North Western Bowling Association First Round Matches Set
The North Western Bowling Association releases the O'Shaughnessy Shield first round schedule for November and December. Crystal Brook faces Ft Pirie R on November 15, with Gladstone and Port Pirie Blue also matched. Subsequent weeks feature Port Pirie Red, Jamestown Red, Jamestown Blue, Crystal Brook, Pt Pine Red, and Jamestown teams in varied pairings with a bye on November 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Shaughnessy
Port Pirie
Jamestown
Gladstone
Jamestown Blue
Crystal Brook
Ft. Piria R Gladstone
Port Pirie Blue
Pine Red
Pt. Pirie Blue
Crystal Bk
Jamestown Htd
Jamestown Red
Jamestown Bie
Wirrabara Market Report October 17 Prices and yarding
WIRRABARA MARKET reports the October 17 market with yarding mainly store sheep. Buyers from Adelaide Kapunda Snowtown Santa Gladstone Melrose Whyalla Jamestown Wasleys Balaklawa and local bidders. Sheep figures include 2 542 sold fat lambs 46 7d fat wethers 44 4d and 1 yr wethers 40 10d. Cattle fat cows 18 12 6 and fat steers 17 3 6. Pigs suckers 5 -, s l p 45 -, small porkers 79. Next market November al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Cooperative Union, Ltd
Adelaide
Kapunda
Snowtown
Santa
Gladstone
Melrose
Whyalla
Jamestown
Wasleys
Balaklawa
S.M
Back to Childhood Ball at Jamestown Memorial Hall
The Mothers' Club of Jamestown Public School hosts a "Back to Childhood" Ball at Jamestown Memorial Hall tonight to raise funds for school building needs. Attendance promises rotows fun with attractions including the Russian ballet and the Youth Club ballet. supper will be served by the Mothers Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Memorial Hall
Mothers’ Club
Jamestown Publc
Mothers Club
Jamestown Croquet Club Annual Meeting 1947-48 Officers
The Jamestown Croquet Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday September 30 at 3 p.m. in the club room. Elected for the 1947-48 season were President Mrs Skelton, Vice-Presidents Mrs Croweh and Miss R Wight, Secretary Mrs Tidewell, Treasurer Mrs Medlin, Captain Mrs L McCarthy, Vice-Captain Miss R Wight, Referee Mrs Medlin, Tea Captain Miss Neale, Light Treasurer Mrs Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Croquet Club
Skelton
Croweh
R. Wight
Tidewell
Medlin
L. McCarthy
Neale
Thomas
Gladstone Boy Scouts Reform Under Dick Gale Junior
The Gladstone Troop of the Boy Scouts is reformed with Dick Gale junior as Scoutmaster. He served in the Australian Navy during the War and currently leads a 24-member troop. Interested lads should contact him, as supporters urge welfare of young Australians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Boy Scouts
Dick Gale Jun
Cycling at Gladstone Forms Club and Races
A new cycling club formed at Gladstone held its first road races on Saturday. The ten mile Laura road event saw seven starters with Ray Williams first, Graham Gale second, and K Barrett clocking the fastest time. A junior race was won by Bruce Johns with Maurice Robblach second. Valuable help was given by Mr Hillard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Laura Road
Ray Williams
Graham Gale
Hime
K. Barrett
Bruce Johns
Maurice Robblach
Hillard
Melbourne Cup Carnival Brings Derby Cantala Stakes Interest
Melbourne Cup Day looms with thousands awaiting Australia’s top race. The Derby and Cantala Stakes loom after Saturday, with Adelaide horses in contention. Main picks include Chanak, Beat Gem, Conductor, Camula Stakes Money Moon, Dayvnel, Melbourne Cup contender Proctor of Fresh Boy, and next best Sweet Chime.
