Pine Valley Trophy Shooting Concludes with Tight Scores
The fourteenth Pine Valley Trophy stage was fired on Saturday February 20 over 300, 590 and 600 yard ranges with seven shots and two fighters. R Jetery won with four marksmanship points, followed by N J Willis and others in a tight field. Top scores include Willis at 200, Aughey at 600, and Pexton leading the Marksman standings amid detailed scores and standings for the event.
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Mesas Lord Brothers
Sehich
Amtc
Tekati
W. Pexton
N. J. Viking
B Barty
D. Pexton
F. Hopkins
R. Jetery
N. J. Willis
C. B. Dixott
E. Hopkins
Ai GC Aughey
Calvert
NJ. Willis
R. Jeffery
B. C. Collins
A. H. Dixon
J. Willis
WEK
Peston
L. W. Morme
RT Barty
Colline
Aughey
Whimptes
N. J. Willin
Byles
J. W. Morme
J. Selrwier
Pointe
A. Deffery
N. Wilis
Dion
D. Peston
W. & Peston
AG. Heinrich
Pexton
Eeeee Low
Momme $i
HB Cavert
E Pearce Ge
Ai-Canghey
TG. Mormy
Schwier
E.R Pexton
T. B
Comeline
EG Collus
W Woodman
Burrast
Adelaide
Barra Seaside Picnic Annual Trip Timetable and Tickets
Whyte Yarcowie to Semaphore plan for BCIAT picnic includes return fares with half rates for under 14s. Timetable lists depart Whyte Yarcowie at 5.07, Semaphore at 7.57, arrivals and intermediate stops at Alooloo Riverton Hallett Mt Bryan Burra Manoora Meriden Farrells Flat and Semaphore. Tickets available until Wednesday night February 24, price aus 148. Secretary Alwin Pearce signs off.
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Barra
Whyte Yarcowie
Hallett
Mr. Bryan
Barra Himson Farrell
Merilden
Manoosa
Whyte Yarrowick
Alooloo
Riverton Ser
WSS Hallett
Mt. Bryan
Manoora Ser
Burra
Meriden
Hanson
Farrell's Flat
Farrell's
Hamson
MU. Bryan
Riverton
Alocloo Ae Semaphore Amr
Whyte Yercowie
Made in Australia Brand Push Urged by Statisticians
The Government Statisticians report a 50 percent rise in factory employment wages and output since the low years, noting 31 more factories than in 1729. They urge replacing overseas goods with a national Made in Australia brand to ensure domestic resilience and jobs. Paul Cheyne memorializes the coronation of George I.
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New South Wales
T. Whaites
Australia
Apad
China
Japan
Paul Cheyne
World's Highest Capitals and Altitudes Compared
A survey of capital cities by altitude notes Addis Ababa at about 9450 feet, Lhasa around 11 830, La Paz claimed over 12 000, with rail routes from Chile reaching 14 000 feet and Lake Titicaca nearby. Quito and Bogota sit high in the Andes, while Madrid and Bern rise above sea level among European capitals.
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Addis Abba
Litas
Tibet
le Pas
Encyclopeedia Britannica
la Paa
Chile
Buenos Aires
Argentina
Peru
Tieieaca
Quito
Ecuador
Bogota
Colombia
Madrid
Berne
Serateh
Eumpe
Copenhagen
Athenhile
Hague
Berlin
Londenana
Brown's Auction Offer Sparks Quick Sale Letter
A fragment shows Brown touting his business methods and pressing Smith to accept a low price of 8950 for a quick sale. The letter urges immediate payment and hints at avoiding further correspondence with a higher offer.
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Brown
Smith
Lave
Notable Burra Residents Mention Health and Departures
The column notes Mrs Pearce’s improving health after weeks of illness and Mr J Davey’s gradual recovery from Burra Hospital. It mentions Misses Beryl and Estelle Gillett departing for Port Adel aboard the M S Moonta for the Gulf trip, and Mr and Mrs Dunun with Bruce and Peter Dunin moving to Hansau. It also pays tribute to the late Mira Donow and acknowledges Donow’s church work and broad circle of friends.
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Ie Barre
Burra Hospital
Dunun
Bruce
Peter
Hansau
Burra
Donow
Mira Donow
School Notes Leighton and Copperhouse House Totals Rise
Leighton notes the Smith House maintaining lead as students earn Honor Roll stars in Dictation Arithmetic and Field events. Copperhouse shows strong marks with grade by grade high scores led by L Kellaway and F Langsford. Magpie House equalizes with two stars each. weekly exams highlight Glen Simpson Bobby Gould and others. Cricket Browns win 200 for eight wickets. Bowler D White claims four for 22. Girls tennis results list several 4-1 and 0-4 sets among Brown and Blue houses.
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Glen Simpson
Bobby Gould
Nancy Micharde
Brian Jefferies
Casey
Euld
Kath
Mary Gritithy
Burra Hich
Kith. McConnon
Ras Morton
Shade and sun caution for heat rash and migraines
The excerpt warns readers to avoid prolonged sun exposure and suggests protective measures such as tinted spectacles, hats, or scarves. It advises rest in bed with Seidlita powder for indecisive illness and recommends cool baths and milk of magnesia for rash. It mentions to avoid certain fruits like Hyamberries and to manage heat with cooling techniques.
Weather brings clearer but cool spell after heavy rains
The past week saw a shift to clear cool conditions, with frequent downpours ending by Tuesday. Totals varied across districts from two to over three inches, flooding creeks, washing fences, and damaging windmills. Residents report verdant pasture growth and plentiful herbage despite blowflies and grasshoppers, while lightning and storms capped a tumultuous spell.
