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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 02, 1902
Page
3
Aid from Burrs Orchestra under Mr G Dane aided the afternoon and evening services. The annual meeting, chaired by Mr Isenes Launder, heard reports from des G Pearce and Mr J Drew. Revs W F James and T Lloyd gave addresses as proceeds from services were satisfactory.
An odd promotional piece extols bile beans as a universal remedy for digestive distress and headaches. It links digestion, blood quality, and mood to the stomach and bowels, claiming bile beans ease indigestion and improve sleep, while noting a callout to a fictional company in Sydney and a series of unverified claims.
The March district council meeting records discuss officials present including Dr F Schap, A Ruediger, and others. Items include hospital charity matters, road maintenance updates, and a notice inviting tenders for property removals. A fundraising advert promotes a lottery with large cash prizes and a world cruise, urging readers to buy tickets.
A questionable ad touts Doan's Kidney Pills as a remedy for weak kidneys in children. It claims parental relief, cites a testimonial from a mother in Sydney NS, and urges readers to purchase at 36 cents per box or six boxes for three dollars from a local supplier.
News from Burra reports Satin Heinrich of World's End, 56, died after a waggon mishap while hauling two tons of chaff. The team toppled from a storm caused collapse near Burra, wheels passing over him. He died Monday night after arrival at Burra Hospital. Daughter W J Richards of Aberdeen survives. Local JP Mr Crewes deemed the case an unnecessary inquiry.
A fragmented report of a cricket match at Saddleworth describes Birra’s 32 run victory in misty conditions. Batters Gebhardt and Fitzgerald top scored, with several bowlers contributing. the narrative notes tea breaks, window damage, and a close scoreline as the innings conclude.
A fragmentary notice lists Burrs football meeting at a shop and outlines plans for Friday evening practice. It mentions new players signing up and the season ahead, with a light ad for Wolfe's Schnapps as a promotional insert.
Sunday evening near the gallery at Kooringa Methodist Church a hanging lamp was struck causing kerosene to spill and the flame to flare up. The lamp was quickly removed and carried out to prevent panic as children watched.
Notice to all claimants against the estate of Mary Edwina Harry Deceased of Mount Bryan. Administration granted Wythe Supreme Court. claims must be filed by April 10. The letters of administration date January 26, with further proceedings to settle estate and claims.
Advertising columns announce Messrs Rounsevelt Giles O Loughlin Russell and Miller will address electors at the Burra Testitue Friday evening. Mr W E Thomas the Adelaide dentist will visit Buna Friday next and may be consulted at the Burra Hotel.
Drought impacts on Cobham estate with 60 000 sheep fed daily. Sydney theatre fire cost £80 000 initially. Queensland and New South Wales trade and duties noted. Cricket tours and matches reported including Cael the Broken Hit champion. Rail receipts drop by £150 000 and poster retrenchments ensue.
Tender notices invite bids to enlarge the Primitive Methodist Church in Redruth behind the Methodist Church. Bids must be lowest and acceptable. Also notices a Methodist Manse in Aberdeem? and related details for Friday and Saturday.
A tie match at Gaver on March 31 between the total team and Sara concluded with Gawier winning by 51 points. Final scores were Gaweer 603 Burra 552.
Uncertainty rises as Burrra Burra Mine reports an installment of Snow plant en route from Germany to the mine property. Directors delay new plans pending copper usage and await a formal stage. a match at Victoria Park Monday between Buna and Terwic produced Burras victory, with scores to be published next week.
Fragmentary text from a Natal school report shows officer roles and an orderly described by function. A student’s quip about Bank of England notes blown down the street by the wind is cited as the punchline of the piece.
In a brief dialogue the two women discuss misnomers in Que language and teasing phrases. They compare a so called civil engineer to a relief in a bank and recall a man who laughed at a question about their husband’s money.
A humorous wartime scene on a firing range shows a sergeant reprimanding a recruit after repeated misfires. The dialogue features slangy exchanges and muddled handwriting, capturing a vivid, noisy drill mood amid rough instructions and dust.
In Khartoum Mr Stanley Flower oversees vast Sudan wildlife protection. He secured four wild turkey specimens from Qroqurman and sent them under Arab guard. Delays and a comical excuse arose as the courier reported the turkey was so fine they did not want to spoil it by cooking.
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