BalikJava Catholic Picnic Ends With Keen Horse Races
A New Year’s Day Catholic picnic at the racecourse drew fair crowds despite a dust storm. Maiden Plate, Pony Handicap, New Year Handicap, Trot, Flying Handicap and Levels Handicap produced keen racing led by Regret, Avon Hope, Masher and Avon's Hope. An evening at Institute Hall featured Dr. L J Jew performances, with prizes and entertainment concluding a day of sport and social events.
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Regret
Dolly Dim
Kemp
Avon
Shellfire
Boopeechee
Storm Queen
Gazbey
Godger
Nell
Baldy
Masher
Winme Ty
Been
Lady Stream
F. A. Woods
den Dellow
Woods
Ee Estes Wlaves
Ize Ner
Witsoe
Fredrico
Eatia Factory Manmer
Reg. Heard
R. Carter
G. M. Shep
W. I. Sires
W. Upton
Dr. Pellew
Ota Neon
Geo. Carlyon
Pellew
Jp Graham
E. C. Dick
Lady Carlyon
F. W. Loader
Upton
Hores
A. R. Woods
J. Smith
P. J. Walsh
A. BR. Wood
A. R. Weeds
Alaudia
J. Sorith
T’. MecArdle
C. Dyer
H. Kleeman
F. McArdle
Port Larne Races Celebrate December Beach Event
The Port Larne annual races on December 26 drew strong attendance amid good weather and lively competition. Officials, including secretary R L Penrose and handicapper M B Higgins, ran events from Maiden six furlongs Romp to Farmers’ Hack five furlongs Pardon with top finishes by Masher, Avon’s Hope, and Desert Road. The organizers seek land near the beach to establish a permanent course with modest admissions.
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Port Larne
R. L. Penrose
M. BR. Higgins
R. Kennedy
J. Mullins
L. Woods
F. Wloode
F. McArdle
Alf Woods
T. Griffith
Claudia
A. R. Woods
F Woods
A. Woods
A.R. Woods
Curnew
District Councils Meeting Dec 21 Impounding Cattle and Roads
A District Councils meeting on Saturday December 21 involved chair Dr J Hogan and members Dillon and Harkness. Legal opinion from B Benny on stray cattle was received. clerk to hire a man to impound if needed. A rate of 1s per acre was declared. Owen Tennis Club requested space for another court with prior usage rights. space granted but no rights granted. Minor grubbing near Woods retained by clerk. Works ordered include Main Road maintenance of 200 yards between Pinery and Gorey’s corner and 200 yards between Owen and Gorey’s corner. District Road 20 yards on Barraba road and 200 yards maintenance on Railway Terrace.
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Gorey’s Corner
Owen
District Road
Barraba Road
Railway Terrace
Liberal Union Balaklava branch meeting discussed attendance and funding
The Balaklava Liberal Union held a Saturday meeting with many members present including the ladies’ branch. President G. C. Neville presided as secretary T. T. P. Barden reported a telephone tip that Mr Peake would attend Balaklava before leaving for England to speak at a branch event on Mona February 3. The talk covered roll eligibility, a 5 percent levy, and fundraising for the central fighting fund with 20 guineas approved. Officials urged members to ensure their names appear on the electoral roll and suggested branch secretaries assist.
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Balaklava
Liberal Union
G. C. Neville
TT P. Barden
A. W. Robinson
Peake
Mona
England
Social
Loybe
Edwin Fisher
Bis
Liberal Party
E. H. L. Twarte
New South Wales
W. J. Gleeson
Fuod
Twartz
Burden
Eaid
Ray
Auburn
Gleeson
Representative Foster
Mr. Twartz
Matilda Mugging And The Spirit Of The Red Book
A moonlit tale shows Matilda awake from dreams and seeing a spirit writing in a red book. The spirit lists names, denies her claim, and later returns with a white roll revealing the men praised and Matilda's name leading the rest.
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Matilda
Haine
The Late Mr J G Traeger Pioneer Farmer of Dalkey
Obituary about J G Traeger born 1836 in Silesia died 1912 detailing emigration to 1848 voyage on Leontine, farming near Tanunda Walton King Belldal, acreage growth to 1760 acres, civic roles at Dalkey, postmaster, large family with five sons and one daughter, funeral Jan 2 at German Cemetery Dalkey. also festive Christmas Eve surprise by Balaklava residents with a band and a presentation to Mr Chambers.
