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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 10, 1919
Page
4
Fragmented OCR describes a chaotic journey with a boy named Percy near a power station and a river crossing. It notes wet conditions, a dangerous current, and a rough trek with traversal of a grating and water hazards. The tone suggests a perilous but adventurous scene.
A fragmented report discusses Allied expectations for wartime debts and reparations, citing figures like 147 million and 20.9 million in various years. It mentions Ford production disruptions and South Australian wheat weighing proposals as part of broader economic pressures and policy debates.
An old advertisement promotes Williams Pink Pills with claims of curing blood disorders and rheumatism. The text asserts the pills purify the blood and provide relief, listing prices and phrases about medical efficacy. The language imitates early 20th century patent medicine copy, with persuasive testimonials and requests for free samples.
An intricate tale emerges about a failed land deal and a disputed estate tied to the Bank of Sneland. Witnesses discuss transfers, old accounts, and a claimed fortune of up to 100 million, amid allegations of secrecy and parliamentary scrutiny.
A fragmentary note describes rapid relief or reaction labeled Kelieves Indigestion in Two Minutes with unclear references to a device or method. The garbled text mentions a sound like wailing and a phrase about apbome with stray digits and incomplete terms. Further context is unavailable.
A crowded arrival marked by cheers and band music as Mr Driver H and Wiltshire return from service. Mayor and townspeople joined in welcoming them with photographs, applause, and a parade through Barra, recounting their heroism and community support.
The readable text hints at wartime themes with mentions of men fighting to preserve a nation and references to prices and loans. It also includes stray phrases about soap brands and employment avenues, suggesting a mixed, damaged OCR page blending war rhetoric with consumer notes. The fragmentary nature limits concrete events or names.
An advertisement extols Dean's Backache Kidney Pills promising relief from kidney pain and backache. It includes personal testimonial style claims of complete recovery from kidney trouble and ongoing daily use for renewed health.
Readable fragments show a wartime appeal to residents of Sant Astreaus urging unity and readiness for repatriation and postwar recovery. The text references a Peace Loan, national resolve, and support for strong defenses while stressing duty and sacrifice. An appeal notes significant financial goals and the need for communal resilience.
A fragmentary record shows a September meeting where council discussed income and tax assessments for the year end, pending approvals, and loan proposals. It mentions cooperation with the Local Government and Department of Repatriation for emergency funds, along with maintenance fees for large cattle and proposed improvements.
An advertisement extols Coa berlain's Tablets as a wonderful stomach aid for those who suffer after meals. It claims the tablets stop distress and are widely sold, urging readers to try them for themselves.
An advertisement touts Dr Sheldon's Digestive Tablets as aiding digestion by supporting gastric fluids. It claims the tablets relief temporary constipation and aid digestion with ingredients verified as reliable. Price mentioned. available from local outlets.
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