Adelaide letter scene and broad diary notes on the city life
A vivid Adelaide column by Peren Aven describes a blustery Tuesday, holiday crowds, and a football match amid circus crowds at Wirth’s. It covers Baden Powell’s remarks to Boy Scouts, a maternity grant debate, rising land values, meat prices, and cheap moving pictures at the Pavilion, ending with a call to clear room for latecomers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peren
Toseday
Sam Adelaide
Wirth
Boor
Leclerer
Sothens
Badeo-Powell
Baden Powell
Fisher Bie
Ehla
Henry George
King William Street
Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment Adverts Sydney
Comstock's Nerve and Bone Liniment promises immediate pain relief for nerves bones and muscles acting through the skin. It claims to aid sprains rheumatism sciatica and neuralgia when used with Morse's Indian Root Pills and is sold by chemists or by mail from The W H Comstock Co. Ltd. Sydney 23 Lang St Church Hill price 2/6 per bottle or 13/6 for six bottles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morse
Comstock
W. H. Comstock Co. Ltd
Lang St
Church Hill
Sydney
Public Baths Debate Sparks Letters from Port Augusta
A June 25 Port Augusta letter discusses public baths and picture shows, arguing over commentary by L A Rogers and the writer’s aims. The exchange touches on propriety of remarks and calls for clearer attribution of opinions in future letters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim
Bea
L. A. Rogers
Abe
Rifle Shooting Competition Results and Scores
The report covers a rifle shooting event amid gusty wind with several competitors under strain. Dr Jell achieved 2815 points across distances including 200 300 500 and 600 yards with seven shots and two sights. Beokde and Bop Holle tied in first round with 1 point separation. Captain Holdeworth scored 9, V Whiting 8, K Gunter ts, and K Hunter led with 61 top score. Monday’s course assignments follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Bi Beokde
Bop Holle
Holdeworth
V. Whiting
K. Gunterts
K. Hunter
Life
Cooree
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Endorsed
A citizen warns about kidney strain from daily labor and urges remedies. The ad promotes Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a trusted cure, claiming public endorsement and urging readers to choose the genuine product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sapig Ney
Ashe
Clark
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Mes E. Lure
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Lew Pat Ranier
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Great Northern Hotel
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Tonka
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