Prominent shipowner visits Port Pirie impressed by BHP COY operations
Fort Press reports on Mr Scott Fell of Scott Fell and Inter State Steamship visiting Port Pirie by motor cat from Adelaide. He was impressed by Broken Hill Proprietary Company properties and operations, noting efficient dispatch, potential future trade growth, and plans for electric power adoption. He left for Adelaide to catch the Melbourne express en route to Sydney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Press
Frm
Scott Fell
Inter State Steamship
Coppany
Adelante
Eure
Hanmrocks Prmd
Fort Pine
Alwenee
PRT
Capauy
Gulf
Lot Pell
Bort Pirie
Broken Hy
Trowns
Sears
Getters
Scott Pell
Tvan
BHP
South Australia
Scott
Port Pirie
Adelaide
Sydney
Australia Day Appeal Plans War Service Insurance Fund
Fort Pirie outline of local arrangements for the Australia Day appeal to fund a dependent support insurance for widows and orphans of soldiers. The plan covers members of the ADC and allied forces, with a Queen contest, town hall evenings, and a street procession. Insurance activates on enlistment or service and pays scale benefits to eligible widows and orphans.
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Sears
Ander
Gracie
Sane
Cothy
Ps Veeanet
Fort Pirie
Wis
South Australia
ADC
Real Britain
Comei
Port Pirie
Messrs
WK. Mallyon
H M W. Broadtock
A. G. Davis
Mary
Boxing match Port Pirie ends in Gleeson victory over Laurens
Port Pirie June 22 crowds saw Snowy Laurens and Les Gleeson box a twenty round open air bout. The match was marred by a power outage delaying the action yet Gleeson ultimately won a hard fought contest as Laurens pressed during several rounds.
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Port Pirie
Coo-ce
Laurens
Les Gleeson
Tao
Mesers
Hutchinzes Brothers
Hutchinson Bros
Tie
Laurens and
Gleeson
Alan Walliams
Mick Cappo
A. Stokes
W. Tangsford
Nek" Ntehadls
Hutcher
Dick Newton
Eradication of Thread Worms with Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets
Mrs Rosina Johnson of Chermelde Road East Chermrich Queensland reports her child Dorothy suffered worm infestation. After using Comstock's Dead Shot Worm Pellets the child recovered fully and her family now recommends the remedy. The W H Comatork Co Ltd sells purely vegetable pellets for fd per packet, post paid.
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Johnenn
Johnson
Dorothy
Ierend
Worma
Rosina Johnson
Chermelde Road
East
Perrich
Queensland
Comatock
Boreby
Comstock
W. H. Comatork Co. Ltd
Lang Street
Church Hill
Sydney
Laurens Defeated After Gutsy Display by Gleeson in Nerve Test
In a bruising bout at the venue, Laurens battled Gleeson with applause for supporters. Laurens faded late, was knocked to the boards, and Gleeson dominated the final rounds. Jack Law credited both men and Gleeson won, while Laurens challenged for a side wager of £13 in a final gesture.
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Laurens
Laurencia
Jeremy
Gleeson
Corring Gleeson
Mit
Drews
Jack Law
Les Gleeson
Dean's Backache Kidney Pills advertised remedy
An advertisement urges kidney disease sufferers to try Dean's Backache Kidney Pills. It cites Mrs. H Kidd’s testimonial of dramatic improvement after using the product, claiming a lasting cure eighteen months on with no recurrence. Sold by chemists at 2 shillings per bottle, six for 15 shillings 3 pence, via Foster-McClellan Co. Sydney. Doan's is recommended.
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Dean
Bright
Foster-McClellan Co
Pitt Street
Sydney
Doan's
A Boon to Growing Girls and Nutritional Focus
Addressing adolescent health, the notice urges keeping girls’ diets rich and pure to prevent later anemia. It notes esoteric “ve rich” nourishment and hints at priced supplies for sustaining growth, using older, damaged phrasing to imply a health and nutrition advertisement.
Housing Crisis at Port Pirie Prompts Council Action
Port Pirie Town Hall meeting chaired by Mayor Mrs. J. Forgan heard Labor and Trades reps urge Federal and State help to relieve severe housing shortages. Speakers cited four adults and thirteen children in a four room house, demanded inspected and condemned unsafe homes, and backed permanent company housing plans to ease overcrowding. council planned to press government and Ram for funds to build fifty new dwellings within months.
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Pirie
Wall
Aden
L'Ben Agsio
Lea
Port Pirie
Commonwealth
Stoke
Wumelting
J. Davia
Aradia
Lhor Counncil
Lacey
Kicdell
Bowsea
Cers Poole
Linslea
Florence Street
Al-Ieres
Kiddell
Iive
B.4.t. Company
Akerman
Picia
Aith
Beed
Mr Rigg
The
H.A
Couel
Mer Riggs
Monsy
Iisteria
Riggs
B.H.A
Baldock
A. W. Lacey
J. Andrew Pawson
Pawson
Pawaen
Hopking
Mayor Accepts Presiding Role at Port Pirie Meeting
The Mayor agreed to preside on this and future occasions amid city concerns. Councillor Hopkins supported the sentiment as B Pound endorsed the remarks. The meeting, called by the Trades and Labor Council, stressed that the hanging problem is vital to Port Pirie residents and the Mayor promised fair treatment for all during his term. Attendance was notably sparse as the session closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Pound
Beaftil
Hopkins
Port Pirie
Trades and Labor Council
Reliable Home Made Remedy For Colds And Bronchitis
A vintage advertisement touts a homemade remedy for colds bronchitis and asthma by mixing Heenzo Essence with warm water and sweetening. It claims to destroy disease germs soothe inflamed mucous membranes loosen phlegm and boost general health. Priced 2 shillings per bottle, it contrasts with costly ready made mixtures and notes Heenzo is stocked by chemists and stores.
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Tvene
Hean
Man's life a trial with neighbours as jury in view
Fragmentary notice describes a moral or social confrontation with a neighbourly jury metaphor. Mentions a woman and children facing a coughing night, with vague references to Peppermint Care and numbers 1/6 and 29. No clear event or names to anchor.
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Hughes
Deman
Jamtio Park
Trad Horaa Creek
L. A. Hopkins
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Park Pirie
J. C. Fitzgerald
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Bakin
Manle
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Clements Tonic Ltd
Clements Tonic
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Leah H. Giles
Mra. M. Donnelly
Pulteney Street
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Clemente Tonie
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Clements Teale
Mrs. M. Donnelly
Kate Moss
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South Australian Brewing Coy., Ltd
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