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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 18, 1908
Page
2
Lyndhorst and Alice Springs families report a pastoral station near Port Augusta west of Oodnadatts. The event notes a father and child on the station with local ties to the Lyndhorst, Farina, Hergott, and Coward names.
The notice states subscription options of three dollars quarterly or four dollars half yearly and eight dollars per subscription in advance. It directs communications for the current week's issue to be sent to the editor by Wednesday mail.
A spirited essay on Christmas customs in Australia, contrasts with Old World traditions, notes the sunlit climate, and jokes about holly and snow. It then shifts to social critique of wealth displays, wealth inequality, and the dangers of unfettered luxury amid poverty, warning against immigration hype and policy that harms workers.
A Sydney telegram from December 15 reports Mr E M Plommer, visiting from Western Australia, robbed of a diary containing a draft for £16, railway tickets, and two travel tickets left at Central Railway Station after dining at Tivoli Theatre. He later found his belongings claimed and jewellery taken. the incident follows a prior visit to Port Augusta by “Ted.”
The Port Augusta Dispatch and Flinders Chronicle, under D. Drysdale since 1880, plans to move its printing plant to Port Lincoln after 31 years in Port Augusta. The paper has fought libel actions, served the community, and thanks advertisers, subscribers, and supporters as it contemplates new fields and a potential continued job printing operation.
A medieval style verse recalls shepherds in midnight quiet on Jordan’s plain as an angel announces joy of a savior born in a manger. A silver star shines while angelic voices sing of peace on earth and goodwill to men, echoing the timeless nativity tale.
The issue notes 1909 calendar plans and requests early copy. It reports Dayanace’s improving health, subscription arrears, wages in South Australia, and upcoming excursions from Port Augusta. Also lists dentist visits and a discussion of a new 200 lb wheat sack standard with quality notes. A letter from Weet Coaster compliments local journalism.
Adelaide report notes a railway collision in Franga with casualties, the Goaman Kaiser retreating while selling five of his fifty castles, a clergyman robbed of £55 in Mulbourne, General Booth having cataract surgery, South Australia prorogation set for Saturday, King sending a photograph to Andrew Carnegie, and a £10000 appeal to feed London schoolchildren.
A London physician argues that digestive weakness causes most life failures. Mrs Lucy Fitton of Sydney recounts chronic indigestion, headaches, and weakness until five days after starting Mother Seigel’s Syrup, leading to full recovery by 1908. The piece urges proper digestion for nourishment and strength.
Port Augusta wheelwright Mr C A Ward shows a 40 adjustable wheel hub designed to tighten tires without retiring. The device removes need for wheel dishing and prevents spoke damage. Patent protection sought in the Commonwealth and abroad. tests claim three weeks of satisfactory operation.
The Omond family clinched the three prizes in the MacDonald Quoit Tournament after a series of drawn and decisive matches. Final rounds show E Omond defeating various opponents to claim top honors, with notable performances by R Omond and P Omond throughout the event.
Poem excerpt by Ella Wheeler Wilcox echoes in the Young Man about progress and reform. It portrays a pivotal figure described as the right hand of Progress and the eyes for blind Justice, guiding action with authority and mercy.
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