Flax Growers Meet in Laura Plans Acreage for Mill
The Laura Flax Growing District held a meeting at the Laura Town Hall with president W F Wurst presenting a Melbourne report from the Commonwealth Flax Production Committee. He said 1200 to 1500 acres could keep Laura Mill open with water setting and secured 465 acres from attendees. Wurst and J W Prior were chosen to seek Commonwealth officials in Adelaide next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Laura Town Hall
W. F. Wurst
Hai
Wurst
Melbourne
Stevenson
Commonwealth Flax Production Committee
J. W. Prior
Adelaide
Gladstone Golf Club Wind-Up Social
Gladstone Golf Club held a wind-up social at the Parish Hall with good attendance. Dancing and games provided entertainment and trophies were presented to successful players for the past season. Secretary duties were capably handled by Mr. L. C. Zerbe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Golf Club
L. C. Zerbe
Belalie Women Invited to Koolunga Social Afternoon
The Koolunga Branch of the Agricultural Bureau extends an invitation to the Belalie Women's Branch to attend a social afternoon in Koolunga on Friday November 14. At the October meeting Mr. W C Johnson spoke on weeds and hardy native shrubs, with members bringing specimens for discussion. Mrs H K Moore moved thanks, seconded by Mrs W E Symonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie Agricultur Bureau
Koolunga
The
Agricultural Bureau
Belalie Women's
W. C. Johnson
Johnson
H. K. Moore
W. E. Symonds
Farewell to Dr Toal at Jamestown parish hall
On October 19 a large crowd gathered at St. James Hall Jamestown to bid farewell to Dr Toal who is leaving the district. Mayor P J McCarthy chaired the meeting praising his twelve months work and esteem among parishioners and the public. E T Daly and M J Cronin spoke in praise of Dr Toal and a gift from the parish was presented. Dr Toal thanked the assembled crowd and expressed regret at departing Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Hall
Jamestown
Toal
P. J. McCarthy
Dr. Toal
McCarthy
E. T. Daly
M. J. Cronin
Jamestown Parish
Jamestown Hospital Public Meeting Advertised
Notice invites a public meeting convened by Jamestown Hospital to discuss its difficulties. The organizers urge a strong attendance from ladies in the town and districts the hospital serves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Hospital
Edwards screens educational films on racquets and tennis
At the Methodist Lecture Hall on Wednesday evening Slazengers Ltd. showcased films detailing the manufacture of tennis racquets balls and bats along with golf sticks and rifles. Donald Budge explained tennis techniques and demonstrated strokes in slow motion to a packed Jamestown audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slazengers Ltd
Edwards
Donald Budge
Jamestown
Assembly
Mr. Behenna
J. J. Kerin
Belalie Tennis Assa
Belalie Tennis Association Saturday results and lineups
Belalie Tennis Association reports results from Saturday October 18. A Grade Methodist beat Caltowie 101 games to 94, Georgetown Red edged Gladstone Red 101 to 7, Georgetown Blue beat Gladstone Blue 10 sets to 7, Bundaleer beat St James 11 sets 57 games to 7 sets 81 games, Jamestown Blue defeated Mannanarie 12 sets 103 games to 6 sets 79, Hornsdale beat Methodist 16 sets 114 games to 2 sets 65. Matches for Saturday October 28 list home fixtures for Jamestown Methodist Georgetown Red Blue Caltowie Gladstone Blue. St James host Jamestown Red. Jamestown Blue vs Methodist. Hornsdale vs Mannanarie. Included are full player lists for Methodist St James Jamestown Blue Jamestown Red with captains and reserves.
