The Busi Angus Hit and Tie Cart in Australian Gold Era
Charles White recounts the dangers of overland transport from Sydney to inland towns before railways. Carrier John James hides four pounds in a bed, is robbed by three bushrangers, and is later captured with accomplices via police. Six months later Harman, Henley, and Benson are convicted with heavy sentences. Woods, a Forbes carrier, loses goods to Ben Hall’s gang and sues. court upholds carrier responsibility, prompting Woods to quit carrying valuables.
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Sydney
John James
Hartley
Macquarie
Gray
James
Mookerawa and
Ironbarks
Jamce
Jack
Jin
Mookerawa
Stoney Creek
Hardy
Henry Harman
James Henley
John Benson
Smith
Junction
Macquarie River
Farrier
Harman
Henley
Benson
Bathurst
Stephen
Irons
Forbes
Goldfield
Moses and Sons
Woods
Lambing Flat
Young
Ben Hall
Port Pirie Man First to See Halley’s Comet in SA
W E N Laver of Port Pirie, a bicycle maker and amateur astronomer, reports seeing Halley’s Comet on Friday April 16 at 5 15 am with a four inch Gregorian telescope. He notified Adelaide astronomer A W Dobbie, who confirmed the sighting and praised him for locating the object. The tail length increased through the week and the nucleus brightened, becoming visible to the naked eye from about 4 45 am to near sunrise.
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W. E. N. Laver
Port Pirie
Bee
South Australia
Laver
A. W. Dobbie
Adelaide
Right Treatment for Sprains by Chamberlain's Balm
A note urging prompt use of Chamberlain's Pain Balm for sprains or bruises. It claims rapid relief the more it is applied and endorses W. H. Deeble of Gladstone as the seller.
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W. H. Deeble
Gladstone
Colds and Influenza Cure Claim via Chamberlain Remedy
The notice warns that colds and influenza risk pneumonia unless treated. It claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy safely avoids danger, cures colds or influenza faster than any other treatment, and always cures quickly. Sold everywhere.
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Chamberlain
Plant Food and The Farmer’s Scientific Turn of Farm Life
The author argues plant life depends on rich soil ingredients and seed quality. He urges farmers to study plant laws, adopt scientific methods, and balance hard work with informed experimentation in soil, seeds, and nutrition for better crops. He hints a new series will follow these closing reflections.
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Balaklava
Jamestown and Gladstone Tennis Match Ends With Close Rivalry
On April 23 the Jamestown and Gladstone tennis clubs played at the local courts. A large crowd watched as the teams, evenly matched, were edged by Jamestown who won 13 sets and 130 games to Gladstone's 10 sets and 118 games. Details show several close doubles and singles results with numerous ties and tiebreaks.
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Jamestown
Gladstone
Mitchell
Foster
Budge
Miscea N. McLeod
N. Boucaut
Wilson
Sandland
Wehr
Eley
Kerin
Humphris
Miss Sandland
Schluter
Mixed Doubles results from Jamestown and Gladstone meet
Moffat and Mitchell defeated Disher and von Ber touch 6 3. Keats and McLeod fell to O Grady and Budge 1 6. Hunter and N McLeod lost to Cook and Foster 2 6. Totals show Jamestown 15 sets 130 games vs Gladstone 10 sets 118 games.
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Gent
Moffat
Keats
Disher
O'Grady
Mr. Moffat
Miss Mitchell
Mr. Disher
von Bertouch
Mr. Keats
Mrs. McLeod
Mr. O'Grady
Misa Budge
Mr. Hunter
Miss N. McLeod
Mr. Cook
Misa Foster
Jamestown
Gladstone
Odds and Ends from the Oracle in Port Pirie
The Port Pirie Advertiser notes a satirical take on a new farmyard drama Chanticleer seen as a potential fashion menace with poultry feather hats entering Australia. The piece foresees social upheaval from hat trends and jokes about housewives arming with bricks to defend against feathered millinery. It also mentions District Trained Nursing Society funding changes and Druids Sports planned for June 6 at the Recreation Ground, tied to a Prince of Wales visit.
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Port Pirie
Farmyard
France
Australia
Chanticleer
Geet Hobbise
Prince of Wales Sahil
Coe UK
Nes K
New Skating Rink for Port Pirie
A new skating rink is being erected in Florence Street by Messrs Symonds Bros in Port Pirie. The structure measures about 200 feet by 57 feet with a 34 foot height and a substantial reinforced concrete seating area. It will include modern fire safety features and a single level street entrance. The building will be handsomely finished and is expected to open in about six weeks, adding a major local amusement venue.
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Florence Street
Messrs Symonds Bros
Combe Bi
Port Pirie
Adelaide
the Gate
Avery Eraceee
Tts
Local Court Hears Debt Case Over Costs of Trip
In Adelaide Port Pirie man appears in debt case over 3 pounds. The defendant argues costs of travel amount to 27 shillings, but the magistrate orders payment forthwith. Another rent case references strike era hardship and an order for 2 shillings per week.
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Adelaide
Port Piri
Barwell
Yuiy
Regulations Under The Chaff Hay And Fruit Act 1908
The Lieutenant Governor in Council issues regulations requiring chaff hay and straw dealers to notify the Department of Agriculture in Adelaide by February 10 1909. New businesses after February 28 1909 must notify within three days. Sellers must mark net weight on bags or sacks and provide a weight invoice. Chaff cutter operators must post a copy of the regulations and related sections at their premises. Cards of extracts are available from the Express office for sixpence each or a dozen for sixpence.
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Department of Agriculture
Adelaide
Hay stack volume and weight estimation method
Instructions describe calculating stack height by adding half the height from eaves to ridge, multiplying by length and width, dividing by 27 to get cubic yards. Then convert hay weight using stone weights for new and old hay and adjust by bag age. The text is garbled but outlines a traditional yardage and weight conversion method.
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Estes
Business Communications to Apeas' Express Office Only
All business communications to the Apeas' Express should be addressed directly to the Office. Do not send to the proprietor personally as there may be delays or confusion.
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Emporium
Pryzibilla
Sally
J.P. Pryzibilla
North Unley
National Library of Australia
Charles White
Webr
Mr. Humphris
Giles
Mr. Wilkinson
Mr. Thomson
Wolfe
Mr. Degenhardt
Mr. Allen
Buchanan's
Commons
Scotland
W. P. Auld & Sons
Borz
Gilbert Place
J. H. Horwood & Co
Agenta
Campbell
Franklin Street
Telephone
Philip Marks
Rodway & Trott
North Terrace
Marshall's Chambers
Rundle &T
Top
Birks
Trinidad Lake
Barber Asphalt Paving Company
Genasco
The
Oracle
Quitr
Olympia
Port Pirie School of Mines
James Charles Martin
F. X. Martin
Hoseworthy College
Stanley, Fergusson
Daly
Betarye
North Laura Ironworks
Lowsman
Asstglane
Sraz Ag
B. Lowe
Waltee
North Laura
A. C. Best
Ong Man's Christian Association
Hesiad
Este “Ric
Soca
Owen
Samael
Gamage
F. C. Catt
A. R.creswick
Ray
Creswick
Dentiat Ia
Guv.au
Nla
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