Northern District Crop Competition Report Highlights Mixed Yields
The Northern District crop competition shows mixed yields due to sparse rains and late sown fields. Entries from Lawy Gladstone Caltowie Tamestown Wirrabara and Huddleston area faced rust threats and some entries were withdrawn from judging, with foothill areas faring better from recent rains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wixteum
Bie Spormary
T. Hollitt
Uena
Lawy
Gladstone
Caltorie
Tamestown
Wirrabara
Huddleston
My. KE. L. Orchard
Dietrich
W. F. Waret
Caltowie
Ghurka
Nabawa
E. J. Hughes
Laura
Waratah
Sultan
H. Kk. ‘Moore
Jamestown
Currawa
JL Cross
J. B. Lehmann
W.T. Hackworth
J. H. Wovbock
Caltowin
BE. C. ‘Holliti
Witrabsra
The Price of Wheat Since 1863 in South Australia
A readable table lists average wheat prices in South Australia from 1863 to 1990 with numerous year by year figures including 1869 at 4/108 and 1990 at 4/2. The article notes recent low prices and presents a long sequence of year price entries and anomalies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Australia
Babel
Mirpil Boots and Remedies Mentioned for Rough Hands
An old advertisement fragment notes rough hands from frequent water exposure and various chores. It promotes Mirpil as a remedy to restore skin warmth and calm, mentioning shoe sales and Indian Root Pill as plainer alternatives, with postage paid offers and partial product mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ome
Fe Tory
Garden
Sydney
Prine
Wedding at Gladstone Methodist Church in January
Madge Growder of Capel WA married William Growder of Gladstone with Rev T Geddes White presiding. The ceremony featured a white satin gown, tiered silk veil, and floral bouquet. Attendants wore lemon georgette and pink blue floral arrangements. guests and relatives attended, followed by reception at the Growder home and celebratory telegraph greetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Methodist Church
Madge
Aid
Capel
William
Gladstone
T Geddes
Ila Dixon
Joy Glenn
Trevor Eley
Alma
Ton Pay- Jikinsox
Hackworth
Alan Lites
Risa
Mecil Mea W. Growder
Iride
Victor Tarbor
Laieymann
Slattery McAuley Wedding in Georgetown
Agnes M daughter of Mr and Mrs McAuley married Me I J Slattery eldest son of Mr William Slattery of Laura on February 11 at St Marys RC Church Georgetown. Rt Rev Mons Mulcahy officiated as church decor featured madonna lilies pink roses and palms. Bride wore cream duchess satin with champagne veil and gold leaves headpiece. Bridesmaid wore jade frock with chiffon overlay. Flowers included gladioli and autumn tinted blooms. After ceremony 200 guests attended breakfast in district hall with pink decor and silver vases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes M
Mod McAuey
I. J. Slautery
William Slaleey
Laura
St Mary's RC Claveh Georgetown
Mons Mulcahy
Br. McCurtin
Mise W. Hucley
Adelaide
Aye Marie
Eileen McAule
Rosemary Bayes
Lou
Med
Molly Hayes
M. J. Meauley
Dies Win Slattery
Law
Tateu Wits
Sixth Street Funeral Wreaths Offered at Moderate Prices
Funeral notices indicate available wreaths supplied at moderate prices across the district. Wreaths are offered as a service through Sixth Street funeral arrangements, reflecting affordable options for bereaved families.
Stocking ladder problem solved by not wearing stockings
A terse proverb humorously suggests avoiding ladders in stockings by not wearing stockings at all. The quip implies practicality over fashion and reflects playful social commentary on hosiery.
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J. OS. Stephens
Baker
Hic
Blantyre Bakery and
J. H. Smour
Ayr Street
Forgan
J. R. Forgan Limited
Oryetal
Port Pirie
Jon
Melrose
R. J. Finlayson
Mer. Farmer
Slattery
E. A. Gale & Sons
Sixth Street
FP K
Cleveland & Bone
Northern Assurance Company
Coma
Thom
F. Penoyre Adams
Peterborough
Wiehes
Bennett & Fisher Ltd
Norwich Union Fire Insurance Society, Limited
Umalains
The
South Australian Insurance Company Limited
King William Street
Town Hall
Robert A. Paxton
LM. W. Judell
C. H. Lines
Indentor
High Street
McCu Tin
Mises N. Hurley
N. Gillick
K. Bond
L Noonan
W Bond
Bradley
Woran
Nowaday
Anan
L. M. W. Judell
Fifth Street
Gladatone
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
Telephone
Commonwealth Savings Bank
Histralia
T. A. Dickson & CO
Geelong
Victoria
Pontiac
General Motors
G.M.A.C
P. J. McCarthy
Love Dealer
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