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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 27, 1897
Page
3
The report notes Carl Herts as a unrivaled conjuror causing excitement among patrons while locals discuss mine work at Leahy's derrick and waterworks progress. Other items cover Salvation Army meetings, school appointments, discipline at Leighton, and an overseer’s horse collision.
Residents report odd poultry results as a batch of duck eggs allegedly hatched into two turkeys. The owner discovered the eggs were misidentified and yielded unexpected birds, creating a humorous, puzzling scene in the community.
The long established Reconn printing office moves to a new building after 17 years without a dedicated shop. Geake's old shop is being demolished and rebuilt for the paper owner. Masons and carpenters are on the job. complete soon.
A ratepayer tasked with cleaning a building last week bought a brush for 156c and began work on cupboards and shelves. On reaching his destination a woman appeared and commented on the article, leaving the scene uncertain.
In the Assembly last Thursday Mr Shannon pressed for a motion to remove Addison from his trusteeship at the State Bank. The Treasurer said the Crown Solicitor’s war opinion has not yet been recited. Addi son resigned as president of the Board of General Purposes of the South Australian Grand Lodge of Freemasons amid mixed reactions.
The Record office lists two new works, Ow ove Orrice Taziz and The Land of Promise by Trant Chambers with an authentic Western Australia account and map. Also available is a Morphettville sale catalogue from Elder Smith & Co featuring brood mares, yearlings, and notable stallions Light Artillery Nautilus Gang Forward and Aldiyaloch set for November 11 sale.
A brother’s proposal mishap at a juvenile sledge when naming a “doctor’s apprentice” as the occupation. A concert by Juvenile Foresters at St Mary’s schoolroom featured songs recitations and lantern views with poor turnout. A picnic is planned at Spring Bank for today.
An 19th century advertisement touts Ayer's Sarsaparilla as a universal remedy. It claims to cleanse the body, treat skin disorders, catarrh, rheumatism, gout, nerve debility, and fatigue, presenting the product as a reliable, physician-endorsed tonic.
A miscellany of items follows with short quips on Miss Flirty and engagement rings, a signboard boast by three tailors debating who is the best, a court contempt tale, a plan to select local telephone operators by public vote, and a German student’s letter about bank cheques. The fragment references a future telephone exchange in Linersville and a note on paper longevity by French experts.
A collage of historical snippets covers preventing library losses of journals, a Buffalo lawyer recounts a railway settlement after a fatal accident, and a bishop and organist quip about Newman. It includes woolgrower guidance from Otago and comments on a corporate bonus amid mining town tensions.
Sydney tale recounts a seafarer from ss Menmuir who endured severe pain from 1896 illness. After months bedridden in Ashfield and Kobe, Captain Green arranged passage to Japan with Williams Pink Pills for Pale People aiding recovery. He credits the tablets with restoring health and strength by June.
An advertisement recounts a voyage made with Captain Legg and the Thornley to Adelide and Sydney ending in July. It promotes Dr Evita Pink Pills for Pale People as a cure for rheumatism sciatic neuralgia influenza after effects and female health issues with purchase via mail order from The Ue Meniane ry Sydney.
Reports show a surprising and critical stance on Giffen, with calls he disclose plans earlier. A meeting updates subcommittees for Barre sports, praising past secretary Shortridge and noting his resignation due to blocking dates. An executive lineup includes C A Lott John Mclaren and E Preece.
Burra Town Council discusses attendance, rents, and reserve uses. Inspectors report on local works, accounts are read, waterworks matters noted, leave granted, and meetings adjourned to October 9.
A terse note describes felerencise activity and launing the engine shed with firewood preparation for waterworks. The fragment hints at maintenance steps and infrastructure support. The readable text mentions engine shed and waterworks in vague terms without clear dates or figures.
The text lists a mix of names, church services, resignations, legal cases, and weather effects with scattered references to births, deaths, and local happenings. It includes mentions of a Kapono copper purchase, Addison’s resignation, a Diggings event, and a cyclone impact on Leyte.
An 19th century testimonial claims Dr Williams Pink Pills cured rheumatism and paralysis among other ailments. The letter praises pain relief and urges readers to obtain pills via stamps, post orders, or chemists, naming multiple locations and a Dr Williams Medicine Company.
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