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Newspaper
Port Augusta Dispatch Newcastle And Flinders Chronicle
Location
Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
2
A 1908 Port Bugusin Dispatch piece argues that character shapes success and national prestige. It extols motherly influence, cites Gladstone and Kitchener as examples, and urges self discipline, independence, and humility to avoid arrogance and maintain respect.
Fragmented OCR text discusses bad meat in Melbourne and a seizure of corned beef at a Titan Mission. It references Protectionist and Free traders and depicts a fringe market. The passage includes stray phrases about cheap buying and frugal living, with unclear context and names.
A chaotic colonial page broadcasts protests against protectionist labor policy. Critics blame parliamentary protections for rising living costs and sweated wages, citing violent incidents, housing hardship, and worker displacement. Widespread discontent targets Protectionist leadership and calls for freer markets.
From Adelaide: Federal government appoints a controlling engineer for the West Australian Survey and plans for the Tarcoola route begin. The report mentions Tom Price at home, Bristol connections, and a note that American naval ships will visit China on a round trip. Cricket match at Quorn Port Augusta features Robertson and Waterhouse in a close contest with 84 not out by Bolly, and praise for certain players amid cautious optimism.
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