Prohibition debate and personal experiences shared
A letter argues against prohibition citing personal travels in liquor-restricted states. The author criticizes bans as ineffective, urges focus on working-class conditions and wages, and questions religious justifications, noting beer price and living costs while condemning the prohibition movement as counterproductive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RG. Symonds
Australia
Symonds
Mt Bishop
Larder
Maine
Anire
George Cements
Noah
Lade
Morne's Indian Root Pills Criticized In Public Debate
The article comments on Morne's Indian Root Pills and claims about sales and public reaction. It contrasts prohibitionist meetings with calls for temperance education and criticizes sensational remedies while discussing societal attitudes toward intoxicants and leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morne
Gulalag
Wales
Delay and warning in a flooded village story
A report describes a dyke leak causing a flood threat as villagers ignore warnings and a man helps alert others. The piece then shifts to an advertisement for Deans Backache Kidney Pills from Port Pirie, praising the medicine and offering details on purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Ioppine
C Win
Government Road
Avis Park
Port Pirie
Dean
Exempt Nights for 1919 Bicycle Lights Policy
Exempt nights for 1919 by bicycle riders are listed for July August September October November and December. Dates include July 6 10 14 14 13 August 8 9 10 11 12 13 September 6 7 8 9 10 October 5 8 7 8 9 November 4 6 6 7 8 December 3 4 5 6 7. The note states the nights imply fall moves on the last date for each month.
Port Pirie Boxing Night Showcases Top Pro Matchups
Promoters Mesers Harry Stone and Dick Neylon presented a strong card at Coote Stadium with three bouts. The main event pitted Larry Foley and Johnnie Mockery, fought as a twenty round state light heavyweight bout, ending with Mockery declared winner after Foley was repeatedly floored. The Hutchinson brothers fought to a draw, while a preliminary between Kaluab and another returning fighter drew applause. The venue boasted updated lighting and a new ring floor as St. Mark's Band supplied the entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phris Jovera
Harry Stone
Dick Neylon
Coote Stadium
Tom Dooley
Dooley
Hutchinson
Willie
Reg
W. Hutchinson
Larry Foley
Epi Hill
Johnnie Mockery Adels
Ben
Liai
Kaluab
Eork Wes
Alan Williams
St. Mark’ Id
Fe Gummow
Cayce Ange
Weedie Zubernich
Brown
Hutchinson Boys
Lad
Hue
Bond
Nestrictonla Ee
Heavenly
Juvenie
Johnnis
Foley
Seber
Catdron
Stoney
Stone
Mita William
Foleye
Williams
Weedie” Zubrinich
Bob Anderson
Coo-ee
Port Pirie
Intmiert Given
Mockery
Workers Education Association plans talks in Port Pirie
A report from Port Pirie notes the Workers' Educational Association officials arrive to discuss lectures and courses for workers. Public readings by Mastis Hanton and Brenner precede forming study groups and bringing education to workers across the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Pork Pit
Meonemien
Gacation Inn Hands
Tusn
Woslety
Aussiptin
W.B.A
Port Pirie and Wandearah Coursing Club Meet
A fragment reports a 16 dog coursing event at Port Pirie and Wandearah, with prize allocations and multiple winners. Names such as Mr G. Gale, Miss Shirley, and Mr Z evoke a lively but partial record of the meeting and its results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie and Wandearah Coursing Club
Port Pirie
Wandearah
Port Pirie Baptist Church Wellattends Evening Service
Port Pirie Baptist Church held a well attended evening service led by A G Gowane and Pk Ee oct Soma ait with Nim M Pothaso. The treasurer Mr W Clark reported funds raised for church purposes and thanked supporters while refreshments were served after the service.
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Sarvicane Baptist Church
Caa
B. M. Garratt
Nim M. Pothaso
Avaning Sarvies
Mang
Teeetay Ny
Te Sammon
A. Gowane
Ana Besdlannd
Cirvalt
Fragmentary Verse Snippet Inspires Curious Read
A garbled OCR fragment hints at a dated verse about damp days and worn care. The readable bits mention a preferred meat and a distant treat, with scattered terms like TRE Woot and Fongormint Cure.
High Flower Lede and Bull Under Garden Tool Trade
A mixed brief outlines gardening tools from Vegetable Pompe Garden Tools and related seed lists. The item hints at expert advice on the listed products but provides no clear event, date, or outcome. The fragmentary text mentions poultry, seeds, and garden supplies with no verifiable details.
Weather and Health Claims on a Cough Remedy
An unclear fragment describes a product named Weather-Weel or Wasider-Weel marketed for adults. It mentions bronchitis sore throat and general respiratory relief, claiming an active, immediate effect. The text lacks verifiable details or credible sourcing.
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Prohibition
Port
Pirie
Anne Ding
Wawver
Manhattan
New York
Bonningtons
Irish Moss
Boxing
Port Pirié Ting
Hughie Mehegan
Harry
Emother
Workers’ Educational Association
Ymit
Whdearab
G. Gale
T. Athon
Drova
Shirley
Hine Bhisley
Collin Orate
Arno
Olly Antow
Wes Westling
Port Pirie Baptist Church
Michelin
C. Oo. Bennett
Mister Gaveye
Qrenfell-St. Adelaide
Pounsrit
Iuyitea
R.& W. Hackett, Ltd
Rundle Street
Adelaide
Phone Central
West End
Alliance
Temperance
the South Australian Brewing Coy., Ltd
Adelaide and
Fort Augusta
Retief Fund
Halton
Il Tt
Bridak Empire
Bi Hower
Stair
Bellah War
Bellah War Chaii
J. W. Gomvers Erkess
Clemente Tonic
Wosttie
Colleh
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