Crystal Brook Defeats Jamestown In Northern Areas Final
About 300 spectators attended the Gladstone final where Crystal Brook beat Jamestown by 22 points to advance to the September 9 Grand Final against Wirrabara. Crystal Brook dominated with strong goalkicking from Gale and O Loughlin while Lock and Gunn starred. Best players included Lock, Gunn, Jacobi, Flavel for Crystal Brook and Gilmore, Carmichael, McCann for Jamestown. Martin of Crystal Brook received a trophy as most useful player.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Wirrabara
Eams
Magpies
Lock
Gunn
Gilmore
Carmichael
McCann
Reds
Brooks
B. Lock
R. Gunn
Jacobi
Flavel
G. Gale
Sims
Martin
O'Brien
Goodes McCarthy
Clark
Gladstone Rifle Club All Day Shoot Winners Named
At Gladstone range a Saturday shoot produced small attendance due to bad weather and conditions. P. A. Lines won the Ted White Championship trophy and the Hullseye Trophy while Ken Flavel took the special prize and R. H. Coe Trophy for bullseyes. Matches covered scores at 200 to 900 yards with Lines, D. Flavel, K. Flavel, H. T. Harslett and M. Prior among top scorers. aggregate results list Lines 284, Flavel 297, Lines 265 in the Ted White Championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
P. A. Lines
Ted. White
Ken Flavel
R. E. Lines
R. H. Coe
D. Flavel
K. Flavel
H. T. Harslett
BP. A
M. Prior
Pr. A. Lines
I. Flavel
TL. T. Harslett
G. Coe
PLA
H. Morris
Hest
L. A. Lehmann
Ted White
D. Pavel
War Declaration Speech Receives Empire Support Across Nations
In September 1939 Britain and its Empire declared war on Germany. Prime Minister Chamberlain spoke to the Empire, followed by Mr Menzies of Australia and King George addressing loyal subjects. Canada and New Zealand affirmed solidarity. The piece frames war as defense of liberty and justice against Hitler while urging courage and unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Commonwealth of Nations
Germany
England
Mr. Chamberlain
Empire
Menzies
Australia
Poland
Hitler
Britian
France
George
Canada
New Zealand
Wedding at Jamestown Methodist Church
Jean Thomas and Clarence Lloyd wed at Jamestown Methodist Church with Rev. J J Mahoney officiating. The ceremony featured pink cyclamen decor and bridal attire of white silk net over taffeta with lily of the valley accents. Relatives hosted after, with traveling wear in magnetic blue and fox fur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Methodist Church
Jean
J. R. G. Thomas
North Parade
Jamestown
Clarence
F. §. Lloyd
J. J. Mahoney
Phyllis Thomas
Beryl Thomas
Lindsay
Gordon Lloyd
C. Cooper
G. Thomas
Zroomsman
London
Obituary: William Hunter Dies at Jamestown
The late Mr. William Hunter died at Jamestown on August 28. Born January 10, 1858 at Honeysuckle Park near Clare, he lived much of his life in Clare and Jamestown, worked in farming and contracting, and married Catherine Leonard in 1888 at Yarcowie. Survived by a widow, three sons and two daughters, five grandchildren. Funeral held Tuesday with attendances from old friends. Rev Father Kaneavy officiated.
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William Hunter
Jamestown
Honeysuckle Park
Clare
Edward
Margaret Hunter
Belalie
Ben Williams
Yarcowie
Catherine Leonard
Thomas
Hoon
Father Kaneavy
Agricultural Outlook Report Sees Near Ideal July Conditions
E L Orchard reports July weather largely ideal for crops and pastures with alternating rain and sunshine aiding growth. Frosts and spring conditions boost cereal paddocks, and autumn sown Inverne paddocks show even germination promising higher carrying capacity. Lucerne pastures respond to autumn cultivation, and fallows and weed control improve soil cleanliness as fringe country forage remains steady for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.L. Orchard
Lucerne
Coursing Meet At Plumpton Grounds Sees Narrow Finals
The fourth season meeting at Plumpton Grounds yielded two main stakes won by C. R. Hannan of Port Pirie with Okdene and A. W. Angel of War nertown with Gallant Star. Saplings saw first runs, two kills reported, and strong hare activity under officials P. Daly, Jack Smith, and W. Goodes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plumpton Grounds
C. R. Hannan
Port Pirie
Okdene
A. Angel
Warnertown
Gallant Star
J. Fahey
W. Richardson
P. Daly
Jack Smith
W. Goodes
Perce
Gift
Bridal Veil
Pekina Lad
Fair Harvest
Lass O’more
Susie
Lady Dordos
Ebon Lassie
Fay
Lass O'More
Ebon Lassie Okdene
Ted Tiger
Sunny Sheen
Minda
Pride
Bob Boy
Dickie Bird
Dutchie Dan
A. W. Angel
Fay Andy
P. Bradock
Sunny Boy
Bela
Ensign
Piretta
Megers
Cox and Weatherald
Enterprise-Nalemba
Mr. H
Hacklin
W. B
Golden Belle
Hesagift-Belle Collins
Bitch Saplings
Bonny Louise
Jan O'More
Kefalin
Colleen
Sermon Notes Warn of Dark Powers Driving World War
A Time and Tide excerpt from a Western German non Catholic church describes a sermon warning that sinful powers and Satan threaten humanity with a sea of blood. The piece notes officers and soldiers present and mentions Pastor Neimoeller possibly facing suffering, with the warning drawn from The Expository Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Gibson
Jamestown
God
Elouda
Satan
Neimoeller
Expository Times
Final Pool Payment To Wheat Growers
The fourth and final payment to growers for the 1983/39 wheat pool is fixed at 13d per bushel and will be distributed to Certificate holders on Thursday September 14. Total distributions from the season’s pool amount to 2 29d per bushel after freight. The pool’s total distribution exceeds the season’s highest open market quotation, after agents’ commission is considered, equating to 2/4.06d per bushel on a seaboard truck basis, while the top open market quotation was 2/4 per bushel on six days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard
Gladstone District Council Meeting Seeks Surveyor General Advice
September 1 1939 meeting notes drive road policy requests including a proposed Boogoolee to Gladstone township name change. Debates over union preference for road work staffing, emergency defence sub committee plans, hawker stand at cattle yards, and park fountain repairs. Health board to review cleansing systems for utensils at local bars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook Hospital
Minister of Agriculture
L. G. Dept
A.W.A
Diamond Bros
L. E B. Catford
Catford
Dr. Black
Potter
Hundred of Boogoolee
Dr. Potter
Cr. Hillam
Mr. Cockburn
Cr. Black
Tost
Cr. Nourae
Crs
Black
Hillam
Deeble
Page
Nourse
Cr. Potter
Cr. Nourse
Booyoolee
Gladstone
Cr. Hilliam
G. R. Parrott
A.N.A
Cross Street
Cr. Page
Cr. Flack
Tresylva Park
Pt. Street
Carrie
J. Stewart
Francis
U.S.L
State Emergency Civil Defence Council
Messrs
Thistleton, Berryman and
Shawhen
St. John’s Ambulance
L. G. Association
Board of Health
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Majora Paint
Majora
Majo
RA Speed Enamel
Mowar Matthews Emporium
Forgan
J. & R. Forgan Limited
Crystal Brook and
A.C. Read - Gladstone
Motor Garage
Buick
Pontiac
Chevrolet
H. V. McKay Massey Harris Pty
New Zealand Insurance Co. Ltd
Castrol Oil
Capitol
Oakland
Commonweal Savings Bankot Busta
National Library of Australia
Northern Areas Football Association
Gale
A. Gale
O'Loughlin
Laubsch
Gladstone Rifle Club
4. Morris
S. G. Coe
Lloyd—Tiomab
Middle and Upper North
Lawries Radio Services
Radiola & Superelliot Cycles
J. F. O'Neill
J. R. Potter
G. M. Black
R. Hillam
J. G. Deeble
M. H. Page
W. Nourse
Mr. C. Budge
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