Liberal Union tea session reports strong turnout and new secretary
The Liberal Union held an afternoon tea and meeting at the Institute lodge with a large attendance. A. E. McDonald spoke. Visa Batten was elected secretary replacing Miss Dudley. nominees to attend a higher meeting were listed as H. N. Barwell, W. Duncan, and H. E. McDonald. The piece also covers theater reviews, chess results, frosts, park land plans, Mallala concerts, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Union
Institute
Labor Party
A. E. McDonald
Visa Batten
Miss Dudley
H. N
Liberal Union meeting at Insttate discusses subscrip tions
The Liberal Union held a meeting at the Insttate on Friday afternoon with Mr Harkners as president praising the party's work and urging annual subscriptions to head office. WIRRABARA records note frost damage to young plants and an August completion hope for a Wirrabara telephone line aiding local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Union
Harkners
Tt Wan
Pineryard Barabke
Mgr
W. J. Marshman
P. H. Laffer
Riverton Notes and Local Obituaries
Miss Eva Potter daughter of Mr Potter of Riverton railway refreshment room died July 21 after a week with pneumonia. Mr John Johnson died July 20 from burns suffered when a spark set bed clothes alight. Johnson was longtime Riverton resident a former Gilbert District Council chairman and Saddleworth Rifle Club marksman. Libersl Union met at Riverton Institute with J W Kelly presiding. R H Cooper ill, E A Gray stood in. Delegates reported from Hamley Bridge meeting. membership fee set at 10 percent on district council rates, minimum 5 shillings. amendment for 5 shillings failed. Sir Jenkin Coles health praised. Parliament dissolution possible. Walter Han n aford chosen as plebiscite candidate.
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Eva Potter
Potter
Riverton
John Johnson
Gilbert
Saddleworth Rifle Club
Johnson
Libersl Union
Riverton Institute
J. W. Kelly
R. H. Cooper
E. A. Gray
Meears
W. A. Stacey
Hamley Bridge
Jenkin Coles
Walter Hannaford
District Institute Library Opening and Local Notices
The Blyth Institute opened a new library and reading room on July 18 with Mr. Thomas Dunn presiding. A musical programme featured Mrs Adams, Mrs Gell, Misses Mugge and Messrs Adams, Butler, Benjamin and Farrow. The Auburn Girls Society bade Miss Dorothy Leaver farewell with a gold brooch as her family moves to Lameroo. Farewell social for Mr. Charles Kellett noted for town sports involvement. Death of Mr. Alexander Lawrie in Lipson area from injuries after a trap accident. Hamley Bridge debated local court and police accommodation with the Attorney-General confirming a room addition and possible Police Court building. Port Wakefield Institute held its June meeting and resumed in June with a large attendance, approving rule changes and adjourning before an historic final session.
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Blyth Institute
Thomas Dunn
Adams
Gell
Misees F
R. Mugge
Butler
Benjamin
Farrow
Auburn Girls Society
Dorothy Leaver
Farwell
Lameroo
W. R. Fisher
Charles Kellett
Riverton
Alexander Lawrie
Tumby Bay
Hundred
Dalkey
John
Nicol Laurie
Lipson
Hamley Bridge
House of Assembly
F. W. Young
Young
Port Wakefield Institute
Healthful relief with Chamberlain's Tablets promises
Advert says Chamberlain's Tablets cleanse the stomach of four accumulations and finish by toning the whole system, claiming better health and more vitality than imagined. The copy presents the remedy as reliable and widely available.
District Council Hall Meeting Minutes July 17
The district council notes hall meeting held July 17 with Dr Titley reappointed chairman for the year and monthly meetings set for 1 30 pm. Dr Yeatan re nominated as agent for destitute persons. tender accepted for contract 1. Road works include rubble road and drain tasks along multiple sections. payments recorded as £95 7s 6d.
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Titley
Courvii
Educational Department
Yeatan
Adt
Kirley
G. C. Newill
HT. Chapman
W. H. Newman
John Saunders
H. Evans
Waydon
Hubert Kennedy
Wooroora Association Football Second Round Schedule
The Wooroora Association announces a second round starting July 5 with Balaklava vs Hamley Bridge and Owen vs Werocata. Bets continue through August 26 with the final pitting first and second round winners. Scores from last Saturday show Balaklava 8 over 7, Hamley Bridge 11 11, Werocata 2, Hamley Bridge 1 2, Hamley Bridge vs Balaklava 11 2.
