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Newspaper

Quorn Mercury

Location

Quorn, South Australia, Australia

Date

Dec 21, 1900

Page

3

Town Council Minutes Reveal Bank Guarantor Dilemma

The mayor and council discuss interlinked issues of town finance, bank guarantees, and rate rises. Key figures include Cr. Bannister Cr. MacDonald Cr. Forgan and Cr. Stace with plans to balance rates health and overdraft while awaiting fuller agreement from all councillors.

Premat 3. W. Hadsome Haq Ure Stamr Danewm Daborme Jones Usher Porgan MaDooallata 1 Ressey Cea J. 7 Aamarville Widalwara Iain Ereid Conwell Vonann Uabron Mir. Keel Kealluy J. Badger Aqpiant Vision Barlhspring Co Spp Uf « Acm Vn H Prom Krated Hanis Meare Chiuner Chin Wren Tane Cr. Mimeria Cr. Bannister Wis Forgan Ine Stace Mation Dhe Canwan Mid Asia Credamian Mannister Cr McDonald von Hig Woeship Creanienin Clark Atblay Hurdiel Haumisler Caupona Porgan Osoved Garr Financal Blaumont—corporation Braith Tie Clark Esveteling SX

Dr More Indian Root Pills Adverts Sold Australia Wide

An advertorial fragment touts Dr More Indian Root Pills as a universal cure for stomach liver and kidney complaints. It cites testimonials from a Mr John Kerr of Camperdown and a Walter jug, claims rapid relief, and promotes the product through an Australian depot listing at 4 Witt Street Sydney with full name on bottle.

Arnernan John Kerr Camperdown Bilionmens Dr. More Hain Torm Sims Daly Walter Jug Nora Fan Petra Jung Gerustonk Witt Street Sydney Inn Wwe Batea Warria Moran Aterman Terowie K. Jenkins Simmiieen Viel A. Goode Fond MG. Bhotha Suas Tivericowne Franklyn Trail Mim Bowden Weil Me. Woods Fieeld 9E Dvice Tbe Parunta Drouuber Eas

Mr Lancaster Bid Farewell in Petersburg Social

A farewell social in Petersburg honored Mr P Lancaster for his long service with HAC and local railway and Hibernian societies. The event featured speeches by Mayors, officials, and colleagues praising his courtesy, dedication, and leadership as he prepares to depart for new duties. Subscriptions and tributes were collected, with hopes he will return to the town in the future.

Sherine Pe Lancaster Moor Petersburg Previn Waders Hi. Abeeidan Tau McGudve HAC Seriat Sanian Ansal Hoard Vrrgas Lancaster Tuthoon Plesanté ii Lancaster Sitccom U- Braer U- Braer Had Known Mr. Lancaster Cxasidensa T. Fitegerald Hanes Laughte Mortimer Lateurter Hibernian Gantloyan Toby Lanner Mewen Lowwinamor PJ. Une Wachara Fund Natwee Hamley Althou Idle Mount Hambier Hill Jaret Mille Tancanter BD. Jones Lanainer Undinor Hiberniag Lodge Tia Wiherwian Texte Wim Laniaster Rymons Lincaster Anaoue Norton Tancanters Darter Lancutter Wbown Mandlange Beridies Himealf Fe Trewgrove Tanwastior Hinniotte Prem Batersburg Mount Gambier J. W. McQuire Mocuirey Azn Patvraurg Hiv Mr. Lancers Aemiredd Ee Thonor Dashin J. BO Merwe Haqes Molarthy Tassie Walloon Kennedy White Blonaden Fi Kalacy Rah Re ‘H

Population of Petersburg Town Clerk reports ward tax discrepancies

The Petersburg population note outlines how the town clerk Me. 8. Mealley has been busy with assessments for the new census, noting many balling saled diows have occurred and transfers between wards complicate the tax tally. It mentions cream fund figures and regional delays across wards, with a breakdown indicating ward by ward amounts and a total upheaval in valuations.

Weska Mealley

Port Augusta News Item and Theatre Notes

Fragmented Port Augusta page notes a dramatic society entertainment with cast names and plot details, plus local notices about a court, a dinner, and exhibitions. It reports on performances, recaptured criminals aboard a ship bound for Port Augusta, and community events with scattered names of residents and officials.

Peegamater Port Augusta Dramatic & Musical Society Walt Siranee Mary Ann Belforte Evan Bopard Britten Stirling Dan Gs Momly Sting Port Aurente Davenpory RA Ire Dpowaber Agisfratea Court Magia J.T. Ream Bay Andrew Teanank Ealtin Stockowner Watermatiog My Bech Junge Hak Ivanined Tabiat Sprees Levias Et Sro Lalacnant Aesooedl Drewn C.E. Dooney A. Chenery

Petersburg Hotel Improvements Highlight New Rooms and Furnishings

The Petersburg Hotel improvements are praised for enabling a brighter foyer and expanded seating in the bar area. Mr Powell confirms partial completion and notes a well-lit lobby, modern furniture, and tasteful ornamentation enhancing the establish ment’s appeal. The work, carried out by Damon MacPhall Co and others, includes upgraded gas lighting and a notable Turkish-influenced color scheme throughout.

Thie Porthenaire Powell Torabarg Sapecina Carrind al Aa. Brauer Ro J. Holwell Royal Adrialdes Damon Macvhall & Co Howth Australia Walt

Chamberlains Uolic and Diarrhoea Remedy

An unclear fragment mentions Chamberlains Uolic and a diarrhoea remedy with terms like bowels shunlel Cilburt Chemint Queen. No coherent event or clear entities beyond product names appear in readable text.

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Weather letters and social notes from December 2 report

In a cluttered 19th century column, readers are treated to weather chatter, fashion observations, and municipal court notes. The text mixes social jottings with court actions, school events, and local announcements, all reflecting daily life and public concerns.

Night s torrid Prague and the case of Donn Uinemene

Fragmented OCR notes describe pain relief claims for piles and a feel of a sales pitch from a instrument dealer. Names like Petersburg, Port Adelaide, and Cornish and Co appear alongside references to Donn Uinemene and Dr Carter, with advertisements for pianos and organs and special delivery details. The piece blends medical testimonial with marketing copy and local business notices.

GAR IMB Leidenhall Street Port Adelaide Cornish and Co America Imetrurgenia Wien

Mines and Mining Notes from a Northern Colony Prospecting Saga

A rugged field report describes copper and gold prospects in the northern colony. Observers note alluvial sinking, sample grades, and encouragement for future find, with commentary on local metallurgy and tentative yields. Community letter correspondence expresses holiday good wishes.

Unclear OCR snippet covers archival sports and notices

Fragmentary text describes bowling and sailing style action with names such as Muir, Brewer, and Grattan, plus references to commercial and charitable notices, boxing days and local ground use. Lacking coherent events or dates, the fragment hints at a local sports card and notices segment without a single clear event.

Fragmented Gossip and Town Notices Have Readers Abuzz

A garbled, fragmentary text mingles gossip with theatrical, musical, and social remarks from a Petersburg area scene. The piece references lectures, a mayoral address, band performances, a church gathering, library issues, and a missing Christman book, all amid disjointed dialogue and stray verses. The tone hints at local society pages and public notices, with scant clear events or dates.

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