Georgetown Hill Soap Box Derby and Jubilee Wheel Races
Entries closed by 1st Sept 1948 with prizes listed across many events including a soap box derby for under 18s at Georgetown Hill at 10 am and a grand procession. Handicap cycles, mile and two mile races, novelty events, and a death defying act fill the program with prizes from 1s to £3 and entry fees 2d to 7s. Nominations via M J Prior, Box 28, Gladstone, by Sept 1 1948.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown Hill
Tissylva Park
M. J. Prior
Gladstone
Box
Governor and Lady Norrie Open Crystal Brook Show
Sir Willoughby Norrie and Lady Norrie visit Crystal Brook for the Western Agricultural Society Show. They tour UK Local Hospital, meet officials, inspected wards, and mingled with patients at a decorated, tea-hosted reception. A guard of honor greeted them and Miss E Dunsford presented a box of home made biscuits.
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Willoughby Norrie
Crystal Brook
Western Agricultural Society
Iis
John Eyre
First Omers
Govenor
Norrie
Noapital
Messrs TP
Young
Campbell Ait JA
Lyons
G. David
Davidson
Q. Davideson
North-Western Agricultural Society
WW. 1
K. Wosking
E. Dunsford
Sir Willoughby
Jamestown Hospital Board Meeting September 1918 Report
The Jamestown Hospital Board of Management met September 10 1918 in the District Council Chamber. Highlights include approval of a contract for regular servicing of the X ray machine and finance committee reports approving salaries and August accounts. Medical officer notes no deaths in August with two births and a small daily average. Ground Hawker Conference delegates praised for its success and thanks extended to the Secretary for organization.
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Board of Management
Council Chamber
Daly
Esa
Mesers
J. J. Kerin
J. Gilfillan
Axford
T. Swearse
R. J. Parrs
Wenham
A. J. Symonds
W. S. Crowherst
Jer
Symonds
House
Anderson
Bouraut
Kerin
Symonds and
Obituary Death of W Growden J P at Gladstone aged 75
Death records the passing of William Growden JP at Gladstone age 75. Born in Gladstone he farmed near Rocky River at Allandale before retirement, served as a Justice of the Peace for about four decades, and supported patriotic funds and institutions. Survived by son William Growden of Allandale and daughter Mrs Glenn, with sisters Mrs Barnet Mrs Bechnisar and Miss E M Riochlen.
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Gladstone
Willi
Growden
John Growden
Rocky River
Allandale
Rome
All& Daughter
Mes
At. Glenn
Meslames Barnet
Bechnisar
E. M. Riochlen
Me. E. Growden
Snowtown
Farewell Social Held For Mr A E Smith LL B
A farewell social for Mr A E Smith a Gladstone lawyer since 1941 was held in the Parish Hall. The event honoured his move to Mt Gambier and featured tributes from church and community leaders amid a funeral of Mr Growden nearby. Mrs Smith and Mr Smith were applauded for long service to the Methodist Church choir and local clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Smith
Gladstone
F. Garter
Mt Gambier
W. Growden Wiuse
Eric Tuckett
Smith
Cli
Eink
Gale
Mundy
Audi Celurtion
M. R. Pollard
Uream
Lso
Teilwte
Suifh
Buried in Gladstone Cemetery Sunday Service Conducted
The deceased was interred in Gladstone Cemetery Sunday afternoon with Rev EL Tyckelt officiating at the graveside. A large attendance at the service and many floral tributes signified the esteem in which the deceased was held. The bereaved family receives sincere sympathy.
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Broghers
Gladstone
EL Tyckelt
Jamestown Golf Club Mixed Foursomes Close 1948 Season
The Hautliva match at Jamestown Golf Club in warm dry conditions Saturday saw the Drei and associates win most pairs. Results include Royal defeating Miss Williams 5 and 4, Smithey beating Mrs. McLennas 3 and 1, and Usher overcoming Clift 2 and 1. Mixed Boxey events complemented the day. Closing day Saturday signals 1948 season wrap with eight mixed foursomes at the club house by 1 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drei and Associates
Royal
Ro Williams
N. Smithey
McLennas
J. Harry
Miss Soutey
Square
J. Living
Garnett Gemul Anderson
Tuten
Squire
G. Usher
Mre. Clift
E. Vo Clift
Usher
Axtord
Jackson
G. Cummings
Garnett
D. Roneaut
Crowhurst
A. Wheeler
Axford
Mrs. Clift
Hornsddale to Get Better Phone Service
Following representations by D. Tussell MILA and increased business at the Hornsdale Telephone Exchange, Acting Deputy Director Mr H G A Sansom advises extended hours from 1/10/4. Weekdays 9am to 9pm, no meal break. Saturday 9am to 12:30pm. The change aims to benefit subscribers and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Tussell
Hornsdale
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Gladstone R.S.L
R. J. Robinson
Assist. Secty
Forgan
Commonwealth
J. & R. Forgan, Limited
Crystal Brock
Port Pirie
Alfa Laval
Laura Ice & Produce CO. Ltd
Laura
Lady Norrie
Imperial Camel Corps
Tam Gow
Willie B
Crystal Brook Hospital
Jamestown Hospital Inc
Mr. W. Growden
J.P
A. E. Smith
Jamestown Golf Club
Field Marshall
A. G
Algament
Oliver Tractors
J Models
Twin City
DODGE
Besoto
Chrysler
Plymouth
Standard
Hilman
Hodge & Fargo Trucks
Eclipse
Torwood Bagshaw Ltd
Farm Implements
Lister
S.A. Hardwoods Ltd
Wirrabara
W. G. Cook
Wishus
Caltex
Cook
Radiol
Carl E. Keller
BE. J. Kranz
AWA Radios Guineas SA
Newton McLaren Ltd
Adelaide
Radiola
Gladstone Caltowie
Northern Tyre Company
Northern Tyre Company Pty. Ltd
Solomontown
Maynard
Maynard's Movers & Storer & Storers Resate
Kensington Road
Rose Park
THE
Christian Science Monitor
Yadav
Pitt Street
Sydney
Amie
Sir Poe
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