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Mt. Bryan
Newiliee Creek
J. Lamauen
Frank Thomas
Wallinge
W. Dares
Gread-Weady
Mice Doyles
Mx Hughes
Wilks
Thorsday
P. V. Oates
Poonunda
Here Keliock
Das
Reed
Bendico
Far East
Pine Valley
Sturt Vale
Quandong
Oekre
Ookvale
Messrs J. and
A. Kellock
Svenik
Messie Godfrey Willarge
Jack Willams
Doug
G. Willisms
Lucerne
Parier
Burra
Jack Terry
Thames
AL ‘Moore
Uheir
Pela
Local Business Directory Fragment in Turbulent Text
A garbled OCR fragment lists several trades and firms including a commercial lumber or motor refiner business, decorators and refinishing shops. The legible names resemble Lomman Commercial and Gemma House Decorator, with unclear item pricing or service notes.
Country Women Association First Meeting 1987 Plans
The first meeting of the year welcomed members led by president Mrs I J Warnes. Apologies came from several. Proposals included a year end fete in July instead of Wool Exhibition, and appointing four vice-presidents to be discussed at the May executive meeting in Naracorte on May 16. A Tendlerafé Attorney session was set for March 19.
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I. J. "Warnes
S. Genders
FM. Paarce
Mix Greig
Davidson
O.W
Rommanee Gorene
Warnts
Booborowie Flood Brings Damage and Storm Incident
Booborowie reports 78 points of rain with pelace creek area two miles north flooded and fences washed away south of town. A Friday storm struck causing a lightning strike on Mrs Cousins home chimney centre, while Miss Doddie Kelly and Mrs Kelly visit the city. Mr Gerl Prixi bella remains at Calvary Hospital after months as an inmate.
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Pelace Creek
Ivery
Boohcrowle
A. J Cousins
Sota
Doddie Kelly
Mra Kelly Dare
Gerl Prixibella
Calvary Hospital
Local Courts Meet Seeks Funds For Improvements
Mr N G Tiger presided over a Saturday meeting at the local courts on February 23 to discuss improvements. The group agreed to pursue funding, with a Queen Competition as the fundraising plan and four queens appointed: M Farst, L Jacko, Garkell, and S Hogan. Dances will accompany each Queen, followed by a Coronation Ball on a yet unspecified date.
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N. G. Tiger
M. Farst
L. Jacko
Garkell
S .Hogan
Mmamea
Banana Recipes To Brighten Your Meals
Banana based dishes featured including baked banana halves with sugar and water, Cherry and Banana Cream with vanilla, and Banana Fritters. Recipes detail slicing bananas, mixing with sugar, cream, and flavorings, and serving ideas with cream or dessert accompaniments.
Elephant kept alive with water and tuna tree remedy
A keeper notes one elephant coughing badly and is told to give it a bucket of water with a bottle of Tuna tree emptied in. Later he asks about Selly, in the morning.
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Tin Te
Aberdeen Tennis Club A Team Narrowly Edges Ironmine
Aberdeen A beat Ironmine in a tight match with results decided only in the last set while Aberdeen B won comfortably. Next Saturday features two big ties against Willao A and 8B, with a list of players named for both teams and an Easter Saturday dance planned, details to follow.
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Ironmine
Beatlett
Willao
Mesare Tiver
Hirochausex
Rogers
Bruce
Hill
Pearce
Fuller
Fairchild
Dyer
Mesers Thames
Terry
Morgen
Rosewall
Devey
Kitchemmeister
Pexton
Penrose
Walker
Neagle
Roberts
Sellara
Trommine A
Aberdeen A
Cats
Smi
Aberdeen
Trommine B
Annual Anzac Sports Arty Feature Angers Readers
A fragmented OCR note references Bek Baty and a May event tied to Anzac sports coverage. Details are unclear but imply a retrospective or feature article with local sports angles and possible tributes.
Truth Will Out in the Referendum Campaign
A dated political pamphlet denounces the marketing referendum plan as misrepresentation by Yes supporters. It argues the proposal threatens free trade, risks home price controls through boards, and would force higher costs on consumers while harming producers. The author warns against extremism and urges a No vote.
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Che
Exeiaeim Lea
Commonwealth
Gonstration Ag Ghat
Australie
Alford
Harrow Road
St. Peters
Stolen Pane In London Dealer Sale Leads To Master Forger Claim
A London furniture dealer bought a mantle panel for a few pounds claimed to be by a French or Italian master. It was later sold to Christie's where Sir Alec Martin suspected it resembled Andrea Mantegna and titled it as from his circle. Despite bidding by Edward South for De W. Bloch, the final price reached about 3000 guineas, compared with earlier authentic pieces fetching from 1500 to 2260 guineas.
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London
Zi Saint
Prayer
Christies
Aucancers
Alec Martin
Andres Mantegni
St. Jerome
Desert
Ain
Mantegna
Edward South
de W. Bloch
Betts
Earl of Northbrook
Duke of Marlborough
Electric chair incident shocks Chicago boarding house resident
A young Chicago radio engineer angered by a curious lodger rigged a device in a boarding house room causing a severe electrical shock and burns to the woman's hand. Her ledger now lies in the inn’s tile as evidence of the incident.
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Chicago
Fis Iandisdy
Lexoo
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Howls
Cartaint
General Mote Teimming
Gemma House
Siewert
Booborowie
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Twax
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