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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Apr 30, 1902
Page
3
A long testimonial claims a male and female audience were persuaded by a treatment named Acti... to cure chronic constipation. The writer describes prior doctors and medicines failing, then says taking the remedy for months led to marked improvement and full trust in its efficacy. Millions reportedly use the product nightly.
On Saturday week a cricket match was played on the focal ground between Avlur and Watesvale with Auburn passing their opponents score of 609 for 2 wickets. Anniversary services were held at the Methodist Church and a public meeting at Thureby allowed extending the Res. EC. Mur d to a new appointment. A thunderstorm visited Thursday with no heavy rain, and a heavy shower occurred on Sunday evening. Friday evening’s St. Jake's Church meeting approved officers and a balance, with a synod presiding officer appointed and an architect to be engaged for church wall work.
A Brisbane woman presents a personal message describing years of sluggish liver and related health concerns. The fragment shows her intent to share remedies and experiences with readers seeking guidance.
A fragmentary local notice lists patients symptoms of chest and shoulder pain and claims of relief from an unnamed remedy. It also mentions Dr Morse’s Liver Pills, praising indigestion relief and various ailments, with prices and distribution details. Additionally, Freemasons visit Burra cemetery to lay a wreath for the late Alex Harris. Economic notes discuss rabbit pest rewards and Burra property prospects amid local dumps treatment plans.
In Recurringa James Stephens an Aboriginal man faced a police court after being found lacking the means to procure goods. The JP gave him half an hour to quit or face two months in prison. He left quickly, seemingly unharmed, after the brief proceedings.
A fragmentary report states John Jones was found with a frame containing excess liquid and was taken to the police cells for a period. He pleaded guilty to being drunk and was removed from the town, with a note that he had no remedy for the situation.
A local notice promotes Doan's Backache Kidney Pills with testimonials from Mrs E A Moore and others. It reports relief for back pain and kidneys, cites a chemist Mr Wilkinson, and lists prices and postal orders. The piece also briefly notes Doan's advertising and presents unrelated items about a court case and a Melbourne officer’s death.
The Burrs Defence Rifle Club moved its shooting to a new site improving accuracy as shown on April 19 and 23 with Kir RD Pascoe winning easily on 90, Bevan second, Pearce third, and Stephens fourth. Elections for the Legislative Council and House of Assembly are set for Saturday. Returning South Africa contingents received a warm Adelaide welcome with Lance Corporal Gully and Trooper Sangster among the returning soldiers.
The Burra cricket club hosts a final meeting at the institute to present prizes for bowling, batting and fielding with trophies from local sponsors. A new football club named The Ramblers is formed with officers elected. arrangements for matches and a general meeting are set. Local cyclists plan to compete in Broken Hill events in June and J Kelly may return to football captaincy this year.
A testimonial letter from Isabella Commins claims full recovery from stomach catarrh after ten years of suffering, praising a certain medicine and inviting inquiries. The clipping also notes Burra Mutual Improvement Society planning a fund raise and Jubuive Hall trustees seeking repairs, plus church notices about St Mary’s Anglican and St Blaha congregations and a church outing hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Barker.
An old English soldier stationed in Tripoli engages a local in conversation. After a lengthy reference to England, the visitor shifts topic to heaven asking what it is like. The reply suggests Heaven would be no good if English had it, implying a clash of cultures.
Scraps from Auckland and Sydney report weather, plague sightings at Sydney Zoo, and a record studio campaign. Mentions Burra copper shipments, electoral rolls, and multiple local happenings including graves and memorials, with voters told to ensure names on rolls.
Washington society buzzes over the upcoming marriage of Heleni Hay daughter of the Secretary of State and Payne Whitey son of W C Whitney the New York auctioneer. Gifts include a Pilch Avenue residence in New York luxury items valued around £30000 a diamond necklace and brooch a diamond dog collar and more from prominent benefactors including Colonel Payne Standard Oil magnate and the bride and groom families. President Roosevelt and the British Ambassador contribute notable gifts such as antique clocks amid a cascade of hundreds of presents unseen before.
A correspondent notes experiments on animal speed, claiming dogs and wolves can run at remarkable paces while house cleaning devices use compressed air to sweep rooms. The piece reports Siberian dogs traveling 45 miles on ice in five hours and describes an American devised carpet cleaner that cleans without moving furniture.
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