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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 15, 1925
Page
4
Tonight at Halsal Hall Solomontown Wrennessay December 16 admission 1 prize and supper and proceeds for Kindergarten Scholars Christmas Tree at Ni 1 Park Methodist Grounds featuring drinks cakes and sweets. Proceeds support the kindergarten program in a local community event.
Saturday saw Plaistone and Jul Brook clash in a cricket encounter with visitors winning by six runs. Key performances included Gaystal Hook and Markie taking multiple wickets, with notable batting efforts from J Murray Brown and Harms.
Commercial report from Adelaide markets lists apples oranges cauliflower and other produce with price ranges. Mentions wholesalers, brokers, and traders like Harris Mofflin and Ruben, noting sales volumes and bidding dynamics across the week.
A garbled OCR passage references a servant, a survey or surhge water, and a figure named Veta with unclear actions. It mentions a scene of someone returning, a young man named Garon, and a claimant claiming victory with a device or label "RAD The dyer." No clear event or date is established.
The Gladstone Girls Peiemtly Society hosted a strawberry fete at the Institute on Friday. Prizes and decorations highlighted the event, with proceeds totaling about £940 from the sale of refreshments and competitions. Notable attendees included Mrs Ferguson, Misses Leverington, and Master K Wins, as the crowd enjoyed cakes, sweets, and ice cream while church protests outside drew commentary.
Alleged tampering case names four men who claim they testified at a site audit at Hee Moryplet city. The court reminded all parties of December 2 deadline for certain fees and RD related matters. Bevel Tah Mion and West Coos are associated with the proceedings.
A port Pirie reader testifies to strong kidney relief from Doan's Backache Kidney Pills after months of thick cloudy secretions, backache, headaches, and swelling. Four years later she remains well, crediting the remedy and urging purchases from Foster-McClellan Co. in Sydney.
St Peters routed Prince Alfred by an innings and 126 runs in Adelaide. The newspaper notes St Peters strong batting with multiple players contributing, while Prince Alfred struggled to force resistance.
Adelaide reports a near term settlement attempt between Water side Workers Federation and gulf raiders of the Adelaide ship Rompany. The Wandang from Spencer Gulf arrived idle at Port Albide. A departure for Spencer Gulf ports tomorrow is canceled. Gulf traders face supply concerns as strike tensions affect the Querna and local ports. Port Vietuma Wallan Port Augusta show better access to goods and pay.
A damaged OCR fragment reports Moorabool at Port Aiehade with a notice posted outside Mercantile Marine attics. Firefighters were injured by a cheater stoorshoel and sailors from a nearby Seamer Enion were on the pavement. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
The article discusses the use of dogs as police auxiliaries, their duties in tracking fugitives and aiding constables, and the preferred Alsatian breed for police work. It notes dogs’ scenting and physical traits, the demand for disciplined training, and efforts to organize police dog trials modeled on Continental standards.
Printed and published by Buckley Joyce for News Limited at 127 Pues Atrat Port Pirie South Australia.
An advertisement touts Hean's Tonic Nerve Nuts as a blood enriching nervine tonic. It promises pain relief and restored energy after months of use, noting three to six boxes are sold per bottle at all druggists and stores.
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