Vigilance Committee mobilizes to curb militia threat in Calatowie
April reports from CALTOWIE describe public action by a vigilance committee to curb unrest. The town council discussed deploying United States Militias and addressed concerns over local disorder. Speakers praised community effort while noting risks to public safety and the need for orderly restraint as authorities prepare for potential disturbances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Coromittro
Urd Kreahy
Cheiroan
Distrol Council
Hing Torreeman
McDonald
Elrth
Counsil
Martin Lorhie
Umalieh
Thes Punet
Hari
Eis
Aaron
Metedie-Chareh
Te Institute
Martin
Mir
Sein
Pischer & Sons Sale At Balaklava Auctions Livestock and Implements
A hot sale at Balaklava by Pischer and Sons attracted many buyers with draught mares and geldings fetching 40 to 90 pounds and light horses selling well. Farm machinery and household furniture also sold briskly as bidders pushed prices, with total receipts around 1,100 pounds and an average per lot near 49 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Erosata Farm
Elder, Smith & To
Bedale
Bruce
Mars “Thamond
Stade
Lubes
Fanny
Prince
Colt Breaking Methods from Mr Tock and Fellows
A detailed farm discussion lists colt breaking practices by Mr Tock and others. Techniques cover handling, tying, harness setup, and gradual conditioning with single harness, open bridles, side reins, and safe towing. Experts emphasize patience, avoiding harm, and using varied restraint devices to master young horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tock
Bret
Mr. Tock
ARC April Meeting Participations Incomplete
Fragmentary OCR lists names and terms like General Weluar Bas Mill Hurtles Brownlock Master Fisher and Goodwood. Mentions Pride Leap Year Vestigrs Pledge and various unclear placenames and events. Unable to determine coherent subject or outcome from provided text.
Cladstone and Caltowls Face Gritty Eighteen Clash
A winter football match on the royal oval opened the day with Cladstone taking on Caltowls. Players like Lotge Fal and Ade, supported by Vladstane, W. Sook, and Oswald, put in steady displays as both sides chased the score.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cladstone
Caltowls
Royal Oval
Ratfler
Cultsche Lisa
Fom Prominioe
Ft. Pte
Directsvona Caltowie
Gisikickers
Vladstane
W. Sook
Kewrally
Gor
Blut Marsh
Oswald
VY. Brogan
Loi
Remedy for Coughs and Colds Advertised in Odd Form
Fragments promote a home remedy called Chapter lain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoe Remedy sold by unnamed retailers. Vague claims tout universal cure for stomach pains and discomfort with odd misspellings and promotional hints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone
Architect as Arbitrator in Building Contract Dispute
A court case centers on whether architect JH Sinclair and partners acted as sole judge between owner and builder in plans and supervision. Barwell argues arbitration duties exempt them from negligence unless fraud or collusion, citing Charabera Gold and Reetell v Nye. The defense maintains the architect’s role and liability depend on contract terms and common law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ducal Down
Burt Ririe
Om Toendey
JH. Sinclair
Moores
T. C. Bimpsonghd
Symonds
J's
P.—J. Firosin Jenkins
Port Pixie
C. A. Kublann
Port Pirla
Arckatants Seimemsratiin
LN. Barwell
Mir
Barwell
S.m
Barwall
Thas
Eee
Adil
Guilder Ball
Charabera
Gold
Reetell
Utter
Nye
King’s Bench Division
Burwell
Ivan
Padmoon
Phere
Clauss
Paduna
Clarine
Daly A
Tod
Padiae
Elas
S.A
Ani
Paschoun
SMH
Paulsan
Boumeel
Dow
Lelenck
Expert Opinion Highlights Court Case on Wages and Construction
In court Mr. fare well and counsel debated contract terms and proper interpretation. An expert from Mens Knytish A Somird testified, noting foundations and wall thickness differences explain building variances and implying the verdict favored the wage claim and related costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farewell
Barwell
Attoyatonan Aed
Elain
Codta
Sowaril
Mens Knytish
Somird
Seward
South Australis
Adelaide cattle and sheep sale report from Monday and Wednesday
