Gladstone Birthday and Vacation Notices in 1948
Friday last Mr Mick Leesne of Gladstone celebrated his 74th birthday with many friends extending congratulations. A C Masters of Pt Augusta visited Gladstone with son and daughter in law, C Masters. Master Hadrian Grubb of St Peters College and his sister Janette of Woodlands Girls College are on vacation in Gladstone with their parents F C Grubb. Remington T Pyne and John C Leaney completed the third year medical course at the University of Adelaide and are vacationing with their families in Gladstone. Mrs J F Keough has returned home to Gladstone in improved health after holidays with her daughter in Melrose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mick Leesne
Gladstone
A. C. Masters
Pt. Augusta
C. Masters
Hadrian Grubb
St. Peters College
Janette
Woodland’s Girls College
Genelg
F.C. Grubb
Remington T. Pyne
John C. Leaney
University of Adelaide
Port Germein District Council reviews road plant and new works
Port Germein District Council discusses potential subcontracting of road plant, purchase of a new firefighting pump funded by multiple wards, and approval to build a memorial oval refreshment room with a council contribution. Steps include securing permits, railway and water-service issues, street lighting plans, and inquiries into local contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iron House
Melrose
Concil
Arthur and Geddes
Highways and Local Government Dept
Adelaide
Port Pirie
Port Augusta
Port Germein Gorge
Clerk Road
Engineering & Water Supply Dept
High Street
Port Germain
Wirrabara Vigilance Committee
Wirrabara
Wirrabara Oval
Bowman
W. A. Williams
Hundred of Telowie
Stephens
Geddes
Booleroo
Wongyaira
Yarrowle
Willowie
Gregory
Oval
Terka
Cr. Geddes
Cr. Arthur
Hall
Appila
Institute
Post Office
Amateur evening benefits St Marys Church in Georgetown
A packed Institute audience attended the Amateur evening promoted by Miss Mary Hynes to aid St Marys Church. Nineteen entries included six piano duets. voting favored Convent school pupils with 632 votes and Helen Kruger with 659 votes for a junior piano duet, followed by Peggy Lane and Margaret Burgess for a senior duet. Special thanks went to Sisters of St Joseph and Rev. F Toll Mor tigey for the event's success and record attendance. Receipts and voting brought total funds to 38 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hynes J
St. Mary’s Church
Institute
Cliff Ganley
Gladstone
Helen
Margaret Kruger
Peggy Lane
Margaret Burgess
Guinare
Bill Gaghan
Nuarridy
Ruth Hanson
Beverley
Julie
Cheryl Crawford
Sisters of St. Joseph
F. Ti. Mortigey
J. Vaughton
BD. Phillis
Ted McNamara
Messrs
F. Brogan
K. Hynes
Mesdames E Guckenara
E. S. Mason
Nell Hynes
N. J. Brogan
Bill Harding
C.W.A
N. L. Wellington
J. C. Wilkin
J. L. Read
W. F. Wagner
Ie Hirthdey
J. J. Thomson
Walter Thomson
Children's Hospital
Betty Shepherdson
Max Hill
Elder, Smith & Co
Laura School Children Visit Whyalla
A party of 32 Laura Upper Grades children visited Whyalla on Friday and Saturday August 23 to 24. Hosted by Whyalla pupils and families, the trip included shipyards tours, a model dairy depot, and a blast furnace visit. The journey was organized by the Mothers Welfare Club with Mr Kohler supervising and praised by hosts and carers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyalla
Laura
Mhead‘earcher
Kohler
Mothers Welfare Club
Pearson
Lana
Schultz
Gladstone Croquet Club elects officers at annual meeting
The Gladstone Croquet Club held its annual meeting on August 27 at the Clubhouse with Mrs J R Page presiding. Officers elected for the coming year include President Mrs J R Page and Secretary Mrs E J Eley. Opening day was set for Wednesday September 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Croquet Club
J. R. Page
M. I. Pyne
E. J. Eley
G. Yates
G. Staker
H. Lines
A. Shephard
C. Lines
L. G. Harris
P.M. Thomson
A Flinn
E. Whitford
CG. Miller
JL Hogg
H. Reichel