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A Grade
Methodist
Caltowie
Georgetown Red
Gladstone Red
Georgetown Blue
Gladstone Blue
Bundaleer
St. James
Jamestown Blue
Mannanare
Hornsdale
Jamestown Methodist
Georgetown
Gladstone
Jamestown
Mannanarie
A.R. Barnes
R. Octoman
A. Palmer
D. Steggall
Kh. Pari
N. Moore
O Goldsworthy
L. Herde
R. Mara
N. Pearce
L. Blaskett
J. Dunlop
R. Wilkinson
D. Moore
C. Montgomerie
F. Tully
J. Kelly
B. Williams
R. Case
T. Case
T. Pilkington
Montgomerie
K. Kelly
V. Williams
Back to Childhood Ball Plans in Jamestown Institute
Plans are complete for The Back to Childhood Ball at Jamestown Institute on Friday October 1947. Dancers and non dancers can compete for Back to Childhood Costumes with prizes. The Russian Ballet appears first in South Australia with Jamestown Youth Club Ballet as a feature and proceeds aid Jamestown School Building Fund for a new Lunch Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Institute
South Australia
Jamestown
Mothers’ Club
Jamestown School Building Fund
Appila Show Aids War Memorial Fund at Stacey Park
The Appila Show held at Stacey Park on October 8 under the C W A and Agricultural Bureau boosted the Appila War Memorial Building Fund by 90 pounds. Local breeders Hargie Bros and G J and A V Wurst excelled in Merino, Mr Pearce won the Grand Championship Merino Ewe, J A Heaslip earned top fleece, A Perrin organized the sports, and H Pech handled amplifying.
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Appila
Stacey Park
Appila War Memorial Building Fund
Appila C.W.A
Appila Agricultural Bureau
C.W.A
Hargie
Mr. Pearce
J.A. Heaslip
A. Perrin
H. Pech
Presbyterian Sunday School Anniversary Observed at Jamestown
The Jamestown church hosts its Presbyterian Sunday School anniversary on Sunday October 26 1947 with guest speaker Rev Angus Thomson of the Hart Koolunga Charge. Services are at 11 am 3 pm and 7 pm with special scholar singing and invites all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Angus Thomson
Hart-Koolunga Charge
North Western Pennant Competition Opens With Boucher Shield Matches
Preparations for the season start on Saturday November 1 with the North Western Pennant Competition and Boucher Shield fixtures. Jamestown is drawn to play at Gladstone on that date. Members are urged to notify early about unavailability to minimize last minute withdrawals and replacements.
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Jamestown
Gladstone
Arthur Skelton
Herb Medlin
B. Y. Clift
Crystal Brook Electric Light Cricket elects officers and season plans
The Crystal Brook Electric Light Cricket club elected H. H. Chapman as President P Palmer as Secretary W Cole as Treasurer and a management committee including H Chapman P Palmer H Pavy D Cottle V Tucker E Saltmarsh and B E Nanett Opening night is set for November 3 with the first match on November 10 featuring North South West and Centrals Players are asked to sign up with Mr Jack Summers before October 31 A Youth Club Ball raised £16 for Crystal Brook Institute funds and a confetti dance was held at the Bowling Club House on October 17 plus bridge evenings and tea sales at sale yards added to community events
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Electric Light Cricket
H. H. Chapman
P. Palmer
W. Cole
Messrs
H. Chapman
H. Pavy
D. Cottle
Vv. Tucker
E. Saltmarsh
BE. Nanett
Jack Summers
Crystal Brook Institute
M. Curtin
RK. Suttcliffe
A. Dawson
Crystal Brook Bowling Club
W. F. Nicholls
W. J. Dawson
QO. Venning
Mesdames O. Beck
E. Mundy
A. Ellis
G. Haskard
Miss Crocker
Car crashes into cattle pit at North Laura crossing
A late model Chev driven by Peter Deitman with Edwin Robinson crashed into the guard rails at the North Laura railway crossing. The car toppled onto the cattle pit, pierced by a rail fragment through the windscreen. Deitman required five stitches after being treated at Laura Hospital. Robinson was uninjured.
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Peter Deitman
Crystal Brook
Edwin Robinson
North Laura
Deltman
Dietman
Laura Hospital
Murray
Robinson
Mid North Eastern Tennis Association Scores Report
Tennis results show multiple divisions with men and women doubles and singles. Notable matches include Staghauer-O'Dea versus Corcoran-O'Angon 9-7 and Nayda-Edmonds 9-8, Kloss-Kloss on court, and forfeit wins in several women singles. Catholic and Canowie Belt tallies listed with set and game counts.
