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Newspaper
Quorn Mercury
Location
Quorn, South Australia, Australia
Date
Dec 14, 1900
Page
1
Minutes report Priomiburg Corporation special meeting with notes on mayoral involvement and a plan to finance a plant connection and carbide supply. Discussion covers banking terms, insurance, and a proposed price per week with purchase right, plus a call to cost engineering for a new plant retrofit.
The Mount Grainger mine shows ongoing work driving a lower tunnel level to reach a promising lode. Captain H Jones praises the mining and expects the lode to deepen and widen, with two new workers in the tunnel and substantial gains reported by directors. Nearby, S Botteill’s quarry five miles away yields fine gold, while mining interest grows alongside preparations to open up further prospects at Mount Grainger. An accident near Yougala injured Cochrane, who received hospital care as investigations confirmed broken thumb and other injuries. Local tailors Sack and Co. comment on quality clothing, while general editorials discuss the value of fit and material in menswear.
An OCR fragment notes Frank Tucker as an exporter and commission agent dealing in fruit and poultry provisions and soliciting buyers. The text references purchasers and remittance in a historical trade context, but details are incomplete.
A cricket report details Petersburgh Railway losing to the visiting side on December 4 at Yo vn Hall, with Flight and Lawney top scoring for the visitors. The game featured strong bowling by Hayman and McMahon, and lengthy innings by Burton and Clarke, ending 2-2-78 in favorable conditions for the home team despite notable individual performances.
The Cranbrook letters describe unsettled weather with gusty winds and occasional lightning, noting cooler days and a mix of sunshine. They mention local events, a community concert with chorus groups, and various social notices including market activity and upcoming railway talk, along with garden and farm updates.
A Victorian era advertisement fragment seeks testimonials for a Petersburg Ohio patent remedy, urging readers to submit letters praising the product. It markets Down's Barkauhe Kidney Pills and a Stevens pharmacy endorsement, claiming universal usefulness and promising distribution by post to subscribers.
The Tuesday council records reveal discussion on town clerk duties, local rate arrears, and the appointment of a temporary clerk. Motions addressed tender awards for road work, charity donations to Burrs Hospital and Lonal Samaritan Fund, and travel allowances.
The district committee discussed a road lease dispute between Oxlone Sym and Anatid Tritt Nutcing Society. They reviewed conclusions on rail and road access near Dowd's Hill and considered compensation for landowners. Council delays in leasing and surveying were noted, with actions to communicate terms and possible payment to cover surveys.
Fragmentary OCR outlines Kanyake District and Brment share events, noting a council’s credit placement and various inspections. Mentions surveyor, rabies or tarasloce like disease concerns, road and wildlife issues, and a Board of Health meeting with suburban sanitary status updates.
Incoherent OCR fragment mentions a Mr Hy Marka of A8 Curr St Adelaiie and references a list of chemical processes and items including shaving, calvinis, smaiygunoa, Hapiiten, lineaiine, wmnnuiel olla, bottling, tinfull, and aniline colors, suggesting a local trades notice or catalog entry for chemical colors and bottling materials.
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