Northern breeders excel at Adelaide Royal Show
Northern stud breeders achieved numerous successes at the Adelaide Royal Show. Ashrose, Hallett’s Ram won the medium wool championship and grand champion. A R Bretag secured Warnes Challenge Cup and strong wool championships with Glenrest Mannanarie. Other winners included White Red Acres Yacka and Lehmann Fairview Georgetown in various strong wool and Merino classes. Ray Young Greenbank Port Pirie claimed Champion Boar with Para Wirra Lucky Major, totaling two championships, seven firsts, five seconds, and three thirds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Royal Show
Messrs. W. B. Ashby & Son
Ashrose
Hallett
Collinsville
A. R. Bretag
Glenrest
Mannanarie
Bretag
8. F. White
Red Acres
Yacka
RK. W. Lehmann
Fairview
Georgetown
Lamb
J. F. Martin
Woodleigh
Jamestown
Southdowns
Ram
L. T. J. Duffield
Wandearah
Ray Young
Greenbank
Port Pirie
Mr. Young
Woods Peppermint Cure Advertises Health Promise
Poem promotes Woods Great Peppermint Cure claiming children stay bright and healthy while adults may suffer coughs and colds though the remedy offers relief. The verse emphasizes laughter play and health as featured benefits.
Appila Show Highlights Trophies and Events
Splendid trophies donated for the Appila Show on Saturday September 27 include Champion Grand Merino Ram and Grand Champion Merino Ewe. Other prizes cover Most Valuable Ram and Ewe fleeces, and top points in Dairy Produce. A Lightning Football Premiership cup, Publican’s Booth tender, and a Grand Ball cap the day’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Appila
W. E. Lange
J. A. Lyons
M.P
G. J. Wurst
R. M. Harvie
R. R. Harvie
S. Condon
North Laura
Trainee nurses urged as Jamestown Hospital faces nurse shortage
The Jamestown Hospital warns the 1st October transfer will reduce staff to four nurses as two trainees move to Adelaide Hospital. Officials fear curtailed service and appeal to young ladies to consider nursing as a career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown Hospital
Adelaide Hospital
Accidents and Local Notes From Georgetown 1947
Georgetown notes recount three woodwork accidents. Alf Noll severed thumb joint at Gladstone, Ron Inglis injured thumb near Hallett and Rex Brown lost fingers in Adelaide ending a career. Also report Mrs. M J OBrien home after Gladstone Hospital care. Baptist Guild meets for Garden Fete planning with tea. Waterworks extends to Memorial playground. Clover Hill School property offered for sale by tender due 25th. Month records 198 points rainfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alf. Noll
Gladstone
Ron Inglis
Hallett
Jamestown
Rex Brown
Adelaide
M. J. O'Brien
Gladstone Hospital
Baptist Guild
N. L. Wellington
Clover Hill
Institute
Crystal Brook
Peter Palmer
Harry Pavy
J. Lanyon
Dawn Bradock
Lois Hewett
Fay Courtney
Eric Jarrett
Arthur Ransford
Ladies' Hospital Guild
E. Dunsford
Mesdames I. North
Quentin Davidson
D. Ward
M. P. O*callaghan
Crystal Brook Institute
Bro. D. U. Ward
Perc Cox
E. Greig
Dunsford
Margaret Cox
Mary Mary
Raelene Arbon
Clair
Beverly Arbon
Maxine Smart
Janet O'Shaughnessy
Patricia Liddle
Mary Brown
Ronnie Renshaw
Geoffrey Read
Mervyn Mumford
Hayden O'Shaughnessy
Graham Smart
George Freeman
John Smart
Malcolm Johncock
David Kinnick
Janet O’shaughnessy
Mr. Freeman
Herb Cox
J. O'Shaughnessy
Tour itinerary of Mothers and Babies Health Association
The fourteenth Tour route lists Sister D J White in charge with stops at Peterborough Laura Crystal Brook Jamestown Gladstone Wirrabara and Wirrabara again. Open hours are specified for each town with travel times between locations. The remainder of the itinerary will appear in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. White
Peterborough
Laura
Crystal Brook
Jamestown
Gladstone
Wirrabara
Semi Final Draw Delights Georgetown and Crystal Brook
In a crowded Gladstone Oval the second Northern District semi final ended level as Georgetown and Crystal Brook tied after a rain soaked match. Final scores stood Georgetown 11 6 to Crystal Brook 10 12 with play offs set for tomorrow and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Oval
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
L. Noonan
D. Lang
Ken Noonan
A. Smallacombe
Jarrett
Neale
Pavy
B. Venning
K. Lambert
Sanders
E. Smith
Jamestown
B. Agars
I. Annear
A. Hewitt
K. Jordan
Kel. Lambert
Keith Lambert
H. Vavy
G. Jones
D. Cottle
V. Higgins H. Neal
E. Jarrett
D. Venning
A. Young
V. Tucker
Gunn
A. Dawson
R. Taylor
A. Head
T. Wilkin
