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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
2
A fragmented Australian notice details wheat prices per bushel and ton rates for various grains, with names like Pollard and Howesbold, plus mentions of Onions and other commodities. It also lists a Silver Cap competition update with shooting scores, durations, and aggregate tallies for trophies, referencing Beores and Tate alongside a 1902 context.
A seismic event is noted with another volcanic burst at Mount Pelée reported Friday. Clouds linger over the region as activity prompts cautious remarks, while nearby sea upheavals between Saint Vincent and Saint Lucia are mentioned indicating continued volcanic unrest.
A vintage testimonial touts Doan's Pills as effective for backache and kidney issues. The ad urges readers to send the price and postal order to obtain the remedy, claiming long-lived relief and encouraging imitation products to be avoided.
A fragment notes artificial teeth on offer with repair and rendering services. It mentions improvements to products and a moderate charge, though text is garbled and lacks clear names, dates, or locations.
Davenport Town Council votes 200 pounds for Hospital and cemetery projects, funds 50 acres of concrete gravel, and assigns unemployed workers to Port Augusta Main Road repairs and sand dune work. Local amateurs stage charity performances to support relief efforts as drought and illness affect Port Augusta and surrounding areas.
A busy Port Augusta page reports upcoming events and public notices. Mr Young hosts the 1697 Diamond Jubilee metals gathering Friday June 20 at 4 o'clock, with other Federation and state rights items noted. Royal and civic briefs include anniversary services, theatre entertainments by Strelo Pyns, and a public meeting on continental railway progress. Cricket results feature Cambridge and Australian teams. a Port Augusta tournament recap highlights scores and top performers.
Early 20th century style clipping reports drought struggles across regions with 8 to 12 key items. Mentions Moon phases for a forthcoming date, massive casualties in Susiia and various districts, counties, and colonies coping with heat and water shortages. Names like Robert Kyce, Crozier appear alongside references to Australia and overseas events.
The Port Augusta Council reports removal of items from Flinders Terrace and notes the 4200 for hospital road under Davenport Port Council care. Coronation Day planned as peace declared. Sanitary concerns at Troy Knob area urged. typhoid cases admitted to hospital. Budget receipts and expenditures recorded, lighting plans discussed, gas plant and grass seed procurement debated, and bids for firewood and lamps approved.
The health officer reported a case of enteric fever in a child recently from Adelaide and urged immediate sanitary action. A motion authorized the Secretary to request the Davenport and Port Auguste board to wire Central Board for an officer to inspect Iron Karb camp where typhoid cases have appeared. The Board then adjourned.
A town meeting was held Wednesday night with Mayor T. committee and Mr JB Lucky presiding. Discussions covered regilding the Childesnn' Proceeni Brinodly Society Band's appearance on the oval, free admission, and relief funding from the Feu Carried. Committees were formed including The Major, Blyth, and J. Lecky, with many members listed as attendees and supporters.
A crowded gathering at Bundy School featured music led by Rev. G. after a brief area report. Items were distributed to children by Mr. Litoh Geld as the ceremony concluded, with a heartily enjoyed worship and a benediction closing the proceedings.
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