Port Augusta in 1859 an Early History Chronicle
Bromontown correspondent reports Port Augusta in April 1859 as busy with shipping and dust, notes Marion’s regular arrivals, and mentions planned Customs House and Court-Room completion within three months. Criticizes lack of a court to recover debts, highlights plans for a clerk, and praises a promising Wells development near Stirling and Oost Miaie. Mentions two inns serving travelers and a valuable water discovery aiding northward travel, with unawarded rewards for the water’s finder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromontown
Port
Customs Cap
Mount Remarkable Court
Mvarra Elder
Stirling
Oost
Miocbia
Port Auguste
Joho Bull
Minel
Port Augusta
Bebbage
Stuart
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Minchin
Bile Beans credited with saving a life in Melbourne
Mrs Maud Beacall of North Richmond Melbourne says daily constipation and ill health nearly killed her before using Bile Beans. She details a London to Australia decline, weight loss from ten to seven stones, and gradual recovery restoring health and vitality after taking the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maud Beacall
Vere Street
North Richmond
Melbourne
London
Australia
Inet
York
Artificial Teeth Advertisement Promises Cheap Restoration
An old newspaper fragment markets artificial teeth at low prices with a garbled claim of guarantees and bank placement in Australasia. It mentions a national advertisement tone, hints at a Melbourne Age reference, and touts new sets for a light cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Bank of Australasia
Wevcah
Plata
Seth Hey
Renae
Port Augusta Institute Meeting Notes and Finances
The Port Augusta Institute report covers a Monday meeting at the Institute Mall with 14 members present. The session discussed juvenile liberty, new classes, and monthly visits by editor W. J. Sowden to lecture on Japan with limelight. Officers were re-elected, financials presented, and a billiards proposal debated, with a detailed balance sheet and dues outstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meleng
W. J. Sowden
Register
Japan
Monte
Sowden
Poti Evans
Qose
Institute
Evane
Rav
RB. Mitchell
Mit
Eea
T L. Abbott
E Gold
Dr. Riddell
Mesere
A. M. Herdy
James Holdeworth
Hoa
Leo
B. Gold
Mesa B
Annas
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Commercial Road
Ww. Symons
General Draper
Calder
L.A
Australian Mutual Provident Society
Ita
Mateal
Adelaide
King WM. Street
Robert Hall
Shultz
Hesident
Gray
Motors
Moisi
Pewce
Reury
F. Bichols
Hole
Granfell Brrent
A. Wills
Metropolitan Hotel
Grote Street
G.P.O
Buccreic
Augusta—Wednes
Hawker—Thoreday
Carrieton
King William Street
Ieee
Saeer
England
Bears Commonwealth
Sisters OF ST. Joseph
the Convént
Terman
Central Hotel
Port Adelaide
Sam Wills, Jr
Port Adelaide Oyela Club
Wheslmen Booms
Tignes
Gollin & Co., Prop., Ltd
A. BE. Carrig
Fertsvaverts
M, J. Cilerto
Conrad
Moore Goode
Prash
Fred Christopherson
Boid Port Avguata
J. Pappin
Adelaide Frices
G. Poppin
Maneger
Great Northern Hotel
ME. Cowan
Alcock
J. A. Mullen
Sir Bss
Port Augusta Institute
Pepe
Ding Fane
C. Sharam & Sons
Grocers & Day Produce Dealerr
Pt “Anguata ® Won
Thomas Biahtfon
Lecky, Messenger
Bice
Horaca
Burt
Oedes
Port Auggusta
H. O. Ward
Blaskemith, Wheelwright and Shipping
Smith
A.M. Hardy
Fort Augusta
B&w
Hagrett
Lorran FoReystana Soll
Numdle Street
Melade
Murbeyr Marntatville
Tel
Tom Tottman
Carpenter
Undertaker
Rogers
Pei
Sodfare
Grand Junction Hotel
Malar Yasineda
Goon
Aea
J. F. Tugeer
Hem Taina Ee Om
E, Luer, Pitre
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