New Books Circulated in July by Library Committee
Several titles entered circulation in July including Quarry As Takes All Kinds by Lewis Bromfield Parla Gazette by Lion Feuchtwanger Men Martyrs Mountebanks by Beverly Baxter The Sea Power by Hugh Walpole along with 60 books from Institutes Association Additions to the library occur regularly Suggestions for new books are invited if approved and procurable The committee may obtain suggested titles A Suggestion Book is in the Library Subscription six dollars per quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Feuchtwanger
Beverly Baxter
the Sea ‘Ower
Hugh Walpole
Institutes Association
Jamestown Market Auction Catalogue September 19
Dalgety and Company Ltd offer a wide cattle sheep and pig sale at Jamestown market with dozens of wethers ewes lambs hoggets and rams plus wool and pigs. Entries include fat cattle cows steers heifers and horses with further entries invited and terms arranged with auctioneers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.S
S.M
Lamb End
Southdown
Suffolk
Jones
Jamestown
Jas Gilfillan
Zorus
B.C
Sussex
To Let by Tender for Lease of Rural Land in Whyte Hundred
On behalf of the owner, tenders close at noon on Wed 26 Sept 1940 for a lease starting 1 Nov 1940 and expiring 1 Mar 1945 of Sections 54 61 64 65 Hundred of Whyte containing 699 acres about 12 miles east of Jamestown and 6 miles west of Yarcowie. 250 acres under lucerne with water from two wells. stone house six rooms. shearing shed. pig sty. sheds and yards. possession 1 Nov 1940. rights of purchase may be negotiated. further details from Goldsbrough Mort & Co Ltd Adelaide or Jamestown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whyte
Jamestown
Yarcowie
Lucerne
S.P
Tenilere’s
Tenders Invited for Dead Timber At Beetsley Reservoir Area
A general meeting of the Tenders invites bids to purchase all dead timber within a roughly one thousand acre section of Beetsley Reservoir rescues in Jamestown Northern portion of Block 2 Howe. The meeting will be in Jamestown Institute on Friday September 27 at 3 o clock. Applications and details may be obtained from the district Engineer Crystal Brook. Committee appointments follow on Monday September 20. Members to attend include Mrs Luck and J R Dridan District Engineer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beetsley
Jamestown Red Cross
Howe
Jamestown
Bislict
Crystal
Crystal Brooke
Mrs. Luck
Pop
J. R. Dridan
Tenders Sought for Mannanarie Church Exterior Work
Tenders are called and to be in Secretary's hands on Sept. 16 for repointing lining and painting the outside of the Mannanarie Methodist Church. Work to be finished by Oct. 19. No tender necessarily accepted. Particulars from H. EB. B. Robinson, Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannanarie Methodist
H. EB. B. Robinson
Advert Blast and Church Notices from Jamestown Area
A fragmented 1940s newspaper page lists ads for workwear from Blaskett's Jamestown and various entertainments with dance events, charity drives, and license notices. It also cites church services across Gladstone Georgetown Jamestown and local notices about holidays, birthdays, and sports events with limited readable details.
Georgetown Old Scholars Ball and Parish Festival Notes
The Jamestown Old Scholars plan a Ball at the Jamestown Institute on Sept 17 with proceeds to the Fighting Forces Comfort Fund, featuring a light supper novelty dances and Trevorran's Dance Band. Also the National Festival of St James Church will be observed with a 7:40am Eucharist 10am Solemn Eucharist 8pm Evensong and a parish luncheon. The Middle North Coursing Club finals for 1940 are Sept 2 with four stakes and added money. nominations close Sept 20 at 3 pm with details on posters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Church OF England
A. H. White
St. James
Jamestown High School
Assoca
Jamestown Institute
Ald Fighting Forces Comforts Fund
R. Trevorran
Ladies of the Chirch
B. J. C. Williams
W. Richardson
Alge
T. J. Fahey
Grayhound
Sam Kelly
Scattered Showers Bring Hopeful Change Across Regions
Drought conditions ease as Gladstone records 48 inches with storms bringing relief to Northern Areas. Jamestown reports 7. Yacka sees no rain. The thundery systems over Northern Highlands promise a shift from long drought, marking the most hopeful sign in months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone
Jamestown
Independent Candidate for Grey Brigadier Percy McFarlane
Brigadier Percy McFarlane a Boer War and 1914 18 veteran appeals to Grey electors as an independent candidate. He praises wartime service and civilian leadership, notes South Australian roots and family business, and backs United Australia Party leadership under Menzies with a focus on winning the war. Authorised by John Clise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McParland
