Wongolata Gold Fields Meeting Report on Trial Outputs
The adjourned general meeting at Pearce's Buildings on Monday January 21 records a miner's report from the Tributor about six months to June 30 1836. It notes ore yields, depths, and returns from trials at Mongolata and surrounding shafts, with total ore treated and bullion produced to date. The Tributor's agreement with My Hogi expired December 1 and is due for new terms. Sir John Melrose chaired. J B Barker retired per association rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearce
M GW. Bednally
A. T. Pearce
The
Leste
Endesvine
Wold
My ‘Hogi
Queen of Lakes Lake Sanehor in North Apierien
Lake Sanehor in North Apierien is described as the world’s longest freshwater expanse with shores rich in silver nickel copper and iron. Elevation about 602 feet, area 91,200 square miles, depth up to 1008 feet, on the US Canada boundary west of the Great Lakes. The north shore is rugged while the south features sandy sections and notable limestone ridges such as the Pietered Rocks, a 14 mile long, 400 feet high feature.
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Sanehor
Apierien
Superior
United States
Canada
Obituary for Mrs Quinn of World's End and Waterlow
The death occurred in Senday mid day of Mrs Michael Quinn at age 77 after a short illness. Born in Bora in August 1659 she was daughter of Mr and Mrs Kellick early pioneers of Keurings. After marriage they lived at World's End then Waterlow. She was a home woman with a respected personality. Her husband predeceased her ten years ago. Surviving nine of ten children include Willams Quinn of Yacks Chloe North Adelaide Mrs Percy Bevan Mrs Burrows North Adelaide John Quinn Phil Quite Broken Hill NS.W. Edward Quinn Waterto Mrs Schroeder Rathbony and Victor Quinn Adelaide. Funeral today at mid-day at Hodrings with Rev P Morrissey officiating at St Josephs Church and Braveside. Her sons carried remains to their resting place. Many friends from Waterloo World’s End and Burra attended.
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Senday
Michael Quinn
World's End
Waterlow
Quinn
Burrows
North Adelaide
Leonwed Quinn
West Australia
Burrs
Willams Quinn
Yacks
Percy Bevan
Chloe
North ‘Adelaide
John Quinn
Phil. Quite
Broken Hill
Ns.w
Axa Burrows
Guinn
Edward Quinn
Watestoo
Schroeder Rathbony
Victor Quinn
Adelaide
Hodrings
Pather Morrissey
St. Joseph's Church
Waterloo
Burra
Little Cakes Preserved Ginger Wheels and Orange Slices
A fragment from a vintage recipe page details making preserved ginger wheels and orange slices with steps for dough, filling, and icing. The ginger wheels use lard, flour, ginger, currents, lemon peel and brown sugar rolled thin and baked. The orange slices involve flour, sugar, cream of tartar, soda, butter, eggs, milk, and a buttercream orange icing.
Handy Pastoral Rain Dampens Drought Stricken Regions
A Friday morning rainfall swept northern districts, with Burra near the fringe of disturbances. Local reports count 18 on the scene and 15 additional occurrences, while stations list rainfall figures across many towns including Warnee Wubeoonga Leighton, Terowie, Loch Winnoeh, Woolgan, Canewies, Oakbank, Pandappu, and Pine Creek. The steady rain is credited with aiding heritage grasses and bindieye growth, though water input was moderate for some areas.
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Burra
Warnee ‘Wubeoonga
Leighton
Terowie
Tilonloe
Ketehowls
Mallett
Pandappu
Collingeville
Dame
Catebmanta
Federal Aid Roads funds to stay for roads says RAA
Following urgent representations from the RAA and allied bodies the Forestry and Defence diversion plan is challenged. The RAA reports assurances from the Premier that all Federal Aid Road funds will be spent on roads for the state amid protests and hopes that the diversion provision will be struck out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.ala
B.A.A
Saya
Dette
SUCCESS OF SAFETY APPEALS
Gratification has been expressed by the R. A A. Committee for the splendid response to its appeal for safety and courtesy on the road. This contributed to greater freedom from serious accidents over the holidays, especially during the Cap Rally and Grand Prix events when traffic was heavy. The BAA Committee thanks city and country people and broadcasting stations for wide spread appeals. Encouragement of courtesy and good sense among all road users holds the key to the accident problem.
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R.A A
BAA
Courteay
Abuse of the Car
This week's technical hint explains that car abuse often stems from lack of knowledge rather than deliberate wrongdoing. It cites examples such as improper transmission use, unnecessary steering lock turning, extended starter operation when the engine won’t start, using inferior oils, attempting unfamiliar adjustments, driving on underinflated tires, and engaging freewheel at the wrong time.
New Australian Carpet Factory Aims to Boost Local Industry
An announcement in the Press states a £300,000 Sydney formed company will manufacture carpets using wool and casting locally, with only jute imported. The venture promises permanent Australian employment, local labour force, and a reduced need for overseas imports, boosting defense funding and state revenue while urging development of coastal industries.
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To Company
Sydey
Australidae
Commonwealth
Australis
C.B. Alexander
Washing Embroidery Care From Practical Directions
A vintage guide extols washing embroidery and linen decor, advising gentle handling. It recommends soaking in nearly boiling water with powdered narax, rinsing in warm water, brightening with a touch of blue, avoiding wringing, pressing moisture between towels, and ironing face down with soft cloth if needed.
