Engagement announced after Adelaide weekend trip
Friday October 17 1947 notes that Mr Bill Long and Miss Rae Miller resumed residence in Gladstone after a brief Adelaide holiday and that their engagement was announced. It also mentions Edson returning to Gladstone from Port Victoria with Mrs. R. Edson and several Gladstone residents visiting relatives in Everard Park Stirl ing West and Woodville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Edson
Gladstone
Port Victoria
L. Harris
Everard Park
Stirling West
Woodville
Bill Long
Rae Miller
Adelaide
D. Slow
B. Maddigan
Miss Pledge
Gladstone High School
L A Farmers Union to Hold First Stock Market at Gladstone
The L A Farmers Union conducts its first stock market at Gladstone on Friday October 24 at 1 30 p m selling 2 080 sheep and 30 cattle on account of local breeders. The sale takes place at the railway trucking yards with Mr Gill Builder conducting the opening sale and Mr W G Cook as local agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.A. Farmers’ Union
Gladstone
Gill Builder
Tom Builder
W. G. Cook
Advt
Laura Defeats Gladstone In Season Opener At Laura
Laura Secure 98 all out while Gladstone bowled out for 55 in a 1947-48 season opener. Laura’s Horner and Cleggett led with late runs. Gladstone suffered 9 players, Les Lloyd retired hurt early, and Bowers gave a brief stand. Strong bowling from prior and Horner restricted Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Laura
Les Lloyd
R. Horner
C Bowers
BP Giersch
C. Horner
Giersch
E. Saegenschnitter
Brown
Sundries
M. Prior
L. Giersch
G. Brown
B. Prior
J. Thompson
R. Dunsford
L. Landers
KJ. Kennedy
Fuller
R.horner
D. Higgins
R. Bowers
K. Cleggett
K. Fuller
J. Kennedy
C.horner
D. Higgine
Laura War Memorial Building Fund Bazaar and Final Appeal
Laura district committee stages a bazaar on Friday November 28 at 3 pm with stalls and tea, followed by a Continental evening and dance to raise funds toward the Memorial Fund target of 2750 pounds. A Final Appeal visit to households is planned. donations listed amount to substantial local support, with progress shown from 23/9/47 to date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Harslett
Gladstone
A. T. James
M. Coles
P.P.U
A. &. Condon
R.S.L
Laura
War Memorial Building Fund
West Ward
J. 5
Wurm
F. W. Lehmann
East Ward
W. W. Bilesing
C. O. Tozer
North Laura
Condon
W. T. Acott
White Cliffs
J. Bowker
W. Fradd
Stone Hut
Mr. H. R. Lines
Pine Creek
C. Amey
O. H. Reichstein
L. S&s. Lehmann
H. M. Kupke
V. W. Blesing
Wi. O. Tozer
Mrs. E. Leschke
A. G. Matheson
L. C. Tucker
L. BE. Mudge
West Laura Ward
K. Silvurm
L. E. Karger
L. FP. Baehm
W.fradd
W. P. Fradd
J. L. Stevens
J. Hollitt
Flinders and Bangor Tennis Results Report
Tennis results from Flinders and neighboring towns show multiple doubles and singles matches. Teams Jenner Hunt Bessen Ryan Murphy Lynch and pole variety faced off with varied outcomes across men’s and women’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenner-Hunt
Bessen-Ryan
Murphy-Lynch
Bessen-Julian
M. McKenzie- Deer
Pole
W. McKenzie
Jenner
Bessen
Hunt
L. Bessen
McKenzie
Julian
Murphy
WV. Pole
Lynch
J. Ryan
Deer
Mesdames Coleman-Potts
Misses Singer-Gribble
Mesdames Jenner-Peacock
Mesdames Julian-Bessen
Mrs. Coleman
Miss Singer
Mrs. Potts
E. Gribble
Mrs. Jenner
Mrs. Julian
Mrs. Peacock
Mrs. Hessen
Wirrabara Forest
J. Seymour
K. Hollitt
T. Hollitt
T. Il. Thring
F. Mayson
M. Turner
Hollitt
J. Taylor
Q. Keller
HB. Joyce
Blight
G. Kupke
B. Hollitt
Stone Hut
Murraytown
E. Woolford
A. Tucker
N. Burford
M. Nettle
T. R. Tobin
A. Milne
G. Sanders
L. Woolford
D. Whalan
P. Hollitt
M. Pole
G. Fisher
EK. Woolford
R. Tobin
A. Milner
FP. Wollitt
Mrs. P. Hollitt
Miss M. Northeast
Mesdames Clifton-Woolford
Misses V
Miss M .Northeast
Mrs. Clifton
Mrs. P. Hott
Mrs. Woolford
WV. Tobin
Mrs. Lewellyn
Mrs. Curtin
Gladstone Methodist Holds Anniversary Services and Guild Event
Rev Frank Greig conducted services for Rev Eric Tuckett during the Red Hill circuit. A Ladies Guild cake stall and programme were run with readings by Mrs Venables and Josie Boxall. Prize results listed for scones and sponge. A church anniversary service is planned this weekend with a 3 pm Sunday program and choir under Mr J Pollard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Greig
Red Hill
Eric Tuckett
Wesley College
Tuckett
Ladies Guild
Venables
Josie Boxall
Dames J. W. Prior
L. Sambell
J. Hoge
Gordon le Pordevin
Ern Catford
le Pordévin
J. Pollard
Laura Baptist Church Sets Rise Tide Campaign Services
Laura Baptist Church announces special services on Sunday October 19 in connection with the Rising Tide Campaign. Morning schedule includes Family Service Dedication Service for the Reed child and a Communion. Rev A Gowans Mile End will preach. Evening program features Song Service at 6 45 and Gospel Service at 7 with a united Georgetown Baptist Choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Reed
A. Gowans
Mile End
Meeting of Flax Growers Association in Laura Town Hall
