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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
2
A fragmented, period-style snippet reports moon phases and a copper price at £71 thousand. It mentions showers in Port Aoquate and an incident in Adelaide where Trooper Watlaw-hn Balloped up to a boltingshorae with shafte attached, amid political talk and an upcoming government trip.
The Westing of the Port Ai Oriek Cricket Association was held at Town Hall on the 11th. President and chairman Menora J Beatson chaired with N Edwards A Siook Basin G Honig F Hoete and others present. A report covered receipts of £26 6d and expenditure of £7 rendering a credit balance. 10 matches played. notable players include Morrison of the Cordcattas and J No Mia bowler. A special vote of thanks recognized J Newies for presenting the bat for highest batting and Breteeutor for highest bowling. thanks also to Scholfield and others for the season’s efforts.
Fragmentary OCR reads an alarm about saving children with a bottle and references to Hediy, Zitves, and a public notice involving Chamberlain's Cotio, Cholerm, and Dave Rumery. The garbled text mentions a store employee, wages, and regulations, implying a safeguarding or public health context without clear specifics.
The Port Augusta Dispatch argues against a proposal by the Broken Hill Proprietary Company to build a railway from the Iron Monarch at Ceroona to Backy Bay. It contends the plan risks diverting seaport trade, burdens public funds, and serves private interests over public welfare amid political shifts in the Kingston-Foster administration.
A long critique discusses China’s Boxers and the Qing Emperor, blaming secret societies for stagnation and Western influence fears. It notes foreign powers coordinating with potential empire dismemberment and mentions missionary attacks, missionary and Christian dangers, plus possible political plots around the Empress Regent. The piece also references upcoming local entertainments and civic notices amid the broader turmoil.
The article outlines gold ore processing methods including Chlorination and Cyanidation. It credits Plattner and MacArthur Forrest Co. with developments and details apparatus, steps, and chemical reactions. It notes chlorine generation from lime and sulfuric acid, carbon for precipitation, and handling of cyanide solutions in tailings treatment.
Reports from Taroolla dated June 12 detail new gold finds near Ward’s trough and Sullivan’s area by the Exploator and Wiley and Exterpeisr companies. McKechnia Berry and other prospectors push digs, with three blocks showing gold bearing reef and wide extensions likely, as managers plan further sinking and opening blocks for appraisal and sale.
Distiet council nominations listed with electees R. Michael Ryan Pineda Wade Medoseph Gaim and others. Ward results show J. G Mamley A Garrat J Muot and Join Orchard elected as councillors with officers to be chosen at Woolth Den council office. Voting details indicate wards West Ward South Ward Ext Ward and Adelaide area results.
The Farley District Vermin Board reviewed correspondence from Me Rath about food safety and directed that Mr Rathbote's letter be considered. Mr Builth was elected to form a committee with the Inspector to address issues near Ostrich and Yana north boundary. The board set a July meeting date at Sham for further discussion and noted a volcanic expedition report with ascent details.
Text fragments describe tensions over peace terms and troop movements, with mentions of General Harrington and Kruger era figures, plus economic debate in the United States about mining, smelting costs, and copper ore pricing. Also notes on philanthropy, taxation, and a legal dispute over a widow’s property and rates.
A public meeting in Carcons to consider the Gersramint response to Ar Vogator's question on the Proprisiory Company's plan for a private tran way from Tron Mossrob Hill of Ironstone to Point Lowry. Deputation urged government to retain control to avoid duplicative routes and private messaging.
Scattered readable phrases describe a murky scene with mention of dampened chest and lines. Names and clear events are unavailable, leaving uncertain references and non coherent sentences about relief and panic. The fragment provides no verifiable persons places or actions.
An 1830 to 1894 study traces how a quarter-acre near Chicago riverfront rose in value with population growth. It uses price records, expert opinions, and market data to estimate land value changes, from under 1,400 dollars in 1830 to over 1,000,000 dollars during growth, noting ongoing shifts through 1874 and beyond.
A vintage ad style complaint questions how a better article beats rivals with price, arguing public payment favors clearer claims. It critiques modern remedies and touts Goambarlain's Dough Remedy as a preferred product from Toung & Gorda, urging readers to buy.
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