Random Recollections and South African Scenes
A fragmented reminiscence piece threads memories of childhood ghosts and a later life in South Africa. It recalls an elderly narrator’s diary like note on past anecdotes, a mysterious talking specter seen in youth, a South African innkeeper linked to a former Lord Chancellor, and an Irish recruit during native troubles with a comic drill scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tranavaal
Natal
South Africa
Laager
Mick
Caltowie vs Apple Yarrowia Football Match Report
Caltowie edged Apple Yarrowia 6 goals 7 behinds to 2 behinds at Caltowie Oval on Saturday amid cold rain and heavy ground. Moore starred for Caltowie with multiple goals while Clutterham, Morrara, P Caney, Larsen and others contributed. Umpire E J Bowen officiated.
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Caltowile
Caltowia Y
Appila Yarrowia
Caltowie Oval
Bran Wa Ent
Ita
Moore
Caltowie
Apple
Squala
Clutterham
Morrara
P. Caney
Larsen
Ae Wee E. J. Bowen
Satiana
Gla
John Atts
Messrs
Davies and Sanders
New Railway Bates Clarifies Parcel Hours
A reader challenges a previous railway tariff claim stating hours apply to goods traffic only. Officials reply that parcels are restricted to 8 am to 5 pm on weekdays and 1 pm on Saturdays, with no parcels outside these times.
Market Reports from Adelaide cattle and sheep sale
Market reports from Adelaide show 660 yarded with mix of prime and middling cattle, prices rising in brisk trade. Sheep yarded 7,600 with strong demand and high rates, lambs nearly 2,300 penned, trade opening firm but prices eased later. totals and specific prices noted for paddock beef and prime station beef.
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Adelaide
Maser, Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Wales
Football fixtures and disciplinary decisions at local clubs
The schedule lists LCL matches through August with Crystal Brook, Jamestown, Gladstone, Laura, and Gladiatown. Disqualification of Marlin (Jamestown) for striking the umpire and contact on umpire safety lead to season ban. other charges dismissed or resolved. umpire Whitehead retained after clubs voiced satisfaction.
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Crystal Brook
Laura
Jamestown
Gladstone
Gladiatown
Gildstone
Gladstone Py
Umpire Whitehead Assaulted During Jamestown Gladstone Match
An umpire was struck by Mossop, captain of Jamestown, on the Jamestown oval during a Jamestown versus Gladstone game. The incident led to the umpire collapsing and later finishing the match, raising questions about protection under Law 14 of the Australasian Game and who oversees on-field conduct.
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Jamestown Oval
Mosaop
Jamestown
Mossop
Gladstone
Arting
Association
Jamestown and Gladstone Clash in Bitter Cold Return
Jamestown hosted Gladstone in a tightly contested match amid cold, windy conditions. Key players included Darragh, Gabriel, Johnson, Travers, Darragh and Kearney for Jamestown, with Fuller and Humphris among Gladstone’s standouts. Final scores show Jamestown behind early, then a late surge by Jamestown, but debts to the wind and defense kept the outcome close and foggy to finish. An executive meeting in Gladstone reviewed alleged irregularities from the match, Mossop accused of striking the umpire, but no disqualification approved.
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Jamestown
Gladstone
Darragh Bros
Gabriel
Masters
Stan Kearney
Johnson
Travers
Lambert
Jim Darragh
Ladstone
Bsaift
Rust
Pain
J. Darragh
Pat Darragh
Dickengan
Darraghe
Gladsrone
Fuller
Martin
Ilet
The
Winders
Dickenson
P. Darragh
Monsop
Saint
Mantera
Humphris
Marsh
Smith
Kearney Brod
T. Cook
Dallar
Mr. Whitehead
Northern Areas Football Association
C. Budge
Meters Champness
O'Grady
Felsivad
Laura
Claridge
Crystal Break
Mark Weston
Igerost Mossop
Uupire
Mossop
N.A.J.A
Gladstone-Brook football reply to Football Follower
A Gladstone reader defends a recent football match and criticizes Football Follower for comments on an umpire and a Gladstone injury. The writer questions the critic’s travel claims, defends the umpire, and suggests Football Follower reveal his name.
District Council Minutes Port Germein June Meeting
The Port Germein district council met at Melrose on June 10. The minutes of prior meeting were confirmed and correspondence noted including an application for wire netting, railway ticket arrangements, and rabbit destruction schemes. Various inspections, footpaths, cemetery fencing, water supply plans, and tenders were discussed with several actions delegated, and payments totaling £820 10s 5d recorded.
