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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 23, 1902
Page
2
A request for readers to forward incidents weekly and become live correspondents. Mentions a mysterious disappearance linked to Mr Ward's shop and suggests police have limited progress. Notes difficulty in identifying the culprit, with the Gutchers offering possible testimony.
A nine year old boy, choked by croup, was helped by Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as described by local users. Testimonies praise its effectiveness after two bottles, with other cures noted for paralysis and rheumatism. Prices and distribution details appear with local merchants listed.
An Australian Commonwealth Horse contingent departs for drill in Adelaide. Frederick Humbardt John Lines and William Kaever join 22 comrades. farewells are touching as families say goodbye. A South African store and a St Joseph’s social note local life and charity efforts.
A travel advisory promotes Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for voyagers. A special meeting of the Parcoola Board at Kearings discusses resignation, abolition of the board, and closing the books with salaries and balances noted, expressing regret over the pause and hope for future operations.
Fragmented OCR plus an advertisement and church report show testimonials for Doan's Backache Pills and a local council greeting Rev. T. B. Anguin MLA at Kooringa circuit. The piece notes pastbackache relief claims, pricing, and a social welcome with church workers pledging cooperation.
A court hears statements about Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills with a witness recounting personal use and claimed cures for indigestion chest pains and other ailments. The ad like testimony touts the product as a universal purifier and cure while noting a woman named Annie Alice Simpson is committed for arson in Broken Hill.
An old ad copy praises Ayer’s Cherry Pectoral as the best cough remedy. It urges readers to treat a cold at home and avoid delay, warning that neglect may lead to pneumonia or consumption before presenting another sales pitch for the product.
Rev W F James marks one year in the Redruth circuit and outlines next year’s plans from Burra to Westbury. Jubilee actions include debt relief, church improvements, a new organ plan, and a push to raise funds for a manse and repairs at Copperhouse. Revival aims center Redrush church, with upgrades at Westbury and Stony Gap to aid district-wide growth. The report also notes a landowners case, drought impact on farming, and local political electors gathering at the Institute.
A reader recounts severe indigestion and fits of pain, describing a dramatic relief after using Clement’s Tonic. The narrative names the product, doctor, and wife, claiming the tonic ended years of distress and weight loss. The speaker urges publication of testimonials to help others.
Fragmented OCR text appears to discuss a foreword or declaration with references to a Fatitory Declaration and officials. The readable portions mention Sid, Bang Wills, Fooetny, and a department, with unclear structure and many garbled terms.
District Council Hallett Aranae session lists directors and attendees. Deliberations include hospital donation, land title inquiry, health act implications, cattle impound disputes, road repairs, tenders accepted, and cheques issued. next meeting set for May 10.
The untimely death of George Stagg, youngest of four brothers of state John Stagg, occurred after a wagon collision near a railway crossing at Goodwood on Tuesday evening April 15. He died the following morning in an unconscious state. Stagg was a dedicated worker and active member of Court Unity No 3015, known for his weekly drill trips and reliable service.
Mrs Margaret O Leary, widow of Teo O Leary, died after a lingering illness aged 78. Funeral Sunday at St Josephs Church Burra, burial at the cemetery. She leaves five sons and two daughters. Thomas Queale, railway district foreman, to leave Burra for Gawler. Mr Harvey to fill his post. Mr Queale recently completed Roaringa Lodge of Freemasons offices. Mrs Queale active in church work. Burra community mourns a devoted resident and caregiver.
On Wednesday evening the annual vestry meeting of St Marys Anphican church Burra was held with large attendance. The minister reported prosperity and progress across linked churches at Black Springs Gun Creek and Hallet. Several sheep stations had been settled and parish work was praised. The balance sheet showed receipts and exchequer funds, with gratitude to lay leaders and church workers.
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