New Books Placed in Circulation This July
The library added Lion Feuchtwanger Men Martyrs Mountebanks Beverly Baxter The Sea Flower and Hugh Walpole to circulation plus 60 books from Institutes Association Additions to the library are made regularly Suggestions for New Books are invited and may be obtained if approved and procurable A Suggestion Book is in the Library Subscription 6 per Quarter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion Feuchtwanger
Beverly Baxter
Hugh Walpole
Institutes Association
Public meeting for London air raid sufferers held in Gladstone
A public meeting will be held at Memorial Hall Gladstone on Tuesday September 24 1940 at 8 pm. The aim is to help sufferers from the London air raids and a good attendance is requested. Convener J F ONeill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Hall
Gladstone
London
Red Cross Circle Jamestown Meeting Notice
A general meeting of members is set for Friday September 27 at 3 pm in the Institute Supper Room. All members are urged to attend. A committee meeting follows on Friday September 20 at 7 pm at the Corporation Office Roma Hall. Hon. Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute
Roma Hall
Last Chance Leap Year Ball at Mannanarie Hall
Ladies choice till 10 30 p m on Tuesday October 1 with proceeds for Tennis Club. Novelties and Doug Lang orchestra provide music. Good floor and supper. Gents 1 shilling 6 pence, ladies 2 shillings including supper. Miss M Clark Hon Sec Lexs Night Dance at Belalie North Memorial Hall Fund on Wednesday September 25. Gents 2 shillings, ladies 1 shilling 6 pence includes supper. Roll up for a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannanarie Hall
Doug Lang
M. Clark
Lexs
Belalie North
Memorial Hall Fund
Sunday Church Services Across Gladstone and Surrounds
On Sunday September 22 1940 churches across Gladstone Narridy Huddlestoun Jamestown Canowie Belt and surrounding areas hold morning and afternoon services. St Alban’s Gladstone Jamestown and Trinity XVIII St Mary Mag Calowie St Andrew’s Jamestown Methodist and Baptist congregations schedule Holy Communion Evensong or sermons with afternoon parades and anniversaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. G. Evans
St. Alban's
Gladstone
H.C
St. George's Church
St. James
Jamestown
St. Mary Mag
Calowie
Tarcowie
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
J. C. Gibson
Canowie Belt
Land tender withdrawn by notice
Seasonal conditions led to withdrawal of the 599 acres of land advertised for tender on behalf of Mr. T. P. REDDEN. No sale materials remain active and no bids are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. P. Redden
London Air Raids Public Meeting and Welfare Events
A public meeting will be held at Memorial Hall Gladstone on Tuesday next Sept 24 at 8 p m to aid London air raid sufferers. The Gladstone Primary School Women’s Welfare Club meets this afternoon at 2 30 with expected large attendance. St John’s Ambulance books are out of print and needed for V 8 D classes. please donate old copies to this office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Primary School Women’s Welfare Club
St. John’s Ambulance
Adelaide
Wool Preparation Demonstration At Finlayson’s Factory
On Wednesday at 10.39 a.m. wool expert Mr. C. Goddard will demonstrate preparing wool for appraisement at Finlayson’s Butter Factory Gladstone. The Agricultural Bureau sponsors the event and invites all interested attendees to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Goddard
Finlayson
Gladstone
Agricultural Bureau
Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club to Meet Tuesday
Jamestown Amateur Swimming Club will hold its annual meeting on Tuesday September 24 in the Corporation Chambers. Officers for the coming year will be elected, the financial statement and President's report will be presented, and plans for the upcoming season will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Corporation Chambers
Coursing Meet Set by Middle North Club at James Town
Patrons are advised to attend the final Middle North Coursing Club meeting at James Town Plimpton on Monday September 23. Stakes include All Aged, President's Plate £7 limit, Bellaire Stake and Saplings Stakes. Ground is in good order with strong trained hounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursing Shoul
Jamestown Plimpton
Middle North Coursing Club
Bellaire
Saplings
Burgess’s Quandash Injures Leg in White Horse Trophy
At the Adelaide Plumpton coursing, Mr. Burgess of Jamestown saw his dog Quandash win two early races then severely injure its leg, spoiling a bid in the White Horse trophy. On Monday he entered Speedy Mae at Kadina in the mixed saplings stake, scoring an easy win. Congratulations Stan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Plumpton
Burgess
Jamestown
Dog Quandash
Speedy Mae
Quandialla
Bonnie Whackles
Kadina
Stan
Local Aid For British Air Raid Victims
The chairman of the Gladstone District Council calls a public meeting to start a relief fund for distress among British air raid victims. The appeal urges patriotic Australians to donate despite tough times, stressing empire solidarity and reconstruction needs as wartime support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C
Gladstone
J. F. O'Neill
Australia
Empire
Dominions
Britain
Gawler Saturday Racing Summary
