Jamestown Institute Adds 26 New Library Books
The Jamestown Institute announces 26 new books for its circulating library including The Case of the Hanging Rope Death for Dear Clara Release the Prisoner and Envoy Extraordinary A gift box of 30 books plus 30 new box books strengthens the collection New magazines arriving 45 fiction titles also added Suggestions for new books are invited and will be pursued if approved by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Bush
Clara
Q. Patrick
Oppenheim
Institutes
Jamestown District invites tenders on road works
The Jamestown District Council invites tenders by 5 pm on Thursday September 23 1937 for contracts on Black Rock Mannanarie Road No 5 grading 150 chains 60 ft wide and three spoon drains reconstruction. Caltowie Tarcowie Main Road No 8 gravelling contracts on Messrs Slattery sections. Kildea Heath rubbling. Stacey Butterick sections with specified metalling drains and break between sections. Specifications and tender forms at Clerk's Office. five pound deposit. lowest not guaranteed.
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Black Rock-Mannanarie
Yatina
Caltowie
Tarcowie
Messrs. J. & M. Slattery
Messrs. M. E. Stacey's
Butterick’s
District Council of Spalding Declares General Rate
At a meeting in Spalding on 3 September 1937 the District Council declared a general rate of eighteen pence in the pound on district assessments. All liable persons must pay the rate to District Clerk N Cook at the District Office Spalding.
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Spalding
Light testing by optician in several towns
Mr. R. O Connor, certified by government exam, will conduct light testing at multiple hotels this month. Gladstone Commercial Hotel on Wednesday Sept 22 from 10 to 12, Georgetown Hotel Sept 25 from 12 to 3, Galnare Hotel Sept 29 from 3:30 to 8, Brinkworth Hotel Sept 30 from 2:30 to 7, and Brinkworth Hotel October 1 from 10 to 1.
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R. O'Connor
Gladstone
Georgetown
Galnare
Brinkworth
Thurs
Mary Jane Ninnis Dies at 82 in Hillside Residence
Mrs. Mary Jane Ninnis aged 82, wife of the late Thomas Ninnis of Mannanare on Broken Hill, died on September 2 at the residence of Mr and Mrs H C Pribilla Hillside North Bundualeer.
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Ninnis
H. C. Pribilla
Hillside
North Bundualeer
Mary Jane Ninnis
Thomas Ninnis
Mannanare
Broken Hill
Church Notices Reserve Clergy and Service Times
Church of England notices list Rev A White Th L Trinity XVI at St Alban’s Gladstone with celebrant The Lord Bishop and evening service at 7 p m Georgetown Evensong 7 p m Methodist Jamestown 111 OK MGC Rev Mahoney Belalie North 3 5 Rev Mahoney.
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Rev
A. White
Th.l
Trinity XVI
St. Alban's
Gladstone
H. C. Celebrant
the Lord Bishop
A.m
Georgetown
Jamestown and Canowie Church Hours Listed
Schedule shows St. James Jamestown at 11 a.m. and St Mary Magdalenes Canowie at 9 30 a.m. Pastor K J Chatfield Jamestown at 11 and 7. Canowie Belt service at 3 p.m.
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St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
William Shields
Jamestown
Canowie Belt
St. James
H.C
St. Mary Magdalenes
Canowie
K. J. Chatfield
Jamestown Social Notes Highlight Local Visitors
Jamestown hosts a string of visitors and arrivals including Curyer and Moroney family members, Sister Anderson at James town Hospital, Dr Prendagast taking over St James Parish, and Harslett opening a private hospital in Hadatone. Regulars Souter and Opie families also feature with work and council links.
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Sister Anderson
Jamestown Hospital
Sister Fogden
Sydney
T. M. Harslett
Port Street
Hadatone
5. Downing
John Stewart
Harslett
Cadzow" Hospital
Gladstone
Gladstone Golf Club Sept results and finals note
Results from September 4 at Gladstone Golf Club include Herman Trophy quarter final L H Darwent defeating R Thompson 3 and 2. Four ball stroke results list pairs and scores, with next Saturday set for the Final round of the Points Trophy Competitions.
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L. H. Darwent
R. &. Thompson
G. Thomson
N. Campbell
J. N. Roberts
W. McKnight
R. Hardy
Fitzsimmons
8. G. Coe
J. Spotswood
J. R. Page
EB. Creber
L. Creber
The Bishop Returns to Adelaide with Plans for Priest Recruitment
Dr R Thomas D D returns to Adelaide aboard the 8 8 Chitral after months in England seeking priests for the Diocese. He will celebrate the 8 am Eucharist at St Alban's on Sunday and a future welcome is anticipated, with date to be decided.
