Electrocution device aimed at blowflies touted by Australian inventor
An Adelaide man named R Symons has created an electric insect terminator using a wave generated by a side engine to attract blowflies and house flies. Demonstrations impressed pastoralists as the machine is claimed to be cheap and efficient for pest control, potentially reducing sheep treatment after strikes.
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Adelaide
R. Symons
Amell
Bo Far
Lem
Wey
Barrowe Airy NE Works On Main Roads Paving Cleanup
The council directed Dowden to focus on removing screenings from bitumen pavements and trading gravel surfaces on Main Roads after rain. Drainage works diverting water from North Street into Long Street were planned, with substantial resurfacing funded by ongoing engineering reviews and the Cignette Funda.
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The
Star
North Street
Long Street
Phases of the Moon for March and April 1639
The entry lists lunar phases for March and April 1639 including first quarter and last quarter events. It notes March first quarter on a date and an April new moon with first quarter events, though several terms are garbled. The fragment provides a basic moon phase sequence without full context or location.
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Yscy
Galt Annual Meeting Pennant Matches Abandoned
South Western District reports the annual meeting of the Galt Golf Association with several matches abandoned. Presidents J4 Garry and Smith Ben along with teams including Sewell Jonas from Mburrah and Stev ane Ball from Youss contested, but a resignation sparked debate over cups and memory funds. The event noted a decline in standards and discussions urged reserves of control for the winter championships and future pennants.
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Western District Golf Association
J. 4
Garry
Smith
GR. Sewell
H. Jonas
M'burrah
Stevane
Ball
Youss
A. Blair
J. Horton
Galemng
A. 4
Sind
W. HC. Wilkinson
Boorowa
D. Stratton
Cootamundra
K. J
G. C. Kruger
Murrungal Shire Council Reports on Audit and Loans
Shire Clerk G W Kenny reports audit for the year ending 1/12/8H completed and statements sent to departments. A loan of £2680 for plant is arranged repayable over five years at 7.1% interest. Loan application reduced to a lower amount and submitted for department approval. Approval expected by April with delivery of patrol grassers and trucks postponed to late April.
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Han
Airchan Mt
Department
Debris on River and Creek Threatens Ventilation Upgrades
A damaged report notes debris and high water threatening access and ventilation in a strongroom. Officials discuss securing the site, potential departmental intervention, and a rental increase tied to east-side additions at the Cornell hotel. The plan requires approval and funding, with a proposed guarantee to cover costs.
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Uhern
Breil
Cornell Nh
How to Combat The Ravages of WORMS
An advice piece notes worms cause poor appetite stomach pains and nausea with symptoms including foul breath headaches nasal irritation disturbed sleep and bowel issues. It stresses early detection and home remedies to counter the ailment especially for children.
Passionfruit Custard and Sauce Recipe Fragment
A fragmented recipe passage describes passionfruit custard thickened in a double boiler, cooling, then a milk and fruit pulp folding step. It details a sour syrup and fruit sauce with water, pulp, and thickening, plus a separate butter sugar egg flour batter for biscuits, baked briefly and assembled with coffee essence. The text ends with an aside about attending a rugby dance.
Dead Shot Worm Pellets Adverts by Comstock Co
The first aim in treating worms is to destroy and expel them from the body. This can be accomplished by Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets followed by a dose of De Morse's Indian Root Pills. If unavailable locally Comstock's Dear Shot Worm Pellets will be forwarded post paid on receipt of price 2 shillings per tin by The W H Comstock & Co Ltd 23 Lang Street Sydney.
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Comstock
de Morse
W. H. Comstock & Co. Ltd
Lang Street
Sydney
Round Australia on Horseback Venture by Ian Westbrook
Ian Westbrook of Withrootura plans a horseback circumnavigation of Australia to experience the open country. He will ride with pack and dog through Martin Place to Brisbane, aiming to visit Darwin, Perth, Adelaide, and Melbourne before returning south.
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Ian Weatbrook
Australia
Westbrook
Martin Place
Brisbane
Darwin
Perth
Adelaide
Melbourne
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