Elder, Smith & Co reports yarding 770 head of cattle at Adelaide yards including 200 from Cooper district and several fine drafts from freehold estates. Pure end Shorthorn bullocks from Canowie top at £17 12s. Mackerodo’s draft £17, Salex very thick. best station sorts at 5 per hundred. Wednesday saw 10,000 sheep yarded with large Merinos and crossbreds cheaper. shipppers and grazers secured 7,000. We sold 1,000 sheep and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Cooper District
Canowie
Broad versus narrow gauge railways debated by Commissioner
The Roads and Railways Commissioner Mr A B Moncrieff told the Northern Railways Commission on Monday that his party opposes an overland broad gauge spur from Park Pirie to Port Pirie while noting future changes could alter views He praised the 5 ft 3 in gauge but warned against break of gauge hindering rapid Adelaide Port Pirie service and cited the Siberian rail gauge example for context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haihways
A. B. Moncrieff
Northern Railways Commission
Park Pirie
Port Germein
Apuard Toye
Western Australia
Adelaide
Sydney
Victoria
Port Anguata
Renge
Port Fermela Atul
Port Pirie
Adelante
Adelady
Trazreon Linental
Albury
Bail Coulgardie
Gaage
Ewilweys
Siberia
Fragmented Verse and Labor Council Note
Fragmentary text reflects a dreamlike verse about a just world and domestic happiness. It mentions Trades and Labour Council and the British American Liquor Trade Employ union thanking for defeating a party at a local option referendum. Names and clear events are unclear due to OCR damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades and Labour Council
B.A. Liquor Trade Employ Union
Jesse Party
Halley's comet and world events headline from distant shores
Halley's comet visible to the naked eye and a flood of brief notices from Australia and abroad dominate the page. Reports include fires, political resignations, military and colonial developments, weather incidents, accidents, and local deaths. Names of places such as Millicent, Clifton Hill, and Adelaide appear alongside shipwrecks, riots, and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beriou
Beata
Poynton
Halley
Adelaide
Joseph Hridges
Millicent
Clifton Hil
Victoria
Hix
China
Chang Sha
Rompesin
Tilly
College Town
Ammon
Pa Crise
Fiji
Legislative Council
Milne
Murraytown
Morphetville
Germany
South Australis
Stanley
Hunky
Save Lifes
J. Holmes
Bf.c.c
Newtesland
William Brown
Mallala
Himeelf
Gersamany
Prince Henry
Huriat
Wealeyan
Hunan
Jebour Party
Ax Wg Op Wirrehane Amd
Elsyen Persune
Larks & Co
Lord Gladstons
South African Union
Smoy
Chinosa
Gapaeras Aubmarine
Kiroshitua
Banda
Zoat
New Hemimul
Giles
Norton
J. Mellor
Fiverton
Chutewood
Liberala
Hiokert Hill
R.cotton
Janestown Brush
National Bank Tax
West Australia
Mirmehaba
Selby Islands
AML
Ox New Winter Goods Price Surge Warned
A fragmented ad warns in heavy OCR of rising cotton and linen prices, urging buyers to stock up before costs climb. It touts vast inventories of calico, flannelettes, sheetings, Towels, quilts, and cotton goods bought when market was low, promising low prices and immediate availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolays
London
Masnathorn
Colton
Cutt
Horrocke
Crewdson
Sdyun Soin
Tal
Kiel
Australia
Also Mentioned on This Page
OCR
Hoensdale
Seoroeiove
Apel
Sinno King
George Taglia
Anafen Hooore
Mes
R. J McDonald
Mean A
W. Badger
C. Noonan
Bims
Ny Ewton
Uha
Riverton
Br. C. Castine
Crase
Hinds Secessry
Yin
Ronl Bik
Pan
Aid Cireles
Rous
Akabere
Vernery Survicer
Ries Corner Methodist Church
McNeil
Rapanda
Wooli Shed
Wanton
Pisce
Prmmerabip
Gilbert Association
Auburn
Shayren Aren
Muiah
Texsas
Uumrrous
Depesent Yuans
Giles’ Comar
Stampa
Bnisbad
Bish
Gill
Tn Mach
Ea Mar Ioors
W. Fitsgerald
Ibn Waite
Rivertow
Pat
Ward
Phooniay
Miller
Petired Et Blirk
Whitheas
W. Fitieeald
Yotal
Berliog
A- Hooper
Tor
E Wooper
Hooper
W. & Kally
Pitsgeceld
Momeday
Low Australia
Fietoris
Asso
Geath
Abzsur
New South
Pischer & Sons
Colt
The
Balaklava Agricultural Bureau
Fisher
Tuck
Teather
Traeger
Goldney
Baum
Hepner
Roberts
Curtis
Underwood
Mr.Took
ARC
Port Purie
Elder, Smith & Co
Adelaide Market Report
Esavyonu
Gladnuwe
Ghana
Omilby
Bool
Eales
Wierioua Winther
Furmere
Koken
France
Monsignor Byrne
Tio Tout
Aullio
Evan
Catt
Catt’s Gladstone Stores
Berge
Bolton
Unenda
F. C. Catt
Gladstone
Bargain Ventru
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