Ring incident leads to court action and restitution
An accused man in Port Pirie faced a magistrate over a ring dispute after purchasing a ring from Rosenthall, returning it damaged and claiming he did not intend theft. The case details confusion over ownership and intention, with testimony from witnesses and a resulting order for the ring to be repaired and returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Piris
Rosenthall
Port Piria
Hosenthall
Pervom
Rossathelt
Poliss
Accu
Boucaut
Beas
Hank
Ant
Pure Pine
Dave Ring Wien
Pure Pie
Stoveuchall
Laura
Boptartainde
Curt
Bronchial Coughs Taide Gooat Pepwarmicn Lt 64
A brief item notes bronchial cough remedies and a reference to Taide Gooat Pepwarmicn and Lt 64 in a reference style entry. The readable text provides no clear dates or events, but indicates medical or product mention linked to the names.
Farewell to Laura Residents
A farewell social at Laure Town Hall honored Mrs and Miss McConnachy on leaving Santa after 26 years. Mayor H G Rowland praised their service to the town and district and their daughters, noting Mrs McConnachy’s help in town matters and in sickness, earning a warm place in residents’ hearts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laure
Mira Nora McConnachy
Santa
H. G. Rowland
H. M. Newman
Alvar
Presentation at Laura School Honoring Mrs McConnachy Family
Addressed to recognize the McConnachy family for their service and leadership in the Laura district. Speakers praised Mrs McConnachy for her legal career and community work, noting plans for a move to Glenelg and a gift of sovereigns. Musical items and recitations accompanied the tribute, with best wishes expressed by attendees from various churches and political groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Mics McConuachy
Lawes
Tha
Glenelg
Belif
Minnes 2 Ik
Barbara
Campball
O. Hollis
Mrs. Oayonsis
Misa Gladys Selleck
Mine Jucrett
Farewell Gathering Held for Mr Norman Nanoarrow
Residents of Laura gathered in the Council Chamber to bid farewell to Mr Norman Nanoarrow on the eve of his departure. Mayor H G Rowland presided as the event concluded with plans for a detailed report in the next issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura
Norman
H. G. Rowland
Farmers and Settlers Association Address Critique
Mr. Clement Giles spoke on May 12 at Boolerao Osutes about joining the Farmers and Settlers Association. He argued for nonopposition to other parties, reform for farmers, and opposition to certain measures, criticizing the Federal Government's handling and cautioning against missteps by the opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boolerao Osutes
Farmers’ and Settiera Association
Clement Giles
Farmers’ and Settiera’ Association
Farmers' Union Critique of Wheat Policy and Agent General Advice
A letter from the Agent General in London is cited as proving the Federal Government erred by not consulting agents before arranging wheat sales. The piece urges farmers to unite, form non political representation, and coordinate with other states through the Farmers and Settlers' Association to gain influence over governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Wales
Mr. Young
Farmers’ Union
Farmers’ and Settlers’ Association
South Ausiale
Farmers and Settlers’ Association iv
Armors
Australia Day celebrations at Leura and Wirrabara detailed plans
Arrangements for Australia Day festivities in Leura include a townwide closing of businesses and a monster procession from the Town Hall. Paddy's market, attractions, and an evening pageant are planned with a large committee guiding advertising stalls sports and entertainment. Wirrabara also outlines a July 28 celebration with a grand pageant, sports and varied events, plus a long list of local dignitaries and participants.
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Laarn
Jon
Eerie
Efall
Senecal
Leura Corporation
Boujwnlle Wietrot Cannel
Laure Vignanes
Lunes Locul
Kuve
Urrerasu
Be Tuner
Williams
Meora J
Richanson
HL Campill
A. FB Me
A.C. Wellington
T. P. Winter
Ty B. Newman
Jd. Rose
Mosare KL
J. Rose
N. Nancarrow
LLL Scotch
J. G. Rowland
W. H. Campbell
T. Wrigmon
J . Roonnfeldt
J Quigley
Mosare J
Wirrabara
Hesidenta
Wirrabare
Gstrich
Australis
de. Hl. A. Mahood
P. J. Pickering
Gilbe
Local Names and Places From Historical OCR Fragment
A fragmented OCR list mentions numerous personal names such as John Marner James Marner Potts and Walter Judd, several locations including Beetaloo Centre and Mille Jas M Ward, and assorted initials and surnames. The readability is mixed with scattered references to individuals and places without a coherent event or context.
Wilmington's Honor Ball list of enlistments and medical hold names
A list of individuals named for enlistment at an upcoming event and others noted as unable to join due to not meeting medical standards. The document records signatures for enlistment forms and lists personnel including Nelson, Masterton, Durston, Aughey, Linklater, and others with medical disqualifications such as Blesing Mackin and Fecoughod.
