Georgetown Defeats Crystal Brook To Claim Premiership
In a grand final under sunny skies nearly 900 fans watched Georgetown crush Crystal Brook 22 goals 22 behinds to 6 goals 11 behinds. Georgetown led 3-3 to 1-3 and dominated after halftime, with standout contributions from Hynes Stmnallacombe Saunders Myatt and goal scorers. Crystal Brook fought hard but could not match Georgetown’s form, securing Georgetown’s first leg in the Northern Areas Association Cup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Areas Association
Georgetown
Crystal Brook
Brooks
Nipper Page
Ken
Ron Smallacombe
Hynes
B. Lock
B. Agars
Wellington
Crouch
Jacobi
Tucker
Michalanny
A. Stmnallacombe
Saunders
K. Myatt
B. Myatt
Carmody
M. Smallacombe
McNamara
F. Michalanney
Flavel
Agars
Sims
Gale
General Motors
Jamestown Croquet Club Holds Annual Meeting 1939
The Jamestown Croquet Club gathered August 27 in the club room for its annual meeting. President Mrs W Bailey welcomed many members and visitors as secretary and treasurer reported the year's activities and finances. The Mayoress Mrs E T Daly opened the season and a birthday party honored Mrs KR Sandland. The season featured 11 matches with seven wins, two social afternoons, a kitchen gift from three members, and several trophy donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Bailey
H. Medlin
W. ST. Bailey
E. T. Daly
Berridge
Moore
Symonds
Mesdames Phillips
Crouch
Medlin
Jamestown
Maryoress
BE. T. Daly
Bailey
Alp
Glasson
Noblett
Ben Williams
Mesdames Alp
Thomas
Cleo
Napper
W. Palmer
W. Eleymonsls
H. K. Moore
Stockey
Neale
Sandland
Mrs. Luck
Gift Evening Honors Irene Pearce and Ken Gill at Spalding Hall
September 12 report notes a gift night for Miss Irene Pearce and Mr. Ken Gill at Spalding Hall. R W Reed chaired with several speakers including Rev. Mr. Forder F W Bayfield E O Hancock and N A Bowles. Mrs Ron Preiss sang a musical item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irene Pearce
Ken Gill
Spalding Hall
R. W. Reed
Mr. Forder
F. W. Bayfield
E. O. Hancock
N. A. Vowles
Ron, Preiss
Flax Grown Successfully at Murraytown
A farmer near Murraytown contributes flax plants showing healthy growth as an experimental crop. Despite scarce seed and limited rainfall, the crop appears highly satisfactory with potential to boost local linen supply for the empire. The Waite Institute and Department of Agriculture promote flax cultivation and expect seed shortages to ease soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Empire
Baltic States
Russia
Waite Research Institute
A. Dept. of Agriculture
EB. L. Orchard
Review
P. M. Fuller
Murraytown
Waite Institute
Department of Agriculture
Crystal Brook Bowling Club Holds Annual Meeting
Crystal Brook Bowling Club, chaired by Mr. A P Tucker, reports 45 full members and nine associates. The season saw the club win the Boucher Shield for the first time, with P O Shaughnessy taking the club championship and J Symons as runner up. W W Robinson won the consistency award. 8 J Threadgold and A Nerlich were the pairs champions. New officers include H B Chapman president, J T Teakles and J Goodge vice presidents, R Townsend secretary, J Goodge assistant secretary, R McGlashan treasurer. Committee members include P O Shaughnessy, W T Thomas, S J Threadgold, N J Taylor. auditors P Fisher, D H Prest. green shapager W G Munday. rink captain W J Abell. transport officer and record keeper W H Thomas. The club will join the North Western Bowling Association and enter tours in both first and second divisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Tucker
Crystal Brook Bowling Club
P. O'Shaughnessy
J. Symons
W. W. Robinson
J. Threadgold
A. Nerlich
I— Messrs. H. B. Chapman, President; J. T. Teakles
J. Goodge
R. Townsend
R. McGlashan
W. T. Thomas
N. J. Taylor
P. Fisher
D. H. Prest
W. G. Munday
W. J. Abell
W. H. Thomas
North-Western Bowling Association
Toun
Waste materials drive aids national war effort
A WW II era appeal from Col. P. G. Rice urges saving diverse waste items from paper to scrap metal for national use. Gladstone Boy Scouts and Cubs collect materials for local funds with some sent to Adelaide. volunteers urged to bring items to Scout Hall or await collection.
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Col
P. G. Rice
Civil Defence
Australia
Boy Scouts and Cubs
Gladstone
Adelaide
Girl Guide
Comforts
School Patriotic Fund
Jevery
P. Karrett
Col Rice
Gladstone Vaudeville and Revue Coasts to First Major Hit
The Gladstone Vaudeville and Revue Company enjoyed a highly successful debut at the Gladstone Institute on September 12, selling out every seat and raising over £383 for the Red Cross Circle. The show featured a full cast including Ivy Jolly, Max Hoare, Pattie Strawhen, Mrs. Ern Cohen, Jim Lee, and John Page, with a vibrant programme of songs, dances, and a two-part revue "The Waiters" and "Sing a Song of Sunbeams" ending with a national anthem and accolades to producer Mr. Ern Cohen and crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Vaudeville and Revue Company
Gladstone Institute
Red Cross Circle
Bob Edmunds
Ivy Jolly
Thomson
Max Hoare
Pattie Strawhen
Elaine Inglis
Port Pirie
Jimmy Lee
Phyllis Cook
Sunshine Ally
Jim Lee
Mrs. Cohen
Max
Ivy Jolly Ang
Ivy
Cliff Morcom
John Page
Carlo Giggles
Cafe Continental
Lucifer Cigara
Abie |Ashbasin
Cosmo Cammelia
Lucifer
Ern Cohen
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Matthews Emporium
W. L. Palmer & CO
Ayr Street
VALUE
P. J. McCarthy Dealer
Laura
Jamestown Croquet Club
Spalding
Thrift
Commonweal Savings Bank of Australia
National Library of Australia
Rkc
Waldeck
Nia Bidettet
Britain
Empire
Lc.l
A. O. Badman
A. OO
Badman
L.C.L
G. McLecy
Gladstone Vaudeville and Revue Coy
Htte
Nla
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