Damaged Drapery Shipment Litigated At Port Pirie
In Port Pirie on July 9 a Local Court hearing dealt with extensive damage to a bale of drapery consigned by Goode Durrant & Co Adelaide to August Gonrad Ihreheim Fort Pirie West. The case centered on whether railway workers caused wilful misconduct during transport from Adelaide to Port Pirie on October 30, 1880. The defense argued no wilful misconduct and that liability was limited by contract and railway by laws. Evidence included damaged contents and witness depictions of the lot as badly damaged with disputes over delivery and claims procedures. Judgment was reserved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Dra Rey
August Gonrad Ihreheim
Fort Pirie Weat
Mesare
Goode, Dorrant & Co
Adelaide
Meares
D. C
Addelaide
Port Pitie
J. G. Sweeney
Sanderson
Crown Law Department
Department
Sweeney
Frank Douglas Snowball
Goode
Pirie
Taylor
Robrsheim
Leona
Ethel May [Oe
Draper
Arthur Ernest Pope
Boutmaker
Gooda Shed
Miguide
Glenn
Atns
Thay
Railways Commissioner
Gement
G.M
Flood conditions prompt council to urge government action
Port Pirie July 8 The council condemned government delays in addressing floods in Firie Weat now Piria West. With summer near wooded areas threaten health and drainage reforms were urged. Road repairs along Geede road and Senate road corner were ordered with ballast and ash spread to restore accessibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie
Firie Weat
Cockburn
de Lacey
Geddes
Pearcentraet
J. J. Madigan
Mary-streat
Senate Road
Lacey
G. Noeris
Wilder-street
Frederick Street
Seisayr
Mr Morse Indian Root Pills Offered as Blood and Digestive Corrective
The advertisement promotes Mr Morse's Indian Root Pills as a corrective for blood, stomach, liver, and kidney disorders. It claims purifying the blood, cleansing the stomach, stimulating the liver, and supporting the kidneys to prevent common ailments. It asserts the pills are trusted in thousands of homes across Australasia and aid in early symptoms to avert illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morsa
Australasia
Morre
Footpath safety concern as vehicles cut through Port Pirie street
Mrs McDonald of Port Pirie complains about vehicular traffic on the footpath in front of her residence at 48 Goode Road. Her son was seen riding a bicycle on the footpath to work, and she argues it is a greater offense for vehicles to use the footpath as they are doing. The Town Clerk notes the Surveyor has erected guard posts in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra McDonald
Port Pirie Weel
Gooderoad
Liberal Union holds final Wooroora district meeting at Bamley Bridge
The Liberal Union here concluded its Wooroora district committee listing at Bamley Bridge on Friday July 8 with representation from Balaklava Owen Hayleton Tarlee Hamley Bridge Port Wakefield Freeling Sheoak Kapunda Auburn Wirrilla Kadunda and Riverton. Notables G J Gordon W Hannaford W G Duncan Masera McLachlan Robinson and others spoke as the treasurer noted a credit balance and a donation planned to the party office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wooroors Distrit
Liberal Union
Bamley Bridge
Brancina
Balaklava
Owen
Hayleton
Tarlee
Hamley Bridgs
Port Wakefield
Freeling
Sheoak
Kapunda
Auburn
Wirrilla
Kadunda
Riverton
G. J. Gordon
W. Hannaford
W.G. Duncan
M.L C
J. W. Castine
Wooroera
Sutral
G. J. Sordon
W. G. Duncan
Messra McLachlan
Robinson
Mc 0
Upill
Mesare B. Nicholls
J. Harkness
W. &. Kelly
D. W. Leitch
Union
J. Sanders
H. P. Chapman
J. G. Willaams
Col
J. W. Castina
Midlands
Watefield
Memra
Uppill
J. G. Williams
D. Garratt
EB Nicholls
Angua
Marery E. Morris
F. W. A. Anders
G. C. Heinius
J. EK. Shannop
O. Uppill
G. T. Butler
Park Wakefeld
R. Michelle
BR. W. Foster
Asthers
Angas
Meyers McLachlan
D. J. Gordon
M.L.C
Slander Damages Awarded in Two Whyalla Cases
In Port Pirie on July 9 a local court heard two slander actions brought by Nora Olga Sabina Burne, 14, vs James Dick, a postal clerk. Jurors awarded 10 pounds in damages to each plaintiff after evidence showed statements damaging Burne and her family reputation were circulated at a Whyalla carpenter shop and among local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Firie
Lander
Nora Olge 'Abina Burns
James Dick
B.H.P. Company
Whyalla
J. G. Sweeney
J. Warren
al Burn
Marwell & Hagina
Te Nover
Bame
Berch
Mary Ann Burne
Ebe
Abe
Os Courthouse
William Hobby
Witners Gray
Sabine
Edwin Burps
Nora Olga Sabina Burne
Mes Qatherine Bishop
Caroline Hare
Benjamin McDonald
Common Case of Piles Leads to Serious Results
A Victorian style testimonial advertises Doan's Ointment for all forms of piles including bleeding itching protruding and blind piles. Mrs J J Patterson of Port Pirie says it cured her itching piles after a hot season and she recommends it to others. Sold by chemists at 2 9 per pot or posted by Foster McLellan Co Sydney with confirmation to obtain Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
J. J. Patterson
Amanda St. Port Pirie North
Doan
Foster-McLellan Co
Hamilton St
Sydney
Naked Foot Cult Sighted In Drizzly Perth Beach Parade
The Barefooted Association in Perth stages a soggy sun day march to Cambridge street beach via Ona street and Templetonia. Members claim walking barefoot strengthens health and connects the body to earth, appealing to those in cars and carriages watching a springy return home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naked Foot Cult
Afsit Secompli
Perth
Children’s Hacking Co Woods Great Peppermint Are
A fragment notes a playful project or event titled Great Peppermint by Children’s Hacking Co Woods. Details are limited but imply a whimsical group activity or showcase. No clear date or locations are provided.
