Railway Extension for Southern Districts Seeks Narrow Gauge
A Royal Commission hears Mr HBS Mody argue for a Mallala to Balaklava line to serve wheat hay and dairy districts. He cites grain freight potential, seasonal transport issues, and a need for narrow gauge to fit regional commerce and port access at Port Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hbs
Commission
Balaklava
Dry Creek
Railways Department
Port Adelaide
Mallala
Peipa
Adelaide Road
Buckland
Geegee St Falaklara
Wrhniler
Couaignor
Frage Ninn
Ealts Provident Ra
Ferrabops
Cuetur
Highaerematel
Bros Ganige
Lou. Wam Brymk
Gauge
Secur
Liberal Union Favors Unification of Balaklava Branch
A Balaklava Farmers and Producers Political Union meeting on June 4 urged unity with the National League and Democratic Union. Members discussed dissolving rival groups, forming one Liberal Union, and sending delegates to Adelaide to promote amalgamation. The motion for union was carried unanimously, with the next annual branch meeting set for the first Saturday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Farmers’ and Producers’ Political Union
H. BM
Lusk
Sid
Ladder
Flinders
G. C. Neville
Farmers’ and Producers
National League
Democratic League
Carl Belling
Farmers’ Union
National Cesque
Democratic Union
P. Andreon
Swart
Adelaide
Neville
Legislative Council
E. Bidder
Farmers’ and Producers’ Vinion
Nevila
Meare C Belling
M. McPherson
Local notes from Balaklava and Districts
Caltowie is reported with weather calm and farming activity as Lacrosse and other sports loom. Balaklava hosts a meeting of the Balaklava and Port Wakefield Society with balances, charity allocations, and new officers while electric lighting plans for Balaklava draw interest and debate.
Gladstone Literary Society Mesting Thurnlay Evening
Gladstone Literary Society held a June 2 meeting with Mr. WH Deoble in control after attorney business. The program featured poems, recitations, papers on Avatensian Poets and Japanese topics, plus readings, with Miss M Baymont in charge and Sr. B J Wilson as chairman.
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Atcrney
WH. Deoble
Tien
Indy Tuspibare
Pinaforte
Dust
Misese Lamiphris
Carter Song
Mia Rayment
Mira St. Bonbin
Payer
London
Mrx. H. J. Wilson
Mion Pryor Per
Teddy Baer
Mae McDonald
Cedily Papen
Aue
M. Baymont
Japan
Baymont
B. J. Wilson
A Literary Comet at Riverton
A new planet has been discovered in the firmament of the literary world and became visible to the naked eye of Rivertonians at noon on Friday June 1. Mr Thos Penglase of Riverton is the editor of the publication, which is of modest size and aims as a literary production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklana
Bala Fuava
TL. Simons
Commercial Bank
Messrs
Tillman & Soussve
Edith Terrace
Balaklavs Anp Disrater Beyetourist Sucuty
Baraklava Institute
Shephierd
Presi Ont
H. R. Gelston
Iiad
Alf. Scott
Fr. W. Upton
Ba'onoo
Tresser
Werdcata Shearers
King Edward
G. M. Shepherd
B. H. Carter
Treneucer
C. E. Carr
A. ¥. Scott
James G. M. Shepherd
R. H.caeter
A.B. Scott
H. Virgo
C. KE. Carr
Me. T. Walker
Cecessor
Hanley
Hill
J. Howard
Mollaln
Messia
F. Carter Tod
Frafesar Hoeckel
Winter
Mrs McCabe
Old Country
Curae
Tey
Pather Cock
Gentleman
Great subterranean shaft proposed to study earth core
Engineers discuss sinking a massive exploration shaft to depths near 900 to 3000 yards diameter and 11 500 feet depth to probe Earth's crust. France Holland Romania cited as favorable sites with potential for iron veins metals and scientific gains for future multi millionaires seeking fame and knowledge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camille Flammarion
Uputha
France
Holland
Roumacia
Turf Anticipationa. The General at Portland Meet
Turf events and hurdles with names like The General and Bright Mist loom. Scratches and entries include Paddington Handiay and Cheltenham Berk, with Weiler Baxter and Monte Matt among notable runners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Adelaidy
Kale
Bright Mist
Alarmi
Deathninst
Monte Scutto
Portland
Early winter croup care and household remedies noted
The article warns parents to prepare for croup in cold weather and discusses a common remedy. It mentions a bottle of elderberry or similar tonic and notes many households keep such remedies on hand, though wording is unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chihdeen
Stray Notes By Minsiont Reflects on Charity and Memory
An aging narrator recalls a visit of the Governor to the Destituls Asylum and laments independence lost to care systems. He notes Coulthard’s death memorialized by the Geographical Society and shares a grim North West travel vignette about a dying man aided by a passing caravan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulthard
Billy
Geographical Society
Auld
South Australia
D— Drave
Weekly Market Report From Miricat W Wilkingon Stok
Share and in aoa Lines Tews Building report for week ending 1st Tine. Wide tcroting shows copper stocks leading activity with Old British and Junction Norths quiet. Notable sales include 12 400 Justetion Natt Northa and 5 400 Function Norths while Western Australian stocks like Mayarons and Princess Royale show firm demand with several large entries across multiple listings.
