Love and Marriage in a Gossiping Town
Dialogue heavy scene where characters discuss love, marriage, and independence. Red Bob defends his control over women, while George and others muse on parental expectations, age, and the idea of a brighter future for Cora and her suitors. The conversation hints at a late 19th or early 20th century rural setting with lingering traditions and shifting norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob
Rey
George
Red Bob
Tilly
Bod
Cora
Wilson
Ape
Mae
Australian Bushmen and the Mysterious Cure Tale
An article profiles a bushman named Etat aged 49 working at the Southern Cross Hotel Broken Hill. It recounts his harsh experiences in the veld and his claim that bile beans cured his bilious attacks and headaches after months of rough living, portraying the healing as a testament to the beans' powers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bardabip
Dashman
Geolman
Givom
Cras
Hella
Inquest Held Over Drowning at Gum Creek Station
An inquest at Gum Creek Station on Sunday investigates the death of Fohavo Gottlieb Preihilla, aged 10, found drowned at a Gum Creek waterhole on May 14, 1902. Coroner EW Crewes and foreman Mr Truscott preside. statements from witnesses recount the child's disappearance after a shoot cut trip and observations of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gum Creek
Fohavo Gottlieb Preihilla
Sooner
EW. Crewes
Truscott
Henry Christina Praibilla
Game Creek
Fobanu Gost Viet Paihia
Gom
M.C. Shegag
Gom Creek
Huwman
Poth Wiley Fechi
Yougals
Gam Creek
Julius Pesihilla
Fogel Fat
Rand
Wowmay Esid
Gio Geert
Joheos
Lise
Body found at Gum Creek waterhole in accidental drowning
Police recount a search at Gum Creek where Charles Alber Grosser recovered a body from a waterhole after a fall. No signs of violence were found except mud fingerprints and a lone matches bar, with investigators concluding the death resulted from an accidental tipping into the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booborawie
Gadice
Wades Douglas
Koortaga
MC Grasser
Mac
Phelan
Epicion
Ereekeing
Charles Alber
Kinringa
Sunasy
Roe
Gum Creek
Bowman
Bea
Hares
Lima
Gane Reek
Ruirsed
Girshed Praibilla
Dr More’s Talian Rat Pills Promote Recovery Says Patient
Letter from Mr Ssigvel Cate of Woudeud details relief from indigestion and bilious symptoms after three doses of Dr More’s Talian Root Pills. He notes continued improvement, claims cure of attacks, and recommends the pills to others. Advertises a $5 bottle price and availability at chemists and stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ssigvel Cate
Woudeud
Vie. Farisnes
Endaran
Dr. More
Hanpy
Mateo
Letters to the editor recount local events and wartime notices
Readers recount a council meeting at Victoria Park for exclusive use by Burrs Football Club and funding for goalposts and repairs. The piece also covers a Soldiers’ welcome night with Major Gully and Trooper Sangster, a wreath delay for Baden-Powell, and a parliamentary hopeful quip about brains and wooden legs in a historic district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sre
Conneil
Burrs
Vieterda Parke
Burra
Victoria Park
William Creek
Goodwood
Baden- Powell
Mafeking
London
Elections in House of Assembly contest recounts early results
Anxious voting last week shaped the House list with Russell favored over Roosevelt, while Roosevelt slipped to third amid Farmers Union support for Miller. Howe won the Legislative Council with notable illness limiting travel, and Mrs Addison impressed as a strong second. Other candidates like Rice and Duncan drew varied support. O’Loughlin placed ahead of Duncan. Shortly, new members will begin work with hopes for steadier governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Assembly
Russell
Roosevelt
L. G'Loughlin
Rownsevelt
Farmers’ Union
Miller
Giles
Legislative Council
Howe
Gomi
Suppan
Addison
Mr. Rice
Lewis
Duncan
J. W. O'Loghlin
Pid
Magistrates' Court Redruth Boots Theft Case
Charles Noble was convicted on the information of John Walker for stealing a pair of boots valued at unspecified sum. He denied possession but was found with the boots when approached by the owner, and was arrested by M C Gromer. The sentence was two months' imprisonment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Noble
John Thomas Walker
John Tina Waly
Auier
Ieahop
Tum
M.C. Gromer
Sherry Bottles and Disorderly Charge in Aberdeen
Thompson Moore and McNamara, with Riley and others, faced charges on information by Paddock and Phelan at the Bou Accoud Hotel Aberdeen. Evidence tied them to stealing wine bottles, being drunk, and disorderly conduct. Sentences ranged to four weeks with McNamara discharged after admission of guilt and social connections surfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rae Thompson
