Jamestown Leaders Named in Local Water District
John Souter is listed as President and W. J. Surford as Secretary of the local water district in Jamestown. The notice names the governance roles and city location.
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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Sep 06, 1935
Page
4
John Souter is listed as President and W. J. Surford as Secretary of the local water district in Jamestown. The notice names the governance roles and city location.
An article recalls Leontine Wold's visit to Pavish Te Ghidstone, noting reception by local families and the impact on South American trade. It covers New Zealand connections, Buenos Aires scenery, and export topics including wool and pigs, with mentions of Sputforst, Pascoe, and Campbell in agricultural shows and lectures.
The Gladstone Rifle Club held a competition last Sunday with many members in attendance. Palmer won the event with strong scores amid a busy day that saw shooters like Hinton and Woody contribute solid results and a note on star shooters and attendance at the local range.
A Gladstone Liberal and Country League meeting at the Institute last Friday heard talks on Federal and State matters. H. M. Pascoe presided. officers elected include President H. M. Pascoe, Hon Secretary and Treasurer M. Blick, and Auditor C. O. Bennett. Delegates to Conference named H. M. Pascoe, W. S. Bennett, G. M. Black, W. Hancock, M. K. Slatling. A women's launch group was proposed.
A domestic care note promotes Mirpil as a remedy to rough sore hands from housework. It urges using Mirpil to keep hands soft and lovely amid daily chores.
Jamestown led 63 16 at half and 83 16 after three quarters before a late rally by Gladstone. Key players included Jamestown’s Louiles McPherson Styfour Mall McCarthy Curver and Gladstone’s Jatfer E Le sue Growden O Uea K Gulu. Postmatch comments praised the fair spirit and exciting play with strong umpiring by Chaplin.
Belalie defeats Yarcowie 8 7 to 7 12 in a tight finish at Yousuhitague. Belalie led most of the game before Yarcowie’s late rally, with Lindeay again failing to satisfy on umpiring. Dempsey wins the Association medal. Nankervis presents the award.
Auditor General estimates Holden's motor body works relocation would cost SA 4,400,000 a year and add 9,000 to ration lists while leaving 13 000 unemployed. Authors argue to expand home demand via productive jobs and a stronger secondary industry base to lift both employment and primary producers.
The annual sail of the 9th Light Horse Regiment at the Gladstone Institute on August 29 drew about 300 guests from Jamestown Port Pirie Laura Crystal Brook and Georgetown. Decorations in green and gold with swords crossed in windows and green lamp shades were praised and a silver cup was presented to Corporal W T Hackworth for best section at the Salisbury camp. Major B C Jarvis Mrs Hu7 Harslett Capt H T Harslett and Lieut J B Wilson led proceedings with music by Carnell's Port Pirie Orchestra and a banquet supervised by several organizers.
A large meeting of wheatgrowers at Guinare on Friday August 23 backed bulk handling. The group urged the State Government to grant a charter to a bulk handling company and to extend railway and harbour facilities. A Adelaide meeting was planned for Slow Week to push the proposal.
An enthusiastic Jamestown meeting formed a Riding Club with W Jowson as chairman. Officers include Patron W Baynes President W Jordon Vice President Neil McLeod Secretary Jeof McLeod Master J Datwood Deputy Masters H McLeod T Brown and a Ladies Committee. Membership fee fixed at 2. Many residents attended in riding attire and cars lined Baynes property.
The Annual Catholic Wattle Ball was held at Washpool Hall on August 27 with huge attendance from Adelaide Spalding and Jamestown. Decorations featured brightly colored stocks and wattles. Miss Agnes Noonan and Mr N Sullivan won a competition along with Miss Gertie Erwin and Mr S Dickcom. Music by G and A Noonan F Court. Hosts included Mrs Peter Fox and MCs J Trevorrow L Wilson K Eva in Martin and Shane. Secretary duties were efficiently handled by Mr Martin Mannion.
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