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Staghauer
R. O'Dea
L. Corcoran
R. O'Angon
E. Nayda
L. Kloss
J. Edmonds
C. Burton
M. Kenefick
M. Jackson
H. Flower
P. Kitschke
Mesdames Kloss- Girdler
Mesdames Kloss- Girdler v Mrs. l’Anson-Miss McInerhey 6—4; Mrs. Angel
Miss O'Dea
Z. Stagbauer
R. T'Anson
BE. Nayda
BP. Kitsch
Kloss-Mitchell
Groves
Mattner
Bird McKeough
T. McInerney
V. Mattner
Scanlon-Jackson
B. Thomas- G. Young
Mesdames Redden O'Dea
Misses McIinerney-Noll
Misses O’dea-Mckeough
Misses Tudor-Jamieson
Kloss
H. Groves
Mitchell
S. Mattner
Bird
McKeough
Scanlon
B. Thomas
Jackson
G. Young
Mrs. Redden
Miss McInerney
Mrs. O'Dea
Miss Nell
Miss Tudor
Miss McKeough
Miss Jamieson
Catholic
Canowie Belt
Milch Cow Show Milch Class Prizewinners
Jamestown Show results list the Milch contest winners with misprint. N P Solly with Gibbons Bros first, second, and A J Broad third in the Milch cow class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. P. Solly
Gibbons Bros
A. J. Broad
Victory Ball at Georgetown caps a record season
The Victory Ball held Thursday October 16 at Georgetown was a festive finish to the N.A.F.A. season. Attendance reached 68 invitations, takings were £32, and Miss Curtin's Orchestra performed as Mr. Wallie Piper and N.A.F.A. President Ken Irvine presented cups and trophies to players including Bill Sanders and Eric Smallacombe. Congratulatory speakers praised the town team, and fanfare continued with suppers, decorations, and postevent tributes reflecting a successful year.
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Miss Curtin
Wallie Piper
N A.F.A
Ken Irvine
Gerry Noonan
Association
Piper
Bill Sanders
Irvine
Ted Lang
Ken Noonan
P. J. Noonan
Eric Smallacombe
Pat Carmody
Rex Denhardt
Lloyd Ireland
Graham Johns
Don Lang
Roy McNamara
Brian Myatt
Ken
Kev
Tom Wakefield
E. 5
Mason
E. E. Lang
Adelaide
S.c
Kevin Noonan
Heney Batten
Des. Martin
N.A.F.A
Mesdames
J. C. Wilkin
H. A. Flavel
St. Mary’s Fete
Doctors Tour Maps Health Drive for Babies
The Fifteenth Tour of the Mothers and Babies Health Association outlines a multi town itinerary led by Sister D. J. White. The schedule covers October 27 to November 7 with stops at Car ri eton Peterborough Caltowie Jamestown Gladstone Booleroo Centre Laura Yunta Mannahill Nackera Orroroo Yongala and open hours for clinics along the way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Baby Health
D. J. White
Carrieton
Peterborough
Caltowie
Booleroo Centre
Boolerooo Centre
Laura
Gladstone
Yunta
Mannahill
Nackera
Orroroo
Orrorroo
Yongala
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Flax Growers’ Meeting
M. F. Toal
Educational Pictures
Food For Britain
James Smith
General Commission
Ford
North Town
A. L. Harvester
H.P
H.P. I.H.C
Bagshaw
A.W.A. Radiola
A.W.A
Radiola
E. J. . Kranz
P.O. Box
National Library of Australia
Belalie Tennis Association
Presbyterian Sunday School
Institute
Social Notes
T. Dack
J. Braddock
Renmark
R. Douglas
Infant
Brisbane
Mr. Douglas
W. G. A. Thomas
H. Venning
Prospect
F. Treloar
Kay
E. Dunsford
Miss E. Greig
George Greig
MID North Eastern Tennis Association
Eudunda
Fudunda
S.A
Shell Co., Aust. Ltd
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Cosmetics
Nla.gov
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