Unconditional Surrender by Italy Reported by News Broadcast
News broadcast Thursday morning announced the unconditional surrender of Italy, a major Allied victory. Also reported were the destruction of 14 damaged aircraft over Darwin and progress of the Christmas hamper appeal in Gladstone, with 39 hampers collected to date and about £20 raised by local events.
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Italy
Darwin
FECEF
Gladstone
J. A. Flavel
A. C. Read
Ballantyne
A. Treasure
G. Mellen
Jean Evans
Mavis Hynes
J. H. Evans
Leitmann
L. Eweng
G.C. Sandow
M. B. Cook
W. Tyler
J. C. Pearce
Dean and Leath Lock
Wirrabara Red Cross plans second hand sale in October
Wirrabara Red Cross branch to hold a second hand sale in October with items donated by residents. Mesdames P R Phillis and C Zwat coordinating contact. Mr Lewis E Karger of Laura to conduct sale offering advice. Also note Grand Catholic Ball September 14 at Laura Town Hall with Laura Orchestra and homemade supper.
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Wirrabara Red Cross
Wirrabara
Red Cross
Mesdames
P. R. Phillis
C. Zwat
Lewis E. Karger
Laura
Laura Town Hall
Laura Orchestra
Gladstone Soldier Paratrooper Bradock Remains Active
Gladstone learns Gunner Douglas Bradock AIF eldest son of Mr and Mrs P R Bradock landed as a paratroop near Lae this week. He is 26, born in Broken Hill, moved to Gladstone as a child, attended local schools, worked in wood and wheet yard, and played for the Gladstone football team. His brother Keith Bradock also serves.
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Gladstone
Douglas Bradock
Wheatyard
Lae
Fwmre
Pte
Keith Bradock
Memorial to late Mr W Hancock by Gladstone District Council
At a fortnightly meeting the Gladstone District Council formed a committee to decide on a memorial for the late Mr W Hancock. J F O'Neill was named chairman and J Thomson secretary. A cemetery memorial and public subscriptions were proposed, with pound for pound subsidies considered. A £5 donation came from Mrs M A Cockburn.
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Gladstone
W. Hancock
Meaers
J. F. O'Neill
J. @. Deeble
W. H. Cockburn
J.C. Thomson
H. M. Pascoe
L. Harris
Noonan Injured Catching Horse in Georgetown Fractured Thigh
In Georgetown Mr PBJ Noonan, a well known district figure, was kicked while attempting to catch a horse. He dragged himself 35 yards to the road and lay there 45 minutes before help arrived. He was taken to Crystal Brook hospital and is reported comfortable with the thigh responding to treatment.
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PB J. Noonan
J.smith
Mr. Smith
Noonan
Q. Kerdrew
Cratal Brook
Noman
Crystal Brook Hospital
Tatent
Red Cross
Gutnare
B. J. Martin
A. Ssainders
H. Freeman
Meadames F. Acott
F. Smallacombe
Royal Institution For Blind
Georgetown
Weather and agriculture notes from Wirrabara forest
August rainfall reached 3.60 inches with 17.92 inches year to date. The month brought unusually cold weather with little frost. Locals question why the area was taken from Es cuimeaux while frost trees flower. Rosella parrots intrude on apricot buds as gardeners pray for relief. Beekeepers report strong wintering of bees and anticipate an early honey flow. Some districts have proclaimed a noxious weed named Salvat...
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Escuimeaux
Social Evening at Gladstone for Returning Soldiers
A well attended gathering at the Gladstone Tuesday hosted by J F O Neill in honor of Corporal Ray Robinson and Leading Aircraftman Rosy Summers on home leave. Speakers praised Robinsons exemplary life and wished Summers well, with cheques presented and hopes of future success.
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Gladstone Tnsktule
Cpl
Ray Robinson
Lac Rosy Summers
J. F. O'Neill
Chl
Robinson
Harslett
Roas
Howe
Brown
J. G
Pattie Whartor
Margaret ‘Thredgold
Romy Yates
iMaureen O'Neill
Jolly
J. C. Thomson
Jamestown High School Hosts Cinderella School Concert
Jamestown Institute Hall hosted Jamestown High School’s August 27 operetta Cinderella with W J Palmer presiding. Minister S W Jeffries and Mr H McDonald praised education progress, urged parental support, and presented certificates to students amid a festive finale with portraits, flowers, and gifts.
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Jamestown Institute
Jamesown High School
W. J. Palmer
TLS
Connell
S W, Jeffries
M.P
Hosking
A. D. McDonald
Palmer
Fenner
Gwenyth Symonds
iMavis Samuels
Ella Burton
Enid Collins
Patty Both
Lorna Wilmshurst
Maureen Cronin
Gerald Middleton
Bem
Pyne
Intermeiate Domestic
Arts
Barbara Ke
Flaxgrowers Meet At Laura Highlights Production Lectures
A September 2 gathering at Laura Town Hall brought Northern Flax Growers Association members and guests from Victoria and Waite Institute. Speakers including Mr Phipps and Dr Phipps discussed flax harvesting, machinery, and fibre production with lantern slides and field photos, followed by questions on growing and mill use.