Hurdles include Durantia Denmarco and My Blarney with Triala 1st division Pennant Tad Val fino Shabash and 2nd division Four Crown Hart Lad Sitalas. Two year old hurdles Melody Star. Leigh Wakefield with Corrin Lord Rampion Belus. Gawler hurdles Brazen King Glam our Lad Kilogram. Welter Banshee The Falcon Ja camar. Flying Burra Jean Hiawatha Morringa Lad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gawler
Durantia
Denmarco
My Blarney
Triala
Pennant Tad
Valfino
Shabash
Four Crown
Hart Lad
Sitalas
Melody Star
Hero
Leigh
Wakefield
Corrin
Lord Rampion
Belus
Brazen King
Glamour Lad
Kilogram
Welter
Banshee
the Falcon
Jacamar
Burra Jean
Hiawatha
Morringa Lad
Independent Soldier Candidate McFarlane Tied to Close Family
The Independent Soldier Candidate Brigadier P. M. McFarlane CBE for Grey is linked to the Close family of the Northern Areas. Uncles John William Walter and James Close are noted in Laura Gladstone Port Pirie Crystal Brook Eyre Peninsula and Port Pirie figures. The piece urges No 1 vote for McFarlane, authorized by John Close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. M. McFarlane
Grey
Close
John
William
Walter Close
Laura
Gladstone
Port Pirie
James
Claridge
Crystal Brook
John Close
Adelaide
Brig
McFarlane
Eyre Peninsula
Australia
British Empire
M.B
M.S
North Terrace
Floral Exhibition Draws Crowds at Gladstone Methodist
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School Hall filled Tuesday as Girls' Comradeship staged a floral exhibition led by Miss Hilda Blesing. Bloom displays, archway decorations, and wisteria entry drew praise. a musical program featured soloists and duets with accompaniment by Mrs. Glenn and Miss Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Sunday School
Hilda Blesing
Joy Glenn
Miss Sambell
Miss Williams
R. Glenn
I. Thomas
J. Ballantyne
Lynsey Barter
Julie Barter
Mary Skinner
Pam Hopgood
W. C. Gillespie
P. Leesue
Huddleston
W. J. Stafford
Gladstone
R. Mitchell
Caltowie
Jamestown Show date moved to October 7
Owing to the Public Holiday date shift Eight Hours Day moves Jamestown Show to Monday October 7. The Premier T Playford will visit. A C W A cafeteria lunch will benefit Red Cross and Comforts Funds with net proceeds. Exhibits close dates listed with entries not accepted after deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belalie Agricultural Society
C.W.A
Jamestown C.W.A
Red Cross
Labor pledge to fight for victory and plan for peace
The speech emphasizes national unity in war, Labor support for Britain, and readiness to form a national war council. It outlines Labor’s 100 percent commitment to victory, increases in military pay, protections for primary producers, and a strong Commonwealth Bank to ease credit and public finances. Authorised by S. McHugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polley
Labor
Britain
Great Britain
Menzies
Mr. Cameron
National War Council
New Zealand
Cameron
Mr. Curtin
Australia
Menzies-Cameron
Commonwealth Bank
S. McHugh
Gladstone Residents Share Holiday News and Local Events
Mrs. Mundy of Gladstone holidaying in Adelaide. Mrs Ring Sen staying with son Keith Ring at North Parade Jamestown. Miss Irma Bowers at Cowandilla school during vacation with the Bowers family. Dr E J Harbison now Captain in the ALF to Tenant's Creek for road work. Mr J Dykes visits Gladstone for Lodge installation. Bray and Walton return from Adelaide after RSA Defence Corps officer training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Ring Sen
Keith Ring
North Parade
Jamestown
Irma Bowers
Cowandilla
Gladstone
W. Bowers
E. J. Harbison
ALF
Tenant's Creek
Mrs. Harbison
North Adelaide
Mr. J. Dykes
Bro. R. R. Dodman
Gladstone Lodge No
Mr. Dykes
City
A. D. Bray
R. Walton
Adelaide
R.S.A. Defence Corps
Gladstone Vandeville and Revue Coy Form New Company
A parish meeting decided to form a variety company led by President E L Cohen and Secretary C Ganley with Treasurer Mrs R Glastonbury. The group plans patriotic concerts and a return performance at Gladstone and may visit Georgetown Laura Caltowie Port Pirie and other towns. Ada Louisa Henderson of Hillside Caltowie died suddenly at 70. funeral at Laura cemetery with six children and eleven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Vandeville and Revue Coy
E. L. Cohen
C. Ganley
R. Glastonbury Committee
Morcom
Messrs
R. Edmunds
C. Morcom
J. A. Page
J. G
Hillside
Caltowie
Ada Louisa Henderson
James Samuel Henderson
Belair
George Thiselton
Stone Hut
Wirrabara Forest
Henderson
Methodist Church
Laura Cemetery
W. J. Stafford
A. R. Mitchell
H. H. Henderson
W.A
R.S. Henderson
Birdwood
G. T
E. H. Henderson
W. E. Smallacombe
Tusmore
A. B. Henderson
Wirrabara
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Saad
Laubman & Pank Ltd
Gawler Place
Darrell Barrett
Jack Page
Boogoolee Hotel
OLD
Jamestown Institute
John D. Carr
Nita Muskett
Jacobi
Garith the Ploughman
Thomas McDonald
Julian Day
Wheatley
Bridges
Blue Lady
Douglas Gavin
Simon Dare
Louis Bromfield
Paris Gazette
Yongala
Gloucester
Spalding Market
Junker
Goldsbrough, Mort & Co., Limited
Church OF England
Methodist
Masonic Church
Huddlestoun
A. H. White
Th.l
Trinity XVIII
Ken. Dyster
S. T. Harper
Prelake North
THE
Areas Express and
Farmers’ Journal
Grey Independent Soldier
Badman, O. A
C. L
Greyhounds
Snglai
J. Inglis & Son
National Library of Australia
Jamestown Oval
C.W.A. Patriotic Fund
Oval
W. Ware
D. Davies
Theo. Klingner
S&s. N. Waskard
Ousemaild
J. M. Fahey
Commercial Hotel
Mary Bilston
River
Ayr Street
H. Moss
W. Blaskett
V.S.D
N. G. Swann
A. I. Chambers
Q.M
Sporting Notes
Independent Soldier
Gladstone Methodist Church
MR. S. McHugh
M.hlr
R.A. Mundy
Mrs. J. Thompson
Mr. J
J. R. Creber
Gladstone Variety Coy
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