Dalgety and Company Stock Sale Report
Dalgety and Company Limited held a livestock sale with good attendance from local buyers and some goldfields. Sheep, lambs, cattle and pigs sold briskly with prices firmer due to rains. heavy porkers to 48s, store pigs to 30s, good cattle to £35 7s 6d, cows to £14 10, steers £10 to £11, others varied by quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mess Dalgety and Company, Ltd
Cresigeon
Mallyds
Aloe
Mediam
Medina
Onion harvest boom in South Australia yields high returns
In South Australia’s south eastern corner the 1919 onion season yielded large crops. A farm near Mount Gambier produced 214 tons from an acre of Brown Spanish onions, another block two miles from town yielded 72 tons per acre 19 tons 1 cwt per acre. Prices reached 10 a ton. Potatoes on an 8 acre paddock near the town realised £400.
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South Australia
Mount Gambier
Anglican News Recaps Parish Meeting and Memorial Service
On Tuesday evening the G F S meters will meet in church at 7 39 for service with a short address by the Rector. Afterward an adjournment to the Parish Hall is planned, and all members and prospective members are urged to attend. Sunday sees the Rector preaching both morning and evening with a Memorial Service for Gallipoli fallen in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G.F.S
Gallizoli
Parish Hall Dance Opens May 7 for ST ST JOHN 8 Church
The Parish plans a dance on May 7 to raise funds with hopes of a large turnout. Choir ladies could not finish caps and gowns for this Sunday. they will debut them next Sunday. Anzac Day observances include an 11 am church service and 8 pm town hall service.
Weckering Races Draw Crowds In Pleasant Wednesday Meeting
April meeting of the Mecker jng Race Club was held Wednesday under fine weather. Attendance was fair and a pleasant afternoon’s sport followed. Mr H Yeo and his committee were praised for course arrangements. Mr Law, stipendiary steward, oversaw the meeting. Following are the results.
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Meckerjng Race Club
H, Yeo
Law
Thoroughbred race results and betting notes from Manning Gauee Lad meet
Report covers multiple horses and riders with weights, betting odds, and outcomes. Key runners include Una Joy, Game Lad, Yourda, Shadow, Green Gauze, and Patchy Turner. races feature distances around one mile with wins by neck or two lengths, times near 1 minute 79 seconds, and tote dividends noted for several entrants.
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Distant Jane
Morse Yourda
Gst 'tIb
Minton
Game Lad
Yannary
Star Distant Tare
Tote Divs
Seco
Publican's publish shows betting on a race outcome
Fragmentary notes report betting odds for a horse race with two starters and a result described as won by a half length. Names and precise details are obscured, leaving only odds like 2 to 1 and evens for a horse named New Gamze Tote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farlongy
Ae Ine Tolb
Tolb
Manning
Pema
Etonus
Evens
New Gamze
Final Handicap Race Report with Distant Jane Victory
Distant Jane won by a length in the final handicap over Skiplock and Una Joy among others. Morse New Gauze and Antony led the field with weights listed. betting showed Distant Jane as evens and New Yabne at 61 to 1.
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Jane
Morse New Gauze, Inc
McCann
Skiplock, Inc
Antony
Una Joy Inc
Batlle Somme Inc
Evens New Yabne
Skiplocks
Tory Divs
Man's awkward praise at reunion meets cold reception
A gentleman, recalling childhood days, greeted women with a boastful remark about time passing since their school days. His cordial compliment about being a "little chap" and the old red schoolhouse was met with cold, uncomfortable reactions from the ladies.
The Fool's Ball Supports RSA Appeal At Town Hall
The Fool's Ball in aid of the RSA Appeal was held at the Town Hall on Wednesday night and proved a success. The 1th Battalion Workers committee, led by lady members, organized splendid arrangements with music by Miss Daily and Mr Cole.
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RSA
1Th Battalion
Miss Daily
ALCM
Cole
Richards
Haines
Murphy
FH John
JH Robins
JC Hutchinson
AD Mitchell
Vincent
Milner
W B Cooper
Ruediger
Mesdames James, Stubbs and Bailey
Potter and Turner
Ratepayers to face collection drive by board
The board warned an imminent financial limit as the only asset left at the bank is theayer. Garnett noted a looming issue as ratepayers, thought to be able to dodge obligations, now face a citywide collection effort with £2,621 outstanding.
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Tom
James' Church West Sunday Service and Anzac Remembrance
James Church West announces Tet Sunday events with Holy Communion at 7 30 pm conducted by Rev J Mason rector Anzac Service also scheduled with prayers and readings expected attendees and congregants urged to participate in town observance
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Martins
J. Mason
John’s Church Service Schedule with Evening Evensong
The bulletin lists services at 730 am Communion 950 pm Children’s Service 11am Matting 730 pm Evensong The subject Value of Ritual to be discussed at Malabaine 3 pm
Northam Wesley Methodist Church Service and Study Schedule
The Northam Wesley Methodist Church lists activities for the week. Morning services at 10 and 11, afternoon and evening services, an adult Bible class for the manse, a Tuesday prayer and Bible study, and a Friday prayer and Bible study session.
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Methodist Church
Northam Wesley
Kev’ Hoedse
Adult Bible
Sunday Church of Christ Schedule Page
Church of Christ announces Sunday program with worship and Breaking of Bread at 11 am. Bible School and Adult Bible Class follow, then a 7 pm Prayer Meeting with song service and a 7 30 pm per Service.
Baptist Church Service Times Listed for Sunday
Morning worship at 1 evening service at 7 30 and an afternoon session at 3 with Sunday school scheduled accordingly.
Northam Cubs Claim Trophy in Interclub Contest
In a brisk afternoon match on the bosplanade Nerth wa faced Santen Weta as a large crowd gathered. Northam won the game 19 heads to the opposition and received the trophy amid cheers from captain Watts and the Barselton team. McGolding accepted the trophy on behalf of Northam Cubs as the weather hindered some prior plans.
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Nerth
Santen Weta
Watts
Barselton
Bert
Northam
Han Pat
Ont
Settopolialayers
McGolding
War Profit Tax Debate Highlights Part on Profits
Mr Gregory points to mining profits and taxation arguments. He cites a Northampton report noting £70,000 worth of ore during a period but profits under £4,000, arguing the act shifts most profit to the Federal Treasurer. The discussion centers on how the tax affects prospecting, speculation, and government revenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gregory
Northampton
Profistax
Ory
Commonwealth
Strand Cafe Expands Services for Families in Northam
The Strand Cafe at Next Tattersall's Hotel Fitzgerald Street Northam announces a substantial accumulation extension and pledges special catering for families with civility and attentive service to all patrons.
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Fitzgerald St
Northam
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Anglican News
ST James West Northam
John
Manning Gauee
Metaar
Gut
Qoaway
Una Joy Ine
Bat
Yourda
Betling
Evens Etonan
Fiversud
Ball Furtomgs
Golden Shadow, Inc
James
Lily Ine
Battle Somme Inc
Helena Mt
Avon Handicap
Galloway
Priam Shiel
Fat Sib
Jumen Green Gauze
Aye Cleverley
Ine
Patchy Turner Inc
Betti Ato
Poublican'’S Publh
T James' Church
West
Sobtham
Church OF Christ
MR J T Smith
Massie Robertson & Morria
J.T
Northas
A. Broom
Ladies & Gents Tailor
Next Shamrock Hotel
the Strand Cafe
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