old Scholars Ball
Amalgamated Wireless
A/SIA
Lawrie’s Radio-Electrical Services
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