Thoma Moore
John Riley
Jomae
McNamara
Bou Accoud
Riciaaller
Aberdeen
Totel
Tiver
Ube
Griag
Esay
Sombey
Tike
Thompson
She Bay
Moore
K. Paddick
MC. Grosser
Thompon
Wee
W. Grosser
Constabe
M.C. Phelan
Bandack
Teal
Bern
Willis Phelan
M.C. Gromer
McNamitta
Hin
M C
Riley
Thony
Adelaide
Auction Notice For Household Goods At Allett May 17
Saturday May 17 Allett Wes. Lanna sale at 1 30 lists household furniture and effects including land allotment 77 about half an acre, rates paid. Positive sale with items described as pictured, featuring a washing machine and weiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allett
ESSAS
W. Pe Keed & Coy Lave
Air
Wes
Lanna Vo Sellas
Wesbing Machine
Weiner
Blanche at Jamestown Sale Notice
Blanche at Jamestown announces the sale of cattle sheep horses and other stock under the management of Strachan Cheadle Co Wool brokers Stock & Station Agents Adelaide Port Adelaide Jamestown. The sale is set for Thursday May 22 with solicited fees and notified in local trading circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche
Jamestown
Cooper Sandlard
Strachan, Cheadle & Co
Adelaide
Port Adelaide
A Victory From Junee 30 Years A Sufferer
A testimonial from Junee describes relief after using Webber's Vitadatio. W. R. Lyons of Albury attributes a thirty year illness to a cure after two bottles and endorses the medicine. The letter praises the product and urges others to seek the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junee
Vitadatio
Phelyn
Webber
Wein
Wright
Tam’ San
Veannot
Ay Tong
W. R. Lyons
Fuer
Tate
Albury
Burra Market Sale At Their Yards May 6 Burra Market Report
FRIDAY May 6 at their sale yards 4950 S0 4950 Lover Smith and Co Limien offer wethers heavy and light with prices for prime store cattle fats and young horses. Also notes Mr W Russell former MSP died after elections and criticism of poll results by Mr J Vi O Loughlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Market
Lover, Smith & Co
Limien
W. Russell
Hong Buren
J. Vi O'Loghlin
Burra residents weigh Doan's Backache claims amid local debate
The Burra community is urged to debate the Doan's Backache remedy claim as a purported testimonial links backache relief to the product sold by Wilkmann and Son. Voters question the evidence and note some candidates express disappointment at the lack of convincing proof. The text mentions pain relief claims and a petition for further corroboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borrs
Cilien
Envesligalion
Buerapple
Pin Tao
Boan
Wilkmann
Dean
Doan
Spelling errors and oddities fill local sale and political notes
A jumble of dockside style notes reports a Friday sale at Baers and bids on foundation stones plus scattered political tallies from Burra and Broken Hill. It mentions a boy charged with stealing from his father, a social welcome for returned soldiers, an earthquake, and various election vote counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baers
Marpléhons
Redruth Coun
Sherry
Oury
South Africa
Gras Burra
Sydney Kirk
Broken Hill
Jubiles Hall
Amncoes
W. B Rounsevelt
Burra
Buna
Ben
Larry
Hopetoun
South Australia
W. H Rounsevelt
Deaths and unrest shadow Auburn elections abroad
A garbled Auburn intelligence column reports election excitement, with mention of a crowd on polling day and discontent with posters. It notes the death of colonist Richard Dearlove, long-time Burra resident, and funeral details, plus the death of Mrs. W L H Brus and related notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oortvary
Richard Dearlove
Edward Parry
Burra
Meson
Chevings
Hiles & Stewart
William Dearlort
Ketchesla
Alfred Dearlave
Malway- Station
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Gully
Sangster
Institute
Ake
Messrs
Seat of
Wan
J. Singster
S. Burns
Trelose
W. F. James
B. Edwards
Petersburg
Harry
Adie
Defence Rifle Club
May
Uubra
Imewbers
Yunis A
Lerna
Cenibe
Witrabare
Mladerncle
Speing Creek
Walloway
Wallowie
Marrytown
Tercowie
Mambray Crest
Saddleworth
Mount
Waterloo
Vercowie Janet
Weerland Curie
Frantsio
Wenner
Ourra-Durraq
Yongals
Manoora
Mount Bryza
Fellowie
Freakijn
Bryan Bani
Flinders
Smoly Bay
Talia
Murat Bey
Wartiaaeg Jodaastatin
Redruth, Bays
Welore Beste
RJ. Needham
W. Crowes
M&s. A. Palmer, Sptrey
Bosra
Drew
S. A. Palmer
Rundlesswest
Tentional
Mr. Giles
General Maniagee
S.A Farmers Union
Auburn Intelligence
Castine
J. MecKechlen
Auhora
Yelsana
Auswatia
Acres
WOLFE
Schiapps
Schnapps
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