Fathers Association Formed At Jamestown
In response to an invitation a small group of service fathers met at the Connell Chamber and formed a Fathers Association with the Mayor as acting chairman and a five member committee. A large gathering later celebrated at the Parish Hall for Mr Williams's birthday with gifts, supper, and music. The Memorial Hall hosted the Annual Diggers Ball on August 22 with invited service men, two minutes of silence for Fallen Comrades, competitions, and a well attended supper. local ladies provided decor and Rex Smart's Orchestra played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell Chamber
Mc. Diek. Boutaut
B.J. C.y Williams
Williams
Belalie Notth
Diggers
A. L. Bray
R58 & Aila
A. Miler
Doreen Simpson
Mis K. Crawford
M. Bailey
W.napper
M.C
Rex. Smart
A. D. Bray
WEDDINGS REICHELT HEMPEL AT GAWLER METHODIST CHURCH
Two weddings dominate the notices. Muriel Hempel, nurse at Memorial Hospital Adelaide, wed Dr Raymond Reichelt at Weat Gawler Methodist Church with Rev L G Humtwoe officiating. A second ceremony united Margaret Joyce Lines to Sgt Doug Alvey at Laura Baptist Church with Rev H Alvey presiding.
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Reichelt—Hempel
Weat Gawler Methodist Church
Muriel Hempel
Memorial Hospital
Adelaile
O. Hempel
Gawler South
Raymond Reichelt
A. Reichelt
Laura
L. G
W. Betchelt
Honeus
Harrold Heinrich
AIF
Gowler
Bestman
M. Aldam
Scarcy Re
Methodist Fete Raises Funds at Jamestown Institute
The Ladies Guild of the James town Methodist Church held a fete on Thursday August 17 at the Jamestown Institute. About £88 was realised from the sale of goods and a knife and fork dinner and afternoon tea. The fete was organised by Mesdames Harper Dunstan Tidswell Brook Medlin Dunstan Brooks McKenzie Moore Graba Wilkinson Moore and Twell tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
District War Agricultural Committee and Control of Materials
The DWAC reports ongoing shortages of essential materials such as iron pipe and fencing, with distribution and release controlled by naval and service officers. Cream separators and galvanised iron supplies are discussed, along with ration boosts for dairy farmers and instructions for sheepowners to contact NSOs for information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District War Agricultural Committee
Saint Bores
PWAC
DWAC
Natival Service
NSO
Peterborough Clare
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
R. €. Scott
Dept. of Agriculture
Adelside
Dairyfien
Obituary: Walter Leq Palmer Dies at 62 in Jamestown
Walter Leq Palmer died after a long illness at Jamestown Hospital on Sunday August 27 aged 62. A respected longtime Jamestown resident and former Methodist missionary, he ran jewelry and watch businesses in Jamestown Port Pirie and Gladstone and served as a local preacher and civic leader. Survived by widow and three children Alan, and siblings, his funeral was held at the Jamestown Methodist Church with burial at the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Leq Palmer
Iamestown Hospital
Swiilay
Walter Lev Palmer
Tong
Mr. Palmer
Jamestown
Methodist Church
South Australia
Jamestown Hill
Pale High
H. Renk
Port Pirie
Gladstone
Alan
W. 5. Palmer
MU Gambier
MT. Mather
Port Wakefield
Set
Man Palmer Raat
Lac Robert. Palmer
RAAF
Ailsa Palmer
Palmer
Jamestown High School Council
Order of Keights
Victoria Lodge
Rifle Ciwh
Te Bowling Glib
Jaurstuwal
T. Harper
T. P. Lambert
Theranmrerawi
L. G. Palmer
Whisbata School
Palestine
Jamestown Branch CWA Monthly Meeting Report
The Jamestown Branch CWA held its monthly meeting with secretary duties noted and plans for rosters and delegations for Adelaide. Funds were allocated to the Russigt Medical Aid Appeal and the Hospitality Fund with two guineas approved for local charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelton Angee
Tonia
Reand Aetter
Thavke Dram Raab
Pirie
Brwch
Ubilene Furtainment
Russigt
Mra. Roucaut
Mewes Boucant
M. Bailey
Ovchard Wall
Adelaide
Ats
Dalmie
Bailey
Ima
Messaines Syminus
Wil Tisns
Septembor
Red Cross Meeting at Booleroo Centre Elected Officials
Attendance strong at Booleroo Centre Red Cross meeting shaped by a social and charity drive. Officers elected include president Mrs How Nublet vice president Musdimes detiner aid treasurer Merling Non and secretary report noted the Howe Mans bed live amid callers. funds raised reached £200 with further pledges. Superintendent James Crocker praised cooperative effort among Booleroo, Wepowie and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
How
Nublet
Merling Non
Sus
Miss H
Roveke
Michael Ms
Ly Ale _ Mises
Fuller
Ey Ituarke
M.A
Mme
Howe Mans
Aida Sand
Mias
He Hetil
Ujervus
W. B. Cooke
Lyons Asks Parliament About Fodder and Local Representation
Mr Lyons MP questions a reinforced committee for local government input and asks the Premier to consult the Prices Commissioner on hay pricing for the season. He also asks how much coal was saved by yesterday’s railway stoppage, with the Premier replying on estimates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyons
House of Assembly
Minister of Agriculture
Jenking
Suich
Agriadl
Humley Bridge
Toca
T. Playford
Beetalod Valley Party Honors Hank on Birthday
Beetalod Valley hosts a Friday gathering to celebrate Hank's birthday with a large supper prepared by Mrs. Arve and served to guests including Mr. and Mrs. Janes. Arthur is praised for gardening success and bright citrus harvests, while Miss Margaret Cust visits Yorketows and Kevin Curtin is on leave in New Guinea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hank
Andy
Margaret Cust
Beetaloe
Yorketows
Janes
Kern Nies
New Guinea
Kevin
Gladstyne Andl Covenanitine
J Curtin
Culnare Bowling Club Annual Meeting Highlights
Culnare Bowling Club held its annual meeting with President G J Havilson presiding. Members praised past year activity and named champions in singles and doubles, elected officers including GR Davidson as vice president, Ah Lay as secretary, and CN James as treasurer, and planned the season opening with four men forming the initial team.
