Johns River

1914 - 1960: Johns River Grows

1950-1983

The Johns River Progress Association operated  from around 1950 (tell us if you know by ccommenting below) until 1983, resurrected by a get-together at the Tavern in 2007, and followed by elections for officers later that year.   Current member Wendy Bawn attended the last meeting of the First Association in 1983.

Today, the Progress Association continues it’s work to bring our Village Plan to life.  The issues today are surprisingly similar with those of last century, from road conditions to landscaping, and yet another Johns River Jubilee!

Pot Holes and Mud!

Progress Association Secretary E. W. Bignell writes the Manning Shire Clerk complaining of mud holes in front of the post office and store (1957), gravel needed on Isaac’s Road [sic], and bushes needing cutting at the corner of Station Street.

The First Johns River Jubilee in 1951!

 from the Progress Association letters:· “Keep this date Clear.· The Johns River Jubilee Ball, Friday 20 July·· Night Owl Orchestra”

Progress Association Secretary E. W. Bignell writes Kellogs to donate again to the 2nd· Annual Flower Show in Johns River (1955)