Hamley Bridge Bazaar Draws Big Crowd Despite Strawberries Shortage
The Hamley Bridge Sir George Te Lindt Sunbeam Circle bazaar drew strong afternoon and evening attendance, Santa Claus entertained children, and stalls led by local volunteers raised about £25 for Sunbeam Societies and local funds. Station yard improvements and a Massey Harris reaper trial also featured as town projects moved ahead. The United Labor Party social was dampened by a city strike leaving speeches off the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Chapman
Santalaus
L. Dyer
Sunbim
Sunbeam Societies
General Expenses Fund
London
Joseph Bell
Flowers
E. Excell
M. Yon
Gr. Rady
T. Parlor
G. Hill
Nurse Taylor
M. Excell
Humphrys
E. Lavis
G. Doyle
Miss Gillies
N. Bohusnck
A. Rady
M. Hill
Wn, Hill
L. Martin
I. You
C. Bohusack
HU. Bisy
A. Martin
P. Chenoweth
Whooping Cough Advice Promotes Chamberlain’s Remedy
A historical notice claims whooping cough poses higher risks when children have colds and cites statistics favoring Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy. It asserts the medicine liquifies mucous, eases coughing, and speeds recovery, adding it is sold everywhere.
Fragmented World of Words and Weather in Whiffling Notes
A garbled OCR style fragment references wind at Whe Pitts and Kilroy, with scattered names and places like Thheumne Gsin and Pugh. It mentions disjointed phrases on disasters, shares, feverish terms, and a nonsensical meditation on speech and memory without clear coherent events or dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nahi
Ferson
Kilroy
Letters From Stella Describe Victoria Town and Scenic Tours
Stella writes from Lilydale describing a move from Melbourne society life to country leisure in Victoria. She details the town’s hills, warm summers, a large fresh water bath, lime kilns near Melba's birthplace, and half a dozen churches, before planning a motor ride to Olinda and Mount Dandenong. She signs off hopeful for a merry and prosperous new year.
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Tasmanian
Meropolis
Melbourne
Ever
Anow
Victoria
Mount Lofty Hills
Lilydale
Hilla
Melba
Mitchells
Aye Hill
Australia
Olinda
Dandenongy
Mount Dandenong
Stella
Incident Near Byfield In Mecker ing Involves Loaded Gun
A person described as a former Byfield from Mecker ing, WA, attempted to pass a fence with a loaded firearm when it exploded, and the event was reported as instantaneous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byfield
Meckering
Port Wakefield Notes Take Court Costs and Local Happenings
At a Magistrates Court a parent faced costs under the Education Act. Tyounsen prepares to occupy a new police residence, and Min Maw don completes contractor work. The wharf scene grows livelier as wheat deliveries speed toward holidays. In cricket, Port Wakefield beat the Railway 128 to 91 with Tenniil scoring 91 and W A Thomis top for the railways with 24. Thomas out and Stopp both 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Tneost
Tyounsen
Min Mawdon
Sean
Bane
Tenniil
Railways
W. A. Thomis
Thomas
Stopp
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Endorsement From Port Pirie Reader
A reader from Port Pirie West writes of kidney trouble and backache improved by Doan's Backache Kidney Pills. He reports relief, better secretions, and renewed energy after using the medicine bought at Skewes' pharmacy. The ad urges purchase from Foster-McClellan Co and warns to ensure you get Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Farrell
First Street
Port Pirie West
Aya
Doan
Doran
Farrell
Oan
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Aged Seamen Charity Appeal Signals Christmas Generosity
A verse urging support for the Royal Alfred Aged Merchant Seamen's Institution urges readers to donate to the Belvedere home for aged seamen. It notes the long history since 1807 and asks contributions to aid hundreds of destitute British merchant seamen awaiting relief, directed to Secretary J Bailey Walker at 58 Fenchurch Street, London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Alfred Aged Merchant Seamen’s Institution
J. Bailey Walker
Fenchurch Street
Loudon
Wheat deliveries and new post office in Manoora
In Manoora on December 19 the first wheat load for the season was delivered by BE C Eckerman to the Milling Co. Two more loads followed within an hour. Farmers begin reaping as a cricket match between Riverton and Manoora Boy Scouts drew a one sided win for the visitors. A convert and a well received program at the Institute ended with a strong financial result despite a three quarter full hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manoora
BE. C. Eckerman
Riverton
Boy Scouts
Oval
Institute
Fort Pirie High School
Maeching
Archo Vonluciar
Topper
Wei
Cari
Tov
Zara
Mise Giataz
Thiehrrusea
Liphiy
Mira Ada Hulten
Tilda Mecuimib
Vera Wilkins
P. Patterson
E. Warm
BR. Kellett
H. Miller
Miss Carter
Atduona
9. Tonkin
Sweet Home
Noraa
Dickens
Mrs. Cratchit
Misa Clarice Simpson
Bob
Harry Clark
Martha
Mias Grace Walsh
Peter
Ernest Currie
Belinda
Mica Vera Wilkins
Cratchita
Misa Connia Cottia
Harold Clayer
Tiny Tim
Rex Morgan
John
Merry Are the Bells
Mesars
Gates
Topperwein
Carter
Runaway horse and cart sighted on North Terrace near Dunns Bridge
A horse attached to a dog-cart with two girls ran out of control on North Terrace toward Port Wakefield road. The driver, believed to be Mr RB Burtt, was thrown near Dunn's bridge as a passing motor cycle frightened the animal. A motor cyclist later overtook the runaway, and Dr L Pellew attended but no injury occurred. A cricket match is set for December 27 at Norwood oval between Balaklava and East Torrens Club with Balaklava’s lineup listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borr
North Terrace
Port Wakefield Road
RB. Burtt
Dunn's Bridge
L. 2. Pellew
Norwood Oval
