Death of Mr Thomas Francis Jones Gladstone Patriarch
Obituary notes Mr Thomas Francis Jones a longtime Gladstone resident born Watervale 1850. He served as a railway station figure, ran a carrying business, and held key roles in Freemasonry Oddfellows Jockey Club and forest lodge. Funeral held with Foresters and Oddfellows services. survivors include children in WA and Gladstone and 12 grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Francis Jones
Port Street
Gladstone
Jones
Watervale
F. Jones
J. S. Coles
Julyard
Margaret D. Gardner
William Gardner
Clare
Gladstone Freemason Lodges
Great Northern
Laura Jockey Club
Laura
Forest Lodge
Gladstone Oddfellows Lodge
M.A
Father North
A. White
Foresters Service
O. Bennett
Oddfellows
H. W. Bennett
Francis W. Jones
Walter J. Jones
West Australia
Bertram A. Jones
Leslie T. Jones
A. B. Pinch
Amy
Dora Jones
Clydesdale sire gains fame as Maitland buyer shows enterprise
Notable entrant Mr F J Lin of Dunlop Farm driven by Maitland origins imports Taliska Johnny a three-year-old entire. The horse by Cockpen from Molly Douglas traces to Duuure Footprint signaling value to the district. Rainfall reaches 133 points easing drought fears as crops flourish. The Highways Dept widens main road toward Gladstone ahead of bitumising. Local clubs and politics show activity with cross-town ping pong rivalry and Liberal Country League interest in the Rocky River plebiscite. A brief tale notes a Yacka area cat using milk board tactics with Dieters Separator milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ping Pons
Gladstone
Oswald House Club
Liberal Country League
Rocky River District
Failies
G. Nancarrow
Western Australia
Jones
Yacka
Ani
Bt Mary's Tennis Club dances for new courts in Georgetown
The Bt Marys Tennis Club held a dance in the Hall last Saturday evening to raise funds for the new tennis courts. Mrs C J Rife and Miss K Bond provided phono music with W A Jones, Marindy, and J Phillis on accordion. The event drew a good crowd and was reported successful in every way. Local stock owners and breeders attended the Crystal Brook Show featuring horse, sheep, and jumper events with winners noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bt. Mary's Tennis Club
Dans Tos
C.J. Rife
K. Bond
W. A. Jones Marindy
J. Phillis
Aml
Hd Wei
Crystal Brook
Sheen
Lane
J. Martin Twa
Mr. G. Permeeived
R. W. Lehmann
Wages Questioned as Foreman Says Farewell
A foreman consoles Pat on leaving the works. wages are okay but Pat feels guilty, fearing he's taking a horse out of a job. The exchange centers on job security and personal conscience as the departure is discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gladstone Business Directory
Graham
General Hardware and Fancy Goods Stores
Ravyduine
A. D. Cornish
Booleroo
Jamestown
Institute
Wirrabara
John Martin & CO
Fisk Radiola Universal
Fisk Radiol
Hear
Dr R
Georgetown
Galnare
Lawrie’s Radio-Electrical Services
Main Street
Phyllis Cook
Sydney
David Jones
A. C. Masters
BAKER
Confectioner & Pastrycook
Sydney W. Thomson
Univ. Adel
Thura
C. Brook
J. L. Herman
Port Victoria
West End
Highways Dept
HF. Holmes
Fruiterer
Greengrocer
Main ST
E. A. Gale & Sons Builders
Contakers
A Gladstone
Anntveanaff
Vauxhall
H. T. Harslett
Oldsmobile
Bedford
R. J. Finlayson, Ltd
Gladstone Hotel
Ern Cohen
Auburn and
Wallaroo
P. R. Bradock
the Booyoolie Hotel
Jack Page
Phone
Naturn Beer
Wirst Vans Meala
A. R. Turley
J. W. Norman
Colwaring
Gladstone Pharmacy
P.O. Box
JM Stewart
Gladsteel
Kmanship
Eley Bros
General Blacksmiths
Gladstens
Aleo Electric Welding
E. Yates
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