Social Evening in Balaklava Honors Miss Muriel Powell
A Balaklava Catholic Church event featured a party for Miss Muriel Powell with a large turnout at Redshire Hall. The choir presented Miss Nesta with gifts as she departs, and Mr J J Ahern led bowing remarks while Miss Neste sang during an interval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redshire
Balaklava
Muriel Powell
Membare
Maggee
W.G. Sutton
John Case
Wee
Misana N. Eyan
Neate
Wilson
Lola Hangberry
Chapmar
Mise Neste
N. Eyan
J.J. Ahern
Lfe
G. G Hollan
Powell
E. F. Naylor
F. Cage
C. Willia
Mise McDonough
Tims
Ler
Adalaide
Clare
B'yth Kubonga
Auburn
Owen
Pt Wakefield
Mears H. Hillebrand
M. C. Tiller
Mis
Edos Thompsco
Mra
A. E. Johnson
Miza F Pryzibilla
Mosatra KE. Gardiner
P. A. Saint
J. Thompson
M. Batt
Misesa Hillebrand
McPharlin
B. Saint
Miss Oison
Warren Water Scheme Seeks Balaklava Connection and Pressure Boost
Correspondence read at the July meeting discusses linking Warren District water to Balaklava main if surplus supply allows after Warren main completion. MPs McLachlan and L. Bailor note plans run from Tatles north of Balaklava. full township supply not guaranteed. Council foresees long-term work with limited hope of total Warren supply, but aims to improve pressure and local access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren
Hydraulic Engineer
Warren Water District
Isid Sacrum South Hummocka
Paskevills
Ik. L. Bailer
M.P
J. McLachlan
Beyer
Bundaleer
Balaklava
Owen
Dalkey
Tatles
Riverton
Kaddleworth
Penitents
Hareem
McLachlan
Horat
Hurst
Local Court Fines for Drunkenness and Light Offences
In Balaklava July court sessions presided by J.P. Leitch and others, defendants faced fines for drunkenness in Scotland Talu gah and for cycling without lights on Howse Street. W Dwyer received a 10s fine with 16c costs for language at Terminus, while James Gorton was fined 20s for drunkenness on Edith Terrace. Further individuals faced penalties in related proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Vy. Leitch
J.P
E. Davey
Scotland
W. H. Ise
E. A. Boum
A. E. Middleton
Costa
Howse
W. Dwyer
Wis H
Sires
J.P. James Gorton
Edith Terrace
D. McArthur
J.P. W. EB
Zander
T. Langton
Hanaberry
Woods Great Peppermint Cure Promotion Note
A quip urging readers to mind their own business while recommending Woods Great Peppermint Cure for coughs colds and related ailments. The piece frames interference with neighbors as wise, yet promotes the product for common illnesses.
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W. H. Moyles
Exetery
Moyle
W. H. Moyle
Rome
Paumcel No
Producers’ Supply & Butter Co., Ltd
Railway Terrace
Nuricotpa
Frenwick’s
Town Hall
Gladstone
Cleese
Lange Back Othene
Heakland
AKD
Aloo
L. Bundey
Laura
Gladstone Street
H. Bennett & Son Bakers, Etc
Cladbtone
UABT
Booyoolee Hotel
A. Leverington
Proprietress
Railway Statio
Sixth Street
E. A. Gale
W. J. Pimlott
Northern Assurance Company
Boz
Chas. Geddes & Co
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
ORB Ac
Redcliffe
Port Augueta
National Library of Australia
Piria
Wooroora
Pinery
Irie Johnson
Enos Hall
E. Galbraith
Effie Hall
H. Laurie
Vera Ford
Pierrot
Pieretti
G. Standley
Ethel Evans
Pierrette
N. Standley
J. Evans
A. March
Maud Bird
Roy Haman
Nellie Bird
J. Barr
Marie Bird
Cliff Standley
Hiria March
Starlight
Allan Evans
Sylvia Ford
Rena March
Martha Washington
Alf Bird
Eileen Hobbs
Lawrie
Hildred Franks
Kith Hancock
T. Tookin
Alex Mancock
C. Mille
Mervyn Lawrie
Olive Hancock
Roy Bird
M. Pym
Gordon March
M. Davie
Weldon'a Journal
Elsie Bird
Stan Johnson
Parsop
Bupper
Thie
Miases Johnson
Amy March
McDonald
Schimmino
Pyolig
Illman & Sons
Salaklava
South Australia
Commercial Union Assurance Co., Ltd
Hing William Street
Nla.gov
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