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W. B. Wilkingon
Stok
Share
Inaoa
Inide
Buuinesa
Bodtbo
Buzinasa
Umwya
Wallaroos
Mount Lyells
Mount Elliotts
Tharg
Persaguranes
Ensilage Fodder And Its Palatability On Farms
Agricultural note discusses making silage from fodder plants to improve palatability and usable yield. It notes no clear evidence that converting fodder into silage increases nutritional properties and cautions against overripe forages. Recommends timely carting after cutting to avoid quality loss and extreme pyrolysis methods.
Reaping Machine Ignites Global Agricultural Revolution
The article notes the transition from hand scythes to mechanical harvesters, crediting Cyrus Hall McCormick as the inventor of the reaper. It marks the anniversary of his birth and highlights how the invention transformed farming practices and saved time and labor worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adluyul
Wea
Audean
Hambina
Port Pirie Druids Sports Meet Results
Results from the Druids Bhorta hen event show mile and sprint races with multiple heats and handicaps. Competitors include W Kellett and J-C Hoan among others, with times and distances noted across wheelchair and foot races.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Pirie Druids’ Sports
Druids
Bhorta
Irie
Honday
ATHLEY I VENTS REPFIELD HANDICAP 130 YARDS
Rounds of a historical handicap racing event described with numerous participants and results. Names such as Jordan, Cronin, Skewes, Brown, and Harn appear among heats and times, with distances cited including 130 yards and 240 yards. The text lists rounds, heats, and placings across juvenile and novice divisions, indicating a busy meet with multiple sprint events and place finishes.
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Athley I
VENTS
Repfield
C Dordan
Gay
Brown
Wiyde
Tino
Anths Ween
Keat
Harn
BR. J_ Skewes
Wee
LJ. Cronnin
Wye
F. C_Bumpinis
Brackeneiaye
Hwo
Siths
Jacob
Aerch Mamptr
W'ydey
Port Pirie Nominations and Races Summary
Port Pirie notes list numerous horse races and entrants for the second day of June events. Entries include Lyric, Jack Johnson, May Fortune, The Castaway, Leap Year, and The Crataway among many others with hurdles and six furlong events noted and multiple handicaps across the card. The text cites numerous horse names, riders, and local race officials without clear outcomes.
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Yano
Lyric Giembtar
Bebelie
Primrose
Dounybook
Minister
Colonel
Ridewas
Cherry's
Queen's Cap
Kinowar's
Myrtle
Riyal Rows
Serutiny
Wakefield
Phorusel
Bondi
Piria
Helatic
Ling Soo
Adore
Shamrock
Clarinda
Milena
Sinnsayn
Fortune
Scrutivy
Bowen
Flocsmel
Crataway
Sea Your
Gunta
Mina Conjaror
Homoveen
Ojne
Rutiny
Lodum
Jew Buy
Bond
Lord Dmberel
Figat Handicsp
Suhator
Duck Johnson
Romeo
Moramol
Leap Vout
Misa Conjurer
Howeeve A
Shaneruck
Market Report From Elder Smith and Cote Yard
Report from Elder Smith and Cote notes a large attendance of cattle and sheep buyers. Cattle were driven through the yard at late rates while sheep sold around 10 shillings 7 pence for wethers and higher for fat lambs.
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Elder, Smith & Cote
Ab Mudatone
Mnituliors
Ntuil Xeaziers
Goml
OLBL
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Central Australia
Australia
Poet Adoliite
Queensland
Western Australia
Wiese
Liberal Organization
TOE Balaklava Union
Caltowie
Warres
Acors
Famestowe Fo
Lacrosss Uy Hoya
Jonsnay
Port Pirie
Caltache Ladia Bava
Auc ‘Og
Fittle
Ruth & Cy
Messrs Hatten
BaLakwaya Murvay
Balaklaya
Me. V. J. Martin
Ting
Osborne Company
America
Enucarnyt
Gladstone Literary Society
Riverton
Guidebase
Ghellenhem Fark Mandionp
Lonl Staff
Blue Moon
Bodeuck Brive
Ensilage
Bach
Hana Tendo
Mies
Wes
Oth
Gale
Perna
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Stali
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Lowley
Kinu
Kellett
Ydeu
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Whitehorn
Yin
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Celine Ebartara
W. Nyd
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Hathaws
Timea Union
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J. Jacobs
M. Tanceyck
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Gila
Kuba
In Yds
TC Roany
Jordan
Yde PLC
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Humphris
Ld Yde
Leoaus
Hun
Dacoly
Druids Rage
Fiellen Leahey
Otsel
Ly Betoc Campbell
Leslie Craigia
C. Sordbny
J. Brown
Parr
Hardie
Fiest Hewt
R. H. Whitehoes
L. Jarabe
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Yada
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Ti Yanda
Wirst
H. Sandery
Rallis Vathon
Retford Dakw
Locket
van Jump
Lady Collingwood
Begonis
Sirocos
Frank Uruld
Dinon Princess
Cin Joey
Colin
Trix Wood
Pabble
Hale Paighen Bella
Nurhor Lights
Prime Lowa
Retford
Thik Lavket
van Prom Laud Collimgwood
Bagonia
Sinden
Pam Harolt
His Princess
San Joey
Markey Reports
Nlession
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Romth
Planne
Aumuren
Multern
Ney
Ted
Renee Vent
Floureloth
F. C. Catt
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