Funeral and community notes from Caltowie district
Funeral of Alexander Callum in Caltowie cemetery conducted by Rev. Angwin. Lectures and mission appeal at Methodist Church in Port Pirie. Local tennis courts completed with repairs. Commercial Hotel change of management noted. District Council to install two windmill pumps and water tanks for parklands. Garbled rail accident report and horse injury included amid broader town updates. Georgetown obituaries and Mount Templeton letters discuss flag hoisting and local vigilante committee debates. Christmas cricket reports from Beetaloo and Huddleston with scores, players absent, and beetroots noted. wheat agency opening by Sas at Cowell. Lost person Stanely Vivian referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caltowie
Alexander Callum
T. B. Angwin
J. C. Hughes
Port Pirie
Methodist Church
G. C. Fellenberg
Fitzsimmons
Strathalbyn
Fallenberg
Hahndorf
Missing man found after long bush search near Kelly
A missing man, Vivian, left to fetch a rake and vanished for about 20 hours. A search party including Mesera Louis Grand and the Hackett brothers tracked the man through scrub and low bushes, finding him exhausted but alive near a cockage. He had no food or water for most of the ordeal but was revived and returned home. Local mining talks cool as silver ore discoveries draw interest from Adelaide visitors. An accident injured farmer Liddicoat. he is recovering. The new National Bank building nears completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hundred of
Kelly
Cowell
O'Connell
Hundred of Kelly
Vivian
Mr. Mitchell
Mesera Gouis
Hackett
M.C. O'Connell
Mesera Louie Grand
Haskett Bros
Adelaide
Edward Reeves
Liddicoat
Utera
Marshall
National Bank
Peake
Speaker O'Loughlin
England
South Australia
Manning
Saddleworth
Wm. Henory Sanders
National Park
Mary Hill
Tindon
Tia
Anthony
Renmark
H. H. Raglesa
Victor Harbor
H. A. Curtis
Education Department
Albert Murray
M. A. Coe
Gladstone
Constable Weatherhead
Melbourne
H.M.S. Challenger
Alfred Searle
Melrose
John Ellis
London
Cambridge University
iF People Knew Its Value Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Dulwich Hall resident Mr E Doba says the Chamberlain cough remedy is a safe medicine for children or adults. He recommends it strongly and notes personal family use. Sold by Allen Gladstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
E. Doba
Budgery Baiting
New Canterbury Road
Dulwich Hall
S.W
Allen
Gladatone
Fresh Fruit and Vegble Arrive Daily from Adelaide Garden
Fresh fruit and vegetables arrive daily from the Adelaide Garden market with orders collected and goods delivered each day. A trial solicited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide Gardena
District News Names Walter G Martin Stationmaster at Port Wakefield
Walter G Martin is appointed the Port Wakefield stationmaster succeeding J Snadden who retired after a long service beginning August 16 1870. Snadden held the post since 1876 and remains active. Martin brings extensive railway experience with prior stationmaster roles at Narracorte Saddleworth Burrs Murray Bridge and Wolseley. Also reports include a derailment near Owen crossing on December 25 where Mr Rogers a wheat loader prevented a worse accident. No one was hurt though trucks and a trolley were damaged. Other incidents: L Johnson injured at Wallaroo. Gehen shaken at Pakevilla after falling from a moving train. B R Kennedy taken ill at Wallaroo hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Martin
Port Wakefield
Auccession
J. Snndder
Snadden
Martin
Narracoorte
Saddleworth
Burrs
Murray Bridge
Wolseley
Owen Railway
Rogers
Alma
L. Johnson
Wallaroo
Paakevilla
Gehen
BR. Kennedy
Hoapital
Serious Loss as Horses Die in Wheat Shed Theft
Mount Templeton correspondent reports on New Year’s Day Mr Howard Hancock’s horses escaped the paddock and broke into his iron shed where a quantity of wheat was stored. Ten horses died over three days, valued at £400, a loss that stirs sympathy for a popular local man as neighbors rush to help with the harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Templeton
Howard Hancock
Hancock
Cough Remedy Restores North Perth Man's Health
Mr Sam Boott of 56 Fita rald Street North Perth describes a severe cold with chest pain that laid him up. After trying various medicines he used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from V Allen Gladstone and reports instant relief and a complete recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Boott
Fitarald Street
North
Perth
Chamberlain
V. Allen
Gladatone
Poor Old Jones and a Lengthy Limerick Life
A humorous verse recalls Jones as a versatile sportsman and suitor who, despite romantic misadventures and social demand, endures life with resilience. The poem celebrates his feats in golf cricket and steeplechase while hinting at marriage influence and stubborn pride. It closes with an advertisement note praising Chamberlain's Tablets from Wan ganui, New Zealand, as relief for lethargy.
