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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 12, 1925
Page
4
A historical critique praises the monumental prologue and grand tableau of The Ten Commandments. It highlights the dramatic reproduction of scenes, the imposing spectacle, and the moral themes depicted by the cast and setting with emphasis on visual and narrative scale.
In a tight Memorial Oval final on Saturday St Mark's beat Solomon Town 9 goals 5 to 5 goals 6 for a 14 point victory to claim the 1925 Port Pirie B Grade premiership. Keever 4 and Zubirinic led St Mark's while Wilt 2 best for Solomon Town.
A jury heard a case arising from alleged wheat theft at a wharf. The defendant claimed innocence while witnesses described efforts to collect stolen grain and pay for dockside loading. The magistrate indicated possible fines and a month’s imprisonment, with sentence to be decided.
The Met Barker troupe arrived from Crystal Brook on Saturday and presented opening performances at Minty Mall Florenya Street and later at Aeniy Hall. The Salvation Army Marl under Hyndmaster W Duncan offered musical numbers and choruses, with a variety program featuring solos and ensemble pieces.
Fragmented OCR text describes multiple housing allotment and renovation items. Mentions rooms, stalls, near West MA, and various nonsensical phrases with references to locations, estates, and potential allocations. Details are unclear and partially garbled.
Solomontown listing notes sheds and stables with pony facilities and supplies for boarders. Includes rental figures around £295 for rooms verandah access and other amenities. mentions large allotment and Teviny arrangement. items described with limited legibility.
Fragmentary OCR text describes farms and gardens with names like Ghure Napperis Petowie and Pirle Mintle, suggesting a historical item about rural plots or horticultural topics, though many words are garbled. The readable portions mention multiple locale-like terms and potential cultivators or proprietors in a period newspaper context.
Boxing brief from Sydney notes Adriano winning by knockout as the opponent faltered under a strong right. The report mentions earlier plans for a different opponent and hints at a changed matchup against a Filipino foe, with references to other boxers and punch power.
A fragment reports a boxing or bout event in Newcastle with Esaitilay, BYL Jobpa, Sullivan, and 00 points in 20 funds. It mentions Butcher Dunn in Brisbane and a Sunday event. The text also abruptly advertises coats and grandeur homes for sale in Austria, including hose and carpets.
A local soap and candle works advertises higher prices for horbehair wool skins hides and tallow fat. The firm states it can beat any competitor on value and invites sellers to consign their goods for prompt payment.
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