W. Sanders
L. Ireland
B. Myatt
R. Smith
K. Smallacombe
R. Denhardt
Key. Noonan
G. Johns R. Rawlings
P. Carmody BE
L. Smallacombe
L. Wakefield
L. Wellington
M. Smallacombe
R. McNamara
Gladstone Methodist Church Anniversary Observed
The Huddleston Church anniversary services at Gladstone were well attended with choir members aiding special numbers. The minister praised the reopening of Sunday School and church renovations and noted the centenary of Home Missions in Los Angeles. The Sunday School anniversary is planned for September 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddleston
Gladstone
J. C. Thompson
A. H. Smith
W. C. Harris
Home Mission
Home Missions
L.A
Gladstone Church
Karl Bslesing
Booleroo Centre Triumphs In Flinders Association Semi Final
Booleroo Centre defeated Appila by 15 goals 18 behinds to 1 goal 11 behinds in a Melrose semi final. Jack Groves starred for Booleroo with Lyall Brigden and Harry Lowe in support. Appila spotted Clark Hall Fuller and Byrnes as key players. Melrose hosts final vs Booleroo Centre with Alex Starr winning the association fairest and best trophy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booleroo
Appila
Melrose
Jack Groves
Lyall Brigden
Harry Lowe
Bus" Clark
Rusty” Lowe
Harry Hall
John Byrnes
Ken Fuller
J. Groves
L. Brigden
H. Lowe
W. Kerr
E. Arthur
Flinders Association
Alex Starr
Murraytown
Alex
A. Starr
R. Lowe
W. Francis
W. Redden
D. Aslet
Wilmington
J. Redden
Co. Slee
Dr. Statton
Billy Francis
Billy
Alround
Inter-High School Sports Meet Rescheduled at Gladstone
The postponed inter-High School Sports event will be held at Gladstone on Friday September 19. Officials expect better weather to permit an interesting programme of events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Narrow escape at Kingston on the Murray
Mrs. Eric Tuckett and her three year old daughter survived a car plunge at Kingston on the Murray when brakes failed on the incline by the river. Puntman E A Zilersch rescued them from the roof of the submerged vehicle and helped them to safety with dry clothes and warmth. A tow saved the car while a second crash involving a skin truck caused no injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Tuckett
Gladstone Methodist
Kingston-on-the Murray
Kingston
B. Burchell
Mothers & Babies’ Health Association
Renmark
E. A. Zilersch
Ward
M.c’s. Semmler
Prosser
Barmera
L. J. O'Donnell
Mrs Liddle Killed in Woodville Estate Motorcycle Crash
Four people injured when a motor cycle hit a tram waiting group at Fullarton road and Fisher street Woodville Estate. Mrs Mary Threaser Liddle 25 died at Royal Adelaide Hospital. Edmond Liddle husband fractured pelvis and leg. Victoria Staines 60 injured ankle. rider Joseph Bennetta 26 suffered severe head injuries. Liddle remains buried in Jamestown after funeral Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fullarton Road
Fisher Street
Woodville
Mary Threaser Liddle
Carrington St
Edmond Joseph Liddle
Victoria Staines
Joseph Ross Bennetta
Royal Adelaide Hospital
Liddle
Thomas
Kerin
Spalding
Jamestown
Port Augusta Defeats Jamestown in South Football Match
Jamestown football party travelled by motor bus to Port Augusta for a return match against South. South won 7 goals 19 behinds to 4 goals 7 behinds while Jamestown honored G. Martin as best man with A. C. Masters trophy. Best players listed include N. Brealy, F. Woodforde, B. Heylen, H. White for South and G. Martin, G. Haines, R. Case for Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Port Augusta
South
Crystal Brook
Georgetown
Gladstone
A. C. Masters
G. Martin
N. Brealy
A. Merrill
K. Matthews
C. Curver Z
R. Case
C. Meaney
F. Woodforde
B. Heylen
H. White
Qa. Martin
G. Haines
R. McNamara
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mothers and Babies’ Health Association
Jack Brown Dry Cleaner and Presser
Main Street
Simmill’s
A. W. Sandford & CO. Ltd
Sandford’s
A. Egg Board
Alfa Daisy
Sandford Ronaldson-Tippett
Alfa Laval
Gladstone Milk Bar
Golden North
M. H.L. Burgess
Gladstone Meat Store
Main ST
Gladstone and District
Gladstone Shop
Northern Ue Football Association
Harry Gray
Terowie
W. H. Gray
Reed
Raymond Thomas
Gulnare
Alf
Walter
Bert
Eudunda
Childen
Gladstone Furniture Emporium
Wertheim
Genoa
Gladiola
P.R
MAIN
Boxall
Roneberg
Agricultural, Automotive & Electrical Engineers
J. S. Wurm
M.P.S
Laura Ice & Produce Go. Ltd
Golden North Dairy Products
North
Turkeys
Dairy Farmers
R. J. Finlayson, Limited
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