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Australia
Adelaide
Chanak
Beat Gem
Money Moon
Dayvnel
Proctor
Belalie Tennis Association Match Results Summary
Belalie Tennis Association reports results from Saturday October 26. A Grade saw Callowls beat Georgetown Blue 13 sets 104 games to 7 games and Jamesiqne Methodist defeat Georgetown Red 14 sets 113 games to 4 sets 61 games. B Grade results include St James 10 sets 87 games to 79 games Jamestown Red and Hornsdale 113 games to 59 games. Jamestown Blue beat Methodist 16 sets to 2. A Grade future home venues list Georgetown Blue Red Gladstone Red Jamestown Methodist and Caltowie. B Grade Jamestown Red Blue and St James Hornsdale Methodist Bundaleer Mannanarie receive byes. Team captains and players listed for Methodist Georgetown Red St James Jamestown Blue Bundaleer Town Red and others. Vehicles depart Walker’s Corner at 1 p.m. sharp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callowls
Georgetown Blue
Gladstone Red
Gladstone Rive
Jamesiqne Methodist
Georgetown Red
St. James
Jamestown Red
Hornsdale
Manoanario
Jamestown Blue
Methodist
Georgetown
Gladstone
Jamestown Methodist
Caltowie
Jamestown
James V. Hornsdale
Methodist Y Bundaleer
Mannanarie
Service Safety Corner Kiddies Party at Gladstone
Saturday morning SAD broadcasting staff Bob Fricker and Bert Rowe spoke to about 40 children at Mrs J James residence Gladstone. The event included songs recitations and refreshments with literature sent to Children's Hospital inmates. Local organizers thanked the ladies for their hospitality and plans for parents’ meeting in the future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Fricker
Bert Rowe
Sad
James
Mesdames
Allen
CL. Lloyd
M. Weathers
R. Atkinson
Parker
Dello
Fricker and Rowe
Children's Hospital
Quorn
Georgetown Community Notes and Local Events
A Lanlorn Lecture by Mr. B Fy Derbyshire at Baptist Church supported by the British and Foreign Bible Society impressed with a Burma road convoy image. Officers elected include G A Smallacombe president and J T Read secretary treasurer. Primary Welfare Club social afternoon featured competitions and a tea, proceeds to club funds. News of Mr. J McCarthy’s death in Adelaide stirs sympathy for his wife and four children. Tennis match Georgetown Blue vs Caltowie: Caltowie 12 sets 98 games to Georgetown 74. Georgetown and Clover Hill Sunday Schools held a combined picnic at Solomontown Beach with a warm, sunny day. Hotel renovations underway boosting town business under new management. M J Cunningham building a concrete home for H A Flavel using new design. Primary School receives two self propelling swings donated by Women’s Welfare Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fy Derbyshire
Baptist Chitrch
British and Foreign Bible Society
Burma Road
G. A. Smallacombe
4. W. Mead
J.T. Read
Clover Hill
Bob Peter
Georgetown
Clive Swallagombe
LH. Wakefield
TJ. Noll
T Inglis
F. H. Read
W. F. Sanders
G. Joliuis
J. McCarthy
Adelaide
Caltawie
Georgetown Blue
Caltowie
Ant Clover Hill Baptist
Solomontown
M. J. Cunninghan
H. A. Flavel
Women's Welfare Club
Southern Flinders Tennis Association aims for village clubs
The Wirrabara, Stone Hut, Wirrabara, Lanra, Appila, Yandiah, and Laura clubs Ath the standings on October 31 show Wirrabara leading with 11 sets 107 games and Stone Hat 11 sets. A novelty dance led by Mr Dinsie and Miss Campbell drew attendees at the Stone Hat Soldiers’ Memorial Hall on October 25. A grand concert planned for November 6 at Laura Town Hall features students from Gladstone Wirralora Laura Crystal Brook in aid of the Laura War Memorial Building with seats via J Wunus Laura Gladstone. admission 3d for adults 1d for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara Fore
Stone Hut
Wirrabara
Lanra
Appila
Yandiah
Satsunday
Yaddigh
Wirrabara Mor
Stone Hat
Taqra
Stone Hat Soldiers’ Memorial Hall
Port Germein
Bango
Wirralsra
Yaudiah
Laura Helpeil
Dinsie
Jean Campbell
James
Laura Town Hall
Gladstone
Wirralora
Laura
Crystal Brook
Laura War Memorial
J. Wunus
Oil drilling plant arrives in Australia
The Shell Company via Shell Queensland Development unveils a mobile drilling unit in Brisbane as part of a four year one million pound plan for oil exploration. A 55 foot derrick on a six wheel truck will begin core drilling in Rolleston Queensland, with 30 holes totaling 50 000 feet and a planned deep test to 10 000 feet based on geology gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brisbane
Australia
Shell Company
Shell (Queensland) Development Pty. Ltd
Commonwealth
Bon. Avery
Rolleston
Queensland
Score Drillin
Shelly Company
