Georgetown District Council Minutes 6 October 1947
District council notes meeting at Georgetown with Cr. Smart as chair. Topics include guttering, building act enforcement, land exchanges at Yacka, gravel screen orders, road signs at Gulnare, cemetery tenders, road ploughing and sale, H.J. Rose memorial, Local Government Association findings, machinery use, drain inspection, and land sales with upset prices set. Various correspondence from highways, recreation grounds, rail services, and local associations reported and acted upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Cr. Smallacombe
Cr. Reed
Cr. Smour
Cr. Thomson
Yacka
A. G. Fuller
Cy. White
Dr. Smart
M.N. Road
Gulnare
Mr. Siebert
H. & L. Govt. Dept
Georgetown Cemetery
Cr. Smiour
Cr. White
Cr. Smviour
Tplough
Smart
H. J. Rose
Laura
N.F.F. Associa
Reed
Adelide
Classification Board
Smallacombe
Abbott's
W. W. Robinson
Recreation Grounds
S.A
Colton, Palmer & Preston
White
Messrs
G. Smart
R. White
Northern Water District
Minister of Agriculture
K. Kain
Highways & Local Government Dept
Thoms & Lehmann
Huddleston
R. F. Venning
R. J. Pycroft
Ho. Yackamoorundie
A. G. Lane
Hi. Yackamoorundie
M. C. Jully
M. Kelly
E. E. Lang
J. L. Batten
Block 11
Cr. T. Browne
Wood
Narridy Parklands
Cr. Browne
G. Renshaw
Trsutal Brook Hospital
Methodist Youth Festival at Wirrabara Institute
A large gathering of Lara Methodist Circuit Sunday Schools met at Wirrabara Institute on Friday October 10 for a Youth Festival. The event featured Bible plays The Proving of Abraham and The Finding of Moses, items Our Church and Falling to Glory, and choirs from Appllo Stone Huts Wirrabara Laura with superintendent and piano support. Plans are underway for an even bigger festival next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wirrabara Institute
Lara
Hadh Sungday School
Abraham
Moses
Appllo
Wirrahara
Laura
A. Brown
Appila
J. J .Bottrall
Stone Hut
G. Bowman
A. Riechelt
Mesdames McKenzie
Bowman
Northast
C. Bottrall
Whyalla Wins Port Pirie Triangular Rifle Match
A triangular rifle meet on Port Pirie waters featured Whyalla, Gladstone, and Port Pirie. Whyalla led with top scorer T. Keast beating G. Nicholson of Whyalla. Final scores: Whyalla 1295, Port Pirie 1242, Gladstone 1050 with multiple shooters listed for each team.
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Port Pirie
Whyalla
Gladstone
Keast
Pirie
G. Nicholson
P. D. Hayelbere
Hest
G. Nicolson
E. H. Monaghan
P. D. Haveyberg
B. A. Smith
T. Simes
W. Bellchambers
T- Ottaway
R. Young Jun
M. Durward
R. A. Barnard
T. C. Keast
B. Allchurch
A. A. Meschke
H. Gearing
R. H. Sampson
T. E. Hall
H. Creasy
N. J. Meadows
J. L. McInerney
B. Meschkest
L. ©. Obora
P. A. Clnes
H. J. Sargent
Oaman
W. B. Shetlet
J. J. Osman
K. T. Flavel
C. Woodward
M. F. Flavel
8. D. Black
Simple butter saver bread rolls boost lunch choices
Fresh bread rolls appeal to lunch takers as a time saver for housewives and require less butter than sandwiches. Consider swapping some bread orders for rolls and note potential to send the Niutier coupon to Red Cross Box X in your capital city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
G.P.O
Local Council Discusses Rates and Road Works
Cr Thomson and Cr Reed seek fills and inquiries on equipment. Warn on Georgetown South, hospital rate notices proposed. Overseer reports and road repairs approved. Leaves granted for Cr Plavet. Weed destruction planned and inspector to view district. Clerk to obtain flame thrower prices and passes paysheets for payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cr. Browne
Cr. Thomson
Cr. Reed
Fii
Narridy
Highways Dept
Georgetown
Dr. Browne
Dr. White
Smallacommbe
Gulnare
J. Smith
Mr. Smith
Cr. Slyfour
Cr.j White
Mr. Flavet
Dr. Reed
Cr. Smallacombe
Plavet
J. Wilkins
Clover Hill Road
Memorial Grounds
Cr. White
A. H. Stith
Hindleston
Siviour
Blyth Hospital
Cr. Siviour
Guinare Road
