Balaklava Racing Club Holds Tenth Annual Meeting
The Balaklava Racing Club met at the Terminus Hotel Balaklava on a Wednesday evening with 21 members present. President W Upton J P presided as the annual report praised progress despite discouraging farming prospects and urged better rainfall and harvest returns. a direct railway to Adelaide was seen as key to future welfare.
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Te Balaklava Racing Club
Terminus
Balaklava
W. Upton
J.P
Commonwealth
Adelaide
Shoul Eeven Int
H. Thiswell
Btate
Jorg Basil
Courme
Otto Wor
Ube
Thia
Bowen
Bette
Clob
Refaipta
Alligers
Afr
BB Bednall
P J. Po' Kiely
Bro
Dely
Heard
Bott
F. McAnile
Gota
Tidwell
Laas
Air Dhaema
Neathey
Aly
Fart
Vo-Omites
Meare P. J. Kiely
E. B. Bedwall
H. Tidowel
Hamley Bridge Bride Wed in January 1914 Wedding
In January 1914 at the Can National Hall Hamley Bridge MIlan Traeger eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs J G Traeger married J Woodoon. Bride wore crew silk with appliqué and veil. Miss Fy Hudson and Miss B Traeger as bridesmaids. Reception at the Institute Hall with a fine breakfast. Afterward the couple left by train for Henley Beach for their honeymoon. A separate school of design exam saw two students pass, while a near-tragic incident occurred when engineer A Black fainted during cage lifting, saved by coworkers. he is recovering.
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Misa B. Treager
Northy
A. Yrayor
Henley Besch
2Oent School of Design
H. Pillar
W. Durden
Mc F. Bohnaack
Rev. H. Alroy
Commonwealth Head Office at Adelaide Royal Exchange details
The fragment lists Commonwealth Head Office and the Royal Exchange at 06 King William Street, Adelaide with scattered names and figures resembling banking terms. Mentions include savings bank department and withdrawals, with assorted garbled names and numbers from what appears to be a financial notice.
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Royal Exchange
King William Street
Adelaide
Savings Bank Department
Omon
Novak Exchange
Hind William Street
Veytiighnar
Ounhinsan Dananis
Miele Seelss Adon Afwe
Perrep
Mullis Bares
Should Men and Women Rate Together
A fragment from a colonial era debate outlines public views on gender roles and moral standards. Contributors from Sydney Melbourne and notable figures including Archbishop Mannix and Canon Hughes present varied opinions on reform and social expectations within the city. The story reflects wartime era stress on national unity amid diverse public voices.
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Benglady
Eael
Sydney
Mlboure
Mannix
Hughes
Alice
Fernch
Mbnawy
Anne Olumpion
Fire at Owen Destroys Haystack Sheds and Property
On Saturday evening fire occurred on the premises of Mr. C Reid in Owen. A large haystack, sheds, two drays, a bicycle, a quantity of narees and other items were destroyed. The flames held strong when noticed and despite town aid, only prevented spread. Horses were moved to a paddock by a neighbor. Water was scarce and not enough to stop the blaze.
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Easilier
Butler
MPAW
Mobinson
M.P. Higgine
Egent
A. J. Matheson
M le
C. Reid
Owen
Ébiji
Iron Knob
Varandal
Rise of the motor car and its wider use in Australia
The piece notes growing confidence in motor travel, comparing reliability to clockwork and highlighting Ford's popularity. It cites 1913 orders by Duncan Fraser Ltd reaching 616 cars for the year, with December alone at 63. The article credits low price, reliability, and easy upkeep for expanding access beyond the rich across Australia, especially on poor roads.
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Duncan
Fraser Ltd
Australia
South Australis
Odds and Ends from the Oracle
A frayed long fragment recalls railway station chatter and public notices, with whimsical notes on trains, weather, and local life. The piece tangles with oddities from Port Pirie to Iron Knob, describing a chaotic scene of planning, packing, and a satirical take on public events and entertainment.