Weddings at Tire Street and Pirie Street Churches
Two marriages reported. Lasvel Siegert, daughter of F. W. Siegert, wed Garry Rosie in Jamestown, with reception at J. W. Keatley home and Southeast honeymoon. Marjory Wenham wed Philip Samuels of Jamestown. ceremony at Pirie Street Methodist Church with reception at Arcadia. future home in Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire Street Methodist Church
Lasvel
F. W. Siegert
Garry
J. RB
Rosie
Jamestown
J. Tilrook
J. Keatley
Helen Schuyler
J. W. Keatley
Thebarton
Pirie Street Methodist Church
Marjory June
Dorothy Gordon
Bride
Wade Ag
Judith Budde
Murray Samuels
Crooil
Port Pirie
Arcadia
N.S.W
Mrs. Samuels
Farewell to Mrs Roberts in Crystal Brook gathering
A Crystal Brook gathering at Mrs J Bradock residence bid farewell to Mrs Roberts who leaves for Semaphore after forty years of charity work. Guests included Mesdames Beck Gale Venning Lambert Kelly and others, with teas served and gifts presented. Local society notes mention hospital fund events and various visitors and travels around South Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
Beck
Gale B. Cox
T. Venning
G Schultz
R. Lambert
L. Kelly
H. Gadi
A. Beautyman
W. Cunningham
W. Madhews
A. Haskard
Douglas
F. Thredgold
Roberts
Crystal Brook
Clus
Hospital Fund
Mes James 0. Beck
J. Gilbert
M. McGee
Dunsford
Red Cross
Gladstone Honour Roll Committee Plans Local Commemoration
The Roll of Honour Committee for Gladstone met in October 1947 to set up an Honour Roll for World War II servicemen. They discussed a Bronze wreath and dedication plate for up to 150 names at about £80 plus per name, inviting public donations and displaying eligible names in town shops for additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Prior
J. R. Polter
S. Heaslip
H. 7. Harslett
W. B. Shetlat
Gladstone
Alonour
Harslett
Wunterlich Ltd
Laura Baptist Church Hosts Welcome Rally for Rising Tide Campaign
Rev Gowans from Milp End leads a Welcome Rally at Laura Baptist Hall with speeches by Rev Hawke and John Bowker. The event features musical items, a supper, and dedication of a child-friendly program. A landsings Guild meeting and children’s gatherings follow, culminating in a Sunday Family and Dedication Service highlighting youth involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Gawans
Milp End
Alf. Pledge
Northern District Baptist Association
Smallacombe
Gowans
A. R. Hawke
John Bowker
Rev. Gowans
Aynies
Landigs’ Guild
Frank Smilth
East Flinders cricket match between Laura and Wirrabara
In a keen East Flinders Cricket Association match Laura and Wirrabara faced off with Wirrabara scoring 198 all out after strong performances by D Higgins and J Kennedy. Horner led Latra with 8 runs and notable bowling by Cleggett and Higgins limited the chase to 79.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Wirrabara
M. Woolford
J. Kennedy
Bowman
C K. Puller
R. Horner
Blight
D. Higgins
Stuart
Higgins
J. Sutter
D. Cleggett
R. Bowman
C Condon
Cleesett
M. Lewis
C K. Clegcett
OD. Higgins
P. Sizer
Cleggett
P. Whelan
Whelan
B. D. Higgins
Snouries
K. Cleggett
D. Uigging
Latra
Ligt
D. Dieggett
Sutter
J. Keoned
A Condom
Hh Sutter
K Puller
Stuarthy D. Clancy
Rowling
Woolford
Bown
Staet
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Peterborough
Western Electric
Mason
Audiphone Company
North-Western Bowling Association
Wirrabara Market
Gladstone Boy Scouts
M. W. Jndell
Review Office
Belalie Tennis Association
Saturilay
R. A. Barnes
A. Palmer
Molineux
Reln
V. Donovan
J. Patten
A. Barnes
FH Cook
J. Steggall
L Goldsworthy
Walker
Corser
B. Phillips
Lehmann
D. Steggall
R. Pai
B. Wilkinson
G. Polonka
D. Gordon
L. Herde
N. Pearce
R. Mara
J. Dunlop
E. Hession
L. Blaskett
Town Red
A. T. Gale
W. Goodes
H. A. Behonma
N. Carmichael
FPL Wells
D. Rowe
J. Axford
ArSlattery
J. Davies
K. Irvine. Bundaleer
J. McInerney
K. O'Dea
J. Malone
J. Donellan
L. Jones
R. Cox
Deserve J. McInerney
Pacers
Southern Flinders Tennis Association
Stone Wat
Tanger
Gongert
Siegert
Wenham
P. J. Roberts
J. Lawson
City
Victoria
June Dunn
Melbourne
Smith
Huddleston
Geoff Pope
Ben. Weston
D. Pearce
Buuice
Western Australia
J. O'Flaherty
W. A. Thompson
Sydney
Frank Hier
Australian Wheat Board
Kathleen Thomson
Children’s Hospital
North Adelaide
Faddleston
Underwood
Pt. Wakefield
Mathews
McC
Laura and
Laura Office
Laura Ice & Produce Co. Ltd
Glastone Milk Bar
Laura Ice CO
L. Smith
Marjorie Smith
East Flinders Cricket Association
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
Georgetown Talkies
DR. Wassell
Gary Cooper
Laraine Day
Signe Hasso
Georgetown 3
Lassie
S.A
Shell Co., Aust. Ltd
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