Caltowie Coursing Meeting Ends In Divided Winners
The final day of the coursing meeting fell on a public holiday with large attendance. Eleven races ran before nightfall, but dwindling afternoon entries forced the eight winners to divide. Secretary Myatt led the club duties as judge Palmer ruled fairly. Coronation celebrations featured recitations and oranges for children, with services across Anglican, Methodist, Roman Catholic churches. Death of M C Chance follows pneumonia after twenty seven years in the police, respected for service and exploration work. Football: Gladstone seconds beat Josara Clutterham Morros Casey. Local tennis team defeats Jamestown, with mixed doubles and ladies events. Long distance telephone to Caltowie opened to the public Tuesday.
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Wellal
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Simple
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Jacke
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M.A
Zobetal
John Watts
St. Kilians
W. Doyle
M.C. Chance
Professor Meer
Gillen
Port Pirie
Australia
Jamestown
Coronation Day Celebrated by Georgetown Children
In Georgetown on Coronation Day the Clover Hill and Sister School groups joined a children’s program. Students received coronation medals, prizes were awarded for tight races, and a light tea was served. Spalding defeated Georgetown 7 6 to 2 2 in a football exhibition.
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Hs British Empire
Thorsday
Clover Hill
St. Josep Achoola
Forse
School Board of Advice
W. Hill
Hay
E. Bockenara
Ted
S. Eyre
Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills Sold On Promising Testimony
A Port Pirie reader reports severe kidney trouble and backache improving after using Doan’s Backache Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims Mrs Mortimore’s five months of relief and urges purchases from Foster-McClellan and Co. with prices listed 2/9 per bottle or 15/3 for six bottles.
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J. Mortimore
East Terrace
Port Pirie Wear
Dean
Doan
Akache
Mortimore
Northern Areas Literary Debates Generating Local Rivalry
On June 3 Crystal Brook represented by Nicholla Clarke and Nancarrow debated Georgetown with Hill Naencarrow and Badger. topic should monopolies be national. Crystal Brook won the debate by 16 points with totals 367 to 251.
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Menara Nicholla
Clarke
Nancarrow
Crystal Brook
J. H. Sinclair
S.M
Northern Areas Literary Societies Union
Sinclair
Georgetown
the Brook
Georgetowns
H. Evans
H. Y. Sargent
L. E. Niebella
W.W. Robinson
E. H. Speck
Thompson
A. S.marine
Gladstone V Laura Football Match Plays On Saturday
In the 1911 programme Gladstone meets Laura at the Gladstone Oval on Saturday afternoon. The team line up lists Noonan Marsh T Robarts J Kearney J Owens Followore BR Yates F C Humphris Rover H Masters Emergencies W Ward HE Hillard and F Humphris as players.
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Gladstone
Laura
G Ladstone Oval
Port Augusta to Perth railway debate stirs gauge issue
Letter to the editor questions the Port Pirie Chamber of Commerce view on the Port Augusta to Perth railway gauge. It argues narrow gauge will dominate in the next decade, warns against converting wide gauges, and cautions against harming eastern connections and existing lines.
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Port Piria
Commeros
Port Augusta
Perth
R. G. Symonds
Western Railway
Shin
Western Australia
Kalgoorlie
Adelaide
Victoria
Australia
Melbourne
eloquent orator and Australia as holiday focus
The piece lauds Sir John Gordon as a versatile public figure who became a respected judge and silver tongued speaker. It contrasts eloquence with practical effect and argues Australia’s holiday culture harms industry, urging young readers to embrace discipline, independent effort, and secure commercial progress amidst competition.
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John Gordon
Crown
Legislative Council
Noma
Carvil
Bricknell’s
Commonwealth Club
Cicero
Demosthenes
Thucydides
Philip of Macedon
Terrors of Paris to be staged by Ames Forbes dramatic pair
Kenneth Ames Wilson Forbes present The Terrors of Paris at Gladstone next Thursday. The murder plot centers on Jean Borac a gang leader living a double life as a clerk. Two detectives provide comic crossfire as Borac seeks revenge after confessing to the crime.
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Kenneth Ames-Wilson Forbes
Gladstone
Paris
Jean Borac
Picot
Boras
Blanchard
Pedroni
Wilson Forbes
Market Reports from Adelaide Steer Beef and Sheep Prices
Market report from Adelaide on June 29 notes strong demand with slight price shifts. Beef prices ranged with paddock beef at 26 shillings per 100 pounds, prime station at 24, good 20. Sheep yarding lighter though some quality lines present, overall quiet with lower mid grade rates. lamb sales limited, with 6,500 sheep and cattle sold.
