Gladstone Rains Aid Crops As State Records October Total
Splendid rains fall across Gladstone and state improving crops. October rain totals to date reach 2.71 inches over seven days. A party of about forty West Australians lodging at Gladstone hotels then departed for Adelaide en route to the Melbourne Centenary Celebrations, including the Hon. J. Scaddon. Election to fill the Legislative Council vacancy from W. Morrow’s death takes place tomorrow with returning officer John G. Deeble and assistant C. O. Bennett. Voting hours are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.. candidates are L. McEwin, B. Tuck, and T. Dunstford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
West Australia
Adelaide
Melbourne
J. Scaddon
Kearney
R.A.A
Legislative Council
Gladstone Folks Visit Adelaide Show and Celebrate
Local residents and visitors from Gladstone and Huddleston attended the Adelaide Show last week. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. L Durrant, Mr. and Mrs G C Sandow, Mrs J W Norman, and Thos F Jones who marked his 84th birthday. Also noted were ongoing health updates and gatherings with families and friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. L. Durrant of
Huddleston
Adelaide
W. H. Pearce
Gladstone
J. W. Norman
Duke of Gloucester
Thos. F. Jones
Caulfield Cup Entrants and Hurdle Trials Listed
The report lists race divisions and horse names for novice and Ist Div indicators with Gloria Star and Presant in Ist. Div, Denabite Encounter Lass in Hurdles, Rusticiana Sir sectern in Hurdles, Spring Holp Great Span and Last Trick Kimberley in Welter, plus Sir Simper Jourpai Rogilla in CAULFIELD CUP trials Denooka Onia Ben Bere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huseein
Gloria Star
Presant
Denabite
Sir ‘Sectern
Kimberley
Prince Virgin
Tintern
Lucrleausa Starlosia
Denooka
Onia
Ben Bere
Caulfield Cup
Sir Simper
Jourpai
Rogilla
Motor notes on valve maintenance and tyre care
The article explains how to free sticking valves by soaking with kerosene, pulling the valve to clean the stem, and identifies common causes such as inferior petrol and wrong oil. It also covers removing tar from cellulose finishes, eucalyptus odor removal, tyre inflation behavior after initial use, and safer braking procedures for controlled deceleration.
Wheat Pool Directorate Seeks Growers Representatives
Dominations are invited for three vacancies on the Board of S A Co operative Wheat Pools Ltd in Central Eastern and Western Divisions. Nominations close at noon on Saturday November 3 with the Secretary 36 Franklin Street Adelaide and forms are available there. Retiring directors A P Blesing Eastern division Koch Western division Blacker are eligible for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.A. Co-operative Wheat Pools Ltd
Central
Western Wheat Pool
Franklin Street
Adelaide
A. P. Blesing
A. J. A. Koch
Eastern Division
W. R. Blacker
Western Division
Trotting Opens North season at Port Pirie track
Port Pirie heads trotting in the north due to the local club activity. The Port Pirie and District Trotting Club, holding meetings at its illuminated track, opens the season on Saturday October 27 at p.m. with top trotters and bookmakers at the course. Secretary W. W. Fiddiman offers full information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
W. W. Fiddiman
Bungaree Blood Merino Rams to Perth Show Sale
James Pilkington of Broadview South Australia sent a team of Bungaree Blood Merino rams to the Perth Royal Show Sales. Elder Smith Co Limited will offer 3 studs and 22 selected rams on Friday October 5. 21 rams sold to 15 guineas, averaging £10 3/4, at Adelaide ram sales Pilkington bought a top Bungaree Ram there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pilkington
Broadview
Jamestown
South Australia
Perth Royal Show
Pilkington
Elder, Smith & Co. Limited
Adelaide
Railways triumph over Waratahs in Gladstone tennis
Railways defeated Waratahs at Gladstone last Saturday with 11 sets and 102 games to 4 sets and 62 games. Gents doubles featured Sneath and Norton, Crawford and Angley, Creber and Spencer winning spots, while Miss Smal1acombe Angley, and Plush Virgo led the ladies and Misses Smallacombe and Angley edged 7-6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Gents
R. Sneath
L. Norton
F. Angley
C. Crawford
E. Creber
A. Spencer
A. Wellington
V. C. Todd
A. Hudson
C. Leesue
A. Smallacombe
J. Vaughton
Mrs. Miller
BR. Angley Page
Proprietors Welcome Old Customers at Shore Well Known Hotel
The Proprietors extend a cordial welcome to old patrons and invite new guests. Only best brands of wines and spirits in stock. Excellent tables and accommodation promise a comfortable visit.
List of Names in Melbourne Notice
Miss E. Creber in Melbourne joins Mrs. R. Kavanagh Miss G. Bennett Mrs. E. P. Pritchard Mrs. L. J. Sargent Mr. K. L. Blesing Mr. M. Hotling Mr. W. S. Ballantyne Mr. G. Coe Mr. A. H. Smith and Mr. R. Rundle in the readable excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Creber
Melbourne
R. Kavanagh
G. Bennett
E. P. Pritchard
L. J. Sargent
K. L. Blesing
M. Hotling
W. S. Ballantyne
G. Coe
A. H. Smith
R. Rundle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
Goodyear Agency
Grahawm
General Hardware and Furniture Store
Meoda
G. &S. Kearney Gladstone Motor Garage
Gladstone Hotel
P. G. Moore
West End Beer
Splendid Motor Accommodatios
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Georgetown
Crystal Ata
Laura
C. Brook
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders, Contractors & Undertakers
Sixth St
National Library of Australia
Farmers’ Journal
G. C. Sandow
W. G. Thomas
W. James
Walter Thomas
Harry Barrett
J. Barrett
Miss L. Newton
R. A. Humphris
J. H. Sargent
H. T. Harslett
H. M. Pascoe
Messrs. W. Lines
C. H. Lines
L. Maddigan
A. Smallscombe
L. King
P. Stewart
R. Spotswood
A. Pascoe
M. Pascoe
H. M. Hewett
M. A. Schmidt
Sporting Notes
Gawler
P. R. Bradock
Telephone
LEO Bros
Family
Butchers
Hana
A. R. Turley
Australia
Merinos
Jim Stewart
Carpenter and Joiner
B. A. Grosskopf
Lawn
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Nathan Beer
Hacketts
W. G. Cook
Northern Areas Tennis Association
Railways
Waratahs
McKenzie & Lawrence
Proprietors
Vauxhall Light Six
Vauxhall
General Motors
Aldayne Buildings
A. C. Masters
R. J. Finlayson
Mr. Farmer
Gladstone Institute
C. C. Bennett
Main St
A. Farmers’ Co-operative
Gladstone Pharmacy
Jd. W. Norman
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
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