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R. Thomas
Adelaide
Chitral
England
St. Alban's
Port Adelaide Saturday meets at Albert Park shows tough card
Hy droplane and All Fortune headline a crowded program with hurdles featuring Koke King Evander and Marina Laas. Challa Hdep lists Sweet Aloes Alessio and Silver Dash while Quality Stakes highlights Cushla Counter Patrol and Earl Sion. Stepelechasers Flat presents National Deb Erlend Blue Flint. Quebec Welter features Grecian Princess Desert Flight and Ben's Report. Flying Hoop includes Wrycela Ashridge and Merrymaker.
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Port Adelaide
King Ola
Hydroplane
All Fortune
Koke King
Evander
Marina Laas
Sweet Aloes
Alessio
Silver Dash
Cushla
Counter Patrol
Earl Sion
Erlend
Blue Flint
Quebec
St Alban's Fete Opens at Parish Hall Gladstone
The annual St Alban's Fete opened last Friday in Gladstone Parish Hall. Miss E. B. Hughes of Hackney opened the event and Mrs Hughes praised the church and its interior improvements. Pianist Miss B Campbell of St Pirie performed to appreciative applause. Little Betty Kidd delivered bouquets to Mrs Hughes and Miss Campbell. The Ladies Guild reported good profits though overall takings slightly below last year, with funds benefiting the church. The evening dance was a success, marking a pleasant close to the day.
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Gladstone
E. B. Hughes
Hackney
B. Campbell
St. Pirie
Betty Kidd
Gladstone Spring Show Arrangements In Place For September Event
Plans advance for the Gladstone Spring Show to be held Friday September 24 with fine seasonal conditions promising a strong display of flowers fruit and vegetables. Highlights include citrus fruit varieties from Beetaloo Valley by J Halse the largest showcase yet. trophies for iceland poppies and garden flowers. a top fancywork trophy by F C Grubb. thirteen cookery trophies and schoolwork exhibits in Memorial Hall. The show opens officially by W S Bennett with entries due September 23 to secretary L G Harris.
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Gladstone
Beetaloo Valley
J. Halse
Halse
W. Cook
H. B. Mc.Lachlan
F. C. Grubb
W. S. Bennett
L. G. Harris
Pirie Rifle Club defeats Gladstone by fifty four points
Pirie Rifle Club beat Gladstone in a Saturday match by 54 points. R. H. Sampson won the champion pin with 99 of 100, missing only an inner on the final first-round shot and making a possible in the second round. Captains led their teams. top scorers were noted for each side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pirio Rifle Club
Gladstone
R. H. Sampson
Georgetown Rainfall Gaugings Question
A letter to the editor questions Georgetown Post Office rain gauges being unreliable. The writer notes townspeople recorded higher rainfall in recent rains and asks if placing the district gauge among trees skews readings. Farmers fear land values rely on inaccurate district averages and urge correct placement of the instrument.
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Georgetown
From Out the Past Sep 1927 News Highlights
Notices record C A Smallacombe appointed to peace commission and Gunner A H Smith wounded in France now hospital in England. 1907 Oak of Georgetown Druids concert featured multiple performers. 1897 Diamond Jubilee South Australia rep R Sampson returns. Bible Society officers named. 1877 Gladstone Jamestown railway sleepers arrive. mathete ground marked. juvenile concert participants listed. farewell dinner for H A Galloway before Tasmanian departure.
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A. H. Smith
Huddlestone
France
England
Gladstone and
Jamestown
Mathete
Gladstone
Tess Tay
Mesers, Hoar & Co
Heenzo Cough Remedy Ad Attracts Australian Buyers
For twenty years Australians have saved money making their own cough and influenza remedy with Heenzo. A two shilling bottle of concentrated Heenzo added to water yields a large supply of chest and throat remedy, praised for purity suitable for babies and adults alike.
Gladstone Croquet Club Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Gladstone Croquet Club held its annual meeting on Saturday and elected officers: President Mrs J Fisher. Vice President Mrs B A Gale. Secretary Mrs H C Bennett. Treasurer Mrs H Lines. Captain Mrs C Read. Vice Captain Mrs W Shephard. Selection Committee consists of Captain, Vice Captain, Secretary and Mrs L Sarcent as emergency.
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Gladstone
J. Fergusson
J. Dixon
Mr. Sims
Mr. Maley
Messrs
Gladstone Croquet Club
Mra. J
Fisher
B A. Gale
H. C. Bennett
H. Lines
Mra. C. Read
W. Shephard
Beulah Agricultural Society Working Bee Prepares Show
The Be Jalle Agricultural Society invites co members to a working bee at Victoria Park on Friday October 8. The event starts at 9 am with lunch provided. Shovels brooms rakes and bars needed, all hands urged to assist the annual show preparations.
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Be Jalle Agricultural Society
Wednessay
Victoria Park
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Ladstone
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