Car Collides With Bull Near Spalding in Late Night Crash
A car driven by John Norton of Spalding struck a bull at 2 AM on August 31 while returning from a Euromina dance. Norton received facial stitches at Clare Hospital. Justin Fahey was treated at Jamestown Hospital for a sprayed ankle. Other passengers were shaken but unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Norton
Spalding
Heather
Jean Norton
Ken Dunn
Justin Fahey
Eugene Fahey
Don Malycha
Jim Kerins
Pat Shane
Euromina
Clare Hospital
Mr. Norton
Jamestown Hospital
Old Scholars Defeat Pres. & Bapt In Semi Final
Old Scholars beat Pres. & Bapt 35 to 31 in Saturdays semi final. Best players were V Steggal and M McInerney. I Cooper J Gribble among losers. Goalthrowers L Glasson 15 and R Jeffs 20 led scorers. Grand final set for High School Count Saturday September 9 at 2 pm with Old Scholars facing Methodist. Trophies to be presented by Mrs Wisnevske after the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Scholars
Pres
Bapt
V. Steggal
M. McInerney
I. Cooper
J. Gribble
L Glasson
R. Jeffs
J. Gribbie
C. Kelly
Methodist
Wisnevske
Laura Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting in August
The Laura Bowling Club met in the Mayor's Parlour on Friday August 25 with the 1943-44 balance sheet and minutes adopted. President J.3 Wurm noted last season's activities and the deaths of Reynolds and secretary J.H. Teakle. Officers were elected including L Lehmann as President and J Chandler as secretary. The club voted to affiliate with the North Western Bowling Association for 1944-45 and set subscriptions at £2 with pro rata for new members. A £1 1/ donation to J Chandler was approved and Rose Memorial funds were discussed with £8 10s raised to date. opening of 1944/5 season left to management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bowling Club
J. 3. Wurm
Reegret
Reynolds
J.H. Teakle
L. Lehmann
F. E. Rix
W.hh. Phiddian
E. Hanley
J. H. Chandler
R. Fuller
Messrs
F. Walter
W. Baldock
V. W. Biesing
H. R. Lines
J. Reichstein
J. Chandler
Rose
R. J. Rose
W. W. Blesing
Rainfall short and fire protection progress in Wirrabara Forest
August rainfall fell to 50 points with the year under 11 inches as cold dry conditions slow grass growth. The Forest Dept completed this season's fire protection program with about 200 miles of cleared breaks, including a contour plough up to Flinders Range. LAC Stan Hunt returns from northern postings and a small homecoming party with games singing and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Dept
Flinders Range
Lac
Battle Station
B. J. Humt
Fire at Laura Destroys Hay Shed and Burns Owner
A fire at North Laura on Saturday around 2 30 pm started when two boys played with matches igniting a straw shed. Mr E Munchenberg watched to save a six ton hay stack but could not prevent damage. Firefighters with kinap back sprays and a Laura Milling Co power spray saved about four tons of hay. Mr Munchenberg suffered a severe burn on his left arm and was treated at Laura Hospital by Dr Tassie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Munchenberg
North
Laura
Laura Milling Co
Munchenberg
Laura Hospital
T. W. Tassie
Gladstone Sub-Branch Ball At Institute
The annual ball in aid of the Gladstone sub-branch was held at the Institute on August 31 with a large attendance. Proceeds amounted to 21 pounds. Mesdames Roy Abell and J A Francis arranged iceland poppies and daffodils in Memorial hall. Mrs B Shetlat convener of supper and music by the Andrew Sisters orchestra. Mr Wock Brown was born, secty.
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Gladstone
Institute
Iceland
Roy Abell
J. A. Francis
B. Shetlat
Champion of Champions North Honors at Season's End
Mr. M. Chandler won the champion of champions in the North. Mr. L. G. Lehman thanked the members for electing him president and the secretary for his assistant Mr. J. Chandler for help during the past season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Chandler
North
L. G. Lehman
Secetary
J. Chandler
Jamestown Council Acts on Drought and Local Needs
The Jamestown council, led by Mayor Es T Daly, discusses drought relief through garnering chaff supply from the Government and acquiring chippings from the Highways Dept. They hear reports on rail disruption, Wirth's Circus damages, gravesite fees, and authorize staff leave, tool orders, and road work. The group urges water-system and railway improvements and seeks federal and state action for local industry and infrastructure.
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Miller
Jamesown
W. L. Palmer
Highways Dept
Irvine Street Bridge
Wirth
Works
Hewett
Ayr Street Bridge
Clif
Adams
Thomas
Hewett's
Gordon
Cr. Wisnevske
Cr. Harper
Cr. Adams
Wirth's Circus
Harper
Jamestown
Crs
Wenham
Dr. Harper
Cr. Gordon
Cr. Wenham
Farewell to Mr and Mrs Middleton at Canowie Belt hall
One of the largest gatherings in years assembled at the Canowie Belt hall on September 1 to honour Mr and Mrs Middleton as they prepare to move to Adelaide. Guests included School Committee presider Mr Kitschke and Speaker Rev J Gibson with numerous locals presenting a leather case.