How to Avoid a Wreck and Kidney Pain Advertisements
A fragmented account promotes Doware Backache Kidney Pills as a cure for backache kidney trouble and urinary symptoms. It claims success from Mrs Mortimers and Mr Mortimers and urges purchase from chemists or Foster Mechlen Co. A separate line notes Jobin Wilkinson, a porter at Wallaroo, died after being struck by trucks.
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Aca
Mortinare
Port Piris
Bkew
Mortimers
Boisleeis Boitien
Gre
Foster-Mechellen Uo
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan's
Port Pirie News and Local Notices
Port Pirie reports a provincial gathering with His Excellency the Governor arriving Tuesday in January 2018. Local elections candidates Ned Dunatone and Solmontown slate discussion, plus railway updates at Selomontown and farewells to Ensign Burgess. Methodist quarterly meeting notes and a death in the town.
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Tove Pirie
Port Pipi
Port Pitie A.Y
Brive Dax
He Ama
Ned
Dunatone
Solomontown
Minty
Borgen
Selomontown
Bongamy
Rawiady
Shipping contract awarded to Scott Well and Co line established
Broken Hill Proprietary Company awards an important shipping contract for carriage from Newesstls to Port Pirie and concentrates from South Australia for overseas transhipment. Messers Scott Fall and Co will establish a coast line to Port Pirie with frequent loadings and returns. A separate incident reports a young man named Grey died instantly after contact with a live wire at a Broken Hill picture show.
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Broken Hill Proprietary Company
Newesstls
Port Piris
South Australine
Mosare, Scott, Well, and Co
Tt Ie
Mesers, Scott, Fall, and Co
Port Pirie
Adelaide Steamship Company
Grey
Broken Hill
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E. B. Bednall
Withiels
Gruster
B. B. Bednall
G. M. Shepherd
Hamley Bridge
A. Black
J. Jack + Co
Black
O. Wills
Farmers’ Co-Operative , Union, Ltd
Nole
Franklin Street
Schnapps
L. J. Campbell & Co
Farman
Advuvatis Gale
Laver Cob
L. Campbell & Co
Turner & Timmins, Lyrp
Gouger Street West
Central Market
Franklin St
Glen Ewin
Jams
Tire
King William Stroat
Adalaide
Louis E. Watson
Contras
Parez Enos
W. J. Buaroep
Balalia
RJ. McDinaro
Caorgatown
Brangh Service
Dorban
Capetown
Chass Onzr
Hteamena
Leavy
Toms
Madlars
London
Hove Sheaunr
Ylnan
GEO, Wills & Co., Limited
Okeneria
ST. Adelaide
Hackett
Bundle Birost
TEL
Bou
Bank of Australia
Bute
Adelaide Gurdobe
Tenemoxa
Philip Marks
Rodney & Trott
North Terrace
Marshall's Chambers
Randle
Birke, Ghomiey
Japan
The
Oracle
Solonintori
thamiNgus
Chi
sMistanca
Wright
Jobin
Wilkinson
Wallaroo
Laut
Commercial Union Assurance Gov., Ltd
Etre
Matane
Alcloent
Walkerville
Port Pirie News
Dalvawion
Pork Pirie
Wavigdad
Burgess
Pork Adelaide
Ensign Burgess
Tattina
Army
Hurgess
Park Pirie
Imeburgo
Rosign
Mra Bargeas
Dori Aduaida
Mre Johnstoo
Gawlor
Methodist
Central Met
Breld
Hughes Presidi
Ooliie
Aereaaarets
Oar
Mir Simpeon
GJ Burt
Bister Annie
Bister Annis
Church
Bunday-adout
James Welsh
Teure Waa
Len
Imelud
A. W. Sandford & Co., Ltd
Bole Agents
Renfelu ST
Standard Greta
South Australia
W. Poungett
Fuesl Agente
Eilaklaya
A. Goring
Teer
Wavmonty R ‘Adelabe
Mote Patent
Philips
George Wills & Coa
Bagshaw
Bagshaw & Sons Limited
Cffots
Victoria Street
Mile End
Bentham Street
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