Crystal Brook Club Elects Officers and Local News
The Crystal Brook annual meeting of the Ladies Bowling Club elected officers with Mrs W Noblet as President and Mrs A M Roberts as Vice President. A Blossom Ball aided Crystal Brook Youth Club and local social notes mention residents visiting relatives and trips to Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Tirpank Ladies Bowling Club
W. Noblet
A. M. Roberts
A. P. Tucker
Treaster
W. J. Dawson
Crystal Brook
Gladstone Diggers Carnival draws wide cycling entry crowd
Mr. Mel Prior reports steady cycling entries for the Gladstone Diggers Sports Carnival to be held Saturday Sept 18 with entrants from Pt Pirie Clare Balaklava and surrounding towns. Two junior cycling events added and motor cycling races trot events soap box derby floats and a Jamestown Grass Card music program promise a major North region attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mel. Prior
Gladstone
Jamestown
Booleroo Centre Triumphs In Semi Final Thriller
Booleroo Centre defeated Wilmington 8 goals 11 behinds to 5 goals 14 behinds in a scrappy 2nd semi final at Melrose. Key players included Sanders and Arthur for Booleroo Centre with notable Wilmington contributors and a disputed umpire call. Next Saturday Murraytown faces Booleroo Centre in the grand final.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo
Wilmington
Melrose
Booleroo Boys
Ly T
Unoleto
Booletoo
Booletou
John Sandersteaptt
Chande Arthur
George Paves
oTyell Divigden
Withington Des Aslat
Robinson
Ae Nayda
Kelly Slee
Iurding
Murraytown
Boolerog Centre
Sporting Notes and Local Personalities Highlight Crystal Brook Community
A passage lists racing handicaps and stakes names such as Parlezyous, Cupids Star, Sunfire, and Beau Gem, alongside notes on W. J. Abell as Crystal Brook's elderly, respected businessman and keen bowls player. It profiles farmer P. Curtin, his Laura FC past, Beetaloo roots, and community service roles in Crystal Brook, including Masonic ties and district council work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bobbyazzler
Glenharold
Parlezyous
Cupids Star
Valois
Sunfire
Pistol Chief
Waivari
Beau Gem
Tyuival
Heroic Lad
Coussett
Royal Thares
Hlewgerry
Lakeside
Cowut Sion
Red Service
Divett Wanditap
Chatter Lad
Pendraw
Prince Aly
Beetaloo
P. Curtin
Crystal Brook
Curtin
Schoolchildren tour Mr Grubb's factory for study visit
About 36 students from Port Croughton Higher Primary School with Headteacher Mr M I D Haines and Mrs Haines toured Mr F C Grubb's vor dial and ice works on Monday. They viewed the running plant, learned from Mr Grubb and staff, enjoyed cool drinks, and signed the Visitors' Book before departing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Croughton Higher Primary School
Haines
F. C. Grubb
Vordial
Tweity
Mr. Taines
Rohrlach family sweeps Gladstone Golf titles in double victory
Les Rohrlach won the Gladstone Golf Championship final over Frank Stephens Houp four to play. His wife Mrs Rohrlach claimed the Associates Club Championship defeating Miss E Creber four up and three to play. A rare family sweep at the Gladstone Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Les Rohrlach
Frank Stephenshoup
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau Meeting Tonight
The Gladstone Agricultural Bureau announces a Friday night meeting at 8 o'clock with Mr G Piper Stock Inspector delivering an address on The Stock and Poultry Diseases Act. The agenda will include discussion of congressional topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 2. Piper
Congress
Gladstone Methodist Plans Monthly After Church Meetings
At the last quarterly meeting Gladstone Methodist decided to hold an after church prayer service monthly after the evening service to deepen spiritual life. The second meeting occurred Sunday evening. Home Mission Sunday spans the state on September 5 with special services at Gladstone Church including a century service. Sunday School scholars prepare for anniversary on September 26, with Karl Biesing training the children again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Gladstone Sunday School
