Our News Letters and Local Events Report
Mr John Nayda lost the top of a finger while working on a crane at the railway station. Cricket notes show our team easing past Jamestown seconds but facing a tougher test next Saturday against Gladstone. Thunderstorms disrupted Saturday with heavy rain. 43 spm recorded Sunday morning. Caltowie North Provisional School closed for likely Easter due to whooping cough. Sickness from whooping cough and mumps persists amid flood dampness. Referenda discussion at Institute Hall with Mesara H Jackson and Senator Russell. Labour Party pushing Referenda. Georgetown progress updates note Smallacombe Bros and W S Freebairn building homesteads. Yacka works underway. A vigilance committee discussed. cricketers Mason vs Georgetown 125 to 85 for 4. Catholic Epes race slated March 17 at Sheffield Handicap with many listed entrants and handicappers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
March
Messra Smallacombe Bros
W. S. Freebairn
W. J. Freebairne
Scorese
Masons
Marriage of Louis A ter to Willett at St Albana Church
The marriage of Louis A ter of Tarcowie to Willett, eighth daughter of J. J. Willett of Gladstone, was celebrated at St Albana Church on Monday evening with Rev H de officiating. The bride wore cream silk and lace, bridesmaids were Alice and Donna Willett, best man W Carpenter. The couple departed by the midnight train for Fort Adelaide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis A. Ter
Tarcowie
Willett
J. J. Willett
Gladstone
St. Albana Church
H. de
Alice
Donna Willett
W. Carpenter
Fort Adelaide
Nationalitis Represented Among Canadian Settlers
A fragmented excerpt notes Noa the nationalitis among settlers in Canada. It mentions ten thousand deaths from pneumonic plague at Kwang-Cheng-Tse and reports on 9eens Taree in a Dry Creek quarry. A quoted slogan urges forward action and aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Kwang-Cheng-Tse
Dry Creek
March Show Reflects Prosperity Amid Government Strains
Stray notes recount a busy March Show with strong attendance and favorable weather as farmers report high yields and rising prices. Yet concern grows over federal and state policies, rising bureaucracy, and looming discontent amid public spending and potential strikes.
Four aboriginals sentenced to death in Perth murder case
Four aboriginal men have been sentenced to death in Perth for the murder of three fellow natives. Bedford confesses to the 16 year old murder of Harry Martin in London. Birch the English jockey dies from injuries four years after the accident. Caley Town Council bans the Johnson Jeffries pictures from the town hall. A swagman is found dead near Brunette Downs Station in the Northern Territory. Somebody’s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perth
Bedford
Harry Martin
London
A. Birch
Caley
Johnson-Jeffries
Brunette Downs Station
Northern Territory
Constitution Referendum Debates and Liberal Union Meeting
The article explains two referendums on constitutional alteration including federal power over commerce and labour plus monopolies and notes a Liberal Union conference in Adelaide. It lists proposed expansions to Parliament’s powers and warnings about central control, plus a summary of union activity and branch formation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberal Union
Lowell
Commonwealth
N.B
Commonwealth Parliament
Asa
Adelaide
Vardon
Auburn
Balaklava
Blyth
Boolaroo Centre
Crystal Brook
Clare
Everard Centre
Gladstone
Hamley Bridge
Hoyleton
Jamestown
Kapunda
Kubunga
Long Plain
Mallala
Owen
Port Pirie
Petersburg
Riverton
Saddleworth
She Rh
Terowie
Tarlee
W. Hurley
P. McM. Glynn
M.H.R
Market Resort Report on Cattle Sheep and Lamb Trade
Market Report from Adei To March 1 notes 700 cattle yarded mostly saleable with few primes. Heavy weights cheaper due to warm weather and cautious demand. prime handy weights around 23/8. About 9,000 sheep penned with demand similar and values firm. good prime ewes a feature. Lambs: 3,900 penned. demand stronger and values firmer. 3,300 sheep and lambs sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adei
Elder, Smith, & . 5., Ltd
Craziera
Geaziers
BOK
Balaklava Notes Dogs at Balaklava Cemetery and Local News
Reports note repeated dog barking and grave damage at Balaklava Cemetery. A posted notice promises destruction of dogs found there. Other items include cadet corps recruitment, Break of Gauge Commission evidence, a motorcyclist accident near Balaklava, and the Royal Agricultural Society autumn show with large attendance and prize details. An external land tax publication is reviewed, and Hon. E L Batchelor spoke on referenda at the Balaklava Institute with modest turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Balaklava
Powell
Balaklava Institute
W. Upton
W. Richards
Zacker
Mesister
E. L. Batchelor
W. Smith
J.P
Labor Party
Port Wakefield Plans Move Toward Council Chamber
Port Wakefield Corporation progresses toward a council chamber with plans submitted for inspection before bank funding. Drs Hubble and Shakes helped prepare documents as tenders are invited for construction. Local notes mention Bible Society meetings with no quorum and a busy swimming club planning its March 15 carnival. Labor Party branch met to discuss newspaper circulation, speaker A. E. Roach of Adelaide addressed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Wakefield Corporation
State Bank
J. W. Humphreys
J. B. Speila
Labor Party
A. E. Roach
Adelaide
New Governor General Named for Commonwealth
The newspaper notes Lord Denham will become Governor-General in July succeeding Lord Dudley. At 46 he is praised for a strong record and distinguished lineage, with a call to repentance and atonement. A later historical snippet recalls 1795 NSW wheat at 8 per bushel and an English collector buying Titian’s Mad Redcap for £30,000.
