Georgetown Notes Report Quiet Town and Local Happenings
Georgetown reports a quiet start to the new year with social gatherings at the Arsen Hotel and a New Year’s Eve event. Local merchants, including six named firms, are active. a Christmas tree event occurred at Dalkey school and Mr. Greer moved to support town interests. Oliver Meld, wounded in France, is hospitalized in England and improving. Farm conditions show better weather and promising wheat yields for the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Alan Win
Cara & Co
Tinting & Boo
Bell & Co
War’ Mary Union
Dalgsty & Co
McDonald
Neca
Kerr
Wea
Buchan
Buchan Wan
Cholo
Orsae
Dalebt
Dalkey
Ienuin
Ney Badappar Brongit
Close
Py Oliver
Bax Bean
Frases
Bastines
England
Farmiayn
Death of an Old Solonist in Port Walke Era
An obituary notes the passing of an elderly solonist figure linked to Port Walke. The fragmentary text records themes of memory and public service, listing associations and possible ceremonial duties tied to the deceased’s life.
Timber Supplied on Wheat Receipts
Mearis, Reid Bros. Ltd, timber merchants of Vlindera Stinet, advertise that they are prepared to accept timber orders as payment for timber or builds of any description. Designs and prices are available on application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mearis, Reid Bros. Ltd
Timber Morchanta
Vlindera Stinet
Advetaide
Livy
Fragmented 19th Century News Items Mix Afloat in Fractured Text
A garbled OCR page merges war notes and light items from January, mentioning Tolp the starvin, Belgian defence, pickpocket activity in Adelaide, and scattered quotes about opportunity and happiness. The text includes drowned sailors, aircraft-like warnings, and references to English letters, university printing, and Australian places, all in a single cut-up historical fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Uae
Fera
Mawul Foods
Queensland
Bmn
Oxfor
Iene
Chancar
Vigorone
James Lawcop
Point Macleay
Liverpool Tor
Traland
Perros
England
Italy
Mra Conschse
Miogary
Patarsburg
Christmas Tres at a Kindergarten School
A chaotic kindergarten Christmas event unfolds with parents and friends present. The writeup mixes garbled names, classroom scenes, and an odd recital sequence, highlighting a bustling, weather-worn day with many unclear details and fragmented anecdotes. The piece notes a festive program, a Father Christmas figure, and children receiving acknowledgments amid a noisy room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kindargarten School
Mara
Loanie
Cereral Windom
Christinas
Fader
Bailar
Father Tines
Childion
Okeiatnian
Hirymas
Halievar
Panhey Chetan
Obriatmaas
Mare Hey
Terigan
Nfl
Compliments of the Season and Absence of Litigation
The Balaklava Local Court session notes a festive tone as barristers praise peaceful conduct and low litigation among locals. Witnesses and names appear in a fractured account of compliments and a charge of neglect to inspect a patent, with a lenient outcome reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Frente
Newlead
Ward
Furey
T. Keo
Laival
H. Virgo
John Jamce
Mayriost
Tommy in the trenches a Barnardo appeal drives forceful plea
Dr Barnardo’s Homes seeks aid for destitute wartime children as veterans’ sacrifices echo through the nation. The piece highlights rescued orphans, the charity’s long service, and patronage by royal leaders, urging gifts of cash clothing and goods to support shelter and care during the war crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnardo Heroen
Qullipoli
Uoman von Quill
Birdwood
Tommy
War Office
Tom Brown Wen
Dix
Barnardo
Daddy v
Esrvardo
Army
Nvy
Mercantile Marine
Homen
Theev 1 Homen
Alexandra
Ten Atillings
William Baker
M.A
Ll.b
Stepney Crosoway
London
Wedding at Port Wakefield in quiet ceremony
At Port Wakefield Methodist Church on December 12 Misa B A Hewett married Mr Jna Delehanty of Adelaide The Rev D T Reddin officiated Bridesmaid Misa Vera Hewett Gifts and tributes noted Due to bereavement the celebration was subdued The newlyweds will reside in Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wakefield Methodist Church
FT In
Misa
B. A. Hewett
Jna Delehanty
Adelaide
Misa Vera Hewett
A.T. Hewett
D. T. Reddin
Best New Year s Gift to the Empire
A wartime recruiting appeal urging men and women to enroll in local Recruiting Committees across districts. Donald Mackinnon, Director General of Recruiting, stresses volunteering, attending meetings, aiding district chairs, and publicizing the call to help win the war by naming volunteers and forwarding names promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daaghl Mackinnon
Australia
Donald Mackinnon
Recruiting
Donu's Backache Kidney Pill Ends Suffering
An Australian testimonial confirms Donu's Backache Kidney Pills relieve severe backache and related symptoms after years of poor response to other remedies. Mr W H Swith from Port Picle Vert and Mrs Sith recount long recovery, praising the remedy's effectiveness and continued use as prevention. Endorsers caution readers to obtain genuine Donu's from local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H Swith
Dan
Sith Conde
eCfello Co
Pitt Snook
Sydney
SANDER'S EXTRACT Promoted Amid Noxious Claims
A 1918 Melbourne report is cited to push Sander's Extract as a universal cure with claimed benefits for colds bronchitis lung trouble and neuralgia. The text warns of alleged harmful effects from competing extracts and asserts the product has no side effects when used as directed by the Sander process.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thing
Melbourne
Sander
Bander
Sandee
Unclear New Year Racecourse Attendance and Harvest Event
A garbled account describes a New Year racecourse day with weather favorable but lower attendance than prior year. Details mix horse racing, harvesters, social events, and society figures. judges and stewards are named amid scattered actions and performances.
Untitled local sports notes fragment
Fragmentary report mentions 309 yard run events and contests with names such as Haudianp and Doak including 27 entries. Faint references to C Brown W Contests WB and Bevin mint Wa in a rough sports note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben
Haudianp
C. Brown
Doak
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Fowler Stewart
Etephos Coke
Arthur Lake
Otto Sarmin
Alfred Anderson
Levi Wantes
Collen
Srry
Lauar
Sogghns
Amber Yang
Plantare Prinadine
Japaneee Millet
Uncera
Hunter River
Johnson Grae
W. Hackett
Shedsmin
Rundle Street
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Criterion Hotel
King William Strees
Cc. Whallin
Proprintox
Dr. Barnardo's Homes
c/o State Recruiting Committee
Victoria
Sqnota Eart
Gomb
Bolton
Ays
W. L. Parsons Stores
Gladstone
Ooh
Evmuty
Otel Maes
Uber
Outenta
Tore
W. Upton
Wakeastone
Ve Wuenatito
J. Mullins
Wight
Spor
Eerie
Misgeo Marvel Spar
Brathoes Willeavgate
Eke Wenn
Mise Loader
Sine Howell
Wnee Bowall
Metars
Mutanal Inkwater
Downing
Perce ‘Thompson
Devolea Bali
Hall
Tod
Boldiers
Funda
Loog Plain
Olber Atactain
Ania
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FL Saint's Verdun
Seres
Devil “Hatlicon, F, Wood
Attie
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Cenappo
Bedrask Prie
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