Obituary for George Darragh of Jamestown
The Late Mr George Tarrach died at his residence Kensington after about 40 years in Jamestown. Born in Belfast Ireland in 1855 he worked as a linesman on the overland telegraph to Quorn Port Augusta and Port Darwin then on the Gladstone to Peterborough railway and served as 25 lancer at Jamestown. He married Miss Julia Ward of County Cork and retired to Kensington ten years ago. Survived by a family of six in Kensington Worlville Broken Hill Whyalla and Jamestown. Remains brought to Jamestown for interment beside his wife with a large gathering and floral tributes. The Rev Dr Toal conducted the services.
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George Tarrach
Kensington
Jamestown
Darragh
Belfast
Ireland
South Australia
Quorn
Port August
Port Darwin
Gladstone
Peterborough
Seven Hills
Julia Ward
County Cork
Darrach
Messrs
R. W and
P.M
T. A
Worlville
George
Broken Hill
Jas. J
Jas. A
Whyalla
Ar Nes Darragh
Toal
Belalie Tennis Union limits players and matches
A correspondent applauds the Belalie Tennis Association decision to restrict Tidy players to four in matches, six ladies to six, and twelve games for six moves, arguing men should hold sporting monopolies and critiquing female participation with humorous tone.
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Cin
Belalie Tenis Association
Mvles
Sax
Wakeup Farmers Wake-up Call Against Low Wheat Prices
A letter from Reon Rooherawhe urges farmers to withhold selling wheat until a living wage is offered. He warns against drought relief boards and laments wool prices while urging collective action, meetings, and self management.
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Sons of the Shirt
Who
Drought Relief Board
FACES AND BOOMERS. Small town humor and notices
A collage of light snippets and quips reflecting daily life in Gladstone. Jokes about work love and manners mix with local references to nursing homes and motor shops. The item ranges from a spring mood to a playful street scene with witty exchanges and casual observations.
The Thrilling Parachute Jump
An areas express piece by Lieut Reece recounts a parachute jump. The narrator describes the fearsome ascent and free fall from the aircraft the wind tearing the suit and the moment of parachute deployment. He recalls the thrill of each jump and the perilous dive into space shared with friends who doubted the stunt.
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Alo
Sully
Stevens Mitchell wedding at St James Jamestown
Miss Edith J M Stevens and Mr Charles Geoffrey Mitchell wed at St James Church of England Jamestown on September 22 with Rev H A Williams officiating. Bride given away by T E Glasson. bridesmaids Miss Phyllis Glasson and Miss Doreen Glasson. best man Geoffrey Haskard. reception in Parish Hall. Gifts included cuff links and a silver afternoon tea service.
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AL St. James Church of England
Jamestown
Edith J. M. Stevens
Charles Geoffrey Mitchell
H. A. Williams
T. E. Glasson
Phyllis
Doreen Glasson
Geoffrey Haskard
Harold Blaskett
Jamestown Tennis Club selects team for match at St James
Belalie Tennis Association announces Jamestown Tennis Club lineup for a September 26 match on St James Courts. A men’s team includes A J Skinner R Cox J C Hamilton WL Walker J Breuer Berridge. women’s team lists Mrs McLennan Miss C Jinell Miss C Russell Miss M Page.
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Jamestown
Adelaide Rifle Matches Highlight Port Adelaide Ranges
Riflemen from across the Commonwealth competed at Port Adelaides ranges with Cradstone’s team earning praise. H G Coe won The Seppeltsfield prize with 44 and North Western Union took the teams event. WR Lines scored a near perfect in the Forest Match. Also noted is James Town hunter Fred Hockey sending a black spotted four foot cat skin to Clarrie Grown.
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R. H. Coe
HW. M. Pascoe
T. Hairslett
G. Coe
A. H. Smith
Gladstone
J. Cummings
Jamestown
A. Moore
A. Robrlack
Whyallu
AH. Mo Pasens
IR. W. Lines
W. Lines
Fred Hockey
Yatina Hills
Clarrie
Sporting Notes from the Addeliile Munt Club
The notes list horses and events such as Turilles Thermopyhie Centre King Ner Prime Welter Flying Two Winsaine Gold Wendover Ita Club Cup Barnenmup Kings Pith Dnavesuen Presidents Tanicap Opera King Festina Teautvid Barrie Crawford Stakes Barnunza King Waillome Silviaido Kennels Uindicap Sr. Ternoidette Ambah Doranton.
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Addeliile Munt Club
Turilles Thermopyhie
Centre King
Ner Prime
Welter Flying Two
Winsaine Gold Wendover
Ita! Club Cup
Barnenmup
Kings Pith
Dnavesuen
Tanicap Opera King
Festina
Teautvid Barrie
Crawford Stakes
Barnunza King
Waillome
Silviaido
Kennels Uindicap—Sr
Ternoidette
Ambah
Doranton
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Greenbanks
Budunda Farmers
National Library of Australia
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Eilifor
MR. Whitford
Cadzow
Gladys
Ralph
Rob Vanel
Gap
Tammy
Tommy
Seo
Freight
Philip
E. A. Gale & Sons
Lieut
Reece
Stevens
Mitchell
Belalie Tennis Association
Sporting Notes
Jamestown Cash & Carry
Sultanas
S.R
Meleod
Main Street
Ayr Street
H. W. Blaskett
Currie ,St. Adelaide
S. Wenham
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