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Ernst Gottlieb Traeger
Weigelsdorf
Silesia
Germany
Leontine
Traeger
Tanunda
Big Pen
Walton
King Belle
Thither
Port Adelaide
Dalkey
Balaklava
Port Wakefield
Sof
Juliane
G. Schultz
Messia
Chr
Temora
N.S.W
Hamley Bridge Hospital Changes Hands In Local Marriage
The Hamley Bridge hospital has passed to new management through the marriage of former proprietor Mrs. Taylor to Mr James Gebson, with Misses Whitford and Baillee now operating the facility. The Congregational Church appoints Rev Lionel B Fletcher as moderator during pastorate vacancy created by Rev J Chapman leaving next Sunday. The local tennis club hosted Adelaide Tourists on New Year’s Day despite wind and dust. Tourists won overall with a 12 set to 69 games tally. The Young Men’s Christian Society at the institute grows in activity under Dr Dawking, highlighted by a Christmas Eve surprise party for the doctor and wife. The institute’s annual meeting reported declining membership from 75 to 72, a year opening balance of £114, income of £195, and a credit balance of £148, with funds set aside for a Building Fund and library growth to 1530 volumes. Officers and auditors were elected, and a £5 5s honorarium awarded.
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RK. H. Chambers
Balaklava
Chambers
A. V. James
A. HK. Gilbert
Kitto
James
Mr. Chambers
Morris
Cheara
A. Metcalf
Tir
Entiage
Taylor
James Gebson
Whitford
Baillee
Lionel B. Fletcher
Port Adelaide
Congregational Church
J. Chapman
Loobeanie End
A. T Headcrocw
Adelaide
Brinkworth
Tarlee
Messrs Ascott
Lambeil
Young Men's Christian Society
Dr. Dawking
Dawking
Hamley Bridge
K. F. James
L. Brooks
Aawkings
Dovers
F. Bobnsack
W. Thomson
Savings Bank
F. Bohnsack
B. F. James
J. Barclay
M. Humphreys
M. Tierney
Mesera
W. A. Hudson
S. Gent
Alma Plains District Council approves by law to end barb wire fencing
The Alma Plains district council met on Saturday December 14 with full attendance except Dr. Smythe. They approved By-law No. 44 to abolish barb wire fencing on town frontage boundaries. They sought full control of reserves, acknowledged a £2 credit toward a bank licence for 1911 12, and considered a £50 subscription toward a weighbridge at Hamley Bridge. Alternate tenders for 2 and 5 ton bridges were requested, and several contracts and repairs were allocated to Dr. Lake and the chairman. The clerk's salary rose by £5 per year as accounts totaling £389 were passed.
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Smythe
Lake
Crown Lands
Algo
J.G. Trasger
Hamley Bridge
Traeger
Hamiley Bridge
Doyle
Light Bridge
Warner’s Safe Cure Promises Relief From Indigestion
A testimonial list from 1911 Adelaide Darlinghurst Auckland and Sydney recounts personal cures for indigestion and liver complaints using Warner’s Safe Cure. Narrators Mr A Fisher Mrs Bet Cowley Mrs J Williams Mrs Ik Keesey and others claim pain relief improved digestion and restored health after limited success with other medicines.
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A. Fisher
Victoria St. Darlinghurst
Nsw
Warner
von Afr
Beiward Cowley
Pulteney Strevet
Adelaide
S.A
Hidpot
Keesey
Darling St
Palentin
Sydney
N.S
Pony
Sears
Orisi
Figures on War Costs Across Nations Cited
War experts debate where the conflict will end as a long historical tally of military spending is outlined. The piece catalogs 19th and early 20th century campaigns, naval budgets, and weekly costs across Britain, France, Russia, Japan, America, and Germany, culminating in 1912 projections for warship expenditures.
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Europe
Japan
Russia
France
Germany
Great Britain
Admiralty
United States Navy
R.M.S Malwa Leaves Fremantle With Gold On Board
The R M S Malwa departed Freemantle on Monday with gold valued at £65000 aboard. Captain Johansen, who helped Captain Amundsen reach the Antarctic, has not been found dead in Christiania.
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R.M.S. Malwa
Freemantle
Johansen
Amundsen
Antarctic
Christiania
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