Weekend Visit and Local Sports Results from October 1948
Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Roberts and daughter of Gladstone spent the weekend at Mallala. The Rev Chatfield will conduct the 11 a.m. service and Rev Hawke leads anniversary services. J. Myatt and wife leave Gladstone after 60 years to reside at Hilton. Reported tennis results feature Stone Hat, Laura, Wirrabara, and Appila with multiple doubles and singles results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Roberts and
Gladstone
Mallala
Chatfield
Laura Baptist Church
Hawke
J. Myatt
Hilton
Stone Hat
Appila
J. Kotz
K. Reichstein
D. Walter
J. Byrnes
L. Milne
W. Francis
L. Tobin
H. Nayda
A. Milne
D. Griffin
Miss VV. Kotz
D. Whalin
Misses M. Kerr
S. Griffin
Misses M. Kotz
M. Northeast
M. Griffin
A. Catford
VV. Kotz
M. Kerr
M. Kotz
Miss M. Northeast
Laura
Wirrabara
J. Stevens
R. Horner
L. Heaslip
R. Finch
M. Carmen
R. Clancy
G. Piper
H. Pflaum
J. Marner
R. Lowe
G. Murdoch
W. Seaman
M. Carman
B. Horne
R. Sutter
D. Young
Irlam
J. Cockburn
R. McHugh
R. Murdoch
Georgetown’s Victory Ball and War Memorial plans outlined
October 13 report notes a record football year with double premierships and social events. A Victory Ball at the oval drew large crowds with Port Pirie Ambassador's orchestra. War Memorial plans include unveiling by Sir Willoughby Norrie on October 29, plus new facilities and children's sports arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Oval
North Adelaide Football Club
Henley Beach
E.&. Mason
Shirley Brogan
Port Pirie
F. M. Page
N.A.F.A
Alf Head
Ken Noonan
Doug. Phillis
J. M Read
Gladstone
Don Walter
Wirrabara
Harry Pavy
Crystal Brook
Willoughby Norrie
Norrie
Georgetown
J. A. Lyons
Gordon Smallacombe
Schwerdt
War Memorial Committee
Mesers
G. A. Smallacombe
E. 8. Mason
C. H. Martin
H Edmonds-Wilson
F. H. Read
T. F Noonan
E. E. Lang
A. J. Noll
K. Iain
L. H. Peter
A. R. Treasure
P. J. Schwerdt
G. J. Noonan
M. Fogarr
L. Read
L. Buckenara
J. M. Somnan
G. Johns
Spalding
Victory Bath
Shirley
St. George’s Church
Institute
Koolunga
B. Myatt
K. Noonan
B. Cooper
Chalmers
C. Palmer
Huddleston
Reds
Inez Phillis
Adelaide
W. H. Phillis
L. H. Wellington
Gulnare
Honour Roll Unveiled at Belalie East Memorial Hall
A large Belalie East crowd attended a Thursday evening ceremony at Memorial Hall to unveil the Roll of Honour for Boer War and Great Wars. Colonel J H Thyer spoke of national sacrifice, unity, and the need to preserve liberty amid three emerging threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie East Folk
J. H. Thyer
C.B.E
D.S
Belalie
Belalie East
R. Inglis
Thyer
Aldersey W
Campbell J. A
Campbell D. A
Goodes H. E
Goodes J. W
Jones P
Noblet J. E
Noblet G. E
Noblet C. H
Noblet W. C
Moore H. Patterson J. A
Richardson W. R. Thyer F
Collins C
Martin
Growden D
Growden W
Lawson F
Noblet E. BR
Price A. W
Price H
Thomas T. J
Young W
Williams F
Cummings, L. K
Erwin D. J. Gilfillan W. R
Goodes D. J
McInerney J. W
E. R. Noblet
S. Martin
J. A. Patterson
E. P. Lawler
D. I. Erwin L. K. Cummings
W. R. Gilfillan
Col. I. J. Brooks
D.S.C
F. C. Pflaum
S.aw
V A
Jamestown
Miss Steggall
Mr. Williams
Joe Lloyd
M.C
Noblet Bros
Adelaide
Col Thyer
Mery. Holland
Jamestown District
Belalie Plain
Mr. Daly
Jamestown District Memorial Hall
Ilke
Eric Wight
R.8.l
Eric Noblet
Boer War Veterans Association
Rainfall Boosts Laura Pastures Amid Weakened Flax Stands
Over the weekend Laura received 218 points of rain that benefits pastures but may come too late for most crops. Flax has suffered in the dry spell, dying and drawing grub damage, causing significant losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Jamestown Show Cancelled Due to Wintry Conditions
The Belalie Agricultural Society cancelled its seventy fourth annual show in Jamestown on Monday because of rain and a gale. Despite high entries and strong preparations by stewards and the Jamestown Bowling Club, the decision was broadly supported as a dry spell follows a three inch weekend precipitation improving anticipated crop yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie Agrcultural Society
Jamestown Bowling Club
C W A Exhibition Opens With Floral Displays
