Letters From the Front from Port Pirie Family
Port Pirie residents report letters from four Edwards brothers serving in France. Walter Edwards details garden provisioning for soldiers, gas injuries, hospital conditions, and daily rations as the 3rd Pioneers unit faces bombardment. Fred Edwards expects furlough in June and plans a Cardiff visit, while other family members send updates on health and home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Agai
France
Edwards
Port Pine West
Walter Edwards
3Th Pioneers
A.S.C
Port Pirie Corporation
Tom R. Wilkinson
Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills Gain Noted Australian Popularity
The text praises Dr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a trusted remedy in Australia, noting a long 20 year history, steady yearly sales approaching one million bottles, and no inflated claims. It attributes success to a sound formula, experienced makers, and liver-focused benefits guiding the body, making the product a household staple across Australia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Morse
Australia
Moeree
Al.ware
Dr. Moras
Provisional remark on company morale and social views
The speaker notes many men named Mike awaiting leave and mentions dinner time ending the communication. He remarks most local girls desire marriage, but he rejects married life as too costly. The tone is casual and reflective on personal finances and social expectations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayball
Mike
Australia Day Appeal at Port Pirie shows modest horticulture
The patriotic show in Institute Hall on Australia Day drew modest flowers exhibits though some merit shone in panicle pansies sweet peas and White Leghorns. Breeders like J. S. Lewis A. Balfoort and E. Carter led poultry and Rhode Island Reds while dog and pigeon classes produced notable winners including Robin the parti coloured champion and Snowball’s black Cocker Spaniel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Institute Hall
J. S. Lewis
A. E. Martin
Messrs
IF. D. Snowball
A. J. Stewart
Crystal Brook
Snowball
Stewart
Robin
Fairey
E. A. Carter
H. Durrant
Len. Lewis
A. G&g
A. Bulfoort
Slater
J. 5. Lewis
Black Cockers
C. E. Martin
Dog show notes highlight varied breed judging and praise
The report details Pomeranian and bulldog entries with awards to Mr Martin and Mr Hawes, plus praise for Robin the Pomeranian and Miserief bred by Mr Chadwick. Judges and stewards across horticulture poultry pigeons and dogs are listed with duties and secretaries noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Trawes
Hawes
Stewart Greet
H. Durrant
Purran
A. G. Stewart
Mer BR. C. Chadwick
Hi Goldsouth
4A. H. Tiles
W. R. Watts
J Brown
Carter and McDonald
Parker and Kemp
A. Gray
W. BK. Mallyon
W. J. Leonard
Messrs. F. Parker
L. R. Parker
Unlawful Possession of Bullion Case in Police Court
Martin Klenig pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of lead bullion suspected of theft. The court heard how bullion from the B.H.A.S. works contains 98 percent lead with silver traces and other impurities and must be refined before sale. Accused admitted taking bullion for another to use as exercise weights and was fined five pounds plus costs, with default imprisonment.
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Pitt Pirie
BD. Cu, Scott
Martin Klenig
I. Hague
Boh.a. Smelters
John Clarence Hughes
B.hlals
Port Lirie
Wittress
B.H.A.S
Blh.a.s
Cockle Creek
Australia
W. Kennedy
Accused
Salomontown
S.M
Panamanian Canal Awe Taught Sailors on Long Voyage
An extensive letter from Lieut A A Pearce describes a voyage from Australia to Panama and the opening of the Panama Canal. The account covers Cape voyage details, the canal locks at Pedro Miguel and Gatun, sighting ships in Colon harbor, and movement to Halifax and the United States. Pearce notes training barracks at Kandahar Barracks Tidworth, travels through Sydney Melbourne and London, and ends with greetings to Eric Mitchell and Jim Lusk.
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Port Pirie
A L. Cresswell
A. Pearce
A. A. Pearce
Scheool
Tnhantry Rivers
Kandahar Barracks
Tidworth
Melbourne
Wilson
Wren
New Zealand
Atward
New Seat Wales
Victoria
Tasmania
AAMLC
South Australia
Oliver
Panama Bay
Panama Canal
Mira« Feres Lake
Pedro Miguel Luck
Pacific
Great Culebra
Rocky Mountains
Lake Gatun
Gatun
Colon
Atlantic
Colon Harbor
T.E.D
West Indies
Chesapeake Bay
Aurcle Sam
Flere
James River
Newport News
Sweuk
Uncle Sam
Tao Camp Hill
Vort Pirte Recreation Ground
France
Delon Harbour
Newport
Hallifax
Halifax
Justicia
Liverpool
Fred
Tiverpool
Milstream
Warmiister
Sutton Weny Camp
Salisbury Main
Manchester
Derby
Gloucester
Worcester
Bristol
Bank
Westhore
Tiadsiaw
Sutton Veny
London
Tidsworth
O.K
Eric Mitchell
Jim Lusk
A Common Case of Piles Prompts Prompt Treatment
The notice urges prompt treatment for piles to prevent serious outcomes such as fistula or ulcers. Dean's Ointment is promoted as effective for itching bleeding protruding and blind piles with a testimonial from Mrs G Thompson of Waterworkstown, Port Pirie. It sells for 3/6 per pot via Poster McClellan Co in Sydney, urging buyers to ensure Doan's brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Thompson
Car. Square
Chain Road
Waterworkstown
Port Pirie
Poster-McClellan Co
Bitt Street
Sydney
Doan’s
How the War Affects English Families Document
A correspondent recalls a South Australian letter detailing how war broadens family sacrifice. An English woman works in an aeroplane factory while siblings serve in the navy and army. four sisters and their families contribute to front line efforts, with sons and husbands in France, and one son already blinded in youth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alr
H. Turner
Navy
The
Good Hope
France
Nout
Hart Stone tops Port Pirie boxing night with Allen Williams duel
Hart Stone defeated Alan Williams in a hard fought 20 round bout at the Open-air Stadium in Port Pirie. The card also featured Sailor Lirowa versus Bert Dibby, Les Hayles against A Stokes, and plans for Stone to return to Port Pirie and open a stadium. Stone praised Williams for his courage and skill, while Williams received strong audience support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Piie
Hart Stone
Port Pirie
Tve
Alan Williams
Casing
Glerson-Lcone
Lirowa
Tlmlas
Protector
Bert Gibby
Pugilistes
Harry Stone
Les
Sailor Brown
Dert Dibby
W. Langsford
Dibby
Butcher
Wade
Brown
Les Hayles
A. Stokes
Stokes
Hatelicap
Hayles
Zubernich
Williams
Tort Pirie
Willis
Stone
Dick Neylon
Sailor" Brown
Jol Chadwick
Jim Millerick
Les Gleeson
Stan Deinoff
Mick Zubernich
Hean’s Essence Heenzo Cough Mixture Ad Claim
A wartime advertising notice promotes Heenzo a registered Hean’s Essence. It claims mixing with warm water honey or treacle yields a pint of cough and sore throat remedy. It touts large savings versus bought mixtures and offers post for orders from W. Hean Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hean
W. Hean
Castlereagh Street
Sydsney
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