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Lord Denham
Lord Dudley
Commonwealth
New South Wales
Hay
Titian
St Patrick Day Events at Georgetown and Caltowie
Frist St Patrick Day events in Georgetown feature foot and bicycle sports with handicapped pedestrian races and an evening dramatic company performance followed by a dance. At Caltowie horse racing and an attractive programme aim to draw crowds. bands and top district talent will perform at the night show. Balaklava Wheat prizes awarded at Adelaide Show with first prize to Virginia Bureau and second to Balaklava Bureau for wheat samples. F Traeger praised for Balaklava district grain quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerald Isle
Georgetown
Caltowie
Adelaide
A. J. Murray
Agricultural Bureaus
Virginia
Balaklava Bureau
Kalangadoo
F. Traeger
Balaklava
South Australia
Feeding While Milking A Practical Dairy Tip
Farmers debate feeding during milking with most preferring to milk first. Cows calmer when not distracted by feed, letting milk flow more readily. Nervous cows may balk, jump, or kick if fed during milking, hindering flow.
Careful Milking Practices for Dairy Cows
A farm and home note argues against combining teats during milking. It explains the udder has four quarters with separate milk canals and warns that milking fore and hind quarters together is inefficient and tiring for both cow and milker. Proper method is to milk the two fore quarters together and the two hind quarters together to avoid premature drying and spillage.
Crystal Brook Juniors V Gladstone Juniors clash scores
Crystal Brook Juniors faced Gladstone Juniors in a Saturday match at Gladstone with detailed batting and bowling figures. Key performances include Joe Kearney taking 5 for 25 and Nancarrow contributing with two hammering dismissals as Gladstone posted 32 in their chase while Crystal Brook tallied notable scores from Clividge and Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Brook
Gladstone
Crystal Brook Juniors
ML. Clividge
Travers
Kk. Watson
Kearney
U. T. Chesson
G. V. Hicks
V. Sargent
M. Nancarrow
Bramfield
Miller
Twining
BE. Pavy
Medlin Ig
Watson
Robinson
Teavers
Joe Kearney
Johnson
L. Medlin
Gladstone Juniors
Hicks Ag
Stoner
Hicks Res
B. Kearney
Chesson
E. Travers
Nancarrow
Hicks
Luke
P. Thompson
E. Hobbs
Caltow ie Gladstone match team list announced
Caltow ie Gladstone clash set for Saturday with the Gladstones traveling by 1.30 train. The chosen eleven includes Fuller as captain with Cook Morgan Travers Kearney Ico Cocker Read Miller Mutter Edwards in the squad.
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Gladstones
Caltowie
Fuller
Cook
Morgan
Travers
Kearney
I.co
Cocker
Read
Miller
Mutter
Edwards
Cal Towie vs Jamestown match slips to time defeat
A Saturday match at Cal Towie saw showers thicken the outfield causing slow batting. CALTOWIE declared at 9 for 122, with Hewett 18 and the captain 24, after five wickets. Jamestown reached 113 in reply as Tardrew bowled well, and Lehmann and Darragh contributed, but fielding and absences kept the hosts from a sure win.
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Caltowie
C. Hewett
Dunstan
Royal
Robran
Tardrew
J. E. Lehmann
J. A. Both
Saint Ms
J. Casey
Darragh
Charles
J. H. Both
E. Hewett
Penne
G. Morphett
J. Darragh
J. Hopping
W. Smith
V. Bexton
Faces and Boomer Weather and World News Snapshot
Rainy humid week with storms and a full moon midweek. Reports of smallpox in England famine in China plague in India and Russia building battleships. Political shifts in Queensland Victoria and Persia with resignations promotions and regents named. A deadly explosion in New York and a large fire in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Mexico
St. Patrick's Day
Liberal Union
Leigh's Creek
Russia
Lord Denman
Lord Dutley
Denham
Kidston
Queensland
New York
Moscow
Tommy Ryan
King Lundie
Prahran
Victoria
Creswell
C. Brenner
J. Harry
S.A. Teachers’ Union
Allen Sinclair
Crystal Brook
Turkey
Bulgaria
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Nayda
Cricket
Spm
Caltowie North
Mesara H. Jackson
Senator Russell
Institute Hall
Jackson
A. C. Haon
M. Myatt
Sheffield Handicap
M. Bond
Brown
E. M. Thom
M. J. Cronin
B. Jolly
J. Spackmen
Mf. M. Wilmott
J. V. Marron
Heard
J. Woods
J. J. Ent
J Hickey
S. Reynolda
T. Speck
C. M. Ashton
P. Sullivan
M. M. Willmott
C. L. Howard
J. J. Kelly
R. Martin
B. J. Kearney
A. Lambert
J. §. Woods
Head
M. M
Mipsiaut
Attairs
Adelaide Chemical
Carrie
National Library of Australia
Royal Agricultural Society
Messrs
Crawford Bros
Yandillah King
Vigar Bros
Rhine Villa
F. Coleman
Messrs. O'Sullivan
Land Tax Review
Federal Land Tax Commissioner
T He
Frank Hayes & Co
Sydney
Melbourne
Messra Edwards, Dunlop & Co
Brisbane
Port Wakefield Notes
F.C. Catt
Paris
Tardrew Wright
Tardrew Charles
P. Darragh
J. Lehm
Saint
Tardrew Brown
J. Lehmann Penne
Hewett
A. Saint
Tardrew Clotterham
G. Bowes
W. Prosser
Sundries
Therner
Harbin
China
Prugaia
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