Karl Biesing
Clothing drive for Europe aids destitute
The Jamestown Branch of Presbyterian Union will collect and pack second hand clothing for Europe in the next fortnight. The International Relief Committee asks for suitable garments and footwear for men women and children. Parcels may be left at the Presbyterian Manse to ease winter misery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Presbyteria
WLM
Union
Euope
Childen
International Relief Committee
Crystal Brook Show Tomorrow At North Watson Society
The Setcut First Show of the North Watson Agricultural Society will be hosted tomorrow Saturday at Cayecar. Fine weather is expected, likely boosting attendance as country residents gather to meet friends and enjoy the many shows and ring events. Northern Areas Football Premiership matches are scheduled for September 1 a week later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Wetson Agricultural Society
Northern Areas Final Sets Jamestown Over Gladstone
Jamestown wins the grand final against Gladstone 7 goals 4 behinds to 4 goals 10 behinds. Best players include Jamestown’s J Witschke P Kitschke L Brown and J Patten and Gladstone’s T Hollitt G Fraser D Smith. Delegates decide finals at Gladstone on September 11 and plan a testimonial for umpire S A Hill after 25 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Gladstone
PL Witschke
J. Patten
L. Couzner
J. Williams
T. Hollitt
Ron, Maddigan
G. Fraser
S. Sambell
J. Smith
P. Kitschke
L. Brown
A. Gale
RB. Wilmshorst
J. Brereton
D. Smith
D. Edgecombe
J. Gribble
R. Maddigan
Crystal Brook
Adelaide
Cenfer- Pticr
R. J.C
Jamestown Dominates Northern High Schools Athletics Meet
Jamestown won the annual Northern High Schools athletics contest at Peterborough High, finishing 1242 to Booleroo Centre 43 and Gladstone 64. Jamestown shone with even team performance and multiple individual winners including Doug Amey and Verna Hagger, who set a girls broad jump record of 15 ft 2 in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo Centre
Gladstone
Jamestown
Peterborough
Peter Getoman
Doug Amey
Dob Fosdike
Verna Hagger
Jouwn Hams
Verna Flagger
Indies
Tleees
Peterborough Gra
Bob Fosdike
Verna Jasger
Judith Harmer
Joan Hams
Trevor Bretaz
Ross McLennan
Four Points of a Good Cough Remedy
An advertisement extols HEENZO COUGH REMEDY as meeting four criteria: fast care, safety for all ages, economy, and pleasant use. It claims 100 percent score on these points and promotes a bottle costing 2 shillings to make a pint of remedy for coughs, colds, croup, bronchitis, sore throats, and influenza.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Port Germein
H. J. Dickson
C. O. Geddes
Wongyarra
T. R. Stephens
J. C. Me. Callum
Yarrowie
J. M. Hillam
Baroota
W. J. 5. Bowman
W. L. Arthur
W. J.S. Holman
Telowie
Georgetown
Gordon Simallacombe
H. Martin
P. J. Schwerdt
M. Frank Page
Kevin Noonan
H. Wakefield
Sgt. Hynes
G.P.D
Barney Phillie
H. C. Bird
G. D. Inglis
A. Shephardson
Salisbury
Miss Shepherdson
P. Hiskey
Miss M Bourke
Hammond
National Library of Australia
A. M. Thomas
Memorial Hospital
Woodville
GA. Thomas
Justice Association
A. E. Thomas
E. Durrant
Huddleston
R. M. McNiel
John Smith
Geoff Pope
Ben Weston
Holiays
Gladstone Diggers’ Carnival
Flinders Football Association
Pedinga
Port Adelaide
W. J. Abell
North
Woola
Crystal Cveok Masonic Lodge
Mrs. L. Rohrlach
Gladstone Agricultural Bureau
Gladstone Methodist
Clothing For
Europe
Northern Areas Football Association
Rior
Wayvers
Delegates Meeting
Northern High Schools
The
Areas Express
Eudunda
M. C. Ryan’s
Kelvinator
Suckner
Buckner
General Farm
fiork@t garden
Kiers
Backer
Werigator
Levin §C. Ltd. (Inc
G.F.C
Matthews
Matthews Emporium
John S. Wurm, M.P.S
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