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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Nov 26, 1902
Page
2
The notice invites readers to submit brief incident items and promises to clean up details. It seeks real correspondents willing to share stringently. The message acknowledges limitations and expresses openness to reporting across locations.
The article notes the fourth competition for clock cap and rifle using Bisley targets on November 14. It records scores and mentions members failing to find the ball, claiming the nail eye hindered sight at longer ranges. Names like Pearce and Ward appear among the scorers in a terse summary.
A damaged ad praises Doan's Ointment for piles and related ailments with testimonials from Mrs. Taylor Payton Terrace and others. It touts safety and effectiveness, claiming many cures over years and urging quick action before the offer ends. It also promotes a magazine subscription offer linked to the product.
A distorted notice touts a remedy to prevent dangers from whooping cough and lists sellers T W Wilkinson and J McNavana with addresses. It mentions Jessie Pinelgy Faw of Springville Alabama and a local Hanson resident ill and in need of complete rest with friends’ well wishes.
A garbled 1906-era notice reports on VITADATIO marketed medicine with testimonials from S. Ae Palmer and S. W. Connor regarding cures, plus philanthropic Burma aid totaling about £59 and life policy premiums. It also notes His Worship the Mayor E. W. Crewes fell ill from overwork but has since recovered enough for limited outings.
A reader from Germenions California reports fourteen years of sciatic rheumatism ending after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. Immediate relief followed application and the ailment did not return. The testimonial credits the product with curing a long standing condition.
Mrs. Holden commends Shark Messrs Woolfa J. Richards Ry Guily and others for their timely aid in extinguishing a recent fire at the institution.
At the Council Chamber on Monday the returning officer amended nominations for vacant town offices. Mr. John Sampson was elected Mayor and Mr. W. C. West became West Ward councillor. Mr. Sharitdee, auditor, attended with candidate W. J. Davey for East Ward. Shortridge thanked ratepayers and the retiring officer received thanks.
Public notice states repairs and services offered for clocks and sewing machines. Mentions Mike Picture Freres and a trial memorandum prepared by M W.E. Monte in CLEAN.
A long OCR fragment recalls a Methodist Conference journey by rail through towns and copper country. The writer notes district synod work, local arrangements, and the contrast between industrial aims and emotional ties to the church, with vivid scenes of Roseworthy and Nurivips, and a humorous cab ride aboard the Express. It mingles history, places, and personal reflections on ministry and community.
A fragmented account recalls a Burra district Synod gathering with visits by ministers, local officials, and townspeople. The writer describes the district, the old Burra mine remnants, the Methodist church, meeting routines, and social life including a farewell for Mr. Har vey and plans for St John’s youth activities.
In the municipal election John Sampson was elected mayor. East Ward selections include W. J. Davey and El. Walker. West Ward elected W. G. West. T. P. Halls and BE. C. Lockyer named in other districts. Ty Shortrange also elected.
A long, stream of consciousness narrative documents a woman’s faltering health and severe symptoms. She describes fatigue, weakness, pains, and emotional distress tied to illness and medical treatment. A medical remedy, Clement Tone, is mentioned as briefly easing symptoms while other measures fail. The text presents a personal medical testimony with limited verifiable details and no clear outcome.
Strange report mixes storm phenomena with a dubious medical testimonial. Miss Barish recounts severe rheumatic pain and dramatic relief after pink pills, while an Almanac ad touts a Christ scene amid weather oddities.
This week records the deaths of Mrs Phelan wife of Constable Phelan of Redruth after a failed operation in Adelaide Hospital. She leaves a husband seven children and is remembered as a devoted mother. Also Mr Jobo O Leary dies at his residence Saturday. he leaves five sons and two daughters. The Rev Hugh Price Hughes noted as a pivotal Methodist figure, with tributes from the church. An address by Rev W F James on Mr Hughes is scheduled for Redruth Sunday evening.
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