Qvd LH
South Australia
West Australia
Wil Uke
Percy Muir MicFarlane
Grey
McFarlane
Australia
Strathalbyn
Ted
Eyre
Cy. Potter
Dr. Peninsula
Desble Hat Messrs
Stef
P. C
Graub
J. F. O'Neill
Uasted Australia Party
Menzies
John Clise
North Terrace
Adelaide
Coming Election Stirs Local Interest and Apathy
In a letter to the editor the author laments low turnout and urges voters to hear candidates before the poll on the 21st instant. He calls for choosing leaders who prioritize country over party and protect liberty and freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.C.S
Gladstone District Council Meeting Minutes Sept 6
The Gladstone District Council met Friday September 6 with Dr. J ONeill chairing and members including J Potter GM Black J B Steff J G Deeble and M H Page plus District Clerk C Budge. Reports were read and a motion appointed the chair as delegate to the LG Association. Pianos tuning deferred and tenders called for District Hall additions. District Hall charges set for local patriotic events and a special Sept 7 meeting appointed representatives to the Institute Committee under the Libraries and Institutes Act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Erk
Institute
Sec
Gladstone District
Hall
Cr. Potter
Dr. Deeble
L.G. Association
Steff
Potter
Ga Ried
Stetf
Jeeble
Memorial Hall
TC. & C. Association
Han
M. McIntosh
M.P
Col. Rice
M. Botting
Brown
Dr. Potter
Black
Messrs. R. Hillam
W. Growden
Jamestown and
Crystal Brook
Board of Health
John Stewart
My. Steff
Counell
O'Neill
Red Cross Appeal Drives South Australia Quotas
The Red Cross Thirty Thousand Drive aims to raise £3000 countrywide by March with eight South Australian divisions plus Broken Hill. Shields honor top fundraisers and retroactive quotas reward last nine months' efforts. Districts list varied totals and numerous towns including Port Pirie, Peterborough, Jamestown, Gladstone, Wirrabara, and Laura.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Med Cross
Red Cross
Mrr
Fred Brace
South Australia
Broken Hill
South East
Unite
Mviewn No
Caltowie
Belalie
Jamestown
Melrose
Terka
Appeal for Relief of British Air Raid Victims
The mayor and EB T Daly report a telegram from Mr Barrett Lord Mayor of Adelaide announcing a state wide appeal for funds to aid air raid victims in Great Britain with the cooperation of Jamestown Council. The request is under consideration this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eb.t. Daly
Barrett
Adelaide
Great Britain
Jamestown Council
How to Vote Labor for Grey and Others
A brief electoral guidance item lists voting options for Labour candidates including Grey and mentions A beta J Garland and T Finlay. The fragment suggests party alignment and candidate names without full context or outcomes.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
Darrell Barrett
Jack Page
Booyooles Hotel
OLD Bushmen'’S Hotel
Gawler
John D. Carr
Nita Muskett
Jacobi
Garith
Thomas McDonal
Julian Day
Wheatley
Blue Lady
Douglas Gavin
Simon Dare
Lewis Bromfield
Parla Gazette
Jamestown Market
T. P. Redden
Engineering and Water Supply Department
Northern District
Beetaloo Reservoir
J. Inglis & Son
N. Haskavi
Mannanarie
Blaskett's
Mary Bilston
Pwoeld
Elder Smith
Garda
Mannanarie Mall
Aupper
C.W.A. Emergency
Mannguarie
J. M. Robinson
Bretag
Lecty
Manuduarie Hall
Dave Lang
M. Clark
Hon. Lee
NAIA
Georgetown
L. Harris
Becty
G. G. Evans
B.A
St. Alba's
H.C
St. George's
Methodist
Stafford
Yangya
W. d_ Stafford
SU Andrew Presbyterian Church
J. C. Giteon
Gaprist
Canowie Bell
United
Baptist
New. Wyster
Presbyterian Church
Hey
A. R. Mitchell
Ianu Belt
S. T. Harper
Belalie North
Pan
THE
Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Dl. Hawke
National Bank
Glostone
Victory Harbour
E. ¢. Paysons
Hamily
Bradock
HL Hobbs
R. Mitchell
Caltowie Methodist Church
Jamestown Baptist Church
Chrissie Jolly
Sporting Notes
Adelawe
Native Prince
Speedite
Denmarce
Osborne
Leigh
Melody Star
Portivi
Simon’y Bier
Lady Sharine
Indig Inliy
Weller
Golden Hill
Lasea King
Kentish Hoy
Flying—The Falcon
P. M. McFarlane Cbe
J.C. McFarlane
Cowell
Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club
ASC
Corporation Chamber
R, D
Rosie
Theo. Klingner
K. Noonan
W. Sanders
Myatt
T Page
A, M
Smallacombe
Phila
J. Ross
Wik Angiey J
McLaren
L. Noonan
B. Hynes
R. Donhardt
KR. McNamara
R. Cat’ Miody
OLD Scholars
Gladstone District Council
Wrigley's
RED Cross Appeal
Senate
Badman, A O
Davis, C. L
McFarlane, P
Richards
Hull
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