Lehman's and
Thomas’ Road
Yacka Parklands
Cr. Smatlacombe
Jamestown Town Meeting Debates Poundkeeper and Public Works
Jamestown council discusses appointment of a poundkeeper amid stray cattle concerns. Minutes note grants for Alyander terrace reconditioning and decisions on grass clearance at properties, rubbish depot fire risk, and urging householders to clear paths. Public works plans include drain inspections and machinery for terrace work and pump station supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carthy
Esa
Inson
E. Grabia
Jas. Gilfillan
H. Adams
Baldwin
Lgson
S. Wentiam
A. S. Gaidgn
M. G. Edwards
Alyander Terrace
Voli Street
Gibbons
Panholkiep
Adams
Gibbes
Baldwin Xecomei
G. W. Jems
Gilliam
Jeffs
Gordon
Minda Hinuc
Ciuul Tm
Federal Air
Genersil
Reid
Cy. Gilfillan
Callowie Road
Roai
Susser’s
Cr. Gordon
Shachinery
Abesumler F Terrace
Gilfillan
TL Haynes
Kelly & Lewis
Grabia
Fiat
Couner
Grabis
Mail service for Bundaleer settlers approved
Mn M. J. Cronin of Jamestown requested a government mail service to serve settlers south of Jamestown toward Bundaleer. Deputy Director of Posts Mr Russell advised approval for a thrice weekly service starting 1 November 1947, leaving Jamestown at 9 43 am on Mondays Wednesdays and Fridays, with roadside delivery to residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Cronin
Jamestown
Wader
Bundgluer
Eli
Russell
Grey
English Girl Seeks Pen Friend From London Note
A damaged letter fragment shows a 16 year old English girl named Mary Stevens requesting a pen friend. She provides a London address and asks for an Australian girl of similar age to write. The missive includes typos and misspellings characteristic of OCR from an old 19th or early 20th century source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emplors Avenue
London
Englan
Weboye
Mary Stevens
North Eastern Tennis Association A Grade Results
Detailed Saturday results show men's doubles contests between Corcoran and Anson defeating Red and Methersouth, and numerous playoff matches across singles and doubles divisions. Notable outcomes include Burton and Smith over Flower and Staker, plus crowded rounds featuring Anson, Redden, Redden, and McPherson in multiple sets. The report catalogs many mixed doubles and ladies events, with scores ranging from close to decisive across Ganowie Belt, Yarcowie, and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K, Corcoran
Anson
R. Red
K. Methersouth
J. Reddena
Burton
Smith Staker
T.lower
Kitschke
L. Redden
D. Simmons
Lauties
N. Majimer
T Anson
McPherson
Staker
Messames Flower
Har Lersby
Mulligit
Miss Haese
Corcoran
Reid
BR. Uanson
Ky McPheson
J. Redden
R. Anson
Stal
T. Flower
Misa D. Ianse
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The
the District Council OF
Cr. Smart
F. R. H. Smoar
S. F. White
T. Browne
J. V. Thomson
G. A. Smaitacombe
F. T. Acott
Methodist Youth Festival
Corporation OF Jamestown
Bundaleer
North Eastern Tennis Association
Canowie
Yarcowie
Taroowie
Ganowie Belt
R Grade
St. Mathaert Groves
Henworth Rollason
MelInerney
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Gles
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Hepat Goby
H. Groves
Robinson
T. Menerney
Nannon
Matiner
Lister
Waltershy
Tong
B. Hammond
Tony Mra
Young
Transmont
Tobiasonen
Noll
Reynolds Canowie
Vareowie
Beecham
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Gladstone Furniture Emporium
Genoa
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Subway
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Baker
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
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Boxall
Roneberg
Cross ST
Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
Diesel
M. H. L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Main ST
Gladstone and District
Gladstone Shop
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