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Ans
East
G. J. Havilson
Clut Leanis
Jt Syms
Crawford
Day
AN Roberts
G. K. Davidson
TC Thomas
Li. Syms
J. N. Roberts
Syms
J.N. Roberts
J. Tugs
Smavi
WH. Thomas
D. Terkie
E Sturt
Gob
Thane
Uresidvent
Damoditin
Ais GR
Ar Aon Mihts
Ah Lay
CN. Danes
Iniunutes
Mewers G1
Ay M
Farewell at Gladstone and the public proceedings
An account of a farewell event at Gladstone with presiding officials and the ensuing public proceedings. The report notes expressions of gratitude, quoted remarks, and the involvement of local figures such as Mary and Wharton. It describes committee actions, expectations, and a sense of ceremonial closure amid community attention.
Airman Wild Receives Praise for War Service Record
Lt. Wild, son of Albert Wild of Laura, is honored for a wartime career in the Shark fighter-bomber squadron. He has flown over 300 operations, dropped 120,000 pounds of bombs, and fought across Italy, North Africa, Sicily, and Tunisia from an advanced Italian airfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Wild
Laura
Hais
Dovyooles Station
Gladstone
Wild
Hus
Meir
Lt. Wild
Ebony
Australia
Eneland
Wat
Middle East
Desere
Jamestown Golf Club Weekend Stableford Results
At Saturdays club event there was no alteration in the top standings. Twelthree won the A division with 9 points, McEray played well to net 37 and take the B division with 27. The Stableford bogey format attracted more players than usual. Mrs Usher won the ladies stroke play with 5 net, closely followed by Mrs Swen. The club’s meet next Saturday will feature a Stableford competition and mixed events with prizes drawn at the clubhouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Axiom
Weir Havidleaps
News Stableford
Stableford
Ciub
Usher Wall
Swen
Evang
Usher
Canowie Belt Arbor Day Observed With School Proceeding
Arbor Day activities filled the Canowie Belt schoolroom as parents and children gathered. Mr. Rissehke welcomed visitors and outlined plans while Mr. Orchard spoke on an instructive village gathering. A program of songs and farewell addresses to departing teachers highlighted the evening, followed by tree plantings in memory of enlistment and local students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canmpwie Pelt
IV. Rissehke
Cateman
G. J. Orchard
Philiien
Mtr
Hua
Keon Metherney
Gildyss
Uwe
Middleton
Adelaide
Kitsehke
Nydotiesnn
Didell
S. Metnerney
Ue Orbihirey
Tiddein
Canowie
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Belalie Wort
Ely Paints
Laura Bapist
Margaret Joyce
Daugher
Ann
H. R
Douglas S. Alvyey
ATF
Alvey
Robsart Street
Parkside
Lettle Baehm
Elaine Raymond
F. Alvey
Rev
H. Alvey
K. J
H. KR. Raymond
James
X. Wiseman
Mra. Lines
S. John's
Gioum
Mora
Booleroo
J. Lyons
Beetalod Valley
Culnare Bowling Club
Gibsons Laestim
Mien Wharton
Comaniaity
Avranarpist
Airmans
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Bateley
Wien
Wwe
Yale
Lawia
Jamestown Golf Club
Trumhies
Messrs Vie, Donovan
Geo
Twelltree
Vovete Anucta
Pune
Sanderson
J. Spavin
Py Parlor
T. Lower
Sandeysatl
Conk
Meng
J. A. Mews
My HH
Schulz
J, Young
Ktelli
J. Sparks
BL McInerney
L. Midhoan
Jenkins
T. Her L. Smarr
Law
J. Mee Geuth
Slur
Ky Ragger
Tadies
Hose
Mestunes
Robinson
Dymieson
Cunowis
Lw.bal
Arnie Af Seninis
Bal
Mieit
Yves
Laylise
St Dnseph
Mer Smith
Crowtnrdl
Couper
Ol Scholary Y
Pres, & Baptist
Lester
Jamestown Jaikies
Charles Laughton
John Hall
Peggy Drake
Victor Fiergen
Gene Reynolda
Florence Bales
Tahiti
Lupe Valez
Leon Errol
Chas
Buddy) Rogers
Lord Epping
Inglis
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson
Journey’s End
Tokio
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