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Port Germein
Melrose
Prescot
Surveyor General
M. McIntosh
Railways
Booleroo
Broken Hill
Crown Lands
Jones
Drs. Arthur, Challinger
Hannigan McCallum
R. J. E. Bosworth
Telowie
Bristow's
Appilara
E. Francis
Wirrabara
H. H. Davie
Town
Laurare
Gladstone
Boolerco
Nieypuene
Lewiss
C. R. Murray
Murraytown
Qveraeer
J.J. Gaghan
Wilmington
t_ J. Modystack
A.C. George
Dr. Arthur's
J. McMahon
White's
Hammond Road
M.p
Game Road
Melrosa
Wilmington Road
Zwar's
Same Road
Baroota
Palmer's
Mt. Brown Road
Janz
Alleged Forgery Trial at Blyth in Supreme Court
Robert Farnham faced charges of forging a sixteen pound cheque drawn on the English Scottish and Australian Bank and uttering it at Blyth on April with intent to defraud. Witnesses described Farnham's disguise as an Indian banker and details of the shop purchases and cheque irregularities. The jury found him guilty after long deliberation and the judge reserved sentence.
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Upreme Court
Adelaide
Robert Henry Farnham
Blyth
Ef, Smith
Dashwood
Stanley Bunter
Victorson
Lal Singh
Smith
Charles Victorsen
Alfred Brano Geisler
Eudunda Farmers’ Co-operative Society
Stephen David Power
Kubunga
Charles Henry Davis
E.I. & A. Bank
W. H. Longmire
Longmire
William Henry Longmire
M.C. Clifford
G. L. Swann
Jamestown
G. A. Fisher & Bons
George Alexander Fisher
Gladstone
Ernest Hartley Davies
National Bank
J. Smith
Leslie Crittanden
Farnham
Justice Homburg
Szethena
Rabbiahy Atnif. Din
Damasey
Sale
Ieee Towels
Sn Bae
Chancellor joins South Australian medics with honors and experience
The article notes the arrival of Dr. Chancellor to the South Australian medical ranks, praising his honors and extensive experience. It discusses the duty, risk, and reward of medical work, then shifts to a reflection on the British monarchy and the coronation as a global cultural moment.
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Lis
Melrose Dramatic Company Debuts in Gladstone
The Melrose Dramatic Company offered a debut performance in Gladstone with The Romany's Revenge praised for sentiment and humor. Manager Mr. Melrose announced a return Tuesday June 20 with The Squatter's Son, promising a strong show and popular prices 2s and 1s. The troupe plays Wooleroo Centre tonight and tomorrow, Wirrabara Monday.
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Gladstone
Melrose Dramatic Compy
Melrose
Woleroo Centre
Wirrabara
Private Sales Reported by Bagot Shakes & Lewis
Private sales listed by Bagot Shakes and Lewis include numerous livestock transactions for clients across South Australia. Items range from bullocks and sheep to horses and cattle, with buyers named such as Mr. Humphris Gladstone Mr. Heard Wirrabara Mr. Young Port Pirie and others. The list specifies counts of cows sheep wethers lambs and draught animals and frequent buyers like Mr. Rasheed and Mr. Growden.
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Bagot, Shakes & Lewis, Ltd
R. A. Humphris
Gladetone
R. Heaslip & Sons
Crystal Brook
D. Heard
Wirrabara
Mersra
Nanecarrow Bros
Port Pirie
R. A. Hompbhris
Gladstone
John Young
R. Jolly
Gladtone
E. A. Pioch
R. A. Humphria
M. Rasheed
Redhill
A. E. Stande
Booleroo
F. Smour
D. M. Hodge
Laura
George Read
W. R. Lang
Narridy
M. E. A. Staude
J. Page
Jun
G. Hein
Booleroo Centre
All Wool Blankets and Home Furnishings Sale
Advertises Australian all wool blankets in various sizes with marked down prices and immediate sale. Includes bed sizes three quarter and double, praise reductions, plus linen linoleum rugs, carpets, lace curtains, jackets, slippers, hats, hosiery, gloves, coats and children's wear with bold emphasis on reductions and stock in Lindenmansion showroom.
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Dasigne
Greena
Browna
Fawna
Maid's Jackets
Big Reductions
Chester
Benny
Bargain Fashion Sale Offers Deep Discounts Across Men’s Wear
A Romny Bargain Sale lists numerous men’s suits and shirts with marked-down prices. Serge Sailor and Tweed suits populate the catalog with sizes from children to adults, plus Velvet Tunic and Grey Tweed options. Carriage paid to the nearest railway station.
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Grong Trorren
Peesseston
Ieary
Andy Badddail
Cape
Grigualand
Tageli
Colasck
House of Lords
England
Lord Bacon
Papa
New Railway
Bates
Northern Areas' Football Association
Rory
Moasop
Marlin
Darragh
Lel
Whitehead
Cavee
Jamestown v. Gladstone
Gladstone-Brook
Oval
Gladstowa
Yates
Gladsto Muasteh
Ender
Tam, Ate
T. Hartley Wilkinson
M. Thomas
E. O'Sullivan
Royal Commissions
Victoria
M. McInerney
Tarles
Lord Macaulay
India
China
Japan
Russia
Britain
Melrose Dramatic Company
Melbourne
Pirlett
Barrack &J
Perth
Ward & Co
Commission Business Dons
Cat’t
Gladstoq
Tegardigga
Cont
Ladies Fest
Nevy Devavon
Anid
Aulo Pheca
Oara
Inet
Honony Valoa
Hile
Man
Stuaties
Catt’s Gladstone Winter Sale
Bargain Centre
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