03 Mar 1916
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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 03, 1916
Page
1
Notice bids are invited for a quantity of limtone to be delivered to specified works on March 24 1916. Contractors should submit sealed tenders to PPV YOURS a incite with details of price and terms. The lowest bid will not necessarily be accepted.
An auction notice lists the Pimba estate sale on Wednesday March 8 at 12 o'clock with 1280 acres freehold land 18 horses 100 cattle 100 sheep 150 tons hay and farming equipment. A second sale on Tuesday March 7 at 1 o'clock features draught horses cattle waggons implements furniture and 117 acres grazing to let. Also a notice to complete carpenters work with Port Augusta contracts and Pimba refreshment room lease valuations
On Friday March 10 at all o clock sharp Elder Smith & Co will offer fat to prime sheep and cattle selections. Prime wethers band shorn and heavy weights listed with quantities from 15 to 150. Extra prime wethers good skins and 25 prime mixed sheep. Fat to prime bullocks heavy weights with cash discount options for graziers up to three months. Farther entries invited.
Acres freehold 255 offered by A Hl Noll in the Hundred of Willochra near Wilmington. Good farming land with rich soil in a reliable rainfall area. Sheep-proof fences and water supply including a dam. Terms one-half cash balance February 1 1917. Further details from Expo Saint & Co. Adelaide or Wilmington.
Dr Partridge urged the town council to oppose government action resuming the Davenport park reserve and opening it for selection. He argued the reserve is Davenport’s sole park and called the plan an act of folly, reflecting Davenport ratepayers’ concern.
A letter warns that Davenport area foreshore and reserves are at risk as land near the Gulf is proposed for sale. The author cites examples from Adelaide Perth Melbourne and Sydney showing how parks and open spaces vanish when development proceeds. Port Augusta residents are urged to protest and demand beach access from the wharf to the Gulf and around the hospital.
The Gazette lists patents marks and designs delayed due to the war. Davenport Board of Health reports water shortages and plans for supply from Hotrock’s Creek. Davenport Council negotiates oval management funds, cooperation with the Athletic Association, and future reclamation steps, including a trustee role for Mr Pryor and council oversight.
In a 19th century style community note, funds and gifts are collected by local volunteers including the Red Cross Society and Mrs HL from Port Argentina. Donations from various citizens total 16s with recipients named among collectors and school segments noted for gratitude.
The Port Ains community mourns Mrs G B Bryant who died Sunday evening after a long illness. She was daughter of Mr Donaliyon and longtime associate of local magistrates and solicitors. The funeral service was led by Reverend C Finger with many local groups including the Liquor Traceence Association and Red Gros Society honoring her memory. wreaths from Australian Brewing Company, Maplequas Union, and brewery staff were laid.
The article recalls the death of Rev Charles E Doudney in France from war injuries. A memorial fund aims to pay off Bath parish debt and erect a tablet in St Luke’s church, Bath, honoring his service with Australian friends. Contributions may be sent to the Rector of Nutting or to Mr A Bandy.
Messy OCR text shows references to residents and visits, mentions of Mr CL A and Wiebells, Nishotis Bros, and a Mr Nicholle leaving Wednesday afternoon for Gaorn. It notes a Mr Boy Fac ridge entering camp on February with friends planning an event, but details are unclear.
In Verdun artillery remains active with the position described as critical. Both sides exchange heavy shelling while infantry several times not engaged. Reports note German and British observers discussing secret combinations and new submarine developments.
Oil discovery reported in the Auolaide district, location unnamed, with initial testing underway and potential economic impact on local industry and jobs. Exploration firm unnamed, awaiting confirmation from authorities on reserves and production timelines.
A steamer faced signaling errors while panning the Sams phere. An error caused a six inch gun open fire from Fork Targa in a confusing incident. The event disrupted the area and drew follow up reports.
A fragment notes a recovery amount of 28 800 and mentions an earlier value of 23500 in the context of absttoirs or defects. The text is incomplete and unclear about entities or actions beyond the recovery figure.
Fragmentary OCR notes reference a Commonwealth hotel item involving a time piece and unspecified date. The readable portions imply a disorderly listing or notice about timing or payment, with unclear names or actions.
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