Coronation festivity altered by King’s illness
A Burra district report describes how Victoria Park children faced a scaled back King’s health ceremony. Weather, altered program, and rescheduled activities shaped a muted, hopeful community day with performances and a crowd of families observing the King’s condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bure
Victoria Park
Burra
Toms
May
Marketequare
Crewes
Vitoria Park
Angwin
Ciig
Jubilee Benevolent Stall Supports King Recovery Efforts
A Burra Jubilee Benevolent Society stall sold refreshments daily to raise funds for the society. Volunteers served hungry crowds as the day brightened from morning fog to pleasant afternoon sun. About 4 pm the final bag was delivered and the children were dismissed. An evening intercessory meeting prayed for the King’s speedy recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Rogland
Benevolent Society
Incoherent Snack Advice Prompts Coded Mirth
A garbled note discusses appetite and digestion with stray phrases about food and tea. It resembles a jumble of diet musings rather than a clear news item. The text mixes misheard words and partial quotes without coherent context or identifiable persons or events.
Resignations and contracts noted in local government proceedings
The record documents resignations in the Utooten Ward and a late approval by Commissioner van Lands. It lists cheques and payments including £75 and various works contracts, road repairs, and land works. A courtroom exchange references a horse and jackass in a testimony moment, reflecting ordinary legal procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cry
Beeman
Therma
Willie McDaea
Osoren
Thombs
Jue Chaiman
van Lands
Emiort
Coosa
J. Best
Alocloa Jay Accacia
Halter
Garasa
Cure for Piles Promoted in Local Ad Claim
An advertisement extols Doan's Ointment as a superior remedy for piles and related anal symptoms. It features testimonials praising quick relief, long lasting results, and wide effectiveness across various forms such as protruding and ulcerated piles.
More's Indian Root Pills Offer Blood Purifying Skin Aid
Testimony from Albert Park residents extols Dr. More’s Indian Root Pills as cleansing the blood and improving skin conditions. A user reports relief from sluggish digestion and liver issues after two bottles, noting disappearance of pimples and overall health benefits. Packaged in amber bottles, sold by Chestise and local stores at 1.91 dollars per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slike
Mogse
Caine Plains
Moyse
Pérlel
King’s Health Improves. Coronation Date Uncertain
Reports say the King’s operation succeeded and medical advisers are satisfied with his condition. If his recovery continues, a coronation date will be announced soon, though the exact timing remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ech
Farewell to Captain Keeble at Salvation Army Barracks
The Salvation Army Barracks bid farewell to Captain Keeble after 12 months of service. She endeared herself to soldiers and locals, with notable improvements in barracks operations and daily life. Captain Keeble plans future life and thanks supporters across Amherst and surrounding district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Keeble
Burra Griends
Wolfe’s Schnaps and Mollee’s Srapes in Burra Society Note
A Burra Benevolent Society report notes £22 raised by band concerts and £610 from charitable action to aid the town’s poor during winter. Distributions should target truly deserving cases, avoiding private-source assistance. The piece critiques popular liquor branding and references Wolfe’s Schnaps in a satirical manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
ApeLatoy Steers Lead At Jamestown Sale
A historic sale report notes ApeLatoy Steers, Mesiis, Suachan, Cheadle & Co and Adelaide handling 25 head of sheep and cattle at Jamestown Stock Sale. Prices vary with merino skins and wool goods. fat sheep described as strong, with buyers from multiple consignors including Simms Cason and Ketrin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ApeLatoy
Mesiis
Suachan
Cheadle & Co
Adelaide
Sheepskioe
Vivre Akiox Tod
Jamestown
Jamestown On
Lane
Wolfe's Schnapps a Free From Deleterious Effects
Fragmentary text describes Wolfe's Schnapps as a valuable medicine with a seal for renal complaints. A doctor patient dialogue references dreams of a deceased father and a request for support, implying familial guidance and reassurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolfe
Edward VII Supports Fight Against Consumption Disease
The king's interest and scientific investigation into consumption are highlighted as Edward VII follows Queen Victoria's example in backing medical efforts. The piece cites Dr Williams' pink pills as a claimed cure, recounting a case of William Byrnes whose recovery is attributed to the remedy and noting the king's potential influence in promoting scientific treatment.
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Cascampting
London
Eny Lab
Ind
Edward VII
AK Mami
Tun Vern
Vic
Stesieht
Meltourne Hospital
Liim
Willis
Maan
Wiliam Byrnes
Wil Tans
William Byrnes
Coronation Picnic Marks Community Celebration
Correspondent reports Coronation Day observed with a school picnic led by Bir James Thomas jun and a march by pupils. An evening programme featured recitations songs and overtures with many local residents in attendance. Burra Library Society held a fortnightly meeting focusing on four papers and elocution plans for July.
