Bid to Maintain Flax Industry
Article discusses South Australia flax production amid postwar shifts, urging farmers to plant 150 acres annually and keep Laura Mill operating. Commonwealth aims to support with funds if the pledge is met, noting Laurel flax soils and potential shift of crops to Laura mill from Auburn. The Northern districts face decisions on continuing flax, with meetings and a Commonwealth Flax Production Committee visit planned.
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South Australia
Commonwealth
Australis
Laura
Resent
Flinders Ranges
Auburn
Commonwealth Flax Production Committee
Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting Report 1947
The Jamestown Hospital board met October 10 1947. Finance approved salaries 219 pounds 6 shillings 4 pence and September accounts 152 pounds 11 shillings 3 pence, plus a 100 progress payment on a 250 gallon heater. Medical Officer notes September daily average 20.3 with births and deaths. inpatients 17 and 4 infants. Staff shortages discussed. two probationers moved to Royal Adelaide Hospital. current probationers 3 of 9. Sub-committee to recognize nursing staff efforts and possible public meeting to address staffing crisis.
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Board of Management
Finance Committee
Lehmann
Travers
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Jamestown District Council approves rate for the year
Minutes of the 26 September 1947 annual meeting report adoption of the previous year’s statements, set the rate at twenty one pence in the pound, and discuss health inspector co operation with neighboring boards. Debate on road works breaks, drains, and road safety followed, with calls for crushers and rabbit control.
Government calls for land to aid ex servicemen settlement
The Minister of Lands notes available land in the South East Eyre Peninsula and Kangaroo Island but a shortage remains for War Service Land Settlement. Landholders are urged to offer suitable holdings for purchase to aid ex servicemen, with priority for pure rainfall areas and potential development.
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Hincks
Ahough
South
Eyre Peninsula
Kangaroo Island
War Service
Gladstone Methodist Church Anniversary Serves Amid Rain
Rain reduced attendance but the Gladstone Methodist Church marked its anniversary with uplifting choir music led by Mr Pollard and organist Allan Lines. Rev Eric Tuckett preached on the churchs witness and urged active, community minded faith. a Sunday afternoon program featured solos, quartets and spirituals with more music planned for Sunday evening.
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Methodist Church
R. Pollard
Allan Lines
Eric Tuckett
Times
Christ
Jesus
Mesdames E. Pearce
G. le Pordegin
Merle
Joan Budge
Lb.terhe
L. Lloyd
O Divine
Reddeemer
R. Cumbers
Council Addresses Grievances at Meeting on Burning Provisions
During a time of stubble burning prohibition the council required permission from the Bush Fires Act and adherence to its provisions. The chairman thanked ratepayers for attending and presenting grievances, with Drs. Frost and F. Catford in support. Mr. McInerney moved thanks to the council for the past year, seconded by Mr. Kerin, and carried. The chairman replied.
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Drs. Frost
F. Catford
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