Tragic Fall at Skinner Plant Claims Thomas Dodemaid
Thomas Dodemaid, 36, employed by Broken Hill Associated Smelters at Skinner Fur nace, fell from a landing 45 ft above ground on July 29. Inquest heard the death was instantaneous from skull fracture after the fall from the north side platform. no cause of fall established.
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Skinner
Broken Hill
Thomas Dodemaid
Skinner Plant
Mildura
Vic
D. C. Scott
S.M
Sergt. Church
M. L. Warren
Oliver Leitch
Skinner's Roosters
Clarence Mildren
B.H.A.S. Orks
Tomas Richard Donovan
Hobon
Tom
No. 2
Skinner Furnace
Leitch
Wolsen
Mr. Warren
John D. King
Joseph Winter
Oregon
George Samuel Wolson
William Clifford
B.H.A.S
Skinner Roosters
Make Your District Known to Help Your Local Paper
A call for district residents to provide uncensored local news and events to support the town newspaper. Emphasizes sending weddings, deaths, accidents, meetings, and concerts with clear names and locations, and urges writing on one side and including full names for credibility.
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Thia
Doans Backache Kidney Pills Promoted For Kidney Relief
A testimonial endorses Doans Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache linked to weak kidneys. Mrs Watts of Balaklava recounts relief after a short course and urges others to try the product sold by Foster McClellan Co at 2 shillings per bottle or by mail from Sydney 15 Hamilton Street.
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Doan
Dean
Foster-McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Bonnington's Irish Moss Promised Flu Relief
An advertisement urges readers to prepare for influenza season by using Bonnington's Irish Moss at the first signs of a chill. It claims the remedy abates fever relieves respiratory irritation aids expectoration and soothes inflamed membranes. It promotes use for children’s whooping cough or croup and warns to refuse substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnington
John Barleycorn Legend Faces Long American Funeral Pause
A historical quip reflects on the slow passage of Prohibition era attitudes as John Barleycorn, symbolizing alcohol, fades in American culture amid lingering social and legal resistance. The line hints at patience before change fully takes effect.
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John Barleycorn
America
Commonwealth launches 7th War Loan appeal for 44 million pounds
The Commonwealth Treasurer calls for funds to cover the unconverted portion of the 7th War Loan due September 15 next. The issue offers about 5 per cent interest, with bonds issued at 98 pounds per 100, tax free, and conversion options for maturing bonds. The appeal stresses safety and strong government security amid wartime needs.
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Commonwealth
Australia
Austrate
Insulting Language Heard in Port Pirie Police Court
Robert Viner tall y clerk faced a Port Pirie Police Court hearing for insulting language toward Constable L Bond. The case centered on Viner alleging Bond was a welsh er and bludger at the Barrier Hotel after a horse race remark. A one month stay of proceedings was granted.
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Robert Viner
Bludger
L. Bond
Sergi. Church
Dc. R. Hannan
D. C. Scott
Bond
Barrier Hotel
Herbert Bahr
Georgetown
Tim Whitehorn
Hannan
Viner
Port Pirie
J'I.p
Christendom
eSergt
Hess
Stanley George Gray
Barnet
Sergt
Church
S.M
Hartley Times Edwards
B.H.A.S
Johnny Johnny Get Your Gun Peppermint Cure Ad
A warped vintage ad copy promotes loading a rifle and fighting germs with Woods Great Peppermint Cure. It pairs militaristic phrases with a medicinal product, urging quick action against coughs and colds.
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Johnny
Woods
Influenza Predictions and Household Remedies Advertised
An article promotes Vail's Catarrh Inhalent to reduce contagion risk during influenza outbreaks and recommends Influenza Mixture for later stages. It stresses prevention, urges possession of both products, and lists H. H. Vail, chemist, Jamestown and Gladstone as the suppliers.
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Vail
H. H. Vail
Jamestown
Gladstone
How to Treat Your Town Improve It and Trade at Home
Advice urging residents to promote local business and public spirit. Emphasizes supporting town institutions, praising honest citizens, welcoming outsiders, and helping public officers work for the common good. Encourages forward thinking over personal gain.
Riddles and Sayings From a Periodical Page
A collage of quips and exchanges. A teacher and pupil reference historic succession, a playful line about Mary and Elizabeth precedes a lamb clue. Verbal jests examine truth and perspective, while remarks on appearances and engagement tease social ideas and humor of the era.
British Overseas Delegation Tour at Port Pirie Smelters
The British Overseas Station Delegation arrived by special train from Gladstone to Port Pirie and toured the Smelters, inspecting farming prospects and metal extinctions. Notables included Sir William Windham and Prof F B Smith. The group planned further travel to Peterborough, Port Augusta, West Australia, and Melbourne before sailing to New Zealand and London.
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Port Pirie
Gladstone
Jorvet
Gederal Bu Jendent
B.H.A
MW. L. Warren
William Windhaw
C. BE
F. B. Smith
C.M.G
Cambridge University
Gladyr Potts O.be
J. Wignall
Hurled
A. J. Perkins
G. KR. Leffer
A. J. Baker
South Australia
Wauchope
Dept
Mea Somervill
Pirle
Paterborough
Smith
William Windham
Arogadina
Exchanges Hotel
Peterborough
Port Augusta
Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract in Colds and Wounds
The advertisement touts Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract as a universal remedy for colds influenza bronchitis and lung troubles with claims of antiseptic healing properties. It asserts superiority over other eucalyptus products and promotes internal and external use while warning to insist on the genuine Sanders Extract.
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Sander
Sandee
Supreme Court of Victoria
Sanders
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Adelaide
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Redcliffe
Port AU
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ORD
Commercial Union Assurance Gov, Ltd
Wiltam Strat
Adelalds
Dr. Moree
Bedrok Prope
Best
EB. Barclay & CO
Ladies' and Gentlemen’s Tailors Gladstone
Te Motorists
Will. Cooks
RF. J. Finlayson Limited
R. J. Finlayson
Mary
Edward VI
Sander and Sons
Walsome
Laubman & Pank
Bundle Street
West End
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Temperance
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