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Bir
James Thomas
Satshal
Wilkins
HL. Thomas
Miss Taylor
J. Thomas
Bones
Taylor and
W. H. Quinn
G. Wilkins
Mrs. Taylor
Mount Brown East School
Mr. Hardy
Burras and Clare play to a tense football draw
In a closely fought Burra v Clare match at Clare the Burras fought back from a halftime deficit to tie the score. Clare slam reverses and weight advantages shaped a thrilling contest with Abfaiter Nolan Bryar Heard Mann and Miller star for the Burras while Dempsey officiated rigorously.
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Burrs
Clare
Oval
Burras
Goodwin
Clares
Burra
Abfaiter
Nolan
Bryar
Heard
Mann
Miller
Dempsey
Manoora and Warra Footballers End In Draw At Victoria Park
The Manoora team and Warra locals played a Saturday match at Victoria Park finishing in a draw. Manoora was represented by Maxwell Horgan Fitzgerald Milter Slavery and Sullivan. Barkley Richards Eustice Wilkinson Morton and Bernhardt worked hard for Warra. Umpire Mr Preece officiated and a collection raised sixpence for the football club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoora Oetballers
Victoria Park
Warra
Clare
Manoatas
Maxwell
Horgan
Fitzgerald
Milter
Slavery
Sulliv Yan
Barkley
Richards
Eustice
Wilkinson
Ramblers Select Team and Public Works Notice
Aberdeen selects Ramblers players for today’s match listing Barkley Burns Matas Ewing Eustace Greves Herbert Hill Lewis McLaren Pearce Sangsie Shortridge Uren Vivian Walker Wheatley Wilkinson emergencies Neville West Walker Henderson The Unimecoven M Grosser reports Labour Bureau notice on Sundaleer waterworks crew hires under 21 limits. 14 men registered, 12 cleared, 2 held for overhauls and to travel to Buodaleer with 255?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ramblers
W. Barkley
Jo Burns
N. Matas
J. Ewing
Eustace
E. Greves
G. Herbert
B. Hill
L. Lewis
A. McLaren
C. Pearce
W. Sangsie
A Shortridge
C. Uren
AL Vivian
S. Walker
B. Wheatley
D. Wilkinson
A. Neville
R. West
B. Walker
R. Henderson
M -C. Grosser
Government Labour Bureau
Adelaide
Sundaleer
M.C Grosser
Burra Coursing Club Annual Meeting Report
The Burra Coursing Club met at Gum Creek estate on June 25 and 26 with ideal weather for coursing. Hare abundance challenged hunts on the hilly coast. several dogs showed top form despite rough country. Judge Ree Bailey of Yongala presided. Mr G Hed and Mr Hockridge provided steady judging and stewardship. Officers included A B Hiddle chair, C Perks, F J Uren, Pearce, M Gury, T Vivian, W Hockridge, W Hill, R D Pascoe. other controllers of the deal listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Creek
Tod
Ato Hs
Hoee
Ree Bailey
Yongala
G. Hed
Mr. Hockridge
A. B. Hiddle
C. Perks
F. J. Uren
Pearce
M. Gu
Fraternal Lodge Installation and Terse Sports Notes
The report covers the Kooringa Lodge installation at the Masonic Hall with W.D.L. T. JG Hantke officiating and a social at Burra Hotel with numerous toasts. It also mentions race results including Third Line and Sandy Cook, and a puzzling exchange about a man facing forgery charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ZF Lockyer
A. Repnes
Burra Hotel
Bee W. G. Martin
God Save the King
Of.w
Grand Lodge
W.gm Murphy
D.g.ml
F Fairweather
Ryan
S.A
F. Steele
Weomory Cowen
Lockyer
W. B. Page
Ghastly Tales From A Prisoner Of War Story Fragment
A garbled account recalls ghastly moments in captivity with vivid images of beheadings and executions. The text mentions a Prussian horse incident and a French guillotine scene, suggesting a chilling wartime anecdote and the doomed fate of a prisoner who opened and closed his eyes in the final act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spo Kup
Beales Bay
Michel Agere
Sam
Uwee
Fragmentary note on marriage ceremony and confusion
A garbled report recalls a doigyman called to perform a marriage for Soule. The text mentions confusion about the program and questions if the bride was ready, with references to fatigue and a mistaken, possibly fatal outcome, indicating a disrupted ceremony.
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