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Newspaper
Quorn Mercury
Location
Quorn, South Australia, Australia
Date
Jul 27, 1900
Page
3
Fragmentary report from Hawker showing council matters in Adelaide area. Mentions ward boundaries, drain works, planning rules, and a public meeting to discuss the Marshead beans and local projects. Includes references to August 6 and local ward developments with minimal readable specifics.
Local records show payments due and unsettled balances amid a July period. An accident report notes a strike on black ice near a forge and explosives site, with damage to property and safety concerns discussed by the Tarssle Boath manager and a Jockey Club gathering associated with Port Augusta and Flinders, reflecting mixed community items.
Fou writes Will Wacken in the Parpue uy Waly run from the Old Fountey to the Twe sand linar that there ia Uikely to let a rush of Semigration from tie to Bouth.
A fragmented report notes an event involving the Besters area Masons. Details are unreadable, but the item references a local lodge gathering or contest and mentions area participants.
A report from a Farmers Congress subcommittee discusses adopting improved implements and drills for the district. Mentors and officers praise field trials and the potential rise in yield, while debates focus on cost, practicality, and the best acreage to test new equipment.
A near illegible fragment recalls a wedding at a church in Prickly Weather, with Ada Elliott and William Deeien of Broken Hill as the couple. The scene mentions decor, a decorated train, and a modest reception with a simple, mixed-style celebration.
A garbled note from Port Pirie Tennis Club outlines a meeting and mentions the club’s abatement and various names. The readable portions reference a session, some attendees, and goals, but the full context is unclear.
A 19th century temperance gathering in Weston featured leaders Bill, Mrs Salley and Mrs Weradwand advocating educational efforts to curb alcohol’s evil influence on the race. The event included debates on law improvements and aimed to unite both genders in supporting reform efforts.
Incomplete OCR fragments describe a cycling event with references to Vietwham interebib road contest and a three mile ride. Mention of Adelaide celebrations, Sydney club, and postponement of the programme suggests confusion over race results and scheduling amid rough text. Names and places are garbled but indicate a historical cycling scene with international ties.
The readable text mentions a Geng and Comey with unclear context, referencing a pompous figure, arrivals, and a position held by an unseen author. Details are garbled and no clear date, place, or outcome emerges from the fragments.
The Petersburg Enstitute announces its annual general meeting for July at the Town Hall. Mr. Petmer will chair the event, with nominations for committee roles including secretary treasurer and two auditors. The government grant funds balance sheet preparation and committee positions to be filled, with a social tea to follow at the Railway Hotel Petersburg.
A read fragment from North Terrace warns about kidney pain and poor health linked to possible illness. The message urges action and mentions a campaign or form of care, with unclear specifics about remedies and sources. Further context is unreadable.
Mr J T Richards the coachbuilder opens a branch at Bindmarak Square Adelaide. His works in Mitcham are visited by exhibitors who note two forges, springs made on site, Savern wheels from Austria, and American vehicle designs now shown in South Australia. Reports praise quality, pricing, and expansion to meet demand, with several wagons and police vehicles completed and a waggonette near market price.
A garbled string of names and events from Adelaide about Australian politics. Mentions Anglican clergymen, Toorak, Tom Glasney, the Labor Party, and generals with scattered references to figures like Carey and Baden-Powell. Reflects era political discourse with criticism and speculation on leadership and public funds.
The stocks of the tent hotel and wine merchants show movement across regions including Boush Autealia and broader markets, signaling changing demand in the hospitality and beverage sectors. Investors watch for shifts affecting local and international trade dynamics.
Fragmentary OCR summary lists names and positions at Malvern College Cheltenham. Mentions educational staff and various departments with scattered terms like Orchestral, senior roles, and training. Contains distorted filler text and unreadable segments.
An article outlines a program to train students in professional life including civil services, pharmacy, commerce, and agriculture. It notes the role of the principal in steering practical lessons and emphasizes hands on instruction and state supported curricula.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions names and places but clarity is low. No identifiable event or outcome is discernible from the readable portion. Further context required to produce a precise headline and summary.
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