The Spalding Branch of the CWA held its annual exhibition on September 25 at Spalding Hall. Mrs. N L Wilsdon introduced Mrs. Nant Ten nant. prizes were awarded for cookery, vegetables, fancy work, knitting and handicrafts. 412 entries. events included a rodeo, football match, high tea, and a dance, with activities managed by the War Memorial Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spalding
C.W.A
Spalding Hall
N. L Wilsdon
Andrew Tennant
Burra
Carol Bristow
Tennant
Fahey
A. Wedding
S. Cowan
C. Maxwell
R. Dolan
B. Keain
K. Trengrove
S. Michael
Cornwell
Hallet
John Wilsdon
Beverley Trengrove
Maisie Tucker
Thelma White
Cynthia Dolan
Betty Ard Jean Vlart
Maurice Keain
War Memorial Committee
Crystal Brook Opens Women’s Tennis Season at Town Courts
About thirty players gathered for Crystal Brook’s opening of the women’s tennis season at town courts. In the handicap final A Section saw Mrs. R Venning and Miss M Storey defeat D Ward and A Frankcom, while B Section winners were Mrs. T Venning and F Newett over E Sedgman and E Gunn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Town Courts
R. Venning
M. Storey
Mesdames D. Ward
A. Frankcom
Mesdames T. Venning
F. Newett
Mesdames E. Sedgman
E. Gunn
Sporting Notes By Pedinga Hurdles and Cup contenders
Hurdles list Fort Otway Lord Wehl Lambton Lad Old Course Hdp Idle Banter Blizzard Kefuri Terrace Hdp Kilgeal Fantasma Euclid Blaeplechase Coseal Sir Edwin Turf Prince Welter Mafelda Fan Go Fleet Way Rankine Hdp Univari Baleeta On Target Victoria Hdp Fleetway Pem tew Spenlew Caulfield Cup Beau Gem Howe Saxony
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Otway
Lord Wehl
Lambton Lad
Old Course
Blizzard
Kefuri
Terrace
Kilgeal
Fantasma
Euclid
Blaéplechase
Coseal
Sir’ Edwin
Turf Prince
Welter
Mafelda
Fan Go
Fleetway
Rankine
Univari
Baleeta
On Target
Victoria
Catholic Ball at Gladstone Institute Raises Funds
A successful hall at the Gladstone Institute on Friday attracted a large gathering for St Peters Church funds. Music by Bill Harding's orchestra entertained guests, with supper provided by a ladies committee. Secretarial duties were handled by K Murphy W Mercer and Misses S Head and T Donnellan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Institute
St. Peters Church
Bill Harding
Messrs. K. Murphy
W Mercer
Obituaries: Denton and Shillabeer Youth Dies in Adelaide Area
Edwin Fletcher Denton aged 73 died October 4 at Prospect residence leaving widow and two sons Dr Noel Denton Geoffrey Denton. Robert William Shillabeer aged 33 died October 2 at Royal Adelaide Hospital after farming on West Coast and living in Laura. left widow and infant daughter. Interment at Laura Cemetery with Pastor W F Roebrs officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prospect
Edwin Fletcher Denton
Gladstone
Noel Denton
Store
Geoffrey Denton
Robert William
Bob) Shillabeer
Royal Adelaide Hospital
H. N. Shillabeer
Laura
North Adelaide
A.lf
Laura Cemetery
W. F. Roebrs
Rainfall totals bring relief to Jamestown drought
Jamestown area records show 1.19 inches of rain over the last weekend with Friday 17 points, Monday 248, Tuesday 40, and Wednesday 14. September's 48 points and year to date 12.31 inches reflect improved conditions as household tanks fill for summer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nancy McInerney
Rural Movement
Teresa Bishop
Pauline Qloughlin
Canover Belt
Port Lincoln
Southern Flinders
Grace Tennis Association
Kellogg's
National Library of Australia
Roll of Honour
Country Women's Association
W. F. Nicholls
Royal Adelaide
W. W. Forgan
O. Venning
Women’s Institute
England
Britain
The
Women's Institute
Methodist Sunday School
Methodist Tennis Club
A. M. Roberts
R. Nicholls
E. Eckert
Hamley Bridge
Will
Gordon Liersch
Mr. Eckert
Pedinga
F.C
Catholis Ball AF Gladstone
Bertha Wurst
Gotthold Wurst
Pine Creek Lutheran Church
A. Alt
Buckner
Buckner Giant
Eudunda
Garden
Yates Gardenrerede
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Main Street
Simmill’s
John S. Wurm, M.P.S
A. C. Read
General Motors
Chevrolet
Pontiac
BUICK
Sun
Simpson
M. C. Ryan’s
Kelvinator
Nla.gov
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