Local notices on elections and events in Redruth area
Ratepayers urged to attend polling at German Chapel and Burra Institute from 8 am to 6 pm. A book sale offers a 600 song collection at advertised prices. South Australian convention costs and delegates data cited. Hospital charity service planned at Wesleyan Church Koaring on Sunday December 5 at 3 pm with Nurse Aitken and Dr Chapple addressing. Mayor, council, hospital board, and societies invited. A sermon on drink is planned.
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Sellinn
Ewuneillor
German Chapel
Redruth
Burra Institute
Hoseirac Suwmay
Koarings
Aitken
Adelaide
Chapple
Hospital Board of Management
Petition and pardon discussed in assembly over Nixon case
Mr Wood asked the Premier if the petition for Nixon’s release had been considered. Mr Kingston replied the petition was considered and half of Nixon’s punishment remitted. Nixon received 18 months for the affray in Addis on office Adelaide. seven and a half months remain to serve.
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Nixon
Wood
Kingston
Addison
Adelaide
Death notices Mrs. Harry in North Adelaide
Germany. We record the death of Mrs. Harry at North Adelaide on Wednesday. She was the wife of Mr. James Harry of Burra and Burns. A devoted mother with a large family, she moved to Adelaide years ago and underwent a serious operation in October 1896. The funeral was held Friday at North Road Cemetery.
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Germany
Harry
North Adelaide
James Harry
Burra
Harry and
Burns
Adelaide
Leter
North Road
Departure of National Bank Manager After 13 Years
After 13 years of faithful service the National Bank Limited manager resigns to move to Adelaide. Mr Furniss has served 36 years, earning friends with his genial, unassuming manner and trusted, prudent handling of accounts while showing leniency to those in need. A farewell social at St. Marys Schoolroom tomorrow night will honor the departing gentleman as a large crowd is expected.
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The
National Bank Limited
Adelaide
Furniss
Bis Gal
St. Mary's
Australian drought cycle hints at coming wet season
The article notes Adelaide’s 18 year rainfall pattern linking dry periods to subsequent moisture abundance. It cites years with low rains followed by high totals and forecasts that 1898 may bring copious and early showers to end the dry spell, benefiting farmers nationwide.
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Australia
Adelaide
Booborowie Variety Programme Promises Local Talent
Friday evening December 10 features Concept-A gariety with local talent and guests Hornffeldi Ewins Lott and Noyes. A pleasant evening is expected. Burra Town Council closes 2897 season with plans for a new piece titled A Solution of Hitherto Insoluable Problems. Nearby visitors from globe and reform school stories hint at town life and civic bustle.
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Booborowie
Messrs Hornffeldi
Ewins, Lott
Noyes
Burra
Finest 600 Songs collection at Record Office
Record office advertises 600 Songs with complete music bound between two covers for 28 Gd. The Rev Hornsby Spear a visiting clergyman from New South Wales will preach at St Marys Church next Sunday morning and evening.
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Hornsby Spear
Clergman
New South Wales
St. Marys Church
Hornsby-Spear
New South Walks
Ratepayers
A Domestic Idol Frustration Ends With Tense Morning
A husband complains of a repeated failed wake up, blaming his wife for not rousing him on a busy day. He insists on getting up by six, while his wife endures a grim morning as attempts to wake him fail again and again. He questions why she did not wake him earlier.
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Mike
Iwssix
Lerome
Henry
Agia
Oliver Wendell Holuiés
Lelier
Peonte
Parsons
Bettef
Nirman Kes
Tobaten
Hotlon
Nove Aday
Bes
Devon
Wes
Wip Deke Terante
Jackson
Jane
Gove
Tehn
Martes
Smith
Allen Lesving
Mother Seigel
Emma
Cottingham
G. W, Cottingham
Scatter
Lincoln
Mes
Elizabeth Jackson
Silk Street
Glossop
Dr Williams Pink Pills Aiding Victoria Girl Recovery
A Victoria mother chronicles her daughter's decline from anaemia and fatigue and credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with restoring strength, sleep, appetite, and color after months of weakness. The testimonial urges others with similar symptoms to try the remedy.
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Sid Slie
Miss May
Wanilly
Briends
Tarrangower Times
Dr. Williams
Haugher
Miss Howe
Dr Williams Pink Pills Advertised for Women and Health
An advertisement touts Dr Williams Pink Pills as a tonic for women and general health, claiming to help with influenza and various ailments tied to humours. It warns against substitutes and states the pills are sold by chemists and Dr Williams Medicine Company in Sydney with pricing and ordering details.
