Fragmented 19th century classified and ad list from Aberdeenshire
A dense OCR churn of prices notices and ads from an Aberdeenshire page. It lists items for sale and purchase including farm produce, groceries, harness, furniture, and hotel wares. Entries mention quantities and prices in shillings and pence, shop names like Sara and Co and The Corner Store, and services such as Ben Jones hardware and cleaning goods. The text also notes events, birthdays, and requests for old horses, cattle, and sheep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ellery
Aberdeen
Sara and Co
Wheat Pool Payment of Advance for 1930 81 Season
Notice from SA Cooperative Wheat Pool states a second advance on the 1930 81 season’s pool is due Wednesday June 10 1931. The advance equals one penny per bushel on wheat where the first advance was 1/10 per bushel, or 3 pence per bushel where the first advance was 1/8. Total advance becomes 1/12 per bushel. Certificates must be lodged by May 21 through bankers for collection. EL. Elphick Secretary Adelaide May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EL. Elphick
Frenrie ‘Bl
Adelaide
Council calls for gravel work tenders on local road
District Council of Gencees invites tenders for road gravel work estimated thirteen mats of material. Gravel to be tipped on the road fourteen yards to the Gedegutenelasts. Work to be completed to the Overseer of Works satisfaction. Tender forms supplied by the council. Tenders due Thursday, June tie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joes Bawe
Colell
Burra Burra District Council Nominations Open
Nomination entries close at 12 noon on Saturday June 15 1981 at the District Office Burra Institute to fill vacancies for Ward council seats. If excess candidates are nominated voting adjourns to Saturday July 4 1931 when an election by Gillet will be held. Arthur Albert Davey appointed Returning Officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra Institute
Vin Ward
Meginald Warves
King Ward
Gillet
Art A. Bavey
Arthur Albert Davey
Mt Bryan District Council Election Notices 1931
The District Office Mount Bryan will receive notices for the election of two councillors to fill vacancies due to retirement. Ballot election to be held Saturday, May 3, 1931, with public adjournments and formal notices to be issued. Returning Officer J. Beezebolole and Clerk Beaglenole oversee the process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Noon
SR Saturmat
San
J. J. Pope
West
G. S. Hayamis
Shoultvmiere
Tai
Ch A Ma
Tmn Mondey
J. Beseizhole
Beaglenole
Fire destroys Adelaide business in Monday blaze
A Tuesday fire swept through a Adelaide shop, damaging the storefront and forcing occupants to evacuate. Fire crews contained the flames by afternoon, with no injuries reported and investigations ongoing into the cause and origin of the blaze.
Transfer of Provis to Pends Southern-East June
The notice reports Mounted Constable Provis being transferred from Kooringa to Pends in the South East, expected to leave in the first week of June. Colleagues regret the move but welcome the promotion, with best wishes from the local community. Also noted is a horse sale on Friday May 16 with prices listed for several mares and other stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provis
St Koorings
Pends
South East
Kooringa
Monga Gold Show Thrills Town With Promising Finds
Local enthusiasm grows after Norman Ford reports promising gold prospects at Mongolata and nearby claims. Council debates support and plans a public meeting to encourage development while facing drought relief and railway logistics. Town leaders urge full backing for the show unit and potential battery for the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bevan
Mines Department
Moneola'a
St Mongolate
Jennison
Gr. Button
Sin Gare
Sonny Cy
Chad
Beldina
Fragmented note about local figures and a reader’s book excerpt
A shabby clipping mentions The Tonslerk assuming charge, the Mayor asking for help, and several names like Bunt and Bat eames. It references a book excerpt on the bolo islands told by Me A L Bene, with a thrilling story that captivated listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paar
Cub Leonard
A. L. Bene
Undere stima ting the Enemy in a 1314 Scottish episode
An evening sermon by Stanley Jarvis quotes the historic lesson from 1314 when Scotland defeated underestimated foes in a chaotic campaign led by Edward and a wild bolster of marauders. The speaker links the theme to daily life and warns against misjudging adversaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Edward
England
Stanley Jarvis
Nthe Koorioea
Country Women's Absoclation Seeks Aid Parcels
A committee at Mire Morrison's residence decided to appeal Burca and District for help with clothing and footwear parcels. They urge residents to leave old blankets and boots at the Eastern office in Bay Street. The group notes appalling conditions among settlers and seeks relief beyond past experiences in Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reat
J. Morrison
Burca and District
Peo
Inala
Bay Sk
Barre
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C. Leslie
Phillips
Univ. Adel
Whyne
Pastel's
Commercial St
Lomday
J. Laybourne Smith
Vic
Serecom Farmers’ Union
Dasa ‘Central
S.R. King
Teutes
Robertson
Welvary
British Motor
Amy
Adi
Murray
W Willis
Kearings 197
Drew & Crewes, Pty. Ltd
MT. Bryan
Bence’s Ltd
Mien
Geo. Hann
Uas
William Duell
Paxton Suare
Ares
Eac Ae
Koor Ares
Ultivator
Sun
S. i
Change
Alan
Tim
Geo Field
Baby
Garner
M. Wand
E. Jettner
Farrell
Jettner
Leighton Masses
Labman & Panic
BURRA
Institute
Pale Farrell
Los
Manoora
Saddleworth
Lee
Proygotty
Taylor
Bros
Burra Burra Hospital
Soten
Milton J. Tiddy
Cash Draper
Woal Td
Gaskein
Charming
Cooperatve
District Council OF
RW. Bruce
Mondeys
Steir
Iery
Hundred & Ted
St Joseph's Church
Schwardt
Buera Institute
Leighton Ladies Guild
Leighton
St. Mary's
Black
Springs
Saterday
Vali
Geos Kent
Eng
William March
Koorines
Wines
D. M. Steele
Burra Hospital
Redruth
F. J Barnes
Kooringa Methodist Church
Stanley
THE
Burra Record
Record
Stet
Anlees
Turmer
Edgar Pearce
ML Pratt
F- Cathar Tusai
Wal Lee
Koorings
LW. Gebhardt
Mokota
Bryan
Ben Fuller
Aoe
Mase Kiteh
Prank Harris
Norman Ford
Ford
Hagen
J. C. Geitehley
Parliament House
Peterborough
McHugh
George
Scree Ould Pee
Dou
E. Pocock
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