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Newspaper
The Areas Express
Location
Booyoolee, Victoria, Australia
Date
Aug 25, 1911
Page
4
The report outlines completion of mechanical feeding for the smelters, cost-cutting gains, and plans for a new plant section. Output targets include 600 tons weekly, with mine reopening and concentrating plant restart. Profit totals and a dividend of 15s per share are noted amid asset enhancements and director changes.
The report notes resumed underground work on Feb 16 and a 5000 ton weekly throughput target as prep work continues on the PMWOKEN HILT mine. It cites stable ground, reduced costs from daytime mining, and ore from the 1827 fire area with output expected to rise as preliminaries progress. Rain impacted water supply, with town rainfall totaling 7.4 inches for the half year.
The Port Pirie smelters show resumed labor after initial shortages, with large throughputs across furnaces and refineries. Production includes 42,568 tons from furnaces, bullion outputs of 2,018,887 oz silver and 140 oz gold, and dore bullion totaling 51,651 oz. New equipment at the Dore and Apector plants is expected to start mid next half, while refining efficiency compares well with European results. rail and tramway infrastructure continue to support operations amid ongoing plant improvements.
Certificates awarded for Ambu Jande Clasa results with Dr ST. Dave Kins scoring 71 points the highest in the state Public notice board planned at council office near the Institute to replace old public notices The Young Man's Christian Society held a Sunday address by Rev Lionel Fletcher on Booker Washington The Literary Society saw impromptu readings and essays The Rifle Club annual social drew large crowds with prizes and a gold medal to be presented by ladies of the township Supper and dancing followed the program's end
District councils motioned for work near wheat works and rail crossing, with contracts awarded to Hourigan and Nitschke for rubble, fencing, and repairs. Landholder complaints noted about lack of compulsory landowner debarion and consolidated works include forming rubble rails and creek area near Saunders. Names listed include A P Anderson J A Grae Toni B Kirk F Nowa and W A Busia wedel y.
A terse fragment notes a financial or goods reference with values £25 1s and £30. No clear event, people, or place beyond names resembling Pis'pies of Tull and Dintrick. Reads as an archival price or balance entry from a local record.
Fragmented text lists names and topics including medicine, archives, and individuals such as Olive Godwin. It reads as garbled OCR with multiple misreads, hindering coherent summary or clear events.
At Balaklava a Liberal Union gathering praised the women’s branch for organizing polling lists and boosting support. Grace Waterson outlined successes from Balaklava to Wallaroo, while Mr. Robinson and Mr. Tuck urged expanding women’s roles and delegates, linking female votes to Liberal gains and migration optimism.
Balaklava Branch notes show debate on harvest machinery and a wheat seed competition. Members argue over whether seed wheat can be purchased outside local areas and whether quarter-acre cuts are allowed. Revisions to conditions were issued to clarify eligibility for this season and next.
An old advertisement extols Warners Kidney Cure as a remedy for a wide range of ailments including rheumatism, neuralgia, backache, blood disorders, indigestion, and general debility. It claims the product cleanses kidneys and liver, removes waste, and aids urinary function, urging readers to try the cure for relief.
The text notes efforts to unify organisational activity for the referenda role within the Commonwealth. Mrs A W Robinson offered an overture and both Mrs Robinson and Miss J Neville contributed music. Retreatments were provided by the dais.
District Hall caretaker appointment at £25 yearly with offices and accommodation. Velonel Roberts offers a block of land for a public wall at Kybunga. Warley Institute fund augmented by a concert from Gawler benefactors. Wasleys cricket club annual meeting. premiership in Gawler Association conceded. I Reilly wins Arnold medal for batting. W El George wins George’s gold for bowling. R Warnfield wins Ble. 3 medal for fielding. J Holloway appointed secretary treasurer. B Halfield captain. W T George provident. Pigeon shooting at Owen on new oval draws strong turnout. Ditton wins Gent prize. Stendley second. Standley third. A Hall wins handicap. Dalkey, Aug 14. Dalley Methodist Sunday School anniversary services held August 2. sermons by Rev Oldham and Mr G Rogers. afternoon meeting with A Sherwood presiding. grateful acknowledgments by Rev Oldham and Messrs Chambers and Donstone. children perform. Miss Myrtle Reid organist. thanks by Rev Gildham. dry weather, wheat crops fair. rain scarce.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a choir and musical societies, with scattered references to credit balance, Miss, Fortin, and public patronage. The readable bits suggest a context of choir involvement and local musical groups facing financial concerns amid uncertain names and places.
A reader testimonial promotes Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney disorders. The speaker cites personal relief after using two bottles, claims the product addresses urinary issues, rheumatic pains, and Bright’s disease symptoms, and urges others to try the remedy.
Ratepayers in Balnklave discussed funding electric light restoration and sent a proposal to Tilman Bona Balaklava to present to the District Council. Separate Mothers’ Union meetings in Balaklava outlined aims to promote marriage, maternal training, and prayer bonds, with monthly gatherings and a cost of one shilling per. Members urged par- ticipation and papers on union aims, while a court-house need was raised in Balaklava due to inadequate police court facilities, prompting calls to establish a proper town court-house and hosting a town meeting for action.
The Balaklava Male Voice Choir traces its origin to a revival in the town, with M Rollo noting an early attempt that faded. Mr. C. E. Woods chaired the formation meeting, aiming to sustain a small town choral group, and the choir soon formed with thirteen members. The article recalls initial practices on August 11 and the early concerts, progress, and outreach efforts including regional appearances and charity efforts, with a push to recruit new members and hold further performances.
The Balaklava Coarsing Club held its second meeting, running from Wednesday to Thursday with six dogs remaining and 61 entered for a 24-dog stake, prompting 37 draws. Officers and committees reported encouraging progress, though dates were scarce and the meeting closed with a division.
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