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Newspaper
Burra Record
Location
Burra, South Australia, Australia
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
2
A plan shows the proposed Adelaide to Darwin transcontinental railway with a route map and statistics. Port Darwin population listed as 4 320 with 1 620 Europeans 2 180 Chinese and 530 Asiatics. 1899 imports and exports values cited.
Tita Burka Mive-: Tre Burma Flecha-Magnetic Separation Company has erected reception buildings for the Mechernich plant under a royalty with Burra Burra Company. German magnetic machinery has arrived. Port Adelaide hall mill from Melbourne and a Broken Hill driving engine await installation. Full operation expected in October with a simple magnetic process.
A testimonial touts Dr Williams pink pills as a cure for neuralgia praising their sleep relief and nerve strengthening power. Mrs Kin lives in Melbourne and claims lasting freedom from neuralgia after using the product with neighbor endorsements. The ad targets readers with health woes, asserting broad healing claims and offering price details.
A fragmented OCR snippet describes a chaotic scene with references to a pink pill product and a blurred confrontation. The text mentions a cage and a woman appearing frightened while a man stares at her, but the full details and context are unclear from the garbled source.
A column urges readers to use Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to prevent pneumonia during threatened attacks. It claims the remedy has prevented serious outcomes in many cases and is sold locally by T. Wyckman. The piece notes school children enjoying a holiday.
A mixed jumble of kitchen instructions covers stewed apples fried fish custard pie and almond cakes with notes on pastry and fruit. Also included is a Vienna case where a wife allegedly sacrificed herself to secure her husband’s finances prompting the insurance company to seek repayment and possible charges.
An unclear local passage reports an injury and an accident at a block 13 site in Broken Hill. It mentions Herbert Tesco and a ground-related incident with vague details and places in Melbeurme area. The text is heavily garbled and hard to read.
A first person narrative from Mrs. Rose Le Quaside of Adelaide describes a debilitating long lasting digestive disorder with severe indigestion and painful symptoms. She credits Clementa Tonic as the turning point restoring appetite energy and strength after years of illness. The piece mentions Bradshaw's Guide to South Australia and lists local institutions and offices in Redrath and Burra with names of officials and facilities as context.
A Burra woman sought a cook for five but offered the usual wage only for four, prompting the applicant to decline citing the extra work and altered duties. The attempt failed as the match was not suitable amid contentious exchange.
J R Gray, 74, respected Burra Corporation inspector for about two decades, died Sunday in Redruth. Known for impartial enforcement and charity, he often spared residents from fines, aided by council work, and helped keep the town clean. He leaves a wife and three young children.
An 19th century remedy promotes More's Indian Root Pills to cleanse bowels and restore natural action. Narratives claim the product can detoxify the system, ease stool hardening, and support kidney and liver functions as part of a total body balance. The text extols regular use and mentions widespread distribution in Australasia.
Scrambled OCR text shows stray phrases about a telescope, a front window, a council letter, and mentions of individuals Jeter Horgone and Garon, with garbled references to dates and events. The readable content hints at a community notice or column with no clear narrative.
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