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Balaklava
Hamley Bridge
Owen
Werocata
Bes‘aklava
Baltaklava
Wooroora Football Association
Hamley Bridge Vy
Werseata
Hamley
Weroeata
Balaklava Cricket Club Holds Annual Meeting
Balaklava Cricket Club held its annual meeting on Tuesday evening July 25 with large attendance. The secretary’s report and balance sheet were presented. Officers for the coming season include Patton, F F Saint as president, D W Leitch as vice president, P M En Old as captain and A H Dale as secretary. Committees feature Newland, Dale, Appil, Pellew, Burton, Crafter, Geering, Leitch and Peek. W P Peek as auditor and Geo Reid JP as trophy donor. Subscriptions fixed at 7/6 with 6d per match. juniors under 18 pay 3/ with no match calls. Club to rejoin the Wooroora Association. delegates Leith and Newland appointed. Several trophies promised for batting, bowling and fielding.
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Balaklava Cricket Club
D. W. Leitch
Patton
F. F. Saint
P. M. en.Ind
A. 4H. Dale
Wooroora Association
Mesars
Leith
Newland
Orange Blossoms MACFARLANE-NEAGLE wedding
Miss Bridget Neagle and Mr John MacFarlane wed at St. Mark’s Church Port Pirie on Tuesday June 20. Attended by family and friends, the ceremony was conducted by Father O Mahony. The couple left for Adelaide after a wedding breakfast and social dance, with a traveling navy outfit and velvet toque.
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St. Mark's Church
Port Pirie
Bridget
Cis) Neagle
John MacFarlane
E. J. Neagle
Neagle
Solomontown
Martin Spain
Gilbert Duggin
Mr. MacFarlane
Morgan
Bav
Father O'Mahony
W. MacFarlane
Islington
Ridaeruadd
Misa Kitty Neagle
Bride
Mollie O'Loughlin
Lorrie Spain
Congina
Broken Hill
Adelaide
United Labour Party Social Echoes Reform Plans in Gladstone
The United Labour Party held its annual social at the Town Hall with Mayor J. J. Sargent presiding. Speaker Vaughan praised reformist aims, urging support for land policy, irrigation schemes, and expanded education while criticizing the Liberal opposition and urging continued labor action. Mr. Peter Q Loghlen from Western Australia attended and was warmly received. supper followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Labor Party
J. J. Sargent
Mr. Vaughan
Messrs. C. Goole
W. J. C. Cale
Messrs
G. Dankel
T. H Lamenton
W. D. Ponder
H. Chesson
Sx.p
Peter Q'Loghlin
Vaughan
Gladstone
Party of Progress
Party of
Tio
Liberal Party
Lloyd George
England
Lord Lansdowne
House of Lords
Measre
Homburg
Young
Labor Party
Great Britain
Land Board
West Australia
Murray
Burrinjuck
New South Wales
Cobdogla
Renmark
Commonwealth
Jay
Mr. Peake
Broken Hill
South Australia
Loghlen
Western Australia
Gladstone Girls Defeat Crystal Brook in Hockey Match
The Gladstone Hockey Club girls traveled to Crystal Brook on Saturday and won 3 goals to nil. During the midwinter holidays they also played Hamley Bridge, defeating the home team 2 goals to nil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladstone Hockey Club
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Hamley Bridge
Wit
Coronation Pictures Shown At Theatre Austral Port Pirie
Coronation film program at Theatre Austral Port Pirie presented free screenings under Kiosk Pictures management. Footage captured the procession from Buckingham Palace to Weeminater Abbey with troops and royal escort, drawing cheers as the King’s carriage appeared. Parker plans a Naval Review sequel and promises The Passion Play of Oberammergau for next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theatre Austral
Port Pirie
Anapiera
Buckingham Palace
Weeminater Abbey
Horse Guards
Empire
Parker
Oberammergau
Coronation Pictures at Gladstone Next Monday
The Kiosk management announce that the Coronation Pictures will be shown at Gladstone on Monday evening next. Residents are advised to seize the opportunity to view the pictures of this great historic procession.
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Gladstone
Sanders Extract Endorsed By Patient With Remarkable Cure Claims
A letter praises Sanders Extract for coughs colds throat and lung issues. The writer recalls long term use and quotes a mother's testimony while warning against other eucalyptus products for causing harm and even death. The ad emphasizes five to fifteen drops dosing methods and asserts Sanders cures.
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Halderness
Dappil
Sander and Sons
Eharye
Sander
Market Report from Adelaide July 27 Measrs Elder Smith Co
Market notes show cattle yarding with Queenslanders stronger in beef and improved rates for prime paddock beef 26/ to 27/ per 103 lbs 34/ at station with 19 head sold Shippers 1 300 grazers 100 Mostly azores 1 300 pot gold lambs 1801 penned and a disappointing yarding Values firm for good prime sheep and lambs with others weaker 6500 sold
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adelaide
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Azores
Port Pirie Rifle Club Announces August Rifle Matches
Riflemen across the state anticipate the Port Pirie Rifle Matches on August 2 and 24 with strong club leadership and extensive preparations. Entries last year reached 105 for the Port Pirie event and 19 teams for the Dewar Shield. this year prize money totals 2100 plus gold medals. The Dewar shield trophy, valued at fifty guineas, draws teams with Dewar & Sons backing and a history shared by Port Pirie and other clubs.