Burra Bowling Club Faces Rivals In Local Contest
Durri's old rivals Rapunda visited Burra on Saturday and claimed the four-honour victory amid a bold display. Scorers included Rion 8 O'Shea Nicholls Hughes 19 and Wilkinson 15 with contributions from Momme, Davey, Propsting and Milde in a tense match reflecting local bowling strength.
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Durri
Rapunda
Rion
O'Shea
Nicholls
Hughes
W. Momme
J. Davey
Wilkinson
Diever
Buliee
Milde
Bowling Trans Notice for Burra St Eudunda Taxes
Tax list for Burra Street Eudunda shows Harve Herbert Drew Terry Pearce Genders Kellaray Joy Wilain Diller Mumme E J Daved A B Riggs Kellaway and others. Player unavailable, advise Beerstars at once.
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Burra St Eudunda
Harve
Herbert
Drew
Terry Pearce
Kellaray
Joy Wilain
Diller
Mumme
E. J. Daveed
A.B. Riggs
Kellaway
Homework help and self reliance in schooling
A discussion on homework shows that excessive parental aid can hinder a child’s ability to work independently. Teachers should guide, not spoon feed, allowing students to wrestle with problems while offering targeted help when a task is truly beyond the pupil’s current grasp.
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Diffiulties
Ebil
Jeryon
Hitler's French Roots Claim Crack Through Strasbourg Archives
A Paris newspaper named Volonte claims Adolf Hitler ancestry from Alsace families in Bas Rhin. Archives cited by Valante describe a Strasbourg town hall record of a large Hitler family, noting a shoemaker father named Alois Schuckel and linking him to the architect of the present chancellor.
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Hitler
Orl S
Paris
Volonte
Hiss
Schuckelgraber
Granieon
Alsatians
Gansett
Alene
Whiat
Bas Rhin
Strasbourg
Alance
Adolf Hitler
Valante
Alois Schuckel
Hiller
Easily Made Dry Battery by a Radio Mechanic
An inexpensive dry cell can be constructed using a glace jar, zinc cylinder with blotting paper, carbon rod, and a paste of water muriatic acid charcoal plaster and wax. A terminal screw provides a connection, sealing wax tops the cell, and it becomes ready after about three hours charging.
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Mana
Felix Radio
Spark
Joan
Speech Meter A boon for after dinner talks in films
A new device called the speech meter debuts in Hollywood studios to compress dialogue into minimal film. The large dial records dialogue length as film passes the camera, helping actors cut lines to fit ten minute scenes and avoid overlong speeches.
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Hollywood
Camel Named Greta Groth Shifts Traveler’s Desert Quest
A British tourist fleeing modern life seeks solitude in the Shara Desert. He rides a camel and, after a sunset conversation with a camel driver, learns the animal’s name Greta Groth. The anecdote portrays a desire for immersion in timeless Arabian Nights ambiance.
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Occidental Elm Tomb
Stiver
Greta Groth
Glass fiber into delicate articles transforms by Ohls glass works
A fragment describes a glass company converting soft glass into unusual items. The molten glass is drawn into fine fibres used to make purses and rags, in a factory built of solid glass blocks with no windows, allowing light to pass yet being nearly impervious. Active efforts to reshape fragile material are noted.
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X Glass Company
Ohls
Iself Ss
Miniature Magic: How Movie Disasters Are Filmed
A look at how films create spectacular disasters using scale models of cities built on tabletops. Miniature towns are exploded and engulfed, with tiny actors staged and photographed to produce convincing devastation without real danger or vast costs.
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New York City
New York
Jeya
Morten
Modern motherhood in tune with youth and independence
The author argues mothers should remain special and not fully immerse in their children’s social world. Youth seek a stable home base and discreet guidance, not constant companionship. Be a tactful, kind friend but prioritize being mother, letting youths lead their own paths. When kids start families, they will model their homes after yours and honor you for it.
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Anchorage
Pines
Terdheir
Ester
Inchcape's Public Service Career and Admiralty Work
A long tribute to Lord Inchcape highlighting his public service, economy focus, and wartime roles. The piece notes his leadership in committees, government finance and transport, and his influence with Prime Ministers, while detailing his personal qualities and reputation among servants and colleagues. It also touches on Admiralty survey vessels and charting advances, plus a digressive look at nautical survey methods and notable wrecks.
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Werd Legion
Geddes
England
Hale
Treasury
Board of ‘Trade
Admirality
Board of Trade
Inchcape
India
Biz Forester
Fragmentary concert description from village charity event
A damaged OCR passage describes a village charity concert with high notes strained and voices cracking. The text is garbled and lacks clear facts beyond a concert setting and social arrangements.
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Wongolata Gold Fields
Wildildie Gold Mining Co., Te
John Melrose
3B Barker
J. B. Barker
Queen OF
Lakes
Mra Michael” Quinn
Rian
Yan Dom
Matthews
Enlay
Burra Bowling Club
Bowling
Cerin
Pia Fence
PLAA
Carriare
Sara & Co
Aberdeen and
Roarings
Lord Inchcape
Mackay
Nissae
Adsvienlity
ByBiographic Department
Stork
Gleaner
Overseas Commission
Sutdmitt
Kellett
Fitzroy
Challenger
Indies
Herald
Sarawak
Ranbing
Naval Department
Alerey
Admiraltya
Mey Island
Firth of Forth
Admiralty
Devil's Hole
Ain
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