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Adelaide
Mesars
Elder, Smith & Co., Limited
Kaviera
Lamba
Hronchial Congha Takes Woods Great Peppermint Cure
A historical note records Hronchial Congha taking Woods Great Peppermint Cure. The entry documents a medical remedy choice and mentions the year and context within the period’s health practices.
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Woods
Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee Meeting Notes
The Gladstone Ornamental Grounds Committee met on June 28 with J. W. Odgers presiding. Reports from Entertainments and Planting committees were received. Mr Haim proposed two rows of caroba plants at the rear pavilion in Ewart Grounds and immediate planting. The Planting Committee lacked power to spend beyond £4. Water pipes ordered toward the NW corner of Treayton, carrying two standards.
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J. W. Odgers
Haim
Gladstone Corporation Meeting Notes June 16 191
Minutes read and confirmed. Correspondence from Petersburg Corporation to Northern Municipal Association and from C Creole to railway cottages. Mayor cited roads inspector Stevens for report on drain. Coronation Day plans in motion. Accounts approved General Fund 54 16 and Main Road 49 2. Resolutions: form Northern Municipal Association. address traffic blocks at railway crossing. repair Port Street footpath if bullock team available.
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Petersburg Corporation
Northern Municipal Association
Willett
Stevens
Port Streat
Gladstone District Council Minutes Open with Farewell Chairman
The Gladstone council met January 10 with Dr Rundle chairing and members Flavel Growden and the Jerk present. They read correspondence, received the Overseer’s report, approved £33 4s 3d in accounts, and carried resolutions to issue dog discs, pursue railway regulations, adjust the 1910-11 assessment for 1911-12, grant J Coe a fortnight extension, and call tenders for spreading maintenance. The chairman announced no re election and praised the clerk’s service after 21 years on council and 17 years as chairman.
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Jona
Drs. Rundle
Flavel
Growden
the Jerk
Ceneral Noticeda
Yangya
Crown Lands Office Re Discs
J. Coe
Mabel Hardings Dramatic Company Returns To Gladstone
The Mabel Hardings Dramatic Company will visit Gladstone at the Town Hall on Monday evening. A special draw Will has been secured for the latest dramatisation of Wilkie Collins The New Magdalen, a dramatic tale of a fallen woman and her search for redemption that attracted great London attention. The cast features Miss Mabel Hardinge as Mercy Merrick with strong support from Charles Ashley Emerald Golda and other performers.
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Gladstone
Town Hall
Wilkie Coltine
Magdalen
London
Damocles
Mabel Hardinge
Mercy Merrick
Newsdalen
Renni
Mies Hardinge
Chariea Ashley
Wm. Anderson
John F. Sheridan
Emerald Goldaworthy
Maud Pomeroy
Muriel Matthews
E. Anderson
Roy Berberte
F. McDonald
Will Driscoll
Telephone links Gladstone with Adelaide in new trunk line
The Portals Department reports completion of the Gladstone to Adelaide telephone trunk line and a second link between Port Pirie and Patersburg, enabling direct phone service from Gladstone and Port Pirie to Adelaide with hopes for broader regional connections. The opening ceremony featured Hon. A. Catt and local officials, noting strong business and community ties facilitated by the line.
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Portal
South Australia
Adelaide
Balaklaya
Gladstone
Port Pirie
Patersburg
Milvara
Petersburg
Port Augusta
A. Catt
If. Jackson
M.P
A. C. Catt
Waddy
J. H. Sargent
Mr. C. Budge
R. FE. Lines
W. H. Brayley
W Allen
W. H. Deeble
J. Slattery
J. A. Gallasch
Jackson
Gladstons
Stanley
Budge
Hughes
R. W. Foster
M-H-R
Sir David Mra Triumph in Public Race and Protest
Sporting Intelligence notes Sir David Mra wins amid protest over two years of controversy. Sir David and Sanguine expected to start next day. race field praised, with added prize Unlimited Abuse sparking pride. Influenza illness affecting Sanguine, but both horses reported fit for final barrier under clear weather and strong attendance anticipated.
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Georgetown
Ithia Grooline
W& Goer Ag Aonthern
Sir David
White
Foscot
Stucain S.A
Me. Havecek
David
Murrie
Ron Ours
Gore
Sanguine
Bargain clothing sale drags prices down across departments
An old fashioned department store advertises deep reductions on linoleum carpets and a vast array of clothing. Ladies long jackets maid’s jackets gloves hats and boots bulk discounts pair off with men’s coats suits trousers and tweed overcoats at cut prices.
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Ralbiahystoi
Tome
Forfara Poe
da. Do. Do
Sate
Pricaa
Am Ortra
Greens
Browns
Fawns
Maid’s Jackets
Chester
Ijfilina
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