Identification of a body leads to double identity in Adelaide case
A dead man found in Torrens Lake was initially identified as Henrik Emil Olafsen, 75, by H. L. Severin and his wife at the morgue. New clues from a coat pocket letter revealed James Marks, 75, missing from Kent Town, with Mrs Jane Collins confirming the match.
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Adelaide
Torrens Lake
H. L. Severin
Orroroo
Henrik Emil Olafsen
Severin
Olafsen
Angaston
Watch House
Rundle Street
Kent Town
James Marks
Jane E. Collins
Collins
Marks
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Enduring Relief Claim
Mrs. F Pember of Maylands Perth recounts her husband’s backache relief after using Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. She notes immediate improvement, lasting seven years with no recurrence. Pills priced 2s 6d at chemists or by post from Foster McClellan Co Perth. Probate notice seeks claims to George Edward Heffernan estate by Jan 20, 1918.
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F. Pember
Eighth Avenue
Maylands
Perth
Dean
Doan
Ail
Foster-McClellan Co
Murray-street
Prospector police criticized by Southern Cross Times writer
In a letter to the Southern Cross Times a reader blasts Prospector district police for over policing a dwindling population. He argues five officers patrol Wilgam while few intend to mine, calls politicians corrupt, and says rational bankruptcy is wiser than misdirected effort. The piece laments wasted resources on license enforcement while new goldfields attract would be prospectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Meliyre
Ife
Southern Cross Times
Southern Cross
Viigarn
Wilgam
Martin's Female Pills Sold Across Australia
Advertising copy promotes Martin's Female Pills as a remedy for female complaints available at chemists and stores nationwide in Australia. It urges buyers to ensure genuineness by looking for the Martin signature from Southampton England.
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Australia
Martin
Pharmaceutical
Southampton
England
Woolclassing and Farmers' Clips Letter to the Editor
A Fremantle correspondent argues that wool clips can be reclassified and packed by wool merchants in Fremantle and Geraldton. Charles Hourman asserts savings of at least £3 per bale by thorough skirting reclassification and packing for government slipping. W. D. Stewart, agent for Northam and districts, offers to supply information.
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Sim
Fremante
Ambremauile
Geraldton
Fremantle
W.d. Stewart
Northam and Districts
Touring Car for Hire on Chidiow Street West Northam
Public notice advertises a first class touring car for hire with day and night service. Contact at Chidiow Street West Northam or telephone 119 for rates and availability.
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Chidiow Street
West Northam
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Supreme Court of Western
George Edward Heffernan
Northam
Western Australia
M. L. Moss Dwyer, Unmack and Thomas
Howard-street
J. W. Purslowe
Goom
E. T. Henley
Enginefer Iponn
BRASS
Fitzgerald Sr
News and Notes
Charles Hourman
Northam Motor Garage
E. Kirkman
Northam Courier
Gromalling-Dowerin Mail
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