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Port Pirie
A. R. Evans
A. G. Palmer
Treas
G. McEwen
F. M. For
BR. Forgan
A.J. Palmar
F. R. Howie
L. G. Harrison
C. Kahlbaum
A. E. Jose
W. Guilfoyle
J. KE. Barrett
FP. P. Sedan
A. Meschke
Assist
Port Piria
P. P. Ledwn
P. Plett
KR. R. Baldwin
Port Pirie Rifle Club
Messrs
John Dewar & Sons
Orrorea
Football fixture list for 111 season with club venues
The programme lists matches on club grounds starting Aug 4 with Jimestown versus Crystal Brook and Laura against Gladatone, then Aug 12 Crystal Brook versus Laura and Jamestown versus Gladatown, continuing Aug 26 Gladstone versus Crystal Brook and Laura versus Jamestown, and Sept 2 with Crystal Brook versus Laura and Tilidstone versus Laura.
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Jimestown
Crystal Brook
Laura
Gladatone
Crystal Brock
Jamestown
Gladatown
Gladstone
Laura Vy
Ryetal Brook
Ceatown
Tilidstone
Brooks Defeat Gladstone In Fast Crystal Brook Match
In a stubborn contest at Crystal Brook on Saturday the Brooks beat Gladstone 44 to 24 after a close first half. Key players included Brooks Pentland, Curtin, O'Brien and Martin with Smith scoring a 40 yard running goal for Gladstone. Umpire Whitehead officiated fairly amid even play and disciplinary actions followed the Laura match incident.
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Crystal Brook
Brooks
Gladstone
Cladstone
Lemons
Blues
Smith
C. Brook
Poal-Kickers
Delaar
Brooks Pentland
Curtin
O'Brien
Pentland
Martin
Lee
Burgowan
Palmer
Sayers
Wilkinson
Faller
J. Kearney
Yatea
Marsh
Masters
Morgan
Leesne
Delsar
Read
Whitehead
Jamestown Victorious But Forfeits Over Unregistered Players
Jamestown defeated Laura 10 5 on Saturday but forfeited the match for fielding unregistered men. Standings show Brook 6 2 12, Laura 4 4 8, Jamestown 3 5 6, Gladstone 3 5 6 from eight games. Earlier at Caltowie, Gladstone beat Caltowie 28 10 amid rough play with a large Gladstone team prevailing.
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Jamestown
Laura
Brook
Gladstone
Caltowie
Caltowies
Gladstone Tinekeeper
Stallion sales at Georgetown Auction Fetches 465 Guineas
Stallion sales report Messrs Hill Bros of Georgetown disposing of the champion Clydesdale Southern Star to Mr Schultz of Blyth for 465 guineas. They replace with Dollys Forest Hero by Mestoea Rex Hendre Heroine. Other items include Tommy Burns colt sale by J F Klemp and 600 guineas speculation on a five year old by Chatsworth Warier Holka Minstrel. Local buyers Mr J M Dixon imports lord Limes stone Burtong by Lord Kilby Rone. Additional well bred stock secures district prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Hill Bros
Georgetown
Southern Star
Mr. Schultz
Blyth
Dollys Forest Hero
Mestoea Rex
J. F. Klemp
Gladstone
Tommy Burns
H. J. Growden
Crystal Brook
Chatsworth Warier
Holka Minstrel
Holka Minerva
J. M. Dixon
Narridy
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Wilson Forbes
May Maddison
Pomeroy
Mesers
J. A. Both
H. Fredericks
Tarcewie
Mallala
Mallala Brags Band
E. Weaver
Upton
Konzag
Messra Bwilt
Kellett
Traynor
Fahey
Farrell
Arepa
Minister of Education
Imtz
Wes
E.J. Frayne
Swift
Arren
Day
Tyrell
Grant
Wirrabara
M.C. Lemmey
Messrs. Cockburn and
Millbineh
J.P
Riverton Notes
District News
National Library of Australia
Wogroora Association
Combine
Hashliys
Bae
Journal of Agriculture
Lister
Mossra
Geo, Fisher & Sona Gladeline
Arthur H. Slasell
Lipson Street
Port Adelaide
Australasia
United Labour Party
Hockey
Coronation Pictures
Port Piri
Mondy
Rifle Club
Northern Areas’ Football Association
McAdam
Stallion Sales
Ward & CO
Melbourne
Pirie St
Barrack St
Perth
Ward &Co
Lovestore
Commission Business Dove
Hale
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