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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 13, 1925
Page
4
The Port Pirie Cricket Association kicks off the 1923-26 season with four teams Ports Smelters GoIN and Solomon Town taking the field at Memorial Oval. Players gather for weekly practice and fans anticipate the first action after a lengthy football off season.
Labor Day events in Pirie are set to be the biggest and most successful in years, with a parade from Florence Street to the Memorial Oval and a full program of pedestrian, cycling, and athletic events. The celebration includes a children’s committee, confectionery for youngsters, and a variety of displays by local unions and organizations, all aimed at a robust community showcase.
Racing notes list second day acceptances at Morphettville with numerous horses and odds across distances two miles and one mile events. Entries include Quindaro Marin King Tallow Ave Yarraman Pardes Yawn Vager Water Pin Wise Clave etc, plus multiple stakes and sprint entries and a handful uncertain spellings. The document compiles horse names, odds, and event notes for the meeting.
The caulfield Cup list shows a one mile and a half race with numerous entries and weights including Mercie Spearfelt Whittle Metellus Inc Lilb pen All Sunshine Lemina Va Nant Royal Charter King of Mirth Batteryman Pukka Our Prince Brown Rajash The Tyrant Waranton Teste Palelight Too kardy Munacre Honan The Lance Kanchani Nose tae Raith with varied odds.
A chaotic Sunday boxing night in Johannesberg saw Blackie Miller knocked out in the eighth round after Pistmekle Miller, the former Australian heavyweight champion, was warned for low blows. The crowd roared in protest and police cleared the hall as authorities began inquiries.
Gratitude flooding publicity as thousands praise relief from backache and kidney pains. Mrs. J W Davis of Port Pirie West recounts severe back pain, blood in urine, and lack of benefit from earlier remedies. After two bottles the pain eased, health returned, and a ten year remission followed with no recurrence. Doan's sold by chemists for 2/9 or by mail from Foster McClellan Co. 15 Hamilton Street Sydney. Be sure you get DOAN'S.
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