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Willams
Restok
Desler
Willian Bink
Williams
Scots Harvest News and Notable 19th Century Anecdotes
A survey of Scottish crops reports good hay and fair grain yields with pending rate reductions under the Agricultural Rating Act. The piece blends local anecdotes from Glasgow and West Scotland, a Paris execution account, social tales from Southport, and a doctor’s skeptical view on tobacco along with popular cosmetic “facial massage” lore and a tonic testimonial from Australia.
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Treland
Scotland
Ireland
Magistrate Rules on Second Marriage in Tenant Case
A Jackson magistrate, pressed by Mrs Smith, weighs the propriety of a second marriage after her husband’s absence. Mrs Smith seeks guidance as a widow planning to wed Farmer Jackson, while inquiries reveal the tenant’s strained situation and delays in legal notice. The magistrate expresses concern over indecency and defers final judgment pending fuller evidence of intent and harm.
The Mystery of Weakness and a Simple Cure
The passage debates what power pulls men toward weakness and proposes digestion as the key. It explains weakness as a failure to digest food leading to loss of strength, then credits Mathes Seigel's Syrup with restoring digestion and strength, promising further discussion.
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Mathes Seigel
Irish Paction Fighting at Limerick Assizes Spotlight
At Limerick Assizes Pat Torpay and Tom Mulcahy faced indictments for a violent affray. Witnesses described a prolonged street brawl with sticks and improvised weapons, causing laughter and confusion in court as testimony recounted assaults and injuries amid a charged crowd.
Music Shop Ad Offers Diamond Hook of Songs
An ornate advertisement touts a music shop offering the Diamond Hook of Songs, a collection of over six hundred pieces with words and music. It promises popular price and home delivery by sending a list and payment, with order urged to W. I. Davey, proprietor in Record One, Buta, S. A.
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Iowa
Keets
Cme
Burra Rédmed
Evry Colatys
Davey
Propriets
Sporting Notes Prize Winners and Local Announcements
Mr S Bills greghesind won first prize at the Birkenhill show for a Burne crack after presenting Lerida. Fred Gebhardt provided catering prices with guaranteed satisfaction.
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S. Bills Greghesind
Prnest
Birken 1Ill
Lerida
Fred Gebhardt
District Council Sees Star Thistle Woes And Tenders
The Ranger reported delivering star thistle notices and the council discussed steps, tenders, and duties. Winners in a local bake competition were named with several notable participants noted for awards and honorable mentions.
Commercial Meests Report on Monthly Sheep Sale
Meests Elder Samithy and Co report a brisk monthly marker on Friday yarding 13 760 sheep with strong buyer turnout and improved sale values. Prices rose about 90 percent, with forward wethers and fat ewes among the notable lots at Brancy Station Queenston. Store wethers and ewes also listed with varied bids. Cattle section notes no cattle sold, dairy stock described as from 65 to 65.
Strawberry Fete Draws Crowd and Raises Funds
Burra held a Friday strawberry fete with decorated halls and a busy refreshment wall. Mrs A McCulloch opened the event, hallmarked by prizes in cake and candy competitions and total proceeds over £80 aimed at paying the schoolroom debt.
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A. McCulloch
Barker
King
Sandland
Lalies
Harvey
Winall
E. F. Lockyer
E. Cave
R. Cos
Miss Cave
Gillet
Mable
Teches
Mra Lachyer
McCulloch
Tx. Stogster
Bins Harvey
Mra
Unclear historical report with scattered names and events
Fragmentary text notes taxes on property seed, circus plans canceled, mayoral betting odds, arrests, a London fire, and insurance losses totaling millions. Names and dates are garbled, with stray references to Meyer, Reid, O’Brien, Blanchetone, Adelaide, and Fred Halt among scattered items.
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Meyer
Fingerold Bros. Circus
Adelside
Torker
Mit
Eniea Reid
Oliver
O'Brien
George
Blanchetone
Adelaide
Arner
Ellows
Fred Halt
Tiboubirra
London
What People Are Asking About Christmas Cakes
Fragmentary readers questions touch on curiosity about gifts and plans for Christmas. Mentions Christience, strawhen Toit wee tat i and Marys Clutch with unclear context. References to Fred Gebhardt for sending orders indicate a local buying request for holiday cakes.
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Mary
Fred Gebhardt
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