New Year Reflections Amid Local News and Tragedies
A January 1913 snapshot reports holidays ending and work resuming, plus a Burglary at Blyth and immigrant arrivals in South Australia. Notable items include deaths at Kangaroo Flat and Saddleworth, a drowning in a reservoir, and the Rev. John Ellis leaves Cambridge funds. Quotes and proverbs punctuate a wide range of reflections.
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Blyth
Broken Hill
Hetvict
California
Duke of
Abercorn
Two Doses a Complete Cure of Belly Troubles
A Sydney reader praises Chamberlain's Colic and Diarrhoea Remedy for rapid relief from bowel pain and cramps. He notes two doses cured his issues and that the remedy should be kept handy. A separate testimonial claims Chamberlain's Tablets restore energy and relieve indigestion, with a relieved elderly user saying they make him feel young again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Wane
Auburn Rd
Auburn
Vic
Chamberlain
Ean
V. Allen
Gladstone
Balaklava News harvests weigh in grain contest results
Weighing by Mr G. H. Stevens of Parafield Experimental Station, the Balaklava competition lists top yields per acre across multiple varieties led by Twartz and Thomas jun. with yields up to 26.20 bushels. The report notes unofficial placements and clarifies judging does not affect final results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twart
Bunyip
R. Goldney
King's Red
Acre
Federation
Genoa
K. Neville
Marshall No
King’s
Vandilla King
Uluyas
Bush
H. J. Kellyp
King’s White
F. W. Wagner
Marshall's
T. A. Thomas
Marshall
T. Thomas Jun
Yandilla King
Stevens
Mr. Twartz
T. Thomas
Jun
Wagner
Goldney
Roediger
Mesers
Neville and
Kelly Tie
Deuide Hall
Balaklava
M. BE. Corbet
A. Fredrecka
Melbourne
Parenta
L. Ratten
Miss E. Curtis
Mies V. Gibbins
Ward
Swan
Metcalf
Davey
Misa I. Ward
M. Davey
Liberal Party
Balaklayya
H. P. Burden
Bintoway
Thos. Beswotherick
Edwin Fisher
Benwotherick
South Australia
Beswatherick
Mt. Templeton
Beswetherick
Backache Cure Promoted by Mrs Bowen in Gladstone
Mrs Bowen of Fifth Street Gladstone touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a cure after suffering back pain. She claims two bottles cured her, remaining free of backache two years later. Pills sold widely by chemists and storekeepers, with receipts for postage from Foster McClellan Co Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia Eaaler
T. Bowen
Fifth Street
Gladstone
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Treet
Sydney
Doan
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M. F. Leahy
Donald Wiledon
Georgetown
Nanman
Nenostrow
Wm. Belcher
Neocarrow
Canis
Emis
W. W. Haind
Enow
Grenfell
Regent
Mimely
A. Dick
Mount Templeton School
Vigilance Committee
Charlton
Sid
Huddleston
Sompica
Beetaloo
Burton
Andid
H Ton
Myatt
Lambert
Masters
Heaslip
Shillabeer
McKay
Durieu
James
Beetaloo Valley
Scorea
Bartrum
Curtin
Billinghurst
Murphy
Thomas
McNeil
Head
Chalmers
Phelan
Wood
Bartrim
Cockburn
Bert Head
Huddleson
Frank
Crystal Brook Catholic
Thomas and
Growden
Mr. Growden
Stanley Vivian
B. J. Knight & Sons Barrier Ige
East End Market
Blends St
District News
Jones
Braid
Reggie Spooner Hobbs
Fry
Law
Blackstone
Ha Aoe
Thad
Schmidt’s Liniment
Schmidt
Liniment
Commonwealth
Weite Direct
M. E. Heuzenroeder
Tanunda
Balaklava News
W. L. Parsons Stores
The
Bargain Centre
Eoay
R. J. Finlayson
Gard Bros
H.p
Moron Crouz
Motox Croux
Gvarp Motos Arcies
Crouza
O‘connell&T
North Adelaide
Moliere
Osborne
Maritana
Taverney
T. W. Ingham
Victoria
Eens
Rundle Streat
Browne & Co
Hindley St
Mirany
South Terrace
Ozone
Port Broughton
Burra Otal Arch
Kadina
E.8
Balakiavs
Council
Snd
Clare
Tiddy & Co
Ardrossan
Langs
Fort Pirie
Jamestown
Brinkworth Barunga Gap
Brucefeld
Pina Forest
Owen
Whitwarta
Sainte
Eagle’ Hotel
Tom Piasce
Bank Street
Hindley Street
T, Place
Pwdla
Nla
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