Mysterious Incidents Aro Papuan Tribes Report
A group of elderly locals in Milne Bay Papua discuss suspected mediumistic powers and mysterious deaths. They recount events connected to McAlpine, Dekawaia, and other natives, including a death by a fig tree and delayed knowledge of Marion’s hospital death at Tamata and the Samarai area. A government official also recalls hearing voices about Marion’s fate from a distance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dexter
Milne Bay
Papua
Samarsi
McAlpine
Werose
Bubuleta
Frank Camelétto
Dekawaia
Bubeleta
Woodlark
Woodlark Island
Dekaweia
Fitzgerald
Armit
Tamata
Scararai
Pam
Birs Baldwin
Moresby
Simbada Trad
Abcu
Fly River
Ming
Trobriands
Marion
Passing of Well Known Pant acme Mr James Henry Rogers
Fatal seizure at Hamilton ends life of prominent dairyman and farmer James Henry Rogers born Burra 69 years ago. He came to New Zealand 36 years past, worked in goldfields, built a farm at Puni, chaired Poni school committee, led local dairy and racing circles, survived by wife, two sons, a daughter and six sisters. funeral held at Pukekuhe public cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Rogers
Jol Rogers
Faldina Burra
Australis
New Zealand
Waihi
Karangatake
Hauraki
S. Mellroy
Puni
Poni School
New Zealand Co-operative Dairy Company Limited
Poni
Hamilton
Franklin Racing Club
Punt Hall Society
C. J. Tegens
Buelaid
C. B. Rogers
Daugster
B. Rogers
Lhuthey
W. Rogers
Broken Hill
W. Pearce
E. Oates
Kaoringa
A. Pearce
Burra Rifle Club Pine Valley trophy stage results
The Pine Valley trophy stage six shoot at Burra on September saw variable wind and mirage challenging shooters. J Whimpress won with a 99 marks, A C Aughey and N J Willis placed high, with J B Pearce and F J Lewis among top finishers. Standings show Mumme and Pexton leading the Trophy with ten points each and other top scorers listed. seventh stage scheduled for Saturday 26 with A C Aughey in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Lord Bros
Mtr
J. Whimpress
A. C. Aughey
N. J. Willis
F. J. Lewis
J.B. Pearce
L. W. Mumme
W. K. Pexton
JC. Murray
LW. Mumme
Burra
A.C. Aughey
Tequesta
A. Whimprets
A. G. Aughey
N. J. Vi
Fu. Lewis
Jt R Pearce
IE Pearce
E. Hopking
Murray
W. Woodman
A. Schwier
J.B
ER Pexton
S. Quinn
Bl, Biggs
Burra Institute Adds August September Library Titles
The Burra Institute notes new books added during August and September now in circulation including works by Christie Frankau Freeman Meynell and Heyer plus Paterson Williams and Field. The Chess Notes section reports strong play as Edmands Scroop Fairchild and McWathere shine with plans for a match against Cla Tater. sessions held Tuesday evenings at 7 30 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Island of Sheep
Busra
Mesopotamia
Christie
Frankau
Freeman
Cardyce
Graciav
Blackshirt
Graeme
Spurs
Hales
Poiton Heyer
Kitty Brown
Jepson
Eve
Lavgniaid
Burra Institute
Messrs
Edmands
Scroop
Arange
Fairchild
McWatere
Chees
Farrell's Flat School Picnic Ends Holiday Week
A school welfare picnic was held on Lodge Will property Clare with permission from Mr D. B. T. Angas. Children travelled by lorry. a sports programme followed with multiple grade prizes. Agricultural Bureau lecture and trophy awards completed the day. golf results and title defenses noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodge Will
Clare
DB. T. Angas
L. Borowsky
Glen Torr
Ken Short
Eunice Borawsky
Hazel Frrankilin
Nellie Crocker
Nazey Short
Ken Kirk
Heck Shari
John Monley Lanner
Enid Tore
Ansette Chesslie
Hylan ‘Torr
Juin Angus
Run Short
Ken
Burra Homing Club Notes Race From Maree
Burra Homing Club notes report a Maree open race with 27 birds. Weather and wind favored a faster pace than the previous weekend. C Kellaway placed third, and next race will be from Oodnadatta with a runway distance of 461 miles. Results list Kenaway BCH 6786 ARP first, velocity 1528 yards per minute. P J Byrne BCH 2930 SAA d4 second, velocity 1520. A Sempson BCH 1901 ARP-24 third, velocity 1520. H W Pearce BBH 1742 SARP-35 fourth, velocity 1619. H W Pearce and others placed later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burra
Maree
Tewurnu
C. Kellaway
Oodnadatta
Uifs Club
Fhrst
Kenaway
P. J. Byrne
A. Sempson
H. W. Pearce
H.W. Perce
Rheumatic Pains in Legs Gone Advertised Remedy
A fragmented advertisement claims relief for rheumatic pains in legs with promises of faster and guaranteed results. It mentions obtainable through Drew and Crewes Ltd and urges readers to request a free booklet from available stores. The text is garbled but centers on a health remedy sales pitch and accessible literature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sid Bot
Drew and Crewes Ltd
Leighton and Bradman House tie in term points
For the week ending 19/4/36 both Bradman and Smith House each earned 630 points. Honor Roll stars included F Lynch C Field and David Lloyd. A Leighton Ayers school committee meeting on 16 September planned the Ayers picnic for 2 October and agreed on joint activities during the School Week to November. Rain fell about 40 points. Leighton Tennie Ball on 17 September was a success. On 19 September B Hogan won the golf handicap after Hoy was defeated by Brand on Hogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradman
Smith
F. Lynch
C, Field
David Lloyd
Ayers
Leighton
Leighton ‘Tennie
Hoy
Brandon Hogan
B. Hogan
Silver Wedding at Mount Bryan
On Wednesday September 16 Mr and Mrs W J Noble celebrated their silver wedding at Mount Bryan. Relatives and friends attended a long evening of games and competitions, with a bride made cake and decorations by Mrs H A Edwards. The bride received two hopquete gifts from Miss Molly Edwards and Mr and Mrs Stanley Hawker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Me. Bryan
W. J. Noble
H. A. Edwards
Misa Molly Edwards
Stanley Hawker
J. Price
Renmark
H. Matthews
C. Edwards
Correspondence on Razor Blade Protection for Australian Industry
A letter to the editor from A. Neutlefeld & Sons denying tariff protection would raise blade costs. They claim a £20,000 bond ensures no price rise or quality drop if protection is granted and appeal for publication to counter public misunderstanding. The note ends with a cheeky advert misuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tariff Board
Neutlefeld & Sons
Also Mentioned on This Page
Walker & Sons
Hardie
Jeffery & Byrne
Kooringa
Burra Motor Co
Dodge Bros
DE Soto Motor
Commer. Trucks
Horwood Bagshaw Farm Machinery
Gaston
Gaston Harvester
Harvasti
Nelson Hann
C.O.R
British Motor Spirit
Bursa
T. H. Willis
Aberdeen
Acme
James Henry Rogers
Burra Rifle Club
A. G. Heinrich
R. Bernhardt
C.D. Pexton
Riggs
McWayers
W. G. Terry Y
Goodyear Tyres
TVS
Davee
OAS A.daol Ie
Goodyear Tyree
H. J. B. Jennison
Pederson & Son
Deers
Aace
Farrell
Érop
S. E. Elliott
Hale
Me J. Dentad
la J. Borowsky
Epson
G. Wwelftree
R.A Williams
L. J. Borowsky
K. J. Bororky
G. E. Twelftree
Burra Homing Club
Mount Bryan
Razor Blade
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