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Laura Town Hall
W. F. Waist
Northern Plax Growers Association
Me. Phipps
Lii
Waite Institute
Lee
Victorian
Department of Agriculture
BL. Oo.chand
Prastor
Les
Phipps
Aintsone
Laney
Malluwea
Pips
Messrslee
Qyclind
Prarger
Australia
Caltowie Bowling Club Reports Growth and Plans
The Caltowie Bowling Club held its annual meeting on August 23 with M Holla presiding. Officers were elected including President B Tapp and treasurer N Charlie. Members increased to 34, with a £29 credit and £16 from patriotic efforts. They plan Roth Pennant matches with Gamestown and affiliated with NW. The Callowie Public School Committee noted three bridge and euchre tournaments to fund a wireless set, with prizes awarded and a cake raffle won by C Noonan.
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Caltowie Bowling Club
M. Holla
Shest
B. Tapp
G. Sambell
J. Smith
N. Charlie
N. Royal
Royall
Callowie Public School Committee
Lagies
L. Holland
D. M. Cavanetl
Éuchregenta
H. Catford
WJ. Nayda
C. M. McNaughton
Jamestown Golf Club Pairs Handicap Stroke Event Winners
The Jamestown Golf Club reported the pairs handicap stroke play on Saturday, won by AU Herde and Ben Evans with 149 net. Geo Fox and Eric Williams tied that score but the winners had the lower handicap. Stableford on Saturday was led by draws featuring Swann vs Usher and other matchups. A division 13 handicap and under prize donations were requested for Closing Day, with further results noting Mrs. Crowhurst and Mrs. Usher winning stroke competitions.
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AU Herde
Ben Evans
Anoter
Geo, Fox
Eric Williams
Herde
Evans
Stableford
B. Rehn
Swann
Usher
Clift
Both
Twelfbee
Royal
E. Clif
V. Holland Hatter
Walker
Pyney
Hannagan
McElroy
Gox
Crownist
McLennan
Set. Williams
Pena
Tully
Smith
Anthony
Evans Vy. Deering
Naismith
Rehny
Ben Evana
Mesdaies McLennay
Crowhurst
Jamestown CWA holds August meeting and delegates chosen
The Jamestown Branch CWA presided by Mrs O Brogan held an August meeting in the assembly room. Delegates Mrs Brogan and Mrs Orchard were appointed to the Executive Council meeting in Adelaide in September. A cake stall and roll up were planned for the Jamestown Show in October, and the White Elephant Shop to open on October 7. Donations of 41?0 to the Quorn CWA for meals to cops were noted. The meeting closed with afternoon activities led by Mrs Ferpuse and assisted by Mesdames Slattery Palkington Gilfillan and Miss Fetherstonhaugh.
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Jamestown
C.W.A
O. Brogan
Ferpuse
Mesdames M. Slallery
M. Palkington
G. Gilfillan
Fetherstonhaugh
Wool Market Update Shows Record Appraisals and Declines
Adelaide wool appraisement No 46 second for seaxe completed on Monday. Top price 234d. went to HL A Hall & Sons Corunna and other firms. Central Wool Board records show 14 million bales valued at £250 million to the British Government over four years, with 7,154,000 bales valued at £167 million in 1916–20. In 1891 Australia had 106 million sheep producing 634 million lbs of wool. 1942 saw 125 million sheep yield 1.122 million lbs, about 9 lbs per head. There are today 1500 varieties of revisions. a large wool carry-over is expected after the war, urging high utility and reasonable prices to compete with synthetics.
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Adelaide
Seaxe
HLA
Hall & Sons
Corunna
D. T. Hillam
Metrowe
Australia
Methodist team forfeits in high school war on Saturday
The Methodist team forfeited in a Saturday match on the High School court. The Old Scholars and Methodists were set to play in September at 5 pm with the season trophies presented by Mrs. E. J. C. Williams after the conclusion. Everyone is invited to attend a good match.
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UWBA
At & Pm
E. J. C. Williams
Laura Ice and Produce Coy Limited Promotes Golden North Butter and Poultry
Laura Ice and Produce Co Limited advertises Golden North Butter and cream products, noting high quality and government subsidies boosting dairying prospects. It invites farmers to forward cream and poultry, promises prompt monthly payments, and mentions trains arriving at Laura for delivery and cold storage before Christmas.
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Fowne Tyr
Golden North
Laura
Air Training Corps aims for youth war service by correspondence
The Air Training Corps forms part of the RAAE Reserve to provide youths aged 16 to 18 a path to full time service with the Royal Australian Air Force. It offers mathematics and science training, navigation and theory of flight, with books and postage covered, and camps at RAAF stations for practical instruction. Individuals can write to No 4 Cadet Wing, All Training Corps, JAM Building, King William Street, Adelaide, SA for details.
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The
Air Training Corps
RAAE
Ros
R.a.af
RAAF
All
JAM
King William Street
Adelaide
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Broadview
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Tom McGee
C. Lowrell
L. E. Ash
W. Cook
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W. BD. Pearce
MR. W. Hancock
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H. Medlin
B. Haskard
Cinderella
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Prince
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Herald
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Joan Murray
Joan Holmes
Audrey Adams
Pamela Denniz
Audrey Breing
Gordon Abbott
Workvier
Costumbra
Parents’ & Friends’ Association
Danting
J. C. Hatter
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Hatter
A. J
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Gray
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Ead
Caltowie
Jamestown Golf Club
Laura Ice and Produce Coy. Limited
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Pan
Lester
Jamestown Talkies
Billy the Kid
William Romney
Blally the Kid
Robert Young
Ruth Hussey
M. Landers
F. C. Hussey
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Silverside
York
Gladstone’s New Meat Emporium
Pearce’s
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