An important meeting of the Northern Flax Growers Association will be held in Laura Town Hall on Monday next October 20 at p.m. President W F Wurst will speak on his Melbourne visit and talks with the Australian Flax Production Committee. All interested are invited. Honorary secretary J W Prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flax Growers’ Association
Laura Town Hall
W. F Wurst
Melbourne
Australia
British Empire
J. W. Prior
Bennett Sambell Wedding at St John’s Apsley Victoria
Mary Patricia Bennett and Leonard Clive Sambell wed at St John’s Church of England Apsley with Rev Kevin officiating. Bride wore white lace over satin gown with pleated tulle train. reception at Apsley Hall for 65 guests. Honeymoon to Victor Harbor and Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church of England
Apsley
Victoria
Mary Patricia
W. J. C Bennett
Royston
Leonard Clive
L. ¥. Sambell
Cloverleigh
Glenstone
South Australia
Wemensday
KE. KK. Kevins
E. J. Gleeson
Hamilton
Doreen
Elaine Munn
Dudley Lambell
Marilyn White
Christopher Simpson
Margaret Taylor
Apsley Hall
W. J. C. Bennett
L. V. Cambell
J. A. Munn
Koolunga Narrowly Defeat Gladstone In Rifle Match
Koolunga rifles beat Gladstone by one point in a 10 shot 600 yard match. Captain A L Spencer led Koolunga with 45 and delivered the deciding last shot of the day. scores listed for Koolunga and Gladstone shooters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koolunga
Gladstone
A. L. Spencer
H. A. Spencer
C. J. Lawry
C. G. Burford
W. Menzel
A. D. Spencer
C. Weckert
N. Spencer
H. Chivell
K. Lawry
E. Whitehorn
M. Smart
F. Pedler
R. Lawry
C. Jones
L. C. Spencer
K. Pedler
C. Woodward
L. C. Oborn
P. A. Lines
M. 8. Osman
H. T. Harslett
E. Hough
R. D. Black
H. J. Sar- Bent
K. T. Flavel
J. J. Osman
D. M. Weatherill
R. Nash
W. B. Shetlat
D. J. Prior
M. Flavel
H. Wilson
E. Bonham
Collision injures two drivers on Cockburn Road
Kevin John Hanley of Laura collided with stationary car driven by John Vincent Cobiac of Murraytown on Cockburn Road Jamestown. Poor rain visibility contributed to the crash. Brothers Eric Hartman of Laura and Norman Hartman of Whyalla were treated at Jamestown Hospital for facial cuts from splintered glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kevin John Hanley
Laura
John Vincent Cobiac
Murraytown
Cobiac
Cockburn Road
Jamestown
Hanley
Eric Hartman
Norman Hartman
Whyalla
Jamestown Hospital
Georgetown Tennis Club Opens Amid Sunshine and Trophies
The Georgetown Tennis Club opened with a bright crowd including many ladies. President E. J. Mason spoke of Mr. Lyons upcoming trophy donation and two A grade teams to play in the Bela lie Association. Captain Ken Noonan’s side beat F. B. Angley’s 8 sets to 5. Local sports reports note Gulnare’s win in the Rocky River Association and various bowling and cricket results across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Lyons
M.P
E. 3. Mason
Lyons
Belalie Association
Ken Noonan
F. B. Angley
the Lakes
Rocky River Association
Gulnare
B. Smart
R. Crawford
T. Burgess
B. Bowman
G. Lane
Extras
C. R. Hawke
Kev. Noonan
L. Wakefield
D. Phillis
J. M. Noonan
R. McNamara
L. Saunders
K. Smallacombbe
Georgetown
B. J. Myatt
A. M. Baker
Key
Noonan
K. Smallacombe
A. Saunders
D. F. Andrews
D. Bowman
T. Langley
Baptist Church
Rene Treasure
W. H. Mumford
H. Read
C. F. Smallacombe
Port Germain
J. W. Read
T. J. O'Brien
Whyalla
J. J. Angley
F. Hiskey
Miss Danny
Kevin Myatt
Tobruk
Dan Inglis
M.M
P. R. Smallacombe
Clare
Tom Phillis
Clayton
Miss Stanley
Inglis
W. A. Piper
Majestic Hotel
Australian Wheat Board announces fifth advance on No. 9 Pool wheat
The Australian Wheat Board states the fifth advance for Season 1945/46 No. 9 Pool wheat will commence Thursday trading October 1947. The advance adds 1s 0d per bushel on bulk wheat and 2d per bushel on bagged wheat, reducing pool payments to 6s 29d per bushel for bulk and 6s 64d per bushel for bagged wheat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Australian Wheat Board
Gladstone Croquet Club Opens 1947-48 Season
The Gladstone Croquet Club inaugurated its 1947-48 season on October 1 despite threatening weather. Secretary Mrs Eley read apologies and telegrams from nearby clubs. President Mrs J Page welcomed guests and members, thanked key helpers, and unfurled the flag to commence play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Fisher
E. Dunstan
Crystal Brook
Yvonne Hodgson
Dunsford
Yvonne
H. Riechelt
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E. J. Kranz
Caltowie
P.O. Box
Matthews
Pantechnicon
Peterborough
Matthews Emporium
National Library of Australia
Flinders Tennis Association
Gladstone Methodist
Bennett
Sambell
E. E. Robins
Victor Harbour
Gladstone Croquet Club
Gladstone Institute
Miss M. Curtin
W. Long
Simmill’s Corner Store
Eudunda
Ment
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Matinee
Roddy McDowall
Preston Foster
Rita Johnson
James Bell
Diana Hale
Carleton Young
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