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Aaha
Il Post Oca SP
Jd Nelson
Nelson
Masterton
Frick
Pickering
Hanson
Jacobs
Bolthouse
Merritt
Brown
Dennis
H Cottrell
Brandon WA Durston
G Aughey
Clarke
L Penna
Goodenough
Herva
P Jones
Hoskins
Homphein
Lehman
Holthouse
Manning
Carter
Linklater
Hoard AG
Aughey Linklater
Lethbridge Geo. L
Dann HC
Carlyon J Howard M Gry
Abernethy
Broadbent
Soldier Letter From World War I Trenches Sent Home
Pte M B Tonkin, 27th Battalion, writes from France about trench life and bombardments. He notes long fights, casualties, and conditions in dugouts, mentions trades and potential return plans, and references the Australian Wounded Soldiers Employment League. His home is Kadina, and he enlisted from Laura in March 1915.
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Melbourne
South Australian
Typographical Union
Pte
M. B. Tonkin
France
Walla
Austria
Australia
Huivan
Rosia Capvar
Augnat
Farewell Gatherings For Pte Tarver Before Departure
On Thursday July 29 residents met at the schoolroom to bid farewell to Pea D Tarver who leaves for Queensland to join his battalion after enlisting in that state E J Hancock P Blosing spoke on behalf of residents and Mr K Mugford and the Chairman gave speeches Turner supplied reports and a dance concluded the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aly
Pig ‘Turner
War Loan Bonds Offered To Public With Wage Deductions
The War Loan scheme invites workers to invest £10 bonds with £1 payable now and monthly instalments, repayable in 1925, while 4 percent interest accrues. Employers may deduct up to £5 per week from wages to fund purchases, with circulars sent to firms and officials urging support. Applications and information available at banks and post offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minking
Ander Olin
Commonwealth
Wopzombieg
Jane
British Red Cross Society and Charity Auction Plea Notice
Fragmented OCR lists numerous names, places, and items tied to a charity appeal and social event. The readable fragment mentions British Red Cross Society, charity appeals, auction or packing details, and a June schedule with social notices and reservations.
Rainfall Totals At Laura In Select Months
Readable fragment notes rainfall figures for Laura across January February and March with low values later spiking in May, listing amounts as 1 6 31 3 188 and a total 481 due. No clear event context or publication date is provided in the fragment.
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Miss McConnachy
Wores Schnapps
Holland
MR. Norman Nanoarrow
Bba
Wade Wirrabare
William Graham
Melrose
Melville W Fradd_ Bestaloo
Laura J Sibly Jum
EP White
Harry Lawry Dou
Lax
Bangor
Lmackie Pte
K. Tornoe
Turner Albart Joy
Paddy Charles Davia
As Clarke WA
Danstan
Morrow
Spiller
Williaa
Sles
Mors Morgan
O'Loughlin
Eric M. Willington
Andrews Arthur Davis
Frank Fot Willam Webb Chuelve BE
Booth
Arthur Jones
Eccott
Neat Sheppard Joby McGregor
Girdham H Ward
W Brennan
TA Jones
Chidlow
Botton
Buchsan
Murraytown
Donhardt
Kiceman
Christenson
Brydon
Hackett
Blischkie
Isaiance
Yeur
Danos
Cetellios
Patri
John Marner
James Marner Marner
Alex Potts
McLean A Woods
Beetaloo
Mills
Mille
Jas. M
Ward WJ
Semmens
Ene Billinghurst
Walter
Judd Oliver BK Watson
Clarence J Winterfield
Stone Hot, Hlenry Baker
Norman Craig
Jas Connell
Peter Connell
Hoxses
JS Groyee
David R Mills
I.G Wooiik
Re Bakoree
Booleroo
Lawley
John Gaghan
Chris Gashs
John Stutley Ricard Piper
Burns
Nottie OO
Arthur Goo Clarks
Ray Mid
Movanu
Norman Brooks
Kathno
Schulz
Schule
BaNngok
Mackin
Bal Ap Cole Leiden
Hussey and li Limited
Cumie Street
Adelaide
Trences
District News
Woods
British Red Cross Society
Laura Branch
Jun
Ant Books
Madame
W Pearce
Shs
Charity Je Bodee
Sal Smith
Gar
Simbel
Pai Groves van McDonald
Hoilig
A.W. Adaso
Hughes
E Lines
I Hollany
Felstead
W. J. Dawkans
Ful Tins
IL J. Kei Es Rose
Barbara Campi
F Holland
Melba Velntoat
Vy McHain
Bessie Smith
Easily Mypeny
Mitchell
Ian
Mok
Samtow
Air
Mpball
Onptbmeda Troen
Tilton
Wasil
Mollington
Laura Standard Ofica
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