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Newspaper
Port Pirie Recorder
Location
Port Pirie, South Australia, Australia
Date
Oct 31, 1925
Page
3
A local Pirie court report notes Civil Court filings have surged 250 percent since 1818, signaling a record workload this year. Drunkenness prosecutions have risen about 30 percent from last year, while Police Court numbers stay roughly steady and overall crime does not exceed prior levels.
A man released from twelve months in Yalata Labor Prison was found guilty at Pirie Court of obtaining two pairs of ladies shoes on approval under false pretenses. The Shoes, valued at £3 2s 6d, were taken from Walter & Sons on October 26. He claimed they were for Miss Ellen Wilson at the Royal Exchange Hotel. He admitted taking them and said he planned to pay but drank heavily. He was sentenced to six months imprisonment.
Plans for additions and improvements at Pirie Hospital are nearing completion with work likely to start after Christmas. As soon as finalised, tenders will be called for the stroke. Archicent Chief Simpson visited Pirie Hospital Thursday to review plans and take measurements. Earlier, Principal Guan stated funds would be available to begin in July if plans were ready. The hospital block has been renovated and repainted to improve the building’s appearance.
Port Pirie Cricket Association opens its programme this afternoon with Ports vs YAUOA and Smelters vs Solomontown. YALA Recorder notes last week’s winners and the day’s key matches, including M C A against Hecordar glovens, and the Guild in its first outing. A keen battle is anticipated.
Five new players named from Solomontown list including Berri man Wastell Cavewett Taylor and Allen. Smelters and Ports teams include added players with Goodes Sweeney Wooldrotte and others. vice captain Yuleden to be 12th man as teams prepare for match selections.
The Weather Bureau Adelaide issues weekly notes through October 2. A strong high near the Bight early week brought cloud and warmth. inland pressure systems weakened, with isolated thunderstorms on the West coast Monday night. Rainfall totals were light, with very light falls in Adelaide Plains and Mount Lofty Ranges, and the South East reporting up to 40 points at Mount Gambier.
Middle age men and women undergo many natural changes as Benger's Food is discussed in a health note. The article highlights digestive, metabolic, and lifestyle considerations relevant to adults in midlife.
Handicaps for the Port Pirie District Trotting Club third meeting list numerous entries including Miss Doreenser Swift Sand cor Marvin Lass Golden Sand Trisié lash Paton Dixie Nights Glitter Playful Jack Sandy Mac Bonnie Alta Faithful Boy and Maori entries across club cup and kiadbe cup events with yardage and betting terms among a jumble of names and figures.
An Australian newspaper ad touts Doan's Ointment as best treatment for all forms of piles including bleeding itching and protruding types. It cites Mrs J J Patterson of Amanda Street Port Pirie reporting rapid relief after using one pot and claims no recurrence four years later.
A notice from Main and Son Ghomiets of 66 William Street Adelaide offers Dr Ricord's interesting book for men sent free on request. The advertisement states the title and author and provides the return address for inquiries and requests.
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