Proposed Uniform Railway Gauge Debate Across Australia
In 1920 discussions on standardizing gauges note calls for Commonwealth and States to fund conversion costs totaling about 57.7 million pounds. Proposals cover Lochiel to Port Auguste and other lines, with eight-year completion and a shift toward centralized control. Key concerns include break of gauge impacts at Wallaroo and Brinkworth and the burden on South Australia.
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Lochiel
Wenlere
Hooell
Epranee ii
Commonwealth
Ita
Australia
Commington
Weemery
Port Auguste
Paley
Bélisbury
Fort Augusts
Selitrary
Wallaroo
Brinkworth
Kudine
Layoo
Ada- Iida
Centralization and railway gauge plans in the capital
The text argues for priority on widening the Western System 3 ft 6 in lines over converting the 5 ft 5 in lines to Adelaide. It notes impending work on Byres and Paninenia, references a Royal Commission and upcoming legislation affecting cross-rail gauge projects and funding implications.
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Warda
Royal
Doan's Backache Kidney Pills Promoted In Testimony
An advertisement touts Doan's Backache Kidney Pills as a remedy for backache and kidney problems. It cites a Balaklava resident Mrs. W. Rudslay whose daughter recovered after a course of pills, claiming lasting relief and urging purchase at 2/9 per bottle from Foster McClellan Co. Also notes available by post from 25 Hamilton Street Sydney.
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Doan
Foster McClellan Co
Hamilton Street
Sydney
Laubman and Pank Advertises Perspectoscope Training
An archival ad promotes Laubman and Pank Opticians offering a Perspectoscope testing service. It touts high testing accuracy, electrical control, and urgent need for clients to engage their optical fitting and examination apparatus.
Port Pirie Methodist Anniversary Celebrations
Port Pirie marks forty years of a merged Methodist church with a wave of services on Sunday. Rev. R. H. L. Tilbrook and Rev. A. W. Wellington led morning and evening worship, with a large afternoon program and a dinner at Ducw Ball. The article notes weather damage from a past storm, debt remains, and plans to raise about £4000 for a new brick church, as well as a long history of the church’s buildings and leadership.
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Methuding
R. H. L. Tilbrook
A. W. Wellington
Messager
Wari
Jan. Cidlywii
Lillgbite
Srvice Shige
Symonds Gare
H.W. Goode
Altony
B. P. Goods
Seros Hn
Bald David
Pak
Port Pirie
Wellington
Wallington
York
Missa Footner
M. Symonds
Symonds
Simpson
Bev
Tilbrook
Mr. A
Lilywhite
Mia
White
W. Wellington
H. L
Death of MB H Woodhards 4 valued public official
Obituary notes the death of MB H Woodhards a valued public official at Port Pirie Hospital of Air Barry Woodyide. It lauds his three years as postmaster and his conscientious service, organizational skill, and courteous conduct. Born in St Albans England he began as a messenger and rose through the GPO and related roles. The report recalls his long career and impact on public service.
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Port Piria
Air Barry
St. Albana
Hartfordshire
England
B.C
Adelaide
Gories
Cockburn
GPO
Addon
Obituary of Tester Clarks Gutard with Alma Woodard
Obituary notes the death of Tester Clarks Gutard with Alma Woodard and a prominent funeral service at St Paul’s Church. Attendees included Freemasons and local representatives, with Rev F E Watts leading the interment and pallbearers named among family friends. A banking detail and tribute lines conclude the report.
Mayor condemns late council member and friends honor
Port Pirie council pays tribute to the late Mr Woodbeds, praised as a capable elder and friend. A condolence letter is to be sent to Catholic Young Men's Guild. details of the communion arrangements and commemorative events at Barb's Hall are announced.
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Beerep
D.D
M.Y
Prendergast
D.D . Preschor
Father Gion
Male Voinnk
Hall
Fatnen
Mark
Sod Viaivone
Ponders
Megara
O'Loughlin
G. Pickhaver
KE. Baefini
M. Keane
F. Carter
Dou GyBotee
Kindred Sosistica
Gil Guild
Girls’ Guild
Eiger
Port Pirie
Sydney Bulletin
Alrigad
Proposed Rifle Club forming at Balaklava
Mr D McArthur and supporters push for a Balaklava Rifle Club with a proposed range on Mooy Bros property Watch road. About twenty seven signaled intent to join. Termeoun Hotel meeting set for Monday at 7 30 to finalize details with Rifle Clubs Supervisor Mr James and department representatives.
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D. McArthur
Hubak Balaklava
Monsun Moody Bros
Watchroan
Rauily
Waite
McArthur
W.rdson N. Nencarrow
Termioun Hotel
D. McArchor
Peek
Unel
My James
Rufle Clube
Prominew
Menara Moody Bros
Robicon
Rifio Ciibs
Svenog
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Moyle
W. H. Moyle
Port Pirin
Gladstone Wineral
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Chas. Geddes & Co., Timber Merchants
Port Augusta
Port Lincoln
Tumby Bay
Nort Orb
Adalaide
Pus
Sigeton
Sollins
Beokee
Ber & & 60
I. Nghee
E. Gold
Park Pisie
H. Bennett & Son
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Ense Daly
Fev Harys
Alenge Om
Fred
T. Jeffery
Jun
Logal Painur Nwt
Secours
Wookgard
Tee Mont
Gladstone Street
Gladstone
L. Fenwick Imlotor Garage
Oakland
Ebal Electric
Comevrion
Rapaire
Ton Uw Bar Ag
Sixth Street
E. A. Gale
OFA
Absa
Westars Australis
South Australis
New South Wales
Quzensland
Tome Eeperionen
Fintian Rael
Ford
Jon
Great Britain
Laubman & Pank Opticians
Laubman & Pank Cerlmvied Opligians
Rundle St
Adeualde
Alexanden- Street
MB H Woodhards
Clarks Gutard
Debiciows
Ja Sho Sor
F. Elnore Watts
W. Daw
Orgenior
Gravauide
PF. E. Watt
Mesere Bi
M. Pinion B. K
Darrett
Tonkin
W. W. Fiddaman
W. E H. Campbell
G. Pelmer
Freemason
Revail
Abd
Mach
Council
J. Firmia Jeokina
Woodarda
Saa Hime
Xian
Woodbeds
Aleter
W. H. Ebreidgold
Aye
Beng Bad
Inntstnvatls
Balaklave
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Wenger
Benger
Enger
West End
Alliance
Temperance
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