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Notice invites readers to forward incident items for publication and seeks live correspondents who do not require prior screening. The paper promises to fix up details and extend presence across the area.
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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
2
Notice invites readers to forward incident items for publication and seeks live correspondents who do not require prior screening. The paper promises to fix up details and extend presence across the area.
A chaotic sale of a claimed universal cough remedy heats up Burra chatter ahead of Thursday's coronation festivities. The town committee, led by Mp. C. Parks, plans feeding the crowd and a sports program on Victoria Park. Donations for kiddies flow as collecting cards circulate.
An old remedy suggests soaking a corn in warm water to soften it and applying Chamberlain’s Balm twice with five minutes between applications, wearing a comic plaster afterward. The piece also recalls a joke about a candidate’s baptism and replies that he has no children.
A local resident from Austrasia reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured a severe two month cough. The testimonial states the medicine gave relief and recommends it to others. The endorsement is printed as a favorable notice from W. C. Wockins and others in the community.
State Treasurer Wad dell told four deputation that the Amending Licensing Bill may include provisions to ban hiring girls under a certain age in hotels or to impose an age limit. Sydney barmaids are preparing a petition to oppose removing their calling.
The Bugera Institute held its usual meeting with President Mr Hague and officers including Dr Langsen Ian vice president Mr Wilkiswer treasurer and Mr Joi Drew honorary secretary. Apologies from Messrs Winnall Fuss and McLaren. A library box of amerypes was sent to the sending room and the library committee will attend. Burra Operatic Society scenery offer accepted and thanks to be sent. A headstones fund for SA Contingents graves seeks donations. Burra Literary Society rental questions resolved. Subscriptions to be moved to library or family subscribers. The yearly meeting to be held July 14 at 8 and committee at 9:30.
An advertisement by Mrs Stone of Adelaide touts Dr Williams pink pills as a remedy for backache headaches and fatigue. A testimonial from a local patient is cited praising renewed appetite strength and facial color after following the product’s directions. The notice notes privacy for letters and provides a Adelaide address for correspondence. Captain Watt’s return from South Africa is also described with praise for his leadership and service.
The sermon on Thanksgiving for Peace at Redruth Methodist Church recalled the departure of soldiers from South Africa and the hope of a new era after the war. It lauded British conduct, imperial unity, and the moral duty to pursue peace, education, and gospel spreading across the Empire.
A fragmentary church text records a sermon preached by Rev Wee Mi Mosphya of Sandisalias on praises to God and prayers for victory over enemies. The largely garbled phrases hint at a religious address invoking divine protection and deliverance.
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