Red Cross and Welfare News From Gladstone Area
Fortnightly Red Cross meeting drew strong turnout. Dance earnings over £12 and shop takings £5 13 7. November 19 auction sale planned for unsold items. Gladstone Women’s Welfare Club held a large gathering with gifts from F C Budge. A mystery parcel afternoon planned for children in November with talk on Darwin by Mrs Gilligan. St John’s Laura hosts a well attended dance funds for Church of England fete on November 12. Film showings in Gladstone and Jamestown November 3 and 5 promote War Loan and morale. Red Cross POW drive runs December 1 to 18 with £25,000 goal and home-based outreach via envelopes and household gifts for Christmas.
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Gladstone Red Cross
Red Cross
Mesdames J. Fisher
L. Yates
B. Gale
Gladstone Women's Welfare Club
F.C. Budge
Mise
Gilligan
Darwin
ST. John's
Laura
Wirrabara
Jamestown
Church of England
Prisoners of War Fund
Death of Mr William H Edmunds in Norwood at 72
William Herbert Edmunds dies at his Norwood residence aged 72. He spent part of his youth in Gladstone with parents. his father served as Special Magistrate. Known for rifle shooting and cricket, he was highly esteemed by older residents. Survived by wife Jean Thomson and sons William and Robert, and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwood
William Herbert Edmunds
Gladstone
Jean Thomson
Burnside Station
Messrs
William and
Rbert Faomimds
Burnside
Springtime in the North prompts praise and crops
The piece notes an unusually mild spring in the North with bright, clear days and steady sunshine. It says the season favored crops and pastures, resulting in vivid green fields. A brief mention highlights a verse inspired by the color pageant and a colonial canvas reference.
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited LAURA LA
Laura Ice and Produce Company Limited in Laura announces government subsidy backed prices for dairy and eggs. The ad invites farmers and agents in Laura Fulwood Stowe Mut Wirrabara Murraytown Melrose to sell dressed poultry dairy produce and eggs, with daily midday train arrivals noted.
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Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Laura, LA
Gualiy
Enema
Foun Rarniers
Uuil
Laura
Fuliowid
Stowe Mut
Wirrabara
Murraytown
Melrose
Ibr
Stevens Gibbons wedding at Pine Street Methodist Church
Ruth Olive Stevens and L/Cpl Robert Atlan Gibbons wed Saturday afternoon October 2 at Pine Street Methodist Church. The ceremony was led by Rev J J Crossley with attendants Joyce Pritchard and Phill Stevens. Reception at Way Hall followed for about 70 guests as speeches and a solo performance marked the event.
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J. J. Crossley
Joyce Pritchard
Philll Stevens
Steg. Isat
Jamestown
Bnd
L/Cpl
Arthur Glover
Way Hall
Arnold Smith
Millwond
David Brooks
Hy S. Stevens
Lara
Kt. Steggall
Vic Gibbons
M. A. Gibbons
J. Eland
Jamestown Branch C W A Monthly Meeting Notes
The Jamestown Branch CWA held its October 21 meeting with the National Anthem and Creed. State President chaired in the absence of the Branch president. attendance was small as members were engaged in other activities. They donated £2 2s to the Home for Incurables Appeal and annual Travellers’ Aid Society, and planned events including a Nov 5 flower show and a decorated shop window opening on Oct 7.
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MD Society
PI. Pirie Bauch
Lid Capital
Mesdames Brogan and
Skelton
Russia
Ballantyne
Soviet Friendship League
al Manneed
I. Bailey
Collins
Canowie Belt Scout Outing and Baptist Youth Meeting
A Loy Scouts party traveled from Jamestown to Canowie Belt last Saturday for afternoon activities led by Scoutmaster H. Blasketc Iu Mp. On return, they paused at the School where the gathering enjoyed an evening meal. The Baptist Young People's Fellowship met Wednesday 27 with Pastor A. Dennis in chair and a bright program featuring organ soloist Patti Dennis, recitations by Tom Edmonis and Helen Dennis, a trio, and a duet Samuel Dennis and Cord Sumivndu. Proceeds from a supper supported mission work with $5 raised and donations of magazines and items forwarded. Ruby Carter and Mrs J Reickstein of Willowie visited their parents Mr and Mrs H Carter.
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Jamestown
Canowie Belt
H. Blasketc
W. Kitschke
Gavry
Baptist Young People's Fellowship
Snday School
A. Dennis
Patti Dennis
Tom Edmonis
Malis Helen Denuis
G ‘Caio
Mund Gi. Jameson
Ekebel Lsuadrous
Eamonils
Miew Pa Deunia
Cord Sumivndu
Nortius Jameson
Coral Jamieson
Lee Siwakey
Chatenan
Baptist Missionary
Joni
Yale
Uckins
MELE Carpet of Salvation Jane Across the Countryside
A description of a royal carpet named Salvation Jane laid across the land, stretching wide with lavish hues. The piece is praised for its vivid greens and blues, unmatched by any other carpet, showcasing rare artistry and a majestic, natural backdrop.
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Salvation Jane
SGT Jack Burton Killed in England Air Accident
The town mourns Sergeant John Raymond Burton RAAF who died in an air accident in England. Born in Jamestown 26 years ago, he grew up there and attended local schools, later teaching training, enlisted in 1941 and served on the West Coast before joining the RAAF in 1942. His family, including sister and brother Claude in New Guinea, express deep sorrow as the community lowers flags to half mast.
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J. J. Burton
John Raymond Burton
RAAF
Lew
Bugand
Sgt. Horton
Jamestown
Awoora
Education Department
Jack
Pte
Claude Burlol
AIF
New Guinea
Cathole Church Fete at Jamestown Tasitute
The Addu puawuery son of St James Catholic Church held a fete at Jamestown Tasitute on Thursday October 21 with strong attendance. Events ran from 11 am to 2 30 pm with stalls, refreshments provided by ladies, music by Miss Yeates and others, and takings around £76 added to promoter funds.
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Addu Puawuery
St. James
Jamestown
Pam
T. Daly
M. Pilkington
Mesdames
W. J. Keriu
Steggall
District Council of Gladstone Meeting Meld Notes
District Council meeting on Friday October 15 with Drs J G Deeble acting chairman, G M Black, R Hillam, M If Page, Potter, C H Lines, Overseer W Byoukchura and District Clerk CY Thomson. Reports on apologies, department updates, financials, and proposals including highway aid and weed control near the railway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
J. G. Deeble
G. M. Black
R. Hillam
M. If Page
Potter
C. H. Lines
W. By ‘Oukchura
CY —C Thomson
Cy. O'Neill
Military Dept
D.C
Georgetown
Pt. Adelaide
Commonwealth Cro
Actig
Hancock Methoria
Witlam
Buck
Hse Cochell Toker
Pripaseil Cy
Blagk
Ore
Muck
Poller
Peterborough
Wilmingino
Lines
Patter
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Welfare Club
Britain
W. H. Edmunds
Gladstone Institute
W. J. Adey
F. J. O'Neill
J. C. Thomson
Australia
Aan
Jamestown Branch
C.W.A
Mele
Jack Burton
England
Cathole Church
Ewan
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Gary Cooper and
Madeleine Carroll
North West Mounted Police
DOWN
Cccr
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Commonwealth
Commonwealth Loans
Commonwealth Savings Bank OF Australia
M. Landers
F. C. Hussey
Main Street
Grubb
E. M. Hussey
Cross ST. Gladstone
Institute
Silverside
Yorkham
Gladstone’s New Meat Emporium
Pearce
Wwe
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