Balaklava
East Torrens
Hoclock
A. HL. Dale
Rt. Longmire
W. DP. Peek
A. J Crafter
Ld. Pellew
O. Uppill
H. Hillebrand
F. A. Veree
D. Leitch
J. Warley
M. Newlund
Perjury charges in Canada tied to local option poll
Thirty individuals have been arrested on perjury charges after a local option poll was ruled defeated. Investigators say the survey data later showed about 70 percent of respondents favored the proposed measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Ptemporene
Take-all Fungus Destructive Wheat Disease Report
A district report details take-all disease in wheat with the fungus Ophiobolus praminis found at the base of infected plants. Observations note patches of severe loss, unaffected weeds nearby, and that oats in adjacent drills escape infection. Prevention centers on crop rotation and fallowing to starve or outlive spores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ervian
A. J. Vo Iiehardson
Yelias Seon
Crystal Browl
Tie
Lon
Cretal Brook
Urvetal
Marshalls
Victoria
Dr. McAlpine
Lee
Co Larga
Farmers Donate Wheat To Port Pirie Hospital Fund
District farmers respond to Hospital Board chairmans call with bags of wheat for wards. Donations listed include residents of Pirie Warnertown Nelshaby Harwood Port Pirie and Crystal Brook with several individuals contributing one bag each and payments of one pound one shilling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirse Ee Ees
M. L. Werren
Moesera
H. Pimlott
Hd. Pirie
C. O'Loughlin
Prices of Metals Monthly Averages for November
The Australian Metals Co reports November averages for metals. Lead soft Spanish at 213.22 per ton. Silver fine 27.70 per oz. Silver standard 25.67 per oz. Electer £24.08 per ton. Copper standard spot 257.70 per ton. Copper three months 240.71 per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australian Metala Co
Secelvwla Cabla
Port Pirie News Reprinted From Port Pirie Advertiser
A Port Pirie Advertiser reprint from Saturday December 17 covers local events and notices in the town. The article highlights community items, announcements, and brief briefs reflecting daily life in Port Pirie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Saumeliy
Oddfellows Lecture Highlights Global Growth and Benefits
Mr B F Ledford calls attention to the Oddfellows order noting its long history with 14 countries and over two million members. He cites US aged care, orphans homes, and social benefits as key draws while urging Australia to adopt Canadian and American lodge practices to boost growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Ledford
Grand Lodge of America
Port Pirie
Carea Lodge
W.T. Clark
Ledford
Flo
Oddfellows
America
North America
Fielder
United States of America
Oddfallows
United States
Australia
Owler
New Zealand
New South Wales
Oddfellows influence grows in Australia with brotherhood message
A speech extols Oddfel lowship as democratic and non political, praising its progress in Queensland and Australasia. The speaker cites relief payments, member opportunity, and cross cultural outreach while urging broader membership and noting branches like E ltheren and Patriarch Militant. Audience responds with laughter and support for expanding lodge rooms and recruitment efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queensland
Australasia
Oddfellowslip
Brotherhood of Man
Australia
America
Elas
South Australia
Mr. Ledford
Order
iHear
Bowel Complaints in Children Promoted Remedy Use
The medicine Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is advertised as the most successful treatment for bowel complaints in children. It claims reliable cure for diarrhoea and dysentery, noting nearly 40 years of constant use and universal success, with sale available everywhere.
Incomplete Transport Route Proposal From Wellington
Rotorua reports a planned 12 500 ton shipment from Wellington around January 12 via a route avoiding the Suez Canal’s worst congestion. The proposal calls for departures every fourth Thursday thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelame
Hobart
New Zealand
Mente Video
Rio de Janeiro
Firmenta
Rotorua
Wellington
Bea and
Suee
P. and C. Branch Service to Australasia via Cape
Steamers sail from Port Adelaide Wharf to Durban Cape Town and London Geelong with December departures. Fares London First Saloon £57 and £49 10s Third Class £16 £18 £20. Sovre Arubi First Saloon £31 10s Third days £13 £15 £17. Route avoids Red Sea heat Return Tickets exchangeable with P and C Mail Steamers or Aberdeen Line on special terms. Plans, pamphlets, and details available on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australla
Cape
Port Adelaide
Durban
Cape Town
London
Geelong
Red Sea
Aberdeen Line
Clement's Tonic Promises Kidney Health and Vitality
Advertised tonic claims to improve digestion nerve strength and kidney health. Includes testimonials from a James Irvine reader praising relief from dizziness hearing loss and fatigue after using Clement's Tonic, urging widespread use for anemia weakness and appetites.
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Hamley Bridge
Gilbert Street
F. H. Backer
J. O'Connell
United Labor Party
Prewier
Blundell
Hanley Bridge
Watervale
J. G. Traeger
J. H. Bell
EK. A Traeger
Y J. Robertson
OS W. O'Riley
T. Bentley
L. Ayliffe
National Library of Australia
Lily
Port Wakefield Notes
England
Royal Alfred
Poor Jack
Jack
Belvedere
A.M
1910
Port Pirie News
Port Pirie High School
Wertheims Show Rooms
Rundle ST
Adelaide
Olfes Schnapps
the New Zealand Shipping Co., Ltd
Royal Mail
Gro, Winags & Co
Clement
James Shvine
Symonds Place
Bouth
Austriatia
Clementa
Clementh
Tve
Clements Tonic
Clements
James Irvine
Clementa Tone
Gladstone ST
Bir
A. C. Best
Organiegstions
Bescham’s
Lever Bros
A.r.creswick
Eakell and Tattersall
Gladstone
Creswick
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