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Middleton
Canowie Belt Hall
Adelaide
Kitschke
R. Lloyd
J. ©. Gibson
Messrs. C. Burton
N. Jamieson
A. D. Bray
V.dc
Mesdames R. T’'Anson
J. Pearce
Yarcowie
Phyl McInerney
Josephine O'Loughlin
R. Anson M,c
K. Noll
Nela Brooks
J. Brooks
Coursing Club Holds Second Meeting and 12-Dog Stake
The Cal towie Coursing Club held its second meeting on August 26. Winsome Honey owned by K Gill won first place with Lorraine Gay owned by M Maynard as runner up. Results cover three rounds with Winsome Honey prevailing in the final over Lorraine Gay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
K. Gill
Honey
M. Maynard
Lorraine Gay
J. Ireland
C. C. Barker
P. R. McCallum
Keflar
Pigh
Lara Lassa
Dawn Special
Pegawin
Kefalia
Tip
Silver Musquash
Manaloo Maid
Clayton
Bonny Colleen
Keilar Dawn
Kefalin
Manatoo Maid
Winsome Honey
Witsome Honey
Lord Taine Gay
Gladstone High School Concert Draws Crowded House
Gladstone High School staged a successful concert at the Institute with students, visiting artists Sable Grivell Lorraine Evans and Gwen Smallacombe featuring elocution toe dancing solos and sketches by Landers Read White Reichstein and others. The headmaster M J Pyne praised the turnout and £37 takings amid choir and operetta highlights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone High School
Institute
M. J. Pyne
Sable Grivell
Lorraine Evans
Gwen Smallacombe
Leo Landers
Max Read
Stan White
Trevor Reichstein
Brenda Blesing
Imelda Searle
Roy Smallacombe
Rem Pyne
Maureen O'Neill
Alan Wharton
Gwen Saunders
J. OC. Thomson
Rhonda Shillabeer
Pyne
L. Liersch
McLeay
E. Gurney
Crystal Brook Bowling Club Annual Meeting Report
The meeting led by Mr H Prest reviewed the season and noted four member deaths Edgar Smart Edward Kiely Herbert Teakle and George Miell. Officers elected include J Forgan P B O Shaughnessy H J Frith and B Weston with H B Chapman as president and W J Dawson as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Prest
H. H. Pavy
Ben Weston
B. Weston
H. B. Chapman
B. H. K. Baker
W. Govan
TD. II
W. J. Dawson
W. J. Abell
A. Mathews
H. J. Frith
S. Threadgold
P. S. O’shaughnessy
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited announces price changes
The firm notes high milk and cream supply due to cow feed and abnormal season, places Golden North Butter in freezers for potential shortage, and reports reduced government butter subsidy effective Sept 1. It lists Egg and Poultry price changes and offers cold storage services with sale of Cleon Apples and Jonathans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden North
Chaff Distribution Muddled and Delayed
The Daily Press and Wireless Broadcasts note that Tasmanian chaff imported for this state will go through the Chaff Merchants Association in Adelaide and the Department of Agriculture. Inquiries yield no clear remuneration details for country distributors, leaving distribution vague and causing delays as stockowners await small lots for one or two cows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tasmania
Tasthanis
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L. Ball
SAD
SPI
S.A. Gospel Extension Society
G.P.O
Clarkson Ltd
Rundle St
Wunderslind =Ltd
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Elder,Smith & Co. Ltd
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Geo. Wille & Go. Ltd
Gilbert Plans
Harris Scarfe Ltd
Grenfell St. Colten, Palmer and Preston
Eioreneepera Hardware
Timuer Merchants
National Library of Australia
Corporation OF Jamestown
Es T. Daly
Esa
J. R. G. Thomas
T. Harper
W. H. Adams
J. Wisnevske
EB. V. Clitt
S. Wenham
D. Ler. Boucaut
A. J. Skelton
A. C. W. Richardson
Belalie Agricultural Society
Victoria Park
Salvation Army Red Shield
RSA
Navy League
CWA
J. H. Williams
Clift
Baldwin
Wisneske
Baii
R. Schillier
FP. W. Mattner
P. McInerney
J. O'Loughlin
Heme
Port Pirie Convent
John
Peter Kitschke
Rostrevor
Laurence Middleton
Raaf
Crystal Brook Bowling Club
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
Ihlg
Jonathans
Lester's
Eric Portman
Hugh Williams
Googie Withers
Bernard Miles
Jane Withers
Henry Wilcoven
Patrick Brook
William Demarest
Ruth Donnelly
24 Minus Club
Lola Coogan
Bobby Breen
Baby Sandy
Alfalfa
Spanky McFarland
Johnny Doughboy
Inglis
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
Christian Science Monitor
the Monitor
The
Christian Science Publishing Society
New Zealand
Sydney
Australia
Christian Sciences Monitor
Ayear
McCormick-Deering
Britain
McCormick - Deering
McCormick- Deering
International Harvester
International Harvester Company OF Australia